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Facade renovation – replacement and restoration of the panels in a monument protected object

Selected Scientific Papers: Journal of Civil Engineering, 2017
The article deals with problems of reconstruction of the facade and the associated problem of replacement or repair of the panels. In conventional buildings it is a smooth operation, but it is problematic in monument-protected objects.
Novotný Michal
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Applying a Systems Thinking Approach to Circular Economy Transitions: Insights From the Use of a Sociotechnical Systems Approach Within the UK Hospitality Sector

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Despite more than 20 years of research into sustainable tourism, the environmental impact of the UK hospitality sector remains high. A growing body of research into the concept of a circular economy (CE) demonstrates that transitioning to this way of working has significant benefits both for the environment and business outcomes.
Danielle Farrow, Hannah Collis, Fiona Charnley   +2 more
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Spatial and Functional Transformation of UCTAE Chamber of Architects of Turkey, Aksaray Office Building (Historical İbrahim Kaya Mansion)

Iconarp International Journal of Architecture and Planning, 2015
The aim of this study is to examine İbrahim Kaya Mansion, nearby Uluırmak located in the historic urban texture of Aksaray, by means of spatial and functional renovation and to define the transformation process into Chamber of Architects of Turkey [CAT ...
Tülay Karadayı Yenice, Osman Nuri Dülgerler, Abdullah Alkan   +2 more
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Architectural Study and Preliminary Seismic Assessment of a Typical Unreinforced Brick Masonry Building in Zagreb, Croatia

Buildings
This paper presents a case study of an unreinforced masonry building in central Zagreb, which sustained moderate damage during the 2020 earthquakes. Situated within the Lenuci Horseshoe—a planned urban and landscaped space integral to Zagreb’s historic ...
Dražen Arbutina, Mislav Stepinac, Krunoslav Pavković, Dean Čizmar   +3 more
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Organising for Circularity: An Empirical Analysis of Project Organising and the Development of Circular Economy Firm Capabilities

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Firms pursue the circular economy (CE) by using projects as organisational forms. However, the transformative role of project organising (PO) in developing circular firm capabilities (FC) remains underexplored. In this study, we examine the effects of PO on the development of critical circular FC in CE‐based firms. We draw on primary data from
Ambisisi Ambituuni, Hakeem Sunmola, Emmanouil Tyllianakis, Oluwaseun Kolade, Soroush Abolfathi, Muyiwa Oyinlola   +5 more
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Operational Performance Implications of Circular Economy Implementation: An Empirical Exploration in the Manufacturing Sector

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The global manufacturing sector has increasingly adopted circular economy (CE) practices to address sustainability challenges and improve operational efficiency. This study explores the impact of five CE practices—reduce, reuse, remanufacture, recycle, and recover—on key operational performance dimensions: quality, speed, dependability ...
Jose Arturo Garza‐Reyes, Meiirman Khassen, Ranjit Roy Ghatak, Rohit Joshi, Christian Muñoz Sánchez, Jayakrishna Kandasamy   +5 more
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Modernidad arquitectónica atlántica y restauración en Canarias: la casa Ossuna de Alejandro Beautell en La Laguna

Dearq, 2013
This article discusses the renovation of the Ossuna House (2009-2011) in San Cristóbal de la Laguna in Tenerife. Faced with a plethora of options Alejandro Beautell harmonises the principles of popular Atlantic architecture together with new building ...
Carlos Javier Castro Brunetto, David Martín López   +1 more
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A novel approach to analyze indoor daylight quality in heritage shophouses: a case study in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand

Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering
Numerous heritage buildings are being renovated across historical cities in Southeast Asia as part of conservation efforts. Many such buildings suffer from poor indoor daylight quality, negatively affecting occupants’ visual health. This study proposes a
Wirut Thinnakorn, Kantaphong Srimuang, Raksiri Kaewtawee, Sarin Pinich, Farhana Mohd Razif, Reyes Garcia   +5 more
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Landlord–Tenant Dilemma: How Does the Conflict Affect the Design of Building Energy Systems?

Energies
To achieve climate goals, the European Union needs to increase building renovation rates. In owner-occupied buildings, energy cost savings provide financial incentives for renovation.
Larissa Kühn, Nico Fuchs, Lars Braun, Laura Maier, Dirk Müller   +4 more
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Circular Economy in the Healthcare Industry: Developing a Circularity Assessment Tool for Complex Medical Devices

Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT As the circular economy transition gains traction in the healthcare sector, extending the lifespan of complex medical devices has become a key priority, given their high cost and the challenges associated with their technological sophistication.
Tetiana Shevchenko, Lauren Durivault, Meisam Ranjbari, Zahra Shams Esfandabadi, Bernard Yannou, Robert Heidsieck, Michael Saidani, Ghada Bouillass   +7 more
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