The impacts of restoration and reconstruction of a heritage building on life cycle energy consumption and related carbon dioxide emissions
Today, about 35% of global energy consumption and related carbon dioxide emissions are
caused by the construction sector. This paper evaluates and compares the life cycle energy …
caused by the construction sector. This paper evaluates and compares the life cycle energy …
Impacts of uncertainty in building envelope thermal transmittance on heating/cooling demand in the urban context
Urban building energy modeling (UBEM) is a promising tool to evaluate building energy
consumption at high temporal-spatial resolution at urban scale. However, state-of-the-art …
consumption at high temporal-spatial resolution at urban scale. However, state-of-the-art …
[HTML][HTML] In situ U-value measurement of building envelopes through continuous low-cost monitoring
B Mobaraki, FJC Pascual, F Lozano-Galant… - Case studies in thermal …, 2023 - Elsevier
Accurate characterization of the transmittance parameter (U-value) is decisive when
assessing energy demand or energy consumption of buildings. The U-value of building …
assessing energy demand or energy consumption of buildings. The U-value of building …
How can scientific literature support decision-making in the renovation of historic buildings? An evidence-based approach for improving the performance of walls
Buildings of heritage significance due to their historical, architectural, or cultural value, here
called historic buildings, constitute a large proportion of the building stock in many countries …
called historic buildings, constitute a large proportion of the building stock in many countries …
[HTML][HTML] Current practices and open issues on the whole-building dynamic simulation of historical buildings: a review of the literature case studies
Whole-building dynamic simulation has been increasingly adopted as a tool to non-
invasively investigate possible strategies to improve energy efficiency, thermal comfort, and …
invasively investigate possible strategies to improve energy efficiency, thermal comfort, and …
Facilitator of moisture accumulation in building envelopes and its influences on condensation and mould growth
The hygric performance of building envelopes determines the degradation progress.
Multiple factors, including the climate parameters (eg, solar radiation and wind-driven rain) …
Multiple factors, including the climate parameters (eg, solar radiation and wind-driven rain) …
Historical buildings dampness analysis using electrical tomography and machine learning algorithms
The article deals with the problem of detecting moisture in the walls of historical buildings.
As part of the presented research, the following four methods based on mathematical …
As part of the presented research, the following four methods based on mathematical …
[HTML][HTML] Thermal renders for traditional and historic masonry walls: Comparative study and recommendations for hygric compatibility
M Posani, R Veiga, VP de Freitas - Building and Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
To reach European climate neutrality by 2050, the strategic importance of retrofitting the
existing building stock is clear. For this scope, thermal rendering systems have emerged as …
existing building stock is clear. For this scope, thermal rendering systems have emerged as …
An HBIM Integrated Approach Using Non-Destructive Techniques (NDT) to Support Energy and Environmental Improvement of Built Heritage: The Case Study of …
Built heritage energy and environmental improvement is increasingly being recognised as a
key driver in the fight against climate change. This effort necessitates a thorough …
key driver in the fight against climate change. This effort necessitates a thorough …
Using machine learning in electrical tomography for building energy efficiency through moisture detection
Wet foundations and walls of buildings significantly increase the energy consumption of
buildings, and the drying of walls is one of the priority activities as part of thermal …
buildings, and the drying of walls is one of the priority activities as part of thermal …