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Irrational homeowners? How aesthetics and heritage values influence thermal retrofit decisions in the United Kingdom [PDF]

, 2015
In order to reduce CO2 emissions in line with UK policy, existing UK homes need to be retrofitted to high thermal standards. A large proportion of these homes have traditional or aesthetically pleasing features which people are reluctant to compromise ...
Galvin, R, Sunikka-Blank, M
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Leverage Points for Meaningful Participation: A 5‐Point Framework From a Rural South African Landscape

Systems Research and Behavioral Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Alternative forms of natural resource management are required. Participation of local actors is necessary but not sufficient, for moving away from the conventional top‐down approaches. This paper develops a 5‐point framework for enabling meaningful participation in rural landscape governance.
Anthony S. Fry, Jai K. Clifford‐Holmes, Carolyn G. Palmer   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Framework for Adaptive Façade Optimization Design Based on Building Envelope Performance Characteristics

Buildings
The adaptive façades serve as the interface between the indoor and outdoor energy of the building. Adaptive façade optimization design can improve daylighting performance, the thermal environment, view performance, and solar energy utilization efficiency,
Ping Chen, Hao Tang
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Predicting the Impact of Climate Change on Thermal Comfort in A Building Category: The Case of Linear-type Social Housing Stock in Southern Spain [PDF]

, 2019
The Climate Change scenario projected by the IPCC for the year 2050 predicts noticeable increases in temperature. In severe summer climates, such as the Mediterranean area, this would have very negative e ects on thermal comfort in the existing housing
Ascione, Fabrizio, Bianco, Nicola, Escandón Ramírez, Rocío, Mauro, Gerardo Maria, Sendra, Juan J., Suárez Medina, Rafael Carlos   +5 more
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The clashing of in situ and pre‐cast technologies—Western trends and local traditions in concrete engineering shaping shell construction in 20th‐century Hungary

Structural Concrete, EarlyView.
Abstract After a blossoming pre‐World War II (WWII) period, the concrete construction industry in then‐socialist Hungary existed in a relative isolation from the Western World during the mid‐20th century. In this paper, we focus on the body of work of one of the then newly established state‐owned design offices, IPARTERV, to show how the isolation ...
Orsolya Gáspár, Péter Haba
wiley   +1 more source

Adaptive high-performance and multifunctional façade systems

Frontiers in Built Environment
Adaptive, high-performance and multifunctional façades are recognized as key contributors to the EU’s climate-neutral agenda, as outlined in Directive (EU) 2024/1275, the Renovation Wave, and Horizon Europe initiatives.
Maria Matheou, Marios C. Phocas, Eftychios G. Christoforou, Andreas Müller   +3 more
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Adaptive building envelopes of multistory buildings as an example of high performance building skins

Alexandria Engineering Journal, 2019
Recently developed generation of high-performance skins greatly leads to the emersion of innovative manufactures integrating real-time environmental response, enhanced materials, dynamic automation with built in microprocessors, wireless sensors and ...
Hadeer Samir Mohamed Shahin
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Concrete in architecture: Redefining form, space, function, and insights from bibliometric analysis

Structural Concrete, EarlyView.
Abstract Concrete has become a cornerstone in architectural and engineering innovation, as it seamlessly integrates structural performance with artistic expression. Its evolution from ancient opus caementicium to contemporary ultra‐high‐performance concrete illustrates its adaptability to the change in technological, environmental, and design paradigms.
Mouhcine Benaicha, Khalid El Harrouni, Samir Kabouss   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Deformability of perforated bending-active façade plates

Frontiers in Built Environment
Adaptive building envelope systems are increasingly investigated for their potential to enhance environmental performance and architectural flexibility.
Charis Sergidis, Maria Matheou, Marios C. Phocas   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

On the preservation of reinforced concrete architectural masterpieces: The challenges of the REcube project

Structural Concrete, EarlyView.
Abstract The preservation of reinforced concrete masterpieces from the 20th century poses a complex challenge. These structures often combine architectural, historical, and technological value, which standard engineering codes and conservation practices are not fully equipped to address. The Erasmus+ REcube project responded to this gap by promoting an
Elisabetta Margiotta Nervi, Giulio Zani, Marco di Prisco   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source