Abstract
Worldwide energy consumption is the main cause for the majority of carbon dioxide emissions. This chapter analyzes the embodied energy and how thermal energy efficiency increases its importance. Considerations about conventional thermal insulation materials, insulation materials made from natural materials and high performance insulation materials are made. This chapter also describes phase change materials (PCMs), and their importance to reduce peak room temperatures and energy demand.
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Torgal, F.P., Jalali, S. (2011). Energy. In: Eco-efficient Construction and Building Materials. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-892-8_3
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