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Improving school transition spaces microclimate to make them liveable in warm climates
(MDPI, 2020-10-29)
The so-called urban heat islands (UHI) is a thermal phenomenon characterized by higher air temperatures in the urban area than in rural surroundings. Vernacular passive strategies such as courtyards are proved to be useful ...
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Non-destructive testing and finite element method integrated procedure for heritage diagnosis: the Seville Cathedral case study
(Elsevier, 2021)
One of the major problems faced by historic cities today involves the conservation of heritage buildings. Damage suffered by these buildings can be irreversible and fast-acting, leading to their disappearance over a short ...
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A comparative numerical simulation study for outdoor comfort indexes in courtyards
(Università di Genova, 2022)
Outdoor comfort is becoming an important parameter to consider in the design of spaces given the growing concern about how the urban heat island effect increases heat stress in cities. Calculating the different comfort ...
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Unravelling the impact of courtyard geometry on cooling energy consumption in buildings
(Elsevier, 2023-06-01)
At present, the energy used for air conditioning in buildings in urban areas accounts for over 36% of total global energy consumption. Energy efficiency has become a critical factor in the urban planning of cities worldwide. ...
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Albedo influence on the microclimate and thermal comfort of courtyards under Mediterranean hot summer climate conditions
(Elsevier, 2022)
The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect represents a threat to the well-being of cities. Cities must adapt to this phenomenon, prioritizing the improvement of outdoor environment quality. Urban materials have a great impact on ...
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Optimizing a courtyard microclimate with adaptable shading and evaporative cooling in a hot mediterranean climate
(Elsevier, 2024-07-01)
While in recent years significant improvements have been made in the thermal adaptation of indoor building environments, less progress has been made in improving thermal comfort in transitional spaces next to buildings. ...