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Factibilidad de uso del PET reciclado en elementos de cubiertas y envolventes
(Universidad de Costa Rica, 2017-08-07)
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Open AccessEste proyecto de investigación busca responder a esta pregunta central: “¿Cuáles son los procesos de transformación no industrializado y qué características debe poseer el plástico PET reciclado para que sea reutilizado ... -
Improvement of thermal comfort by passive strategies. Case study: social housing in Mexico
(EJournal Publishing, 2019)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyThe purpose of this research is the enhancement of thermal comfort in social housing in four different climates zones in Mexico: Veracruz- Hot semi-humid, Monclova- Extremely Hot dry, ... -
Bond strength tests under pure shear and tension between masonry and sprayed mortar
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2020-05-09)
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Open AccessSprayed mortar or shotcrete is a construction technology that could enhance existing masonry buildings’ resilience by reinforcing low-safety load-bearing walls. Many factors affect the resistance of shotcrete-reinforced ... -
New sustainability assessment model for Intelligent Façade Layers when applied to refurbish school buildings skins
(Elsevier Ltd, 2020-12)
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Restricted access - author's decisionIn regard to increasing reports toward severe comfort problems and high energy consumption by educational buildings in many countries, a sustainable refurbishment for these edifices is urgently required. Using Intelligent ... -
Evaluation of household waste materials for façade components in primary educational workshops: degradation behavior and mechanical properties of aged samples
(Elsevier, 2021-01)
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Restricted access - author's decisionThis article presents a pioneering experimental campaign on waste materials that rigorously tests numerous specimens to study their degradation behavior and the unreported mechanical properties of aged samples. The novel ... -
Sustainability model to assess the suitability of green roof alternatives for urban air pollution reduction applied in Tehran
(2021-05)
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Restricted access - author's decisionGreen roofs are environmentally-friendly architectural solutions that contribute to air quality improvement, especially in an air-polluted metropolis like Tehran, where space is scarce and expensive. At present, there are ... -
Bottom-up model for the sustainability assessment of rooftop-farming technologies potential in schools in Quito, Ecuador
(2020-07-18)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyRooftop-farming technologies can transform unexploited roofs into agricultural areas; and though studies have quantified the sustainability of diverse rooftop-farm systems, researchers lack a direct comparison between these ... -
Simulation of energy efficiency measures for the residential building stock: a case study in the semi-arid region
(Institute of Physics (IOP), 2021-03-01)
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Open AccessGlobal energy use has risen due to increased demands and inefficient grids in developing countries. Energy saving is detrimental in countries in which their energy supply capacity is lower than their demand. Energy ... -
An epitome of building floor systems by means of LCA criteria
(2020-07-01)
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Open AccessStudies of the elements that make up the structure of a building have generally focused on topics related to their physical and structural capacities. Although research has been carried out into environmental impact during ... -
Evaluation of the mechanical performance and durability of binary blended CAC-MK/natural fibre composites
(Elsevier, 2020-08-10)
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Restricted access - publisher's policyThe aim of this work was to develop strain hardening cementitious composites (SHCC) and durable composites based on calcium-aluminate cement (CAC) with variable metakaolin (MK) content (from 0 to 50 wt%) and flax nonwoven ... -
Habitabilitat confinada
(Col·legi d'Aparelladors, Arquitectes Tècnics i Enginyers d'Edificació de Barcelona (CAATEEB), 2021-04-01)
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Open AccessActualment estem en un moment social d’importants i ràpids canvis en els entorns de la salut, que afecten ten tant a àmbits de l’emergència climàtica com a la sanitària. Com hem vist no tots els nostres sistemes actuals ... -
Critical Review of Public Policies for the Rehabilitation of Housing Stock: The Case of Barcelona
(2021-03-09)
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Open AccessThis article reviews rehabilitation programs in Barcelona, focusing on aspects such as the intervention model, actual public investment, and results. Programs of this type are not exclusive to Barcelona; however, similar ...
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