The implementation of near-zero-emission buildings (nZEBs) has become the standard for the future of the European building stock, with the development of nZEB standards increasing. These nZEB requirements and standards are mainly targeted towards new buildings, as this is the European objective. For these standards to be fully capable they should also provide adjusted requirements for retrofitting of the current building stock.
Energy-Smart Buildings intends to provide a brief research source for building technology and regulations in terms of energy efficiency, as well as discussing fundamental aspects and cutting-edge trends for new buildings and retrofitting the current building stock. Additionally, sources of renewable and sustainable energy production and storage are reviewed, with case studies of such systems on buildings in a cold climate.
This volume provides industry professionals, researchers and students with the most updated review on modern building ideas, and renewable energy technologies that can be coupled with them. It is especially valuable for those starting on a new topic of research or coming into the field.
