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Assessing the impact of courtyards in cooling energy demand in buildings
(Elsevier, 2021-10-20)
Sustainable passive design strategies can reduce the energy consumption of buildings. In this regard, inner courtyards act as microclimate modifiers that enhance the perception of comfort in the surrounding environment. ...
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Influence of polypropylene residues on the physico-mechanical and water-resistance properties of gypsum plasters
(Elsevier, 2022-10-15)
The main objective of the present research is to determine the feasibility of using polypropylene (PP) waste to produce eco-friendly gypsum-based composites. Four different replacement levels of plastic waste were selected ...
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Thermal and mechanical performance of gypsum composites with waste cellulose acetate fibres
(Elsevier, 2022-11-21)
The influence of waste cellulose acetate (CA) fibres in the physico-mechanical (i.e. density, surface hardness - Shore C, flexural and compressive strength) and thermal properties (i.e. thermal conductivity coefficient) ...
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How to obtain accurate environmental impacts at early design stages in BIM when using environmental product declaration. A method to support decision-making
(MDPI, 2020-08)
The construction sector plays an important role in moving towards a low-carbon economy. Life cycle assessment (LCA) is considered one of the most effective methods of analytically evaluating environmental profiles and ...
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Mechanical performance of waste fishing net fibre-reinforced gypsum composites
(Elsevier, 2023-07-17)
In the present research, nylon fibres, sourced from end-of-life fishing nets, are used as substitute of commercially available counterparts to produce eco-friendly reinforced-gypsum composites. The influence of two nylon ...
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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 ...