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The influence of photovoltaics on roof thermal performance - an analysis of convective heat transfer coefficients [PDF]
, 2015 In a Mediterranean climate, given the absence of snow, flat roofs are typical of both vernacular and modern architecture. Thermal mass, cross ventilation and night time cooling are standard passive design aids that inhibit indoor temperature build-up on ...
Borg, Simon Paul +3 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.The integration of photovoltaic (PV) systems into building structures introduces distinct fire risks with critical implications for occupant safety. This review examines the key fire hazards associated with PV implementation and explores mitigation strategies, including flame‐retardant additives.
Florian Ollagnon +7 more
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Applied Sciences, 2020 In urban areas, summer temperatures are continuously increasing, and cities are aiming at implementing measures to mitigate the urban heat island (UHI) effect.
Stefan Sattler +2 more
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On the reduction of the wind-load on buildings by using cantilever parapets [PDF]
, 2009 The high wind loads on building roofs are normally associated with very intense vortex formed close to the windward roof eaves, which cause intense suction loads on the roof elements.
Barrero Gil, Antonio +3 more
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Combining ground penetrating radar and seismic surveys in the assessment of cultural heritage buildings: The study of roofs, columns, and ground of the gothic church Santa Maria del Mar, in Barcelona (Spain) [PDF]
, 2019 Combined non-destructive techniques are applied in the study of a historical building in Barcelona. Santa Maria del Mar is a magnificent Mediterranean gothic church built between 1329 and 1383.
Caselles Magallón, Josep Oriol +4 more
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.A food‐grade cooling composite made from starch and recycled eggshell powder offers a scalable, ultra‐low‐cost solution for passive daytime radiative cooling. Easily prepared using basic kitchen tools, this material empowers communities, even in areas with limited infrastructure, to stay cooler during worsening summer heat waves.
Qimeng Song +3 more
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Experimental and numerical hygrothermal analysis of a refurbished double-skin flat roof
Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 2021 In order to mitigate the consequences of climate change, and in the view of increasingly stringent energy performance requirements, energy-efficient refurbishment of building constructions is extremely important.
Dóra Szagri, Balázs Nagy
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Advance in Civil Engineering, 2019 This paper presents a procedure to optimize the porosity of parapets to improve the aerodynamic behavior of low-rise buildings with flat roofs, by coupling an optimization algorithm and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations.
Ye Qiu, Bingbing San, Youyi Zhao
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Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.The pyrene and ether groups are incorporated into the covalent triazine polymer (CTP) structure. The synergistic effect of the two functional groups endows CTP with better electron transfer, light absorption, and oxygen activation properties. An impressive apparent quantum yield (13.2% @420 nm) and a remarkable solar‐to‐chemical conversion efficiency ...
Chong Wang +10 more
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Advanced Materials, EarlyView.Glass, historically valued for its purity and durability, has long inspired artists and societies. This article introduces the concept of “Archeo‐Inspiration”, drawing on cultural and historical contexts of glass to guide future material innovations.
Eva von Contzen +3 more
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