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The recast Energy Performance of Buildings Directive requires that from 2020
onwards, all new buildings are nearly zero-energy buildings. This new concept requires a strong
implementation of sustainable construction methods and techniques as well as the integration of
renewable energy technologies in building architecture. Among the stakeholders, architects intervene
at an early stage of any building construction process. A survey and expert interviews
were conducted, and a review of literature was carried out, followed by a comparative analysis
of the structures and degree syllabuses of Portuguese architecture degree courses. The most
common problems reported were the lack of dissemination of the EPBD requirements and the
need to improve access to regulations, tools and methods, as well as best practices. The conclusion
drawn from these results is that it is essential to raise architects awareness towards the important
role that they can play in the implementation of these new requirements
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Keywords
Sustainable building EU 20-20-20 targets Energy efficiency of buildings Qalifications of architects
Citation
Fernandes, Sílvia; Oliveira, Rui; Abreu, Maria Isabel(2013) - The qualifications and professional competencies of architects on the energy efficiency of buildings. Are they prepared to embrace the 2020 targets?. In Portugal SB13 - Contribution of Sustainable Building to Meet EU 20-20-20 Targets. Guimarães-Portugal. p. 59-66. ISBN 978-989-96543-7-2
Publisher
Universidade Minho, Instituto Superior Técnico, iiSBE Portugal