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    • Aproximación gráfica a indicadores de calidad de vida urbana y sostenibilidad 

      Alonso Montolio, Carlos; Crespo Cabillo, Isabel; Coch Roura, Helena; López Besora, Judit (Centre de Politica de Sol i Valoracions, CPSV / Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, UPC, 2019-12)
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      Las características del entorno urbano construido influyen en el comportamiento y en el bienestar de los usuarios. En las ciudades del entorno mediterráneo, con clima templado, las condiciones ambientales son favorables ...
    • Architectural repercussions of environmental climate control in the generation of administrative building types; differences between model and technology chosen 

      Cabello Matud, Cristina; Coch Roura, Helena; Alonso Montolio, Carlos (2012)
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      This work will try to determine which models have truly been influential when considering the construction of a building for administrative use. This paper upholds four types created in the United States in less than a ...
    • Assessing the vehicular occupation of urban space in compact cities: some urban fabrics of Barcelona 

      López Besora, Judit; Alonso Montolio, Carlos; Ugás Burranca, Luis Sebastián; Coch Roura, Helena (Springer, 2023)
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      This paper investigates the impact of vehicular occupation on Barcelona’s urban space and its implications for public life. The quality of urban space and its impact on residents is a key concern for public administrations. ...
    • Comparison of the thermal effect of two automatic controls of roller shutters in an academic space 

      Roca Musach, Marc; García Nevado, Elena; Alonso Montolio, Carlos; Crespo Cabillo, Isabel; Coch Roura, Helena (Springer, 2023-01-07)
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      Roller shutters are passive systems that can be operated automatically to improve building energy efficiency based on different criteria. This paper aims to compare the effect of an occupant-based and a thermal-based control ...
    • El pas i el canvi : la percepció ambiental durant la circulació a l’Arquitectura 

      Alonso Montolio, Carlos (Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, 2015-05-29)
      Doctoral thesis
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      This work is an approach to the dynamic perception of architecture. lt seeks to provide parameters to help finding a way to analyze and graphically represent the architectural features that give a special and spatial quality ...
    • Energy rehabilitation with external thermal insulation (ETICS) in Zaragoza (Spain): application to social housing in Saltillo, Mexico 

      López Ordóñez, Carlos Fernando; Cabello Matud, Cristina; Molar Orozco, María Eugenia; Alonso Montolio, Carlos; Coch Roura, Helena (2022)
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      The sustainability goals agreed by most countries have made them focus their attention on the high energy consumption of buildings and the weight within this consumption of the residential sector. This makes the energy ...
    • Ground level permeability as indicator of walkability in cities 

      López Besora, Judit; Crespo Cabillo, Isabel; Alonso Montolio, Carlos (Centre de Politica de Sol i Valoracions, CPSV / Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, UPC, 2019-12)
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      Durante siglos, los desarrollos urbanos fueron dimensionados a escala humana. Las ciudades tenían un número limitado de habitantes y un tamaño que no era conveniente superar para no exceder un punto de equilibrio. Con el ...
    • Housing energy equivalence: a graphical approach 

      Pagès Ramon, Anna; López Besora, Judit; Alonso Montolio, Carlos (2021)
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      All buildings, even the most passive, need active energy to provide habitability. Apart from heating and cooling needs, which have been broadly studied and regulated, a significant percentage of the energy consumed in ...
    • Potential for energy saving in transitional spaces in commercial buildings 

      Alonso Montolio, Carlos; Aguilar Sánchez, Alexis; Coch Roura, Helena; Isalgué Buxeda, Antonio (2011)
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      As it is known, the energy consumption of buildings is directly linked to their energy demand.Therefore, the most direct strategy to reduce the energy consumption of a building is to minimise its energy demand. This can ...
    • Renewable Land: Planning the Evolution of Logistic Areas 

      Alonso Montolio, Carlos; Serra Coch, Glòria; Isalgué Buxeda, Antonio (Centre de Politica de Sol i Valoracions, CPSV / Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, UPC, 2021-10-31)
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      El territori és un recurs finit, suport de la vida i generador de cicles d’energia en el planeta. La primera conseqüència del creixement de la població urbana i de l'expansió de l'entorn construït és el consum de sòl. En ...
    • Repercusión acústica de la morfología urbana en calles peatonales 

      Alonso Montolio, Carlos; Crespo Cabillo, Isabel (Centre de Politica de Sol i Valoracions, CPSV / Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, UPC, 2019-10)
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      Objetivo: La actual política municipal sobre el uso del espacio público propone la reducción del tráfico rodado en las calles, especialmente en calles de sección estrecha. Esta estrategia favorece otros usos del espacio ...
    • Solar radiation and architectural design in Barcelona 

      Aguilar Sánchez, Alexis; Alonso Montolio, Carlos; Coch Roura, Helena; Serra Florensa, Rafael (2011)
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      The principles of the passive solar house were defined in the 1970s. Since that time, strategies have been conceptualized and tested with different examples built in the USA and in Europe. Models directly related to the ...
    • The energy consumption of terraces in the Barcelona public space: heating the street 

      Alonso Montolio, Carlos; Serra Coch, Glòria; Isalgué Buxeda, Antonio; Coch Roura, Helena (2021-01-16)
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      Terraces, as outdoor extensions of food and beverage businesses located in the public realm, have very high potential to activate the streetscape, bring people together and improving urban experiences. Among the consequences ...
    • The Perception of light affected by colour surfaces in indoor spaces 

      López Besora, Judit; Coch Roura, Helena; Isalgué Buxeda, Antonio; Alonso Montolio, Carlos; Aguilar Sánchez, Alexis (2013)
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      Visual comfort in indoor spaces depends on the amount and quality of light available and also on space characteristics. One of the most influential aspects is the colour of surfaces definint a space. Each colour has a ...
    • The resilience of buildings to climate change: the role of mobile passive systems 

      Roca Musach, Marc; Alonso Montolio, Carlos; Crespo Cabillo, Isabel; Coch Roura, Helena (Institute of Physics (IOP), 2023-11-01)
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      Climate change indicates that we are heading towards higher temperatures worldwide and greater temperature variations. To face this challenge, we need to adapt to coming conditions and minimize negative impacts on people ...
    • The value of the colour temperature in a low light intensity design 

      Espinoza Cateriano, Edgard Eduardo; López Besora, Judit; Alonso Montolio, Carlos; Coch Roura, Helena; Crespo Cabillo, Isabel (Springer, 2021-09-29)
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      The study focused on low light intensity spaces. The research helps to find strategies for the reduction of energy consumption. It aims to highlight the role of colour temperature in the lighting design of historic buildings. ...
    • Visual adaptability in architecture : a physical and psychological approach 

      Alonso Montolio, Carlos; López Besora, Judit; Coch Roura, Helena; Serra Florensa, Rafael (2012)
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      This paper deals with both physical and psychological dimensions of visual adaptability in architecture. The adaptive model of environmental comfort has been studied especially from the thermal point of view. Studies ...
    • Visual and acoustic adaptability in architecture 

      Alonso Montolio, Carlos; Isalgué Buxeda, Antonio; Coch Roura, Helena; Palme, Massimo (2013)
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      This paper deals with both physical and psychological dimensions of visual and acoustic adaptability in architecture. Studies revealed that thermal comfort at one point in a transitional space is determined by the relative ...
    • Visual comfort assessment based on perception in transitional spaces between inside and outside: a Mediterranean case study 

      López Besora, Judit; Alonso Montolio, Carlos; Crespo Cabillo, Isabel; Serra Florensa, Rafael; Coch Roura, Helena (2012)
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      Visual comfort is usually defined in terms of illumination level, with the consequent disparity of values found in publications. However, transitional spaces have different features, such as dynamism and adaptive process, ...
    • What is the net PV energy production in Switzerland and how can we maximize it? 

      Martínez Alcaraz, Pablo; Serra Coch, Glòria; Alonso Montolio, Carlos; Coch Roura, Helena (Institute of Physics (IOP), 2023-11-01)
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      Maximizing solar energy production in Switzerland is key to meet energy transition goals. Understanding in detail the current situation, and the potential for expansion is important to develop effective strategies. With ...