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The issue of the use of exotic wood in external building partitions
Budownictwo i Architektura, 2013 Exotic wood species are more often used in windows, doors, facades and shutters. A multitude of species and unique properties make its use is difficult. The use of exotic wood in outside partitions, exposed to the different climatic conditions, should be
Ewa Sudol, Paweł Sulik
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The Dara Building (Grote Koppel), Amersfoort, Netherlands [PDF]
, 2009 The Dara Building in Amersfoort, Netherlands, makes a significant contribution to FAT Architecture’s on-going research into the creative potential of historical reference and repetition, in combination with digital and prefabricated construction ...
Griffiths, S., Griffiths, S.
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, 2017 Facades have an important role in the control of energy waste in buildings, nevertheless most of them are designed to provide static design solutions, wasting large amounts of energy to maintain the internal comfort.
M. López +3 more
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Interaction Between Vortex‐Induced Vibrations and Base Vibrations in Piezoelectric Harvesters
International Journal of Mechanical System Dynamics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT In the present era, powering sensors using green energy is a significant challenge. One promising solution for the power supply of small sensors relies on piezoelectric energy harvesters excited by vortex‐induced vibrations (VIVs) generated by wind.
Michele Tonan +3 more
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Impact of heat on the deterioration of facades of the industrial heritage of the Peruvian Sierra
ESTOA: Revista de la Facultad de Arquitectura y Urbanismo de la Universidad de CuencaUrban heat and environmental pollution contribute to the deterioration of architectural heritage. Therefore, this research aims to analyze the impact of climatic, social, and environmental urban variables on heritage façade materials in three phases ...
César Lajo Cuno +3 more
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People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract Background. Fostering healthy urban living conditions is a critical public health objective. One efficient approach lies in the contact to nature, as numerous studies have shown that urban and peri‐urban natural elements both indoors and outdoors carry a large potential in buffering typical urban threats to mental health.
Marilisa Herchet +6 more
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Circular economy of façades: Real-world challenges and opportunities
Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 2021 R. Hartwell, S. Macmillan, M. Overend
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PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.The increasing demand for sustainable food production requires innovative solutions that balance productivity, resource efficiency, and environmental impact. Vertical Farming Systems (VFSs) offer a promising approach; however, their high energy consumption remains challenging.
Alessio Dessì +11 more
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Framework for the implementation of urban big screens in the public space [PDF]
, 2009 In the last decade, big urban screens have appeared in town squares and on building facades across the UK. The use of these screens brings new potentials and challenges for city regulators, artists, architects, urban designers, producers, broadcasters ...
Boddington, G. +2 more
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Environment International, 2019 BACKGROUND Epidemiological research on transportation noise uses different exposure assessment strategies based on façade point estimates or regulatory noise maps.
D. Vienneau +14 more
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