Research Article

Optimal Buildings’ Energy Consumption Calculus through a Distributed Experiment Execution

Table 1

Description of the energy efficiency measures to be considered in the models.

MeasureDescriptionAdd. benefit

Façade insulation (i) External
(ii) Air chamber
(iii) Internal
Reduction of the thermal bridge

Roof insulation(i) Inverted
(ii) Internal

Window change(i) 4/16/4 aluminum
(ii) 4/16/4 PVC
Reduction of air infiltration

Solar protectionAwning

Condensing boilerEER 1.09

Improve efficiency
installation
(i) Programmable thermostat
(ii) Thermostatic valve
(iii) Tap aerators
(iv) Water volume saving

Solar thermal system16 m2/building
1500 liters storage tank

Efficient SplitCOP 4

PV system12 m2/building
240 Wp

LED1.5 W/m2Luminous efficiency 80%

Awareness campaignReduction of 13% of lighting and appliancesReduction of internal gains