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Continuous overcast daylight autonomy (DAo.con): a new dynamic metric for sensor less lighting smart controls
(Taylor and Francis, 2023)
Daylight dynamic metrics are useful tools for quantifying the switch-on time or the dimming of electric lighting according to the architectural scenario. A variant of these metrics can also be used to define strategies to ...
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Extending the adaptive thermal comfort models for courtyards
(Elsevier, 2021-10)
Temperatures in Mediterranean cities are rising due to the effects of climate change, with a consequent increase in the heat waves frequency. Recent research has shown the tempering potential of semi-outdoor spaces such ...
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Dynamic analysis of office lighting smart controls management based on user requirements
(Elsevier, 2022-01)
Daylight dynamic metrics provide an alternative approach for the assessment of the energy savings promoted by lighting control systems. This research aims to quantify the energy savings allowed by lighting smart controls ...
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Effect of thermal inertia and natural ventilation on user comfort in courtyards under warm summer conditions
(Elsevier, 2023-01-15)
Thermal inertia and natural ventilation are strategies widely used and studied in indoor building performance. However, little analysis has been done on its effect on the outdoor microclimate. Furthermore, this analysis ...
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Urban layout for building solar optimization and outdoor comfort balance: neighborhood strategy in Mediterranean climate
(Sultan Qaboos University, Oman, 2021)
The urban configuration in the Mediterranean area, which has noticeable solar radiation and significant thermal oscillation, is one of the factors that affect the microclimate and the urban heat island phenomenon of the ...
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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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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. ...