ABSTRACT
The introduction of the Directive 2010/31/EU has stimulated innovative advances in the domain of nearly-zero energy building retrofits and several performance-based solutions relating to the retrofit of building façades. Façade is a critical area of intervention in deep building retrofits. Façade designers, engineers and/or architects must emphasise on and render customised retrofit solutions for varied building types and focus on more than just achieving low-energy consumption buildings. Façades are the prime face of interaction and have deep visual and functional impact on the built environment. It is essential to investigate and review the current trends and focus parameters of façade retrofits by examining the state-of-art research on retrofits. The goal of this study is to establish a brief repository for the building professionals, to inform the current state-of-art and modernisation trends. Thus, it aims at developing fundamental aspects of façade retrofit practices towards achieving better quality nearly zero-energy buildings.
