A parametric building energy simulation case study on the potential and limitations of passive design in the Mediterranean climate of Malta

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Building energy simulation results show the effect of orientation, window wall ratio, glazing, thermal insulation, thermal mass, shading and nighttime ventilation on the time outside a certain comfort category according to EN15251 [36].

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