View No. 03 (2024): The Potential of Small, Low- Carbon, Zero- Energy Housing
No. 03 (2024)
The Potential of Small, Low- Carbon, Zero- Energy Housing

Cynthia Souaid

268 pages

ISBN 978 94 6366 810 1

Published: 2024-02-07

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  • The Potential of Small, Low- Carbon, Zero- Energy Housing A Multidimensional Approach

    Cynthia Souaid
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    This thesis examines the potential of small, low-carbon, (near) zero-energy dwellings as a solution that would both address sustainability challenges and answer to the growing housing shortage in North-West Europe. It adopts a multidimensional outlook that encompasses institutional, social and technical aspects surrounding the dwellings. The institutional aspect is addressed through an investigation of financial, legislative, technical and cultural barriers to the implementation and uptake...