Management of Environmental Quality: Volume 27 Issue 6

Guest editorial

Jelena Barbir, Kathrin Rath

Horizontal or vertical? Windows’ layout selection for shading devices optimization

Francesco De Luca, Hendrik Voll, Martin Thalfeldt

The purpose of this paper is to constitute an efficient way to improve energy efficiency and occupants comfort in buildings through reduction of direct solar heat gains by…

Urban planning principles of nearly zero-energy residential buildings in Estonia

Hendrik Voll, Martin Thalfeldt, Francesco De Luca, Jarek Kurnitski, Timo Olesk

The purpose of this paper is to propose a scientific method to evaluate possible urban layouts of a test building integrating building regulations, natural light standard and…

Application of a BIPV to cover net energy use of the adjacent office room

Dominika Knera, Dariusz Heim

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the potential of the experimental building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) façade to cover net energy use in the adjacent office room…

Construction of regional building typologies with a material catalog

Marcelo Esteban Muñoz Hidalgo

The purpose of this paper is to develop a new building typology for: the estimation of heat demand of urban agglomerations; and the assessment of the environmental impact linked…

Energy performance of dynamic thermal insulation built in the experimental façade system

Anna Wieprzkowicz, Dariusz Heim

The purpose of this paper is to investigate energy performance of thermal insulation modified by phase change materials (PCM). Special attention was paid to the problem of proper…

Energy efficiency and behavioral patterns in Latvia

Jevgenija Makijenko, Juris Burlakovs, Janis Brizga, Maris Klavins

The purpose of this paper is to raise awareness on different aspects that interconnect energy efficiency projects and human behavioral aspects. Perception of energy, as the…

Environmental, energy and economic aspects in a zero-emission façade system design

Magda Helena Barecka, Ireneusz Zbicinski, Dariusz Heim

The purpose of this paper is to analyze and quantify environmental, energy and economy aspects in a zero-emission façade system design.

Promoting building materials that have lower embodied carbon and energy in public procurements: Experience from Estonia

Kristel Rebane, Alvina Reihan

The purpose of this paper is to propose a more carbon efficient alternative design using engineered timber components over reinforced concrete elements to a recently completed…

Raising the energy performance of historical dwellings

L.T.F. van Krugten, L.M.C. Hermans, L.C. Havinga, A.R. Pereira Roders, H.L. Schellen

Earlier studies assume that historical dwellings and post-war dwellings in particular, are less sustainable than modern dwellings, justifying its demolition. Over time, historical…