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Sustainable Architecture in Northern Subarctic and Artic Climate

, 2018
Since the antique the Vitruvian virtues three basic qualities, solid, useful and beautiful is central themes when judging architecture. Although the themes have remained, the conceptual idea of these qualities has shifted.
Olofsson, Thomas,, Thomas Olofsson, Ulf Nordwall, Nordwall, Ulf,   +3 more
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Towards a Sustainable Architecture

Arte y Políticas de Identidad, 2014
The growing awareness of the importance of ecology in the last decades has led many architects to rethink their construction proposals to make them more respectful of the environment and sustainability.
Pascual Patuel Chust
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Effect of air temperature in indoor transition spaces on the thermal response of occupant during summer

Scientific Reports
During the hot summer months, the significant temperature disparity between outdoor and indoor air-conditioned spaces can lead to thermal discomfort and pose a potential health risk.
Tian Zhong, Xi Meng
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Advancing thermal performance in PCM-Based energy Storage: A comparative study with Fins, expanded Graphite, and combined configurations

Energy Conversion and Management: X
Phase Change Material (PCM) thermal energy storage systems have emerged as a promising solution for efficient thermal energy storage from low to very high-temperature applications.
Ajay Muraleedharan Nair, Christopher Wilson, Babak Kamkari, Jake Locke, Ming Jun Huang, Philip Griffiths, Neil J Hewitt   +6 more
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Designing Polymer Nanocomposites for X‐Ray Shielding: Mechanisms, Architectures, and Scalable Processing

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
This review highlights advances in lightweight, lead‐free polymer nanocomposites for diagnostic X‐ray shielding. By linking filler chemistry, dispersion, architecture, and photon interaction mechanisms, it establishes structure–performance relationships guiding material design.
Aklilu G. Messele, Hossein Ipakchi, Tizazu H. Mekonnen   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

The International Prize for Sustainable Architecture: Achievements and potentials

, 2010
The International Prize for Sustainable Architecture, now in its seventh edition, arose from the important international manifestation of the tenth anniversary of the foundation of the Ferrara School of Architecture, held in 2003. Conceived and promoted
Balzani, M, Rossato, L, Vanucci, C
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Choice architecture and design with intent

, 2009
Motivation – Choice architecture (Thaler & Sunstein, 2008) is a phrase of the moment among politicians and economists seeking to influence public behaviour, but the relevance of the concept to designers has received little attention.
Dan Lockton, Neville A Stanton, Lockton, D, Lockton, Dan, Stanton, Neville A., Stanton, NA, Harrison, David, Harrison, DJ, David H.T. Harrison   +8 more
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Sensitivity Analysis of Envelope Design for Rural Dwellings in Cold Regions of China: An Orthogonal Experiment-Based Approach

Buildings
To improve the energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality of rural dwellings in China’s cold regions, this study selected a typical rural dwelling in Linyi, Shandong Province, as a case study.
Yuechen Duan, Tao Zhang, Yuhang Yang, Yuanyuan Wei, Zhuangqing Jiao, Weijun Gao   +5 more
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Influence of Geometric Design on Mechanical Performance of Auxetic Metastructure

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
Strategic geometric reinforcement transforms auxetic performance. This study evaluates 3D‐printed arrowhead metastructures, revealing that a modified design with local ring reinforcement suppresses premature failure to achieve superior energy absorption and structural efficiency.
Muhammad Gulzari, Supharoek Sornsomrit, Muhammad Ayaz Akbar, Stephan Rudykh   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Experimental Characterization of Mycelium‐Based Composites Under Multiple Loading Conditions

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
This study examines the mechanical response of mycelium‐based composites under compression, shear, and tension using mechanical testing and imaging methods. The comparison between unpressed and hot‐pressed specimens shows that hot pressing is associated with higher compression and shear stiffnesses.
Shaghayegh Elahi, Kimiya Tajik, Harvey Shaw, Matti Isakov, Sami Pajunen, Lauri Rautkari   +5 more
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