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| URI: | http://purl.tuc.gr/dl/dias/9E1DDA22-4E70-4527-A300-E2B518EEB741 | ||
| Year | 2015 | ||
| Type of Item | Peer-Reviewed Journal Publication | ||
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| Bibliographic Citation | M. Santamouris, D. Kolokotsa, "On the impact of urban overheating and extreme climatic conditions on housing, energy, comfort and environmental quality of vulnerable population in Europe," Energy and Buildings, vol. 98, pp. 125–133, Jul. 2015. doi: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2014.08.050 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2014.08.050 | ||
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Extreme weather conditions in urban areas have a serious impact on the quality of life, energy consumption and health of urban citizens. In addition energy poverty has a serious impact on the quality of life of low income households. The aim of the present paper is review the actual housing status of low income population in Europe and discuss issues related to the impact of urban overheating and extreme weather phenomena on the specific energy consumption, indoor environmental conditions and health. Finally advanced low cost mitigation and adaptation technologies developed during the last years that offer a serious potential for energy and environmental improvements which can contribute to improve the quality of life of low income population are presented.
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