7. Mistakes to avoid
7.1 Don't confuse a BEPOS (positive energy building) with a passive building (BEPAS).
The BEPOS, which produces more energy than it consumes, generates this surplus when it's not needed. What to do with this surplus? Passive buildings avoid the need to find solutions to this constraint.
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Climatic conditions, geographical location, the building materials used and the embodied energy of these materials can all hinder the process of renovating...
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