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    Papers in International Journals (29)
    Cunha S., Leite P., and Aguiar, J. B., "Characterization of innovative mortars with direct incorporation of phase change materials", Journal of Energy Storage, vol. 30, doi:10.1016/j.est.2020.101439, 2020.
    Year: 2020 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q1
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    Cunha S., and Aguiar, J. B., "Phase change materials and energy efficiency of buildings: A review of knowledge", Journal of Energy Storage, vol. 27, doi:10.1016/j.est.2019.101083, 2020.
    Year: 2020 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q1
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    Brugnera R., Mateus, R., Rossignolo J. A., and Chvatal K., "Open-plan offices: the impact of different facade solutions on energy efficiency", Ambiente Construído, 3, vol. 19, issue July/Sptember 2019, pp. 295-315, doi:10.1590/s1678-86212019000300339, 2019.
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    BRUGNERA, R. R.; MATEUS, R.; ROSSIGNOLO, J. A.; CHVATAL, K. M. S. Escritórios de planta livre: o impacto de diferentes soluções de fachada na eficiência energética. Ambiente Construído, Porto Alegre, v. 19, n. 3, p. 295-315, jul./set. 2019. ISSN 1678-8621 Associação Nacional de Tecnologia do Ambiente Construído. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s1678-86212019000300339

    Almeida, Manuela G., Barbosa R., and Malheiro R., "Effect of environmental assessment on primary energy of modular prefabricated panel for building renovation in Portugal", IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, vol. 225, issue 1, doi:https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1755-1315/225/1/012047, 2019.
    Year: 2019 | JCR: SQ | SJR: SQ
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    Machado B., Castro M. F., and Bragança, L., "European Union legislation for demand-side management and public policies for demand response", IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, vol. 225, pp. 70, doi: https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/225/1/012064, 2019.
    Year: 2019 | JCR: SQ | SJR: SQ
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    Carvalho J. P., Ridder K., Bragança, L., and Mateus, R., "Using BIM to optimise and assess the energy efficiency category of SBToolPT-H", IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, vol. 225, pp. 79, doi:https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/225/1/012072, 2019.
    Year: 2019 | JCR: SQ | SJR: SQ
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    Kheradmand M., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Azenha M., "Thermal Performance of Resource-Efficient Geopolymeric Mortars Containing Phase Change Materials", The Open Construction and Building Technology Journal, vol. 12, pp. 217-233, doi:10.2174/1874836801812010217, 2018.
    Year: 2018 | JCR: SQ | SJR: Q3
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    Kheradmand M., Abdollahnejad Z., and Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Alkali-activated cement based mortars containing phase change materials (PCMs): Mechanical properties and cost analysis", European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering, doi:10.1080/19648189.2018.1446362, 2018.
    Year: 2018 | JCR: Q2 | SJR: Q2
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    Kheradmand, M.; Abdollahnejad, Z.; Pacheco-Torgal, F.. 2018. "Alkali-activated cement based binder mortars containing phase change materials (PCMs): Mechanical properties and cost analysis ", European Journal of Environmental and Civil Engineering , 1: 1 - 16.

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    Ferreira M., Almeida, Manuela G., and Rodrigues A., "Impact of co-benefits on the assessment of energy related building renovation with a nearly-zero energy target", Energy and Buildings, doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.07.066, 2017.
    Year: 2017 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1
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    Almeida, Manuela G., and Ferreira M., "Cost Effective Energy and Carbon Emissions Optimization in Building Renovation (Annex 56)", Energy and Buildings, doi:doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.07.050, 2017.
    Year: 2017 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1
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    Almeida, Manuela G., Mateus, R., Ferreira M., and Rodrigues A., "Life-cycle costs and life-cycle impacts on energy-related building renovation assessment", International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development, 2017.
    Year: 2017 | SJR: Q3
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    Marco F., Almeida, Manuela G., Rodrigues A., and Silva S. M., "Comparing cost-optimal and net-zero energy targets in building retrofit", Building Research & Information, vol. 44, 2016, issue 2, pp. 188-201, doi:10.1080/09613218.2014.975412, 2016.
    Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1
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    Marco Ferreira, Manuela Almeida, Ana Rodrigues & Sandra Monteiro Silva (2016) Comparing cost-optimal and net-zero energy targets in building retrofit, Building Research & Information, 44:2, 188-201, DOI: 10.1080/09613218.2014.975412

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    Sacht H. M., Bragança, L., Almeida, Manuela G., Nascimento J. H. O., and Caram R., "Spectrophotometric Characterization of Simple Glazings for a Modular Façade", Energy Procedia, vol. 96, pp. 965-972, doi:10.1016/j.egypro.2016.09.175, 2016.
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    Araújo C., Almeida, Manuela G., Bragança, L., and Barbosa J. A., "Cost-benefit analysis method for building solutions", Applied Energy, vol. 173, pp. 124-133, doi:10-1016/j.apenergy.2016.04.005, 2016.
    Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1
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    Kheradmand M., Azenha M., Aguiar, J. B., and Castro-Gomes J. P., "Experimental and numerical studies of hybrid PCM embedded in plastering mortar for enhanced thermal behaviour of buildings", Energy, vol. 94, pp. 250-261, doi:10.1016/j.energy.2015.10.131, 2016.
    Year: 2016 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1
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    Ferreira M., and Almeida, Manuela G., "Benefits from energy related building renovation beyond costs, energy and emissions", Energy Procedia, vol. 78, pp. 2397-2402, doi:10.1016/j.egypro.2015.11.199, 2015.
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    Almeida, Manuela G., Bencresciuto A., Ferreira M., and Rodrigues A., "Cost-effective energy and carbon emission optimization in building renovation – A case-study in a low income neighbourhood", Energy Procedia, vol. 78, pp. 2403-2408, doi:10.1016/j.egypro.2015.11.203, 2015.
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    Almeida, Manuela G., and Ferreira M., "IEA EBC Annex56 vision for cost effective energy and carbon emissions optimization in building renovation", Energy Procedia, vol. 78, pp. 2409-2414, doi:10.1016/j.egypro.2015.11.206, 2015.
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    Almeida, Manuela G., Ferreira M., and Rodrigues A., "CO2 zero schools - School building renovation towards emissions neutrality", REHVA Journal, Building Energy Efficient Renovations, vol. 6, 2015.
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    Sacht H. M., Bragança, L., Almeida, Manuela G., and Caram R., "Glazing daylighting performance and Trombe wall thermal performance of a modular façade system in four different Portuguese cities", Indoor and Built Environment, vol. 24, issue 4, pp. 544-563, doi:10.1177/1420326X14525976, 2015.
    Year: 2015 | JCR: Q3 | SJR: Q3
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    Abdollahnejad Z., Pacheco-Torgal, F., Felix T., Tahri W., and Aguiar, J. B., "Mix design, properties and cost analysis of fly ash-based geopolymer foam", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 80, pp. 18-30, doi:10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2015.01.063, 2015.
    Year: 2015 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1
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    Ferreira M., Almeida, Manuela G., and Rodrigues A., "Cost optimality and net-zero energy in the renovation of Portuguese residential building stock – Rainha Dona Leonor neighbourhood case study", International Journal of Sustainable Building Technology and Urban Development, vol. 5, issue 4, pp. 306-317, doi:10.1080/2093761X.2014.979268, 2014.
    Year: 2014 | SJR: Q2
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    Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Eco-efficient construction and building materials research under the EU Framework Programme Horizon 2020", Construction and Building Materials, vol. 51, pp. 151-162, 2014.
    Year: 2014 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1
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    Silva S. M., Silva P. C. P., Almeida, Manuela G., and Bragança, L., "Operative Conditions Evaluation For Efficient Building Retrofit – Case Study", Indoor and Built Environment, vol. 22, issue 5, no. 5, doi:10.1177/1420326X12456542, 2013.
    Year: 2013 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q2
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    Sacht H., Bragança, L., and Almeida, Manuela G., "Trombe Wall and Glazings Façades: Energy Efficiency for Different Portuguese Climates", Informes de la Construccion, September 2013, vol. 65 - Extra 1, pp. 11-22, doi:10.3989/ic.11.152, 2013.
    Year: 2013 | JCR: Q4 | SJR: Q1
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    Araújo C., Almeida, Manuela G., and Bragança, L., "Analysis of some Portuguese thermal regulation parameters", Energy and Buildings Journal, March 2013, vol. 58, pp. 141-150, doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2012.11.024, 2013.
    Year: 2013 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1
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    Coimbra J., and Almeida, Manuela G., "Challenges and benefits of building sustainable cooperative housing", Building and Environment, vol. 62, April 2013, pp. 9–17, doi:10.1016/j.buildenv.2013.01.003, 2013.
    Year: 2013 | JCR: Q1 | SJR: Q1
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    Coimbra J., and Almeida, Manuela G., "Achieving cost benefits in sustainable cooperative housing", Buildings, Janeiro 2013, vol. 3(1), pp. 1-17, doi:10.3390/buildings3010001, 2013.
    Year: 2013 | SJR: SQ
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    Silva J., Mendes J. F. G., and Silva L. T., "Assessment of energy efficiency in street lighting design", WIT Transactions on Ecology and the Environment, vol. 129, pp. 705–715, 2010.
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    Chapters/ Papers in International Books (4)
    Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Introduction to cost-effective energy efficient building retrofitting", Cost-Effective Energy Efficient Building Retrofitting: Materials, Technologies, Optimization and Case Studies, 1, vol. 1, issue 1, pp. 1-20, 2017.
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    Pacheco-Torgal, F.. 2017. Introduction to Cost-Effective Energy Efficient Building Retrofitting.  In Cost-Effective Energy Efficient Building Retrofitting: Materials, Technologies, Optimization and Case Studies, ed. Pacheco-Torgal, Granqvist, Jelle, Vanoli, Bianco and Kurnitski, 1 - 20. . Abington Hall, Cambridge, UK: : Woodhead Publishing Limited- Elsevier Science and Technology

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    Amorim F., Gomes R., Carvalho M., Silva C., Ferrão P., Guedes M. C., and Almeida, Manuela G., "Chapter 27 - The drive towards near Zero Energy Buildings through Professional Training in Southern Europe – The SouthZEB Project", Handbook of Research on Entrepreneurial Success and its Impact on Regional Development, pp. 655-680, doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-9567-2.ch027, 2016.
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    Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Introduction", Nearly Zero Energy Building Refurbishment, vol. 1, pp. 1-14, doi:10.1007/978-1-4471-5523-2_1, 2013.
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    Pacheco-Torgal, F., "Introduction to nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction", Nanotechnology in eco-efficient construction, pp. 1-6, 2013.
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    Communications in International Conferences (32)
    Araújo C., Castro M. F., Andrade J. B., and Bragança, L., "Soluções de reabilitação para a melhoria da eficiência energética de edifícios", Congresso Internacional SUSTENTABILIDADE URBANA - 14ª Jornada URBENERE e 2ª Jornada CIRES, vol. II, pp. 1759-1768, 2018.
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    Frigione M., Lettieri M., Sarcinella A., and Aguiar, J. B., "Mortars with phase change materials (PCM) and stone waste to improve energy efficiency in buildings", International Congress on Polymers in Concrete (ICPIC 2018), pp. 195-201, doi:10.1007/978-3-319-78175-4_23, 2018.
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    Carvalho J. P., Silva S. M., and Mateus, R., "Using BIM to streamline the energy renovation processes of residential buildings during the early design stages", International Conference on Sustainable Housing Planning, Management and Usability (Sustainable Housing 2016), pp. 435-444, 2016.
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    Almeida, Manuela G., Ferreira M., Rodrigues A., and Barbosa J., "Benefits of energy related building renovation in residents’ comfort and well-being – Vila d’Este case study", IAQVEC 2016 - 9th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality Ventilation & Energy Conservation In Buildings, 2016.
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    Sacht H., Bragança, L., Almeida, Manuela G., Nascimento J. H. O., and Caram R., "Double Glazings: Spectrophotometric Characterization for Facade Modules", SBE Series 16 - Brazil & Portugal, vol. 1, pp. 99, 2016.
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    Silva S. M., Almeida, Manuela G., Bragança, L., and Carvalho M., "nZEB Training Needs in the Southern EU Countries – SouthZEB project", EURO ELECS 2015 - Latin-American and European Conference on Sustainable Buildings and Communities, vol. volume 3, issue Chapter 21: Education for sustainability, pp. 2457-2466, 2015.
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    Silva S. M., Almeida, Manuela G., Bragança, L., and Carvalho M., "nZEB Training Needs in the Southern EU Countries - SouthZEB project", Latin-American and European Encounter on Sustainable Building and Communities - Connecting People and Ideas, vol. 3, pp. 2469 - 2478, 2015.
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    Ferreira M., Almeida, Manuela G., and Rodrigues A., "Improving buildings energy performance - Comparison between simple payback period and life cycle costs analysis", ICEE 2015 | 2nd International Conference on Energy and Environment, 2015.
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    Almeida, Manuela G., Bencresciuto A., Ferreira M., and Rodrigues A., "Cost-effective energy and carbon emission optimization in building renovation – A case-study in a low income neighbourhood ", 6th International Building Physics Conference, IBPC 2015, 2015.
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    Almeida, Manuela G., Ferreira M., and Rodrigues A., "IEA EBC Annex56 Vision for Cost Effective Energy and Carbon Emissions Optimization in Building Renovation", 6th International Building Physics Conference, IBPC 2015, 2015.
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    Abdollahnejad Z., Felix T., Pacheco-Torgal, F., and Aguiar, J. B., "PERFORMANCE OF FLY ASH-BASED GEOPOLYMER MORTAR", European Mortar Summit 2015, pp. 40-52, 2015.
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    Amorim F., Gomes R., Carvalho M., Silva C., Ferrão P., Guedes M. C., and Almeida, Manuela G., "The drive towards near Zero Energy Buildings through Professional Training in Portugal – The SouthZEB Project", Energy for Sustainability Conference 2015 - Sustainable Cities: Designing for People and the Planet, 2015.
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    Fernandes J. E. P., Mateus, R., Bragança, L., Correia da Silva J., and Silva S. M., "An Analysis of the Potentialities of Portuguese Vernacular Architecture to Improve Energy Efficiency", PLEA 2014 - Sustainable Habitat for Developing Societies, pp. 1-8, 2014.
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    Fernandes, J.E.P; Mateus, R.; Bragança, L.; Correia da Silva, J.; Monteiro da Silva, S. (2014). An Analysis of the Potentialities of Portuguese Vernacular Architecture to Improve Energy Efficiency. PLEA 2014 - Sustainable Habitat for Developing Societies, 16-18 December 2014, CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India. pp 1-8.

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    Ferreira M., Almeida, Manuela G., and Rodrigues A., "Cost Optimal and Zero Energy levels in the renovation of residential buildings – Rainha Dona Leonor case study", WSB14 - World Sustainable Building Conference, 2014.
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    Ferreira M., Almeida, Manuela G., and Rodrigues A., "Cost optimality ranking of measures to improve the energy performance of the Portuguese building stock", 9IMC - 9th International Masonry Conference, 2014.
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    Almeida, Manuela G., Ferreira M., Rodrigues A., and Bragança, L., "Cost optimality and nZEB target in building renovation of Portuguese residential buildings", iiSBE Net Zero Built Environment 2014 Symposium, pp. 231-241, 2014.
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    Sacht H., Bragança, L., and Almeida, Manuela G., "Energy Efficiency of Photovoltaic Façades for Different Latitudes in Portugal", B13 Portugal – International Conference on Sustainable Building contribution to achieve the EU 20-20-20 targets., pp. 319-326, 2013.
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    Silva S. M., and Almeida, Manuela G., "Using MCDA to select refurbishment solutions to improve buildings IEQ", Portugal SB13 - Contribution of Sustainable Building to Meet EU 20-20-20 Targets, pp. 615–622, 2013.
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    Silva F., and Couto J. P., "Concept and international state of Building Commissioning activitie’s", Portugal SB13 - Contribution of Sustainable Building to meet EU 20-20-20 targets, pp. 243–250, 2013.
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    Silva S. M., and Almeida, Manuela G., "Selection of refurbishment construction solutions to improve the indoor environmental quality and sustainability of buildings", SB13 Graz - International Conference on Sustainable Buildings - Construction Products and Technologies, pp. 196–203, 2013.
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    Mustaparta O., Silva S. M., and Leitão, D., "Potentialities of using PCM in residential buildings in Portugal", Portugal SB13 - Contribution of Sustainable Building to Meet EU 20-20-20 Targets, pp. 229–236, 2013.
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    Araújo C., and Almeida, Manuela G., "Evaluation of the Impact of Some Portuguese Thermal Regulation Parameters on The Buildings Energy Performance in A Cost/Benefit Perspective", SASBE2012 - 4th CIB International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Built Environments, 2012.
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    Silva S. M., Silva P. C. P., Almeida, Manuela G., and Bragança, L., "IAQ Analysis of Portuguese Residential Buildings", Proceedings of the XXXVIII IAHS World Congress, 2012.
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    Silva S. M., Silva P. C. P., Almeida, Manuela G., and Bragança, L., "IAQ analysis of Portuguese residential buildings", Proceedings of the XXXVIII IAHS World Congress, pp. 205–211, 2012.
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    Silva S. M., and Almeida, Manuela G., "Selection of rehabilitation construction solutions", BSA 2012 - 1st International Conference on Building Sustainability Assessment, pp. 677–684, 2012.
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    Silva S. M., and Almeida, Manuela G., "Selection of rehabilitation construction solutions using ELECTRE III method", Seminário Reabilitação Energética de Edifícios, pp. 25–32, 2012.
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    Pacheco-Torgal, F., Faria J., and Jalali S., "Embodied energy versus operational energy : showing the shortcomings of the energy performance building directive (EPBD)", Materiais 2011 - XV Encontro da Sociedade Portuguesa de Materiais, 6º Simpósio Internacional de Materiais, 2011.
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    Silva S. M., and Almeida, Manuela G., "Selection of construction solutions and materials to improve indoor environmental quality of buildings", SB 11 - World Sustainable Building Conference, vol. 1, pp. 1897–1906, 2011.
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    Silva S. M., and Almeida, Manuela G., "Achieving sustainability through energy efficiency while assuring indoor environmental quality", Portugal SB10 - Sustainable Building affordable to all: Low cost sustainable solutions (Proceedings of the International Initiative for a Sustainable Built Environment), pp. 457–464, 2010.
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    Silva S. M., and Almeida, Manuela G., "Thermal and acoustic comfort in buildings", 39th International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering, pp. 1–10, 2010.
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    Silva S. M., and Almeida, Manuela G., "Using a multi-criteria analysis to select design alternatives aiming energy efficiency and IEQ", EuroSun 2010 - International scientific conference on solar heating, cooling and buildings, 2010.
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    Félix M., and Aguiar, J. B., "Study of a cement mortar with incorporation of PCM microcapsules", 6th Asian Symposium on Polymers in Concrete, pp. 77–81, 2009.
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    Almeida, Manuela G., and Ferreira M., "Executive Summary for Policy Makers on Cost-Effective Energy and Carbon Emissions Optimization in Building Renovation", Annex 56, 1, vol. 1, pp. 18, 2017.
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    The Centre for Territory, Environment and Construction (CTAC) is a research unit of the School of Engineering of University of Minho (UMinho), recognised by the “FCT – Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia” (Foundation for Science and Technology), associated to the Department of Civil Engineering (DEC), with whom it shares resources and namely human resources.

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