Residential and public buildings are one of the essential energy consumers. The majority of European buildings
were constructed within the period from mid-1950ies to the late 1990ies. Currently the retrofitting process is too slow. The
main barriers are complicated retrofitting process, variety of available technologies as well as precision of estimated energy
savings calculations. This paper is prepared in scope of work done within the European Regional Development Fund project
“NEARLY ZERO ENERGY SOLUTIONS FOR UNCLASSIFIED BUILDINGS”. The main aim of this study is to develop
full modular retrofitting process based on 3D laser scanning minimizing time consumed for architectural project development,
on-site construction works as well as to ensure correct energy simulation. Paper presents results of Latvian case building 3D
scanning results, architectural project development specifics as well as selection of optimal thermal insulation layout and energy
simulations. Study analyses main barriers for wide implementation of prefabricated panels.
This paper analyzes methods for calculating energy consumption of temporary shelters for the purpose of reducing energy consumption for heating and improving the level of comfort. Mobile shelters are widely used by rescue emergency teams. Often such type of buildings has a limited access to reliable source of energy supply. Thus it is vitally important to make correct heat losses analysis to select proper capacity of energy source. The paper presents analysis of heat losses of rubber/fabric shelters without extra thermal insulation.
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