Use of natural resources - Energy and environmental impacts and performance

Some abstracts of articles and publications carried out by different entities in this field of activity are presented here. More info about these and other related issues at: centrohabitat@centrohabitat.net

» Analysis of main thermal characteristics of the residential buildings in Portugal since July 2006

» Comparison of different insulation and cladding construction materials

» Energy Efficiency, Thermal Comfort and Sustainability in Dolce Vita Braga Building Project

» Energy-Efficient Retrofit of Buildings in Lisbon – Pombalino Typology case-study

» Life cycle assessment of a Portuguese house with alternative heating systems and different building envelopes

» Net Zero Energy Buildings_A comparative analysis of alternatives including on-site vs. off site offset

» The passive design as a strategy to reduce energy demand in buildings

» Thermal dynamic simulation to assess the influence of passive strategies on the energy performance of a Portuguese house