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The acoustics of the choir in Spanish cathedrals
(MDPI, 2018-12)
One of the most significant enclosures in worship spaces is that of the choir. Generally, from a historical point of view, the choir is a semi-enclosed and privileged area reserved for the clergy, whose position and ...
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Test cell data-based predictive modelling to determine HVAC energy consumption for three façade solutions in Madrid
(Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas, 2017)
This study aims to narrow the gap between predicted and actual energy performance in buildings. Predictive models were established that relate the electric consumption by HVAC systems to maintain certain indoor environmental ...
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Thermal 3D CFD Simulation with Active Transparent Façade in Buildings
(MDPI, 2018-08-28)
In recent years active façades have acquired greater importance given their capacity to improve the energy efficiency of buildings. One such type is the so-called Active Transparent Façade (ATF). A 3D numerical model based ...
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Adaptive approach-based assessment of a heritage residential complex in southern Spain for improving comfort and energy efficiency through passive strategies: A study based on a monitored flat
(Elsevier, 2019-08)
The energy retrofitting of residential stock is not always straightforward where heritage protected housing is concerned. In southern Europe, many examples built under the Modern Movement codes are now obsolete in terms ...
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Predicting the Impact of Climate Change on Thermal Comfort in A Building Category: The Case of Linear-type Social Housing Stock in Southern Spain
(MDPI, 2019-06)
The Climate Change scenario projected by the IPCC for the year 2050 predicts noticeable increases in temperature. In severe summer climates, such as the Mediterranean area, this would have very negative e ects on thermal ...
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CO2 concentration and occupants’ symptoms in naturally ventilated schools in Mediterranean climate
(MDPI, 2019)
A large part of the school building stock in Andalusia lacks ventilation facilities, so that the air renewal of the classrooms is achieved through the building envelope (air infiltration) or the opening of windows. This ...
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Thermal perception in mild climate: adaptive thermal models for schools
(MDPI, 2019-07)
A comprehensive assessment of indoor environmental conditions is performed on a representative sample of classrooms in schools across southern Spain (Mediterranean climate) to evaluate the thermal comfort level, thermal ...
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Towards an Energy Assessment on an Urban Scale for Retrofitting the Housing Stock in Mediterranean Cities
(Elsevier, 2017)
According to European Directive 2012/27/EU energy retrofitting of the current housing stock is being promoted. However, few studies have been carried out characterizing housing stock energy performance in order to ...
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Evaluating non-intrusive energy retrofits for the built heritage of the historic centre of Oporto
(Wit Press, 2017)
Traditional building materials and techniques should be preserved when selecting retrofit strategies. The most recurrent energy retrofit strategies proposed for the historic centre of Oporto are mainly focused on achieving, ...
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Rethinking User Behaviour Comfort Patterns in the South of Spain—What Users Really Do
(MDPI, 2018-11)
Although energy analysis techniques can contribute to substantial energy savings in housing stock retrofitting operations, the outcomes often deviate significantly from the predicted results, which tend to overestimate ...