Envelope Design Optimization by Thermal Modelling of a Building in a Warm Climate

Finding the most appropriate configuration of building components at the design stage can reduce energy consumption in new buildings. This study aims to optimize the design of the envelope of a new residential building located in a warm climate (southern Italy). The thermal behaviour of the building...

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Main Authors: Cristina Baglivo, Paolo Maria Congedo, Matteo Di Cataldo, Luigi Damiano Coluccia, Delia D’Agostino
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-11-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/10/11/1808