TY - BOOK ID - 137470684 TI - Recent Advances in Energy Efficiency of Buildings PY - 2022 PB - Basel MDPI Books DB - UniCat KW - climate-oriented KW - buildings KW - building construction KW - climate zones KW - climate change KW - bibliometric KW - climate zone KW - building KW - energy demand KW - building resilience KW - air quality KW - air pollution KW - SUNSPACE KW - PM removal KW - azure chemistry KW - circular economy KW - sustainability KW - SDG 11 KW - SDG 12 KW - buying intention KW - energy-efficient home appliances KW - green self-identity KW - theory of planned behavior KW - waste glass KW - light reflectance KW - building material coatings KW - soda–lime–silica glass KW - lead–silica glass KW - cool surface KW - cool material KW - cool roof KW - urban heat island KW - n/a KW - soda-lime-silica glass KW - lead-silica glass UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:137470684 AB - Buildings are important consumers of energy; in fact, they represent 30–45% of the global energy use and one-third of total greenhouse gas emissions, as well as contributing to the urban heat-island effect. In consequence, the correct design and execution of buildings, use of new materials that reduce energy demand, and efficient use of renewable energy are all necessary to reduce the impacts that occur during their life-cycle. This book shows some examples, focused on improving the energy-efficiency of buildings, in accordance with circular economy policies and life-cycle phases, including design, construction and use. The editor wishes to thank all the authors for contributing to this book, as well as to the assistance of MDPI’s editorial office. ER -