• Solar access in densely buit environment : formal parameters comparative methodology in the case of Barcelona, Spain 

      Coch Roura, Helena; Curreli, Alessandra (2011)
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      In what direction is the historical debate on contemporary cities evolving, in this age of sustainability? How are renewable energies and solar energy in particular being incorporated into urban settlements? To date, ...
    • Solar access in the compact city: a study case in Barcelona 

      Curreli, Alessandra; Coch Roura, Helena (2010)
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    • Solar energy as a form giver for future cities 

      Curreli, Alessandra; Serra Coch, Glòria; Isalgué Buxeda, Antonio; Crespo Cabillo, Isabel; Coch Roura, Helena (2016-07-14)
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      Energy is considered as a main influence on urban configurations. However, there is a difficulty on translating the city models based on theoretical renewable energy concepts into practical applications. This study considers ...
    • Solar potential of roofs : an index for different urban layouts 

      Curreli, Alessandra; Coch Roura, Helena; Aguilar Sánchez, Alexis (2012)
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      Volumetric distribution of the built form really affects the capability of an urban environment to integrate renewable energy, with specific regard to active and passive use of solar radiation collected by the building ...
    • Urban layout and façade solar potential: a case study in the Mediterranean Region 

      Curreli, Alessandra; Coch Roura, Helena (Centre de Política del Sòl i Valoracions - Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2013-02)
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      The access of direct radiation on building façades and the consequent opportunities for the passive use of solar energy mostly depend on the geometry of the urban canyon. The main factors which affect the influence of ...