Buildings,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
11(1), P. 28 - 28
Published: Jan. 13, 2021
The
external
envelope
walls
of
a
significant
percentage
the
residential
building
stock
in
Southern
European
countries
is
commonly
constituted
by
infill
masonry
walls.
However,
thousands
square
meters
this
wall
typology
presents
severe
issues
cracking
and
instability,
related
to
incorrect
deficient
support
conditions
outer
brick
panel
double-leaf
solution.
In
work,
an
experimental
campaign
divided
two
phases
has
been
performed
evaluate
effectiveness
different
remedial
ties
retrofitting
techniques
(Solution
A
Solution
B)
used
for
double
leaf
horizontally
hollowed
clay
façades.
first
phase
was
on
120
isolated
specimens
bricks,
resorting
post-
pre-NP
EN
771-1
exemplars
(that
is,
new
pre-existent
aged
respectively),
as
well
4
wallettes,
with
side
length
1.20
m,
considered
representative
real
scale
scenario,
evaluating
techniques.
second
fully
characterize
failure
types
slipping
phenomena
observed
campaign,
focusing
solely
technique
B
comprises
24
tests
specimens,
resourcing
bricks
well.
results
obtained
use
these
revealed
average
anchorage
strength
value
ranging
from
0.25
2.5
kN
each
tested
tie-bar.
reveals
increase
comparison
A.
sense,
global
suitable
applicability
both
retrofit
studied
solutions.
Economics and Environment,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
81(2), P. 8 - 38
Published: July 9, 2022
The
article
provided
a
classification
of
scientific
research
relating
to
European
Green
Deal
(EGD)
issues
assess
their
compatibility
with
areas
identified
in
the
EGD
strategy
document
and
identify
emerging
future
directions.
A
systematic
literature
review
was
based
on
bibliometric
analysis
focused
articles
Scopus
Web
Science
databases.
aimed
identify,
integrate
evaluate
selected
topic
clearly
defined
criteria.
Research
query
included
(TITLE-ABS-KEY
(“EU”
OR
europ*)
AND
TITLE-ABS-KEY
(“green
deal”)
)
case
TS
=
“green
Science.
In
total,
641
publication
records
were
qualified
for
analysis.
allowed
identifying
eight
thematic
clusters
linking
them
strategy.
enabled
identification
international
undertaken
relation
Deal.
These
cover
variety
topics
from
social
sciences,
engineering,
agriculture,
sciences
natural
sciences.
Clusters
included:
Energy,
circular
economy,
industry,
building,
mobility,
food,
biodiversity
pollution.
Journal of Energy Storage,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
74, P. 109495 - 109495
Published: Nov. 6, 2023
Research
on
incorporating
Phase
Change
Materials
(PCM)
in
Radiant
Floor
Systems
(RFS)
is
experiencing
a
growing
interest,
with
promising
potential
for
improving
buildings'
energy
efficiency
and
thermal
performance,
aiming
carbon
neutrality.
Among
other
advantages,
PCMs
provide
the
RFS
additional
storage
capacity,
allowing
it
to
bridge
mismatch
between
demand
availability
of
renewable
energy.
This
paper
performs
systematic
literature
review
studies
published
over
last
10
years
PCM
incorporation
RFS,
be
valuable
contribution
researchers
as
identifies
current
trends,
weaknesses
opportunities
subject.
In
detail,
concise
information
provided,
addressing
topics
development
optimisation
impact
parameters
its
benefits
combining
PCM-RFS
PCM-containing
building
components.
The
novelty
this
work
evidenced
by
absence
compilation
scientific
subject,
coupled
rapid
evolving
nature
research.
For
applications,
reviewed
highlights
that
phase
change
temperature
layer
position
are
critical
system's
while
enhancing
PCMs'
conductivity
trend
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(11), P. 8954 - 8954
Published: June 1, 2023
To
maximize
profits
without
sacrificing
quality,
the
concept
of
sustainable
construction
must
be
adopted
across
a
project’s
whole
lifespan.
Although
adopting
idea
passive
design
in
developing
countries
is
incomplete,
these
studies
have
focused
on
reasons
for
doing
so.
In
contrast,
there
limited
evidence
to
completely
analyze
influence
integrating
project
success
(PSS)
projects
throughout
their
existence.
This
study
focuses
hurdles
adoption
Pakistani
building
projects.
It
evaluates
impact
overcoming
(PD)
barriers
sustainability
during
duration
project.
Therefore,
more
comprehensive
literature
assessment
required
conceptual
model
construction.
Using
survey
instrument,
Structural
Equation
Modeling
(SEM)
was
constructed
(i.e.,
questionnaire).
A
total
156
experts
Pakistan
provided
information.
The
result
demonstrated
that
elimination
PD
implementation
obstacles
had
moderate
high
PSS
structure’s
lifetime.
These
results
provide
foundation
legislation
number
Asian
nations
about
efficient
completion
via
removal
use
design.
Similarly,
will
increase
Building and Environment,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
256, P. 111495 - 111495
Published: April 6, 2024
Affordable
housing
is
characterised
by
its
poor
indoor
environment,
thermal
performance,
and
energy
poverty.
Conditions
are
expected
to
worsen
because
of
urban
heat
island
effect,
climate
change
economic
crisis.
The
atmosphere
burden
can
have
detrimental
effects
on
occupant
health
well-being.
This
study
presents
a
comprehensive
review
evidence-based
studies
related
comfort,
consumption
methods
used
for
improvements
in
low-income
households.
It
was
found
that
poverty
patterns
efficient
use
highly
depend
the
local
conditions,
building
stock
specific
occupants.
There
few
performance
comfort
affordable
Australia
and,
therefore,
essential
more
targeted
policy
developments
this
area.
could
be
hampered
challenges
monitoring
improvement
social
dwellings
caused
vulnerabilities
faced
occupants
segment.
Journal of Infrastructure Preservation and Resilience,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
4(1)
Published: Jan. 11, 2023
Abstract
Passive
buildings
are
proving
to
be
a
solution
menaces
of
energy
crisis
and
greenhouse
gas
emissions
across
the
world.
Such
tend
exhibit
low
demand
owing
their
cleverly
designed
envelopes,
which
comprise
walls,
roofs,
doors,
windows
other
openings.
This
requires
use
new
materials
technology,
leading
an
increased
initial
construction
cost.
However,
with
reduced
consumption,
lifecycle
cost
passive
building
may
lower
than
that
conventional
building.
These
also
need
cater
occupants’
comfort
is
subject
local
climatic
conditions
climate
change.
article
discusses
economic
feasibility
adaptability
building,
in
addition
advances
strategies.
Owing
lack
general
awareness
standards
related
construction,
these
have
not
achieved
enough
popularity.
While
many
countries
striving
hard
bring
common
masses,
large
number
yet
initiate
move.
outlines
several
active
organizations,
rating
systems
for
buildings.
presents
some
recent
research
trends
comprehensive
bibliography
benefit
researchers
practitioners.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(21), P. 15251 - 15251
Published: Oct. 25, 2023
The
sustainable
development
of
urban
and
rural
settlements
is
considered
one
the
primary
objectives
economic,
social,
planning.
Recent
studies
focused
significant
attention
on
issue
resilience
due
to
challenges
threats
they
face.
One
essential
drivers
affecting
cultural
heritage
preservation.
research
methods
were
based
complex
systems
approach.
study
employed
a
multidimensional
analysis
method
evaluate
five
sub-systems:
environmental,
physical,
managerial.
proposed
for
evaluation
settlement
sustainability
involves
application
index
considers
preservation
objects.
data
sources
used
contain
open-access
information
statistical
provided
by
municipal
organizations,
including
GIS
maps,
statistical,
archival
records.
aim
was
establish
methodological
frameworks
evaluating
influence
as
well
obtain
quantitative
assessment
within
Zavałočycy
local
council,
located
at
Hlusk
district,
Mahiloŭ
region,
Belarus.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
14(23), P. 7855 - 7855
Published: Nov. 23, 2021
A
Passive
House
(PH)
system
is
not
only
an
opportunity
but
also
a
necessity
for
the
further
development
of
sustainable
eco-buildings.
Construction
foundation
in
energy-efficient
houses
key
to
maintaining
low
energy
losses.
The
appropriate
selection
building
materials
requires
considering
thermal
conditions
environment,
including
its
location
and
zero
isotherms
ground.
main
objective
this
work
analyze
possibilities
designing
foundations
PHs
Poland,
according
current
methodological
data.
In
order
realize
basic
aims,
was
divided
into
following
methods:
(I)
literature
review;
(II)
database
PH
Central
Europe;
(III)
method
depth
ground
freezing
determination;
(IV)
joint
slab-on-ground
external
wall
analysis;
(V)
description
validation
heat-transfer
model.
result
research
is:
(i)
analysis
under
Poland;
(ii)
has
revealed
that
Polish
climate
zone,
most
efficient
solution
passive
buildings
build
them
on
slab.
below
latest
specified
frost
depths
Poland
inefficient
terms
of,
example,
insulation,
economics,
idea
PH.
