Modeling the Evolution of Construction Solutions in Residential Buildings’ Thermal Comfort

The evolution of the construction sector over years has been marked by replacement high thermal inertia mass constructions increasingly lighter solutions that are subject to greater fluctuations and, consequently, discomfort. To minimize these effects, energy demanding space conditioning technologies implemented, contributing significantly sector’s share global consumption. Enhanced constructive involving phase-change materials have developed respond loss, influencing buildings’ and performance. This work aims model last decades understand what extent characteristics influence occupants’ comfort. For this purpose, typical enhanced representing distinct periods were simulated using EnergyPlus® software through its graphical interface DesignBuilder® comfort different was evaluated adaptive for EN16798-1. main results reveal more restraining regulatory requirements indeed mitigating discomfort situations. However, overheating phenomena can rise, creating worrying consequences in short-medium term. Thus, countries with mild climates such as Portugal, must pay special attention which may be aggravated climate change.