Reference building models are standardized and technically consistent representations of typical building typologies within a given sector (such as commercial, institutional, or residential). They synthesize architectural, construction, operational, and energy characteristics based on empirical data and are used as comparative baselines in thermal and energy performance simulations.

• Annex 69 addressed studies on thermal comfort in the built environment, aiming both to advance knowledge in the field, in methodological terms, and to improve the dissemination of the knowledge obtained through public databases. More information about Annex 69 can be found by clicking here.
• In this Annex, Prof. Roberto Lamberts participated as an observer.

Publications with effective participation of LabEEE researchers

• Annex 80 aimed to develop and study resilient cooling solutions with low carbon emissions and low energy demand, in order to mitigate building overheating under extreme conditions. Among the activities led by LabEEE within this project, a highlight was the 7th Expert Meeting of Annex 80 held in Florianópolis in October 2022. More information about Annex 80 can be found by clicking here.

Agreement on Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation - ECTI, established between ENBPar, under PROCEL, and UFSC, aimed at developing the projects "Development of DEO-Procel and Technical Support for the implementation of mandatory conformity assessment of Buildings regarding energy efficiency in Brazil" and "Proposal of a training and evaluation system for professionals certified as auditors of PBE Edifica".