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Facade

, 2005
Facade is an artificial intelligence-based art/research experiment in electronic narrative - an attempt to move beyond traditional branching or hyper-linked narrative to create a fully-realized, one-act interactive drama.
Mateas, Michael, Stern, Andrew
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Fire‐Safe Polymeric Insulation Foams for Energy‐Efficient and Low‐Carbon Buildings

ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.
This review systematically summarizes recent advances in fire‐safe polymeric insulation foams, emphasizing the balance among flame retardancy, thermal insulation, mechanical reliability, and long‐term durability. By linking material‐level thermophysical properties with building cooling‐energy demand and operational carbon emissions, it establishes a ...
Qinhe Guo, Jiayi Pan, Dehui Jia, Min Chen, Danni Pan, Yao Yuan, Ying Pan, Yan Zhang, Lulu Xu, Kate Nguyen, Wei Wang   +10 more
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The Ecological U‐Turn in Nordic Forestry: Policy Learning, Measurement, and the Retrenchment of Ecological Ambitions

Environmental Policy and Governance, Volume 36, Issue 5, Page 1320-1332, October 2026.
ABSTRACT Since the 1990s, environmental policy has shifted toward ecosystem protection and biodiversity conservation, a development often described as an ecological turn. This article argues that in practice this turn has taken the form of an ecological “U‐turn,” as environmental ambitions are subordinated to production‐oriented objectives.
Gisle Andersen, Monika Berg, Hogne Lerøy Sataøen   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Facade Integration of Solar Thermal Collectors: Present and Future [PDF]

Based on the results of a European survey on architectural integration quality, the paper presents a systematic analysis of the facade integration potential of solar thermal collectors provided by Swiss manufacturers, concentrating on glazed flat plates,
Schueler, A., Roecker, C., De Chambrier, E., Kosoric, V., Munari-Probst, M.C.   +4 more
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Environmental Statecraft, Fragmented Authoritarianism, and Technocratic Governance: The Structure and Agency of China's Local Environmental Politics

Environmental Policy and Governance, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Local environmental politics in China is often said to be dominated by state‐controlled modes of multi‐level governance. However, top‐down governance is embedded within and transformed by local politics, adding complexity to governance practices and environmental outcomes.
Minsi Liu, Kevin Lo
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of Sahelian Climate Variables on Solar Photovoltaic Output

Energy Science &Engineering, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Solar photovoltaic (PV) energy is a critical pathway for advancing the energy transition in the Sahel. However, PV module performance in this region is strongly constrained by extreme climatic conditions. This study investigates the effects of (1) wind speed, (2) relative humidity, (3) temperature, (4) dust deposition, and (5) solar irradiance
Koraou Nomaou Abdou‐Rahimou, Adamou Hassane, Ayouba Mahamane Abdoulkadri, Alio Sanda Mahamadou Djibrilla, Moumouni Yacouba, Adamou Rabani   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Glazing Effects on Dynamic‐Insulation TSC Façades: A CFD‐Supported Experimental Study of Flow, Heat Transfer, and Ventilation Preheating

Energy Science &Engineering, EarlyView.
Glazed transpired solar collectors achieve 48–75% efficiency and 11% more seasonal heat than unglazed designs by cutting convective losses, while both offer complementary benefits for ventilation preheating and dynamic wall insulation, with paybacks of 5.5–6.8 years.
Mohammad Fawaier, Nabeel Abushaban, Omar Alharasees, Safwan Al‐Qawabah, Ahmad Al Aboushi, Haitham A. Al Hasanat, Mohammad K. S. Ma'aitah, Laith Al‐Hyari   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Use of 3D laser scanning for flatness and volumetric analysis of mortar in facades

Revista IBRACON de Estruturas e Materiais
The ongoing process of industrialization of construction sites encourages the use of new building systems that conflict with traditional techniques associated with the risks of incompatibilities and continuance of control fixed ideas with a significant ...
M. C. ISRAEL, R. G. PILEGGI
doaj   +1 more source

Thermo-mechanical analysis of GFRP-glass sandwich facade components

, 2018
Building envelopes are becoming more and more high engineered systems that need to meet strict requirements regarding architectural intent, structural capacity, energy-efficiency and comfort, durability etc..
Overend Mauro, Bedon Chiara, Favoino Fabio   +2 more
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Whole‐House Thermal Bridge Modelling for Accurate Retrofit Energy Prediction

Energy Science &Engineering, EarlyView.
This study models thermal bridging in a UK semi‐detached house across pre‐ and post‐retrofit scenarios using piecemeal and whole‐house approaches with EWI and IWI. Whole‐house retrofits reduce heat transfer coefficient by 60%; findings demonstrate that default values are often unrepresentative and advocate tailored Ψ value databases.
Christopher Tsang, Felix Thomas, David Glew, Matthew Brooke‐Peat   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source