Modelling the Influence of Climate Change on Heating, Cooling Energy Demands, Thermal Comfort, and GHG Emissions for the Building Stock in Belgium

This Ph.D. thesis is a comprehensive exploration of the impact of climate change on heating and cooling energy demands, final energy consumption, thermal comfort, and greenhouse gas emissions for residential buildings in Belgium. It encompasses both short-term (recurrent heatwaves) and long-term (global warming) climate change effects, with a specific focus on cooling systems. The research employs a simulation/numerical model, adopting a bottom-up approach to characterize the Belgian residential building stock. The thesis is divided into three main parts, each addressing critical aspects of th... Mehr ...