Ageing of the building stock is an issue affecting many regions in the world. This means a
large proportion of existing buildings being considered energy inefficient, with associated …

The built environment significantly contributes to climate change. There is pressure on the
construction industry to find and use alternative sustainable environmentally friendly …

The sustainable renovation of existing buildings is commonly intended as the upgrade of
constructions by implementing green technologies and eco-friendly materials. More recently …

Due to its inherent characteristics, such as a light weight and ease of workability, timber is
ideal for prefabricated and modular construction. However, since the research in this field …

Older buildings often exhibit multiple problems, such as high energy consumption, high
carbon emissions, and outdated performance. To achieve optimal decision-making for the …

Building renovation must be attractive and profitable regarding sustainability criteria to be a
competitive alternative to demolishment and construction of new buildings. This study …

This paper presents the results from an experimental study on an innovative timber-based
seismic retrofit solution for existing reinforced concrete (RC) buildings. The intervention aims …

This paper presents an experimental evaluation of a retrofit system designed to enhance
both seismic resistance and energy efficiency of masonry-infilled reinforced concrete (RC) …

This paper presents an experimental study on an innovative timber‐based retrofit solution
for reinforced concrete (RC) framed buildings, with or without masonry infills. The …

The Italian building heritage is aged and inadequate to the high-performance levels
required nowadays in terms of energy efficiency and seismic response. Innovative …