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.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(10), P. 4014 - 4014
Published: May 10, 2024
The
building
sector
contributes
significantly
to
global
final
energy
consumption
and
energy-related
CO2
emissions.
demand
for
sustainable
energy-efficient
passive
buildings
with
a
minimal
ecological
footprint
has
increased
due
the
crisis,
climate
change,
environmental
concerns.
This
need
can
be
met
by
constructing
buildings.
However,
develop
that
is
truly
passive,
it
required
meet
many
house
conditions,
negligible
typical
buildings,
which
increase
project
complexity
pose
challenges
risks
threatening
its
successful
completion.
aim
of
this
work
present
findings
from
quantitative
risk
analysis
in
construction
based
on
results
expert
surveys
were
carried
out
using
Computer-Assisted
Web
Interview.
Feedback
covering
experience
748
projects
seven
countries
(Poland,
Germany,
Great
Britain,
United
States,
Australia,
Spain,
Austria)
allowed
us
access
frequency
occurrence,
severity,
detectability,
Risk
Priority
Numbers
32
factors
identified
projects.
Those
literature
research,
interviews,
scenario
analysis,
brainstorm
sessions
specialists,
our
own
observations
study
revealed
incorrect
costing
was
most
frequent
issue;
complicated,
non-compact
shapes
an
unfavorable
area-to-volume
ratio
had
highest
severity
effects;
wrong
interpretation
correctly
prepared
drawings
details
obtained
designer
lowest
detectability;
Number.
In
addition,
identify
narrow
group
critical
are
significant
(have
RPN)
special
attention
should
paid
risk-management
process.
Journal of Environmental Policy & Planning,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
24(6), P. 612 - 624
Published: Jan. 5, 2022
Buildings
are
major
contributors
to
greenhouse
gas
emissions
and
energy
consumption.
A
transition
low-carbon
housing
requires
the
introduction
of
very
energy-efficient
buildings
on
a
global
scale
effective
policy
measures
support
such
transformation.
In
this
article,
we
study
one
radical
solution
for
–
passive
house
through
national
case
in
Sweden.
We
identify
three
societal
domains
where
houses
increasingly
become
embedded
building
sector:
Firstly,
framing
public
debate
shifted
from
being
presented
as
alternative
future
sector
perceived
specific
low-energy
market
segment.
Secondly,
have
part
broader
regional
institutional
political
context
rather
than
niche.
Finally,
driving
force
stricter
regulations
but
way
that
led
assimilation
selected
features
into
existing
sectoral
structures.
conclude
dynamics
change
find
is
‘mainstreaming’
process
gradual
adaptation
construction
structures
transformation
built
environment
or
diffusion
new
technology.
The
built
environment
sector’s
growing
impact
on
climate
change
is
becoming
increasingly
important
due
to
its
share
in
energy
consumption
and
greenhouse
gas
emissions.
Global
efforts
have
been
undertaken
design
develop
residential
dwellings
that
aim
towards
zero
carbon
emission,
but
there
remains
a
multitude
of
obstructions
efficient
construction
processes.
This
study
focused
the
gaps
barriers
emerged
during
pre-construction
phase
low-environmental-impact
Passive
House
Fayetteville,
Arkansas.
technical,
management,
regulatory,
supply
chain
obstacles
new
three-story
are
documented
engage
knowledge
transformation
sustainable
buildings
interest
developers
property
owners.
Primary
data
collected
by
direct
observation
as
well
open-ended
interviews
secondary
through
literature
review
understand
faced
different
key
actors
regions.
local
highlighted
lack
interest,
knowledge,
experience
building
among
professionals
having
significant
influence
project
goals
timeline
was
mentioned
participants
common
barrier
inconsistency
inadequacy
regulatory
framework
existing
codes
implement
design.
These
along
with
other
identified
discussed
recommendations
overcome
these
provided.
Energy and Buildings,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
315, P. 114287 - 114287
Published: May 16, 2024
Mitigating
climate
change
and
its
impact
requires
intensive
efforts
to
reduce
greenhouse
gas
emissions,
transition
renewable
energy
sources,
implement
sustainable
practices.
Intermittent
heating
is
considered
a
effective
way
achieve
savings
compared
with
continuous
mode.
However,
recent
studies
have
found
that
from
intermittent
depend
on
several
factors,
namely
the
building
envelope
solution.
Therefore,
this
work
intends
fill
research
gap
by
comparing
efficiency
thermal
performance
of
different
construction
systems,
using
two
real-scale
test
cells,
one
built
Light
Steel
Framing
(LSF)
solution
other
concrete
Hollow
Brick
Masonry
(HBM)
An
experimental
monitoring
campaign
was
performed
during
season,
aimed
at
analysing
consumption,
responsiveness
cells
system,
influence
outdoor
considering
strategies
(intermittent
patterns
continuous).
In
general,
LSF
cell
registered
lower
consumption
when
HBM
cell.
presented
significant
fluctuations
indoor
temperature,
confirming
it
more
susceptible
conditions.
This
concluded
system
inertia
has
superior
saving
potential.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(15), P. 6510 - 6510
Published: July 30, 2024
Passivhaus
(PH)
has
gained
global
recognition
for
its
energy-efficient
features
despite
a
5%
to
10%
higher
construction
cost
than
traditional
houses,
especially
within
European
countries.
However,
adoption
and
popularity
have
not
met
the
same
fate
in
other
countries
like
New
Zealand.
The
upfront
been
critical
slow
of
PH
movement
This
study
aimed
demystify
mist
around
PHs
with
focus
on
effects
drivers
barriers
their
life
cycle
costs
(LCCs).
As
such,
systematic
literature
review
was
conducted
provide
comprehensive
understanding
implications
associated
PH.
Using
preferred
reporting
items
reviews
meta-analyses
(PRISMA)
method,
we
examined
71
past
studies
from
2005
2023.
We
found
that
include
reduced
heating
demand,
increased
thermal
comfort,
indoor
air
quality
(IAQ).
Research
showed
rising
market
is
fueled
by
climate
change,
environmental
awareness,
innovative
materials
technologies,
individual
commitment,
improved
regulations,
pilot
studies,
research
efforts,
governmental
funding
initiatives.
face
significant
challenges
such
as
complexity,
advanced
technology,
initial
investments
compared
conventional
low-energy
national
requirements,
overheating,
difficulties
affording
lack
options
market.
Despite
wealth
economic
aspects
PH,
there
in-depth
exploring
LCC
focusing
commitments
benefits.
Such
are
essential
assessing
optimising
cost-effectiveness
considering
different
climates
regions,
comparing
them
low
energy
standards.
findings
our
crucial
stakeholders
long-term
financial
viability
projects,
thereby
improving
decision-making
facilitating
effective
planning
sustainable
cost-effective
housing.
Energies,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
14(20), P. 6830 - 6830
Published: Oct. 19, 2021
Nowadays,
we
can
observe
a
growing
interest
in
passive
buildings
due
to
global
climate
change,
environmental
concerns,
and
energy
costs.
However,
developing
building
is
associated
with
meeting
many
Passive
House
requirements,
which
results
their
increased
complexity
as
well
challenges
risks
could
threaten
the
successful
completion
of
project.
Risk
management
key
tool
enabling
today’s
challenging
house
project’s
demands
connected
quality,
costs,
deadlines,
legal
issues.
In
this
paper,
new
model
risk
dedicated
for
based
proposed,
novel
Fuzzy
Fault
Tree
integrated
response
matrix
was
developed.
We
proposed
171
remediation
strategies
all
16
recognized
projects.
show
how
apply
practice
on
one
example.
Thanks
applying
an
effective
reduction
basic
event
enabled,
leading
significant
top
risk.
The
useful
architects,
installation
designers,
contractors,
owners
who
are
willing
develop
attainable
projects
that
benefit
stakeholders.
Designs,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8(3), P. 52 - 52
Published: May 28, 2024
The
impact
of
the
building
and
construction
sector
on
climate
change
is
becoming
more
important
recognized.
Multiple
initiatives
around
globe
have
been
utilized
to
design
develop
residential
structures,
aiming
reduce
energy
consumption
carbon
emissions;
yet,
there
are
several
barriers
effective
processes.
This
research
outlines
gaps
encountered
by
key
stakeholders
that
were
engaged
during
preconstruction
phase
a
three-story
multi-generational
low-impact
Passive
House
in
Fayetteville,
Arkansas.
Through
direct
observation
open-ended
interviews,
primary
data
collected,
secondary
from
comprehensive
literature
review
detailed
capture
challenges
faced
different
phases
implementation
sustainable
dwellings.
study
highlights
limited
knowledge
experience
as
common
barrier
among
participants
along
with
insufficiency
regulatory
framework
governing
adopted
codes
Arkansas,
facilitating
implementation.
These
challenges,
others,
then
thoroughly
examined,
recommendations
address
them
described.
Architecture and Engineering,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
8(3), P. 60 - 76
Published: Sept. 29, 2023
Introduction:
The
study
is
focused
on
the
analysis
of
energy
performance
mass-housing
residential
buildings
in
Albania
and
further
evaluation
opportunities
for
retrofit
these
buildings.
Currently,
Albania,
mandatory
newly
constructed
buildings,
but
there
are
no
approaches
that
would
address
existing
building
stock.
Methods:
goal
this
to
evaluate
apartment
communist
period
Tirana
Shkodra
apply
a
number
passive
active
strategies,
which
appropriate
Mediterranean
climate
conditions.
Results
Discussion:
Improvement
thermal
conductivity
balance
can
be
achieved
through
additional
insulation
buildings’
walls
roofs
window
replacement,
installation
photovoltaic
panels
energy-efficient
lighting.
application
strategies
reduces
losses
by
56%
Shkodra—
57%.
Conclusions:
Installation
meet
cooling
lighting
demands
during
warm
period;
however,
their
contribution
wintertime
insufficient
satisfy
heating
demands.
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.
