Review of seismic risk mitigation policies in earthquake-prone countries: lessons for earthquake resilience in the United States
This article reviews the current state of practice in seismic risk mitigation, focusing on
policies in ten of the most earthquake-prone countries around the world. In particular, the …
policies in ten of the most earthquake-prone countries around the world. In particular, the …
[HTML][HTML] Energy performance of existing residential buildings in Europe: A novel approach combining energy with seismic retrofitting
The current European building stock is ageing and requires significant renovation efforts to
improve its energy performance and ensure structsural safety. As part of the key actions of …
improve its energy performance and ensure structsural safety. As part of the key actions of …
Seismic and energy integrated retrofit of buildings: A critical review
The European building stock presents pertinent issues needing suitable strategies to be
solved. In detail, this regards seismic safety and energy efficiency of buildings to ensure …
solved. In detail, this regards seismic safety and energy efficiency of buildings to ensure …
Seismic and energy retrofit of apartment buildings through autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) blocks infill walls
All around the world, a huge amount of buildings have been built before the enforcement of
specific codes for seismic resistance and energy efficiency. Particularly in Italy, over 74% of …
specific codes for seismic resistance and energy efficiency. Particularly in Italy, over 74% of …
Achieving functional recovery through seismic retrofit of existing buildings: Barriers and opportunities
Earthquakes can cause extensive damage to buildings, with lengthy impacts in terms of
community recovery. As a result, there is a growing interest in design approaches and …
community recovery. As a result, there is a growing interest in design approaches and …
Unified life-cycle cost–benefit analysis framework and critical review for sustainable retrofit of Canada's existing buildings using mass timber
This paper investigates the possibilities and challenges of using mass timber as a
sustainable alternative for retrofitting existing buildings in Canada. To create the knowledge …
sustainable alternative for retrofitting existing buildings in Canada. To create the knowledge …
An integrated method to evaluate sustainability for vulnerable buildings addressing life cycle embodied impacts and resource use
The vulnerability of buildings faces further scrutiny as gaps in design, construction,
operation, and maintenance remain. Although there has been noticeable progress in the …
operation, and maintenance remain. Although there has been noticeable progress in the …
[HTML][HTML] Sustainable Seismic Energy Assessment of Italian Residential Heritage in Reinforced Concrete with Masonry Infills: An HBIM Evaluation Tool
L Bonaguidi, C Sebastiani, S Santini - Buildings, 2024 - mdpi.com
Design is a multidisciplinary subject; it cannot and should not admit one-way visions, and
today, more than ever, there is a need for collaboration among all the specialized …
today, more than ever, there is a need for collaboration among all the specialized …
A methodology for an integrated approach for seismic and energy refurbishment of historic buildings in mediterranean area
A Moschella, A Gagliano, A Lo Faro, A Mondello… - Sustainability, 2018 - mdpi.com
Energy savings and seismic risk mitigation are the main issues regarding the refurbishment
of traditional buildings. Referring to historic buildings, we have to take into account, as …
of traditional buildings. Referring to historic buildings, we have to take into account, as …
Sustainable structural intervention methodology for vulnerable buildings from a lifecycle perspective
The frequency of disasters recorded around the globe, combined with inadequate
enforcement of design codes, the natural deterioration of the existing built fabric and poor …
enforcement of design codes, the natural deterioration of the existing built fabric and poor …