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TRC sandwich solution for energy retrofitting

open access: yesActa Polytechnica CTU Proceedings, 2022
Concerning energy improvement of existing façades, a favourable system involves prefabricated multilayer panels, made of internal insulation core and outer textile reinforced concrete layers.
Isabella Giorgia Colombo   +2 more
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TVOCs and PM 2.5 in Naturally Ventilated Homes: Three Case Studies in a Mild Climate [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
In southern Europe, the present stock of social housing is ventilated naturally, with practice varying in the di erent seasons of the year. In winter, windows are kept closed most of the day with the exception of short periods for ventilation, whereas ...
Domínguez Amarillo, Samuel   +3 more
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Integration of Phase-Change Materials in Ventilated Façades: A Review Regarding Fire Safety and Future Challenges

open access: yesFire
The increasing concerns about CO2 emissions and climate change have pointed out the urgency of promoting sustainability in the building sector. One promising solution to enhance the energy efficiency of buildings and diminish environmental impact is the ...
Emanuil-Petru Ovadiuc   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Indicateurs énergétiques specifiques aux façades ventilées et vitrées (Energy indices specific to ventilated and glazed facades) [PDF]

open access: yesConstructii: Journal of Civil Engineering Research, 2012
The evaluation of the energy performance of ventilated and glazed façades can be done based on specific indexes. The paper presents two of those, defined as a function of season, i. e.
Sebastian HUDISTEANU   +2 more
doaj  

Possibilities and Challenges of Different Experimental Techniques for Airflow Characterisation in the Air Cavities of Façades

open access: yesJournal of Facade Design and Engineering, 2018
Ventilated façades are applied in both new and existing buildings. It has been claimed that these components help to reduce energy use in buildings and improve occupant comfort.
Emanuela Giancola   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparativa del comportamiento acústico entre fachadas multicapas ligeras y fachadas tradicionales [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Los sistemas de fachadas multicapas ligeras presentan características favorables respecto al ahorro en el consumo energético, ya que presentan un excelente comportamiento térmico.
Delgado García, Elda María   +3 more
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A Fast-Calibrated Computational Fluid Dynamic Model for Timber–Concrete Composite Ventilated Façades

open access: yesBuildings
Timber–concrete composite (TCC) systems join the positive aspects of engineered wood products (good seismftaic behaviour, low thermal conductivity, environmental sustainability, good behaviour under fire if appropriately designed) with those of concrete (
Sofia Pastori   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Installation of ventilated facades without scaffolding in high-rise buildings

open access: yesE3S Web of Conferences, 2018
This article consider the use of polystyrene concrete blocks during assembling enclosing structure of ventilated facades in high-rise monolithic housing construction.
Gnedina Lyubov   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Measurement of the Green Façade Prototype in a Climate Chamber: Impact of Watering Regime on the Surface Temperatures

open access: yesEnergies, 2022
Green façades with an active water regime and the water flowing through the substrate itself are not common. This system reduces the temperatures and incorporates the evapotranspiration, which could be more effective than by the regular green façades ...
Peter Juras, Pavol Durica
doaj   +1 more source

Rain infiltration mechanisms in ventilated facades: literature review, case studies, understanding common practice flaws [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Ventilated facades are contemporary construction systems, which present a number of benefits in comparison to a traditional facade (unventilated or vented air cavity).
Arce Recatala, Maria   +2 more
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