A Comparative Study of the Brazilian Energy Labelling System and the Passivhaus Standard for Housing
The ever-increasing energy demand of the residential sector has required the adoption of tighter energy standards, aiming for high energy efficiency in dwellings. In Brazil, 24 million new residential buildings are planned to be delivered by 2022 through social housing programs, which could greatly...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2014-05-01
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| Series: | Buildings |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/4/2/207 |