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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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A combination of SEM and EDX studies on a clay-based natural composite with animal fibre and its mechanical implications
(University of Padova. Department of Management and Engineering, 2012)
A variety of natural fibres are nowadays being utilized as soil reinforcement. Test results demonstrate the positive effects of adding natural fibres to soils, in that they decrease shrinkage, reduce curing time and enhance ...
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Embodied energy of conventional load-bearing walls versus natural stabilized earth blocks
(2015)
According to recent studies, the manufacturing and construction of the structural elements of buildings (for example, columns, beams and load-bearing walls) represent the largest proportion of embodied impacts. Some of ...
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On-site risk assessment methodology of historic timber structures: the case study of Santa Cruz Church
(MDPI, 2022-07-01)
The conservation and repair of historic structures require significant resources. Therefore, it is important to conduct a complete assessment of the object. Specifically, historical timber frame structures are very common ...
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A ferrocement patent for emergency housing: the technological hut
(MDPI, 2019)
This article focuses on the comparison between the Spanish architects de La Hoz (Madrid,1924) and José María García de Paredes (Seville, 1924) projects for ‘ultra-cheap’ housing in Cordoba,how it evolved from a British ...
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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. ...
Patente. Modelo de utilidad
Panel constructivo autoportante tipo sándwich a base de arcilla
(Oficina Española de Patentes y Marcas , 2020-02-28)
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Assessing and upgrading urban thermal resilience of a Spanish MoMo neighbourhood over the span of 1960–2080
(Elsevier, 2024-05-15)
We are currently witnessing an unprecedentedly fast change in environmental parameters for which most cities worldwide are not well prepared. One of the most characteristic urban fabrics of many European cities is the ...
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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. ...