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The ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms) constructions, consisting of insulating permanent formworks filled with cast-in-place reinforced concrete, are widely used in Continental climates. The present work addresses the adaptation of ICF systems to the Mediterranean climate, by evaluating through dynamic simulation the effect of certain adjustments in wall layering aimed at making more exploitable the internal thermal mass. The results show that the replacement of the internal insulating form with alternative materials, characterized by a higher thermal conductivity, allows to lower internal air temperature peaks up to 1.4 °C compared to standard ICFs, and reduce cooling energy consumption by 20%. The alternative solutions are also effective in terms of costs and construction time. Modified ICF solutions can be profitably used for zero energy buildings even in warm climates.

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Are ICFs Suitable Building Envelope Solutions For Mediterranean Climatic Conditions? A Critical Analysis Concerning Thermal Properties And Annual Energy Performances