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EFFECTS OF LOUVERS SHADING DEVICES ON VISUAL COMFORT AND ENERGY DEMAND OF AN OFFICE BUILDING. A CASE OF STUDY [PDF]

, 2017
This paper evaluates the building energy demand and visual comfort of a real case with a glazed façade office building placed in Málaga (Mediterranean city in the south of Spain).
Carrillo Rueda, Simón, Cejudo-Lopez, Jose Manuel, Fernández Hernández, Francisco, González Murriano, Mª Carmen, Peña Suárez, José Miguel   +4 more
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Finalisation of the European Approach to Assess the Fire Performance of Facades—Brief Information on the Outcome of the Project

Fire and Materials, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This research was conducted within the framework of project SI2.825082, funded by the European Commission—DG GROW. The project's objective was to finalise a European approach for assessing the fire performance of façades under medium and large fire exposure conditions.
Péter Tóth, Anja Hofmann‐Böllinghaus, Fabien Dumont, Johan Anderson, Johan Sjöström, Mikael Bergius, Roman Chiva, Octavian Lalu   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Optimum Geometry of Double-skin Self-Shading Facade of Classrooms with the Aim of Creating Energy Saving and Visual Comfort in Isfahan Province, Iran

Journal of Daylighting
The significant energy consumption in educational spaces worldwide and its environmental impact greatly influence the quality of space, learning levels, and student comfort.
Shirin Aghamohammadiha, Narges Dehghan
doaj   +1 more source

Calculating The Energy Efficiency of a Building with Additional Shading Device [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences
Building energy efficiency plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable development and enhancing visual comfort for users, particularly in tropical climates like Indonesia.
Hasan Muhammad I., Fauzi Muhammad R., Husodo Mokhammad K., Widiastuti Ratih, Bramiana Chely N., Prabowo Bintang N., Yusoff Wardah F. M.   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Dynamic one-sided out-of-plane behavior of unreinforced-masonry wall restrained by elasto-plastic tie-rods [PDF]

, 2019
Past earthquakes have shown the high vulnerability of existing masonry buildings, particularly to out-of-plane local collapse mechanisms. Such mechanisms can be prevented if façades are restrained by tie rods improving the connections to perpendiculars ...
Al Shawa, Omar, Liberatore, Domenico, Sorrentino, Luigi   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Emerging Perovskite Solar Cells for Building‐Integrated Photovoltaic Applications

Information &Functional Materials, EarlyView.
In this review, we discuss technological approaches of perovskite solar cells that are highly compatible with the requirements of building‐integrated photovoltaic applications, including semi‐transparent, colorful, and flexible perovskite solar cells.
Yongke Liang, Jiawei Xu, Hanlin Guo, Binghan Li, Zhifang Shi   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Role of Intellectual Virtues in the Practice of Humanistic Mental Health Counseling

The Journal of Humanistic Counseling, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The function of intellectual virtues as a foundation for the development of excellence in the humanistic practice of clinical mental health counseling is explored. First, the unique characteristics of intellectual virtues are described. Second, 10 specific intellectual virtues are identified and briefly defined.
Mark S. Gerig
wiley   +1 more source

Analysis of Fiber-glass Reinforced Polymer (FRP) material on double skin façade (DSF) for reducing indoor air temperature of laboratory in tropical climate

Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering
Laboratories are spaces within the confines of sophisticated instruments and apparatus that operate tirelessly. The constant operation of high-performance machinery coupled with the ceaseless activity of researchers and students creates an environment ...
Muhammad Zulhilmi Mohd Zuki, Hilma Tamiami Fachrudin, Ahmad Sanusi Hassan, Mohammad Dolok Lubis, Boonsap Witchayangkoon   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Managing change in North Shore’s Residential 3 Built Heritage zone: An evaluation of resource consent outcomes [PDF]

, 2005
The goal of the study presented in this report has been to determine the extent to which resource consent outcomes in North Shore City’s Residential 3 Built Heritage zone comply with the District Plan. To this end, a sample of 250 properties was selected
Mason, Greg, McEwan, Ann
core   +1 more source

Corporate Psychopaths as Risk Factors: The Role of Managerial Control and Competition for Risk Governance

Strategic Change, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The increasing prevalence of corporate scandals and dysfunction linked to psychopathic leaders has prompted significant research into the drivers and effects of psychopathy in business. This paper examines corporate psychopathy, focusing on individuals with extreme selfishness, callousness, and manipulative behavior who often achieve ...
Florian Fuchs
wiley   +1 more source