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Early use of the reinforced concrete in the architecture of the Historicism in Austria–Hungary

Structural Concrete, EarlyView.
Abstract The study examines the early incorporation of reinforced concrete in the architecture of Historicism in Austria–Hungary. Spanning the late 19th to early 20th centuries, the research illuminates the period's stylistic pluralism and the transformative impact of reinforced concrete.
Éva Lovra, Zoltán Bereczki
wiley   +1 more source

Internal insulation retrofit with ventilated wall and circulation of dry air – focus on airflow distribution and mitigation of noise [PDF]

E3S Web of Conferences, 2019
External façade retrofit changes the look, feel and aesthetics of the building and internal façade retrofit changes the heat and moisture conditions of the existing façade.
Hviid Christian A., Harjani Dessy Wina, Lucchesi Fabricio   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Energy efficiency of social housing existing buildings – a portuguese case study [PDF]

, 2011
The European energy performance building regulations, Directive 2002/91/EC - Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) of the European Parliament and Council, require that new buildings present minimum standards of energy efficiency. Accordingly
Cardoso, José Claudino, Rodrigues, Maria Fernanda, Vicente, Romeu da Silva   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Energy renovation of buildings : the skin of a building 70's housing developments in Barcelona Montbau's housing developments renovation

, 2017
This study, considering the current conditions of our planet, proposes to analyze how efficient is to renovate building skins to meet energy, economic, and CO2 emission criteria.
Avellaneda Diaz-Grande, Jaime, Rieradevall Pons, Josep Maria, Roset Calzada, Jaime   +2 more
core   +2 more sources

Two-Stage Multi-Objective Meta-Heuristics for Environmental and Cost-Optimal Energy Refurbishment at District Level [PDF]

, 2019
Energy efficiency and environmental performance optimization at the district level are following an upward trend mostly triggered by minimizing the Global Warming Potential (GWP) to 20% by 2020 and 40% by 2030 settled by the European Union (EU) compared ...
Landa-Torres, Itziar, Mabe, Lara, Manjarres, Diana, Oregi, Xabat   +3 more
core   +5 more sources

Simplified Life Cycle Analysis. A Rural School in La Pampa, Argentina [PDF]

, 2014
This study case is a rural school in La Pampa, Argentina, where we compare two energy efficiency systems for construction: the local traditional building type and a proposed one, based on passive system design during its life cycle.
Czajkowski, Jorge Daniel, Marsilese, Mariela Ines   +1 more
core   +2 more sources

Respectfully Excluded: Symbolic Violence, Space and Benevolent Sexism in Academia in Pakistan

Gender, Work &Organization, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Feminist scholars have long recognized the gender‐based challenges that women in academia face. We undertake a qualitative study of how women in academic institutions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), a province in Pakistan, experience exclusion. We draw on narratives elicited through hypothetical vignettes from 10 women academics in KPK, collected
Fatima Junaid, Mian Shakeel Ahmad, Sunbal Taj   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Moral Distress Among Family Caregivers: A Concept Analysis

Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To examine and define the concept of moral distress among family caregivers by identifying its key attributes, antecedents and consequences. Design Concept analysis. Methods This study was guided by Walker and Avant's concept analysis framework.
Tharaa Ananzeh, Caroline F. Morrison, Elaine L. Miller, Natalie Kreitzer, Tamilyn Bakas   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Meaning of Surveillance in Women With a Hereditary Risk of Breast Cancer: A Hermeneutic Phenomenological Study

Journal of Clinical Nursing, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim To explore the meaning of lived experiences of women with a hereditary risk of breast cancer who participate in surveillance of their breasts with magnetic resonance imaging. Design Hermeneutic phenomenology. Methods Interviews on two occasions were made with 14 women in the surveillance programme.
Ann‐Sofi Sjöqvist, Sophia Zackrisson, Jenny Gårdling, Anetta Bolejko   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ventilated Facades for Low-Carbon Buildings: A Review

Processes
The construction sector presently consumes about 40% of global energy and generates 36% of CO2 emissions, making facade retrofits a priority for decarbonising buildings. This review clarifies how ventilated facades (VFs), wall assemblies that interpose a ventilated air cavity between outer cladding and the insulated structure, address that challenge ...
Pinar Mert Cuce, Erdem Cuce
openaire   +1 more source