Highlights A 'performance gap' is found to exist between measured and modelled building fabric performance. Highly accurate measurement of building fabric properties (i.e. U-values and air permeability) is possible under controlled conditions. Calibration of building energy models using accurate measurements of the building's fabric properties reduces the observed performance gap.
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