Impact of thermal bridges on the energy performance of buildings
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Posting Date | 10 June 2009Publication Date | 2009
Country | Pan European
Geographic Coverage | International
Theme | Calculation, simulation, Legislation, regulations, standards, Energy efficiency technologies and materials, Building envelope (walls, windows,...)
Type of publication | Information Paper on EPBD
Publisher | EPBD Buildings Platform
Number pages | 8
Submitted by François Durier (CETIAT )
Source Languages | English
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Impact of thermal bridges on the energy performance of buildings
Thermal bridges have influence on the surface temperature of building components, but also on the energy performance of buildings. The ratio of losses due to thermal bridges to the total transmission losses is small in existing, non-retrofitted buildings but can become quite considerable in new and especially in high performance buildings. This paper summarizes studies on the impact of thermal bridges on the energy performance of buildings in different European Member States and gives therefore an indication on the relevance of including detailed thermal bridge assessments in the EPBD calculation methods.
URL | http://www.asiepi.eu
Information Paper P148 of EPBD Buildings Platform
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