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Comparison of the thermal effect of two automatic controls of roller shutters in an academic space
(Springer, 2023-01-07)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyRoller 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 ... -
Thermal performance of a new low-cost ventilated load bearing masonry with wood-cement blocks
(Elsevier, 2023-08-08)
Article
Restricted access - publisher's policyThe present paper regards the proposal of an innovative low-cost ventilated load-bearing masonry using a new prefabricated dry-laid formwork wood-cement block with external interconnected holes forming a ventilated cavity. ... -
Embodied energy in passive architecture strategies: a balcony and a glazed gallery for a dwelling in a Mediterranean climate
(2022)
Conference report
Restricted access - publisher's policyThis paper contributes to studies with a global view of buildings environmental impact, considering the main stages of the building life cycle. The objective is to determine the energy trade-off between the operational ... -
Thermal assessment of a ventilated double skin façade component with a set of air filtering photocatalytic slats in the cavity
(2023-01-17)
Article
Open AccessIndoor air quality is a crucial factor when evaluating habitability, especially in developed countries, where people spend most of their time indoors. This paper presents a novel double skin façade (DSF) system that combines ... -
The value of the colour temperature in a low light intensity design
(Springer, 2021-09-29)
Part of book or chapter of book
Restricted access - publisher's policyThe 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. ... -
Monitoring and Calculation Study in Mediterranean Residential Spaces: Thermal Performance Comparison for the Winter Season
(2022-03-09)
Article
Open AccessIn cold regions, the reduction in envelope thermal transmittance is often the dominant parameter in ensuring thermal comfort in buildings. However, countries in warmer climates have also adopted this same strategy, often ... -
Assessing the cooling effect of urban textile shading devices through time-lapse thermography
(Elsevier, 2020)
Article
Open AccessThe overheating of the street surfaces has negative impacts on pedestrian comfort and cooling energy consumption. During the past few decades, extensive research has been carried out on heat mitigation technologies. However, ... -
Characterization of library lighting design: a study of dynamic and static space
(Universidade da Coruña, 2020)
Conference report
Open AccessThe use of space is a fundamental variable in the creative process, so it is included in the lighting design. This paper presents a key to characterize the lighting space, to be used in the initial stages of architectural ... -
Building circular economy: a case study designed and built following a BIM-based life cycle assessment approach
(International Centre for Numerical Methods in Engineering (CIMNE), 2020)
Conference report
Open AccessThe awareness of the environmental impact of buildings during their entire whole life cycle has seen a growing interest in recent years. In fact, as buildings become more energy-efficient, life cycle impacts become ...
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