XIII International Research-Technical Conference on the Problems of Designing, Construction and Use of Low Energy Housing

Abstract

PREFACEThe 13-th International Research-Technical Conference on the Problems of Designing, Construction and Use of Low Energy Housing took place on September 11-13-th, 2018, in Kraków, Poland. The conference was organized by the Division of Building and Building Physics of Cracow University of Technology.ENERGODOM 2018 was intended as an important event to bring together energy conscious scientist and practitioners. Participants from EU Member States and other countries were expected to define the present state of the art that exists in this field, to show not only advantages but also shades of contemporary standards and trends, pointing out the technical feasibility, social acceptance, and economic efficiency of low energy housing.In 2018, we reemphasized, as we did in 2014, the necessity of extensive retrofitting of existing building stock to the low energy standard. Especially in Central Europe, poorly-insulated, large concrete slab buildings are densely populated, and for the next decades, these buildings will remain an important part of the total building stock. Another important aspect of thermal refurbishment of existing buildings is the improvement of indoor environment quality, including heating conditions as well as protection against overheating.Prospective implementation of the EU Directive and the urgent necessity to rapidly increase the number of existing (not only newly built) nearly zero-energy buildings demands comprehensive actions and a new awareness of the investors, designers, contractors, and workers. Energodom 2018 conference was intended as a tool helping to create this awareness.Since the very beginning, this conference stood as a forum for those interested in low energy housing, building physics, and all related fields, allowing us to:- reveal research findings,- exchange opinions and gathered experience,- present new ideas, technologies, and materials,- introduce local and international contacts and cooperation.In 2018 55 papers have been accepted by the Scientific Committee to be included in conference proceedings and presented during the conference.Conference organizers would like to thank:- all the participants for their decision to write and submit the papers and take part in the conference,- the active members of the Scientific Committee for paper review,- the inspiring keynote speakers,- the sponsors for their support,- the media sponsors for spreading information about the conference.ENERGODOM 2018Organizing Committee