Intro
Contents
1 Building Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
1.1 Low-Carbon Economy Goals and Energy Efficiency in Buildings
1.2 Value Drivers of Building Energy Efficiency Projects
1.3 Regulatory Framework for Building Energy Efficiency
1.4 Energy Poverty
References
2 Adaptive Thermal Comfort Models for Buildings
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Steps Before the Adaptive Model: The Static Thermal Comfort Model
2.3 ASHRAE 55-2017
2.4 EN 16798-1:2019
2.5 Other Adaptive Thermal Comfort Models
2.6 Conclusions
References

3 Application of Adaptive Thermal Comfort Models for Energy Saving in Buildings
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Adaptive Natural Ventilation
3.3 Adaptive Setpoint Temperatures
3.4 Barriers and Opportunities
3.5 Conclusions
References
4 Energy Savings Obtained with an Adaptive Approach with Respect to Building Envelope Improvement
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Case Study
4.3 Energy Saving with Adaptive Measures
4.4 Combination of Adaptive Measures with Other Energy Conservation Measures: Payback Periods
4.5 Conclusions
References

5 Decision-Making in Applying Adaptive Approaches in Indoor Spaces
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Decision-Making Processes
5.2.1 The Single Criteria Process
5.2.2 The Multi-criteria Process
5.3 Conclusions
References