The proper simulation of the hygrothermal behaviour of historical buildings is a challenging
task with several implications regarding the evaluation of indoor thermal comfort and the …

The paper presents a critical review of preventive conservation in museum buildings. It
summarizes theories and approaches spanning from fifty years (1965–2016) in Europe …

It has recently become clear that using adaptive thermal comfort models to determine
setpoint temperatures is a successful energy-saving method. Global models like ASHRAE …

Building energy simulations can be effective in the real world only if the building energy
model is appropriately tuned, ie, calibrated. Whatever the purpose, from detailed energy …

Museums are the main link between the past, the present and the future. The presence of
ancient historical artifacts is the main factor differentiating museums' environment from the …

Abstract Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems represent one of the
highest energy consumptions for office buildings. They are traditionally based on fixed …

Cultural heritage plays a crucial role in modern societies as a symbol of their past and as a
way to safeguard their identity in a continuously changing world. Interest in cultural tourism …

The use of setpoint temperatures based on adaptive thermal comfort models has been
identified as an efficient energy saving measure in the latest years. The recent studies …

Historic buildings are a living representation of our past and it is our duty to ensure that
future generations have access to their heritage. In order to accomplish this, it is necessary …

Climate change will affect the indoor temperature of historic buildings, impacting the
preservation of artworks and the thermal comfort of users, and possibly leading to increased …