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2. Building Energy Performance Assessment Methods

Authors : Saleh Seyedzadeh, Farzad Pour Rahimian

Published in: Data-Driven Modelling of Non-Domestic Buildings Energy Performance

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Buildings are responsible for a vast amount of GHG emission. Therefore, most countries have set regulations to decrease the gas emission and energy consumption of buildings. These regulations are diverse targeting different areas, new and existing buildings and usage types. This paper reviews the methods employed for building energy performance assessment and summarise the schemes introduced by governments. The challenges with current participates are discussed and solutions will be recommended.

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Title: Building Energy Performance Assessment Methods
Authors: Saleh Seyedzadeh
Farzad Pour Rahimian
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Data-Driven Modelling of Non-Domestic Buildings Energy Performance
Print ISBN: 978-3-030-64750-6

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-64751-3

Copyright Year: 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-64751-3_2

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