International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM ...,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
24, С. 389 - 396
Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2024
The
present
research
evaluated
a
facade
alternative
to
reduce
the
indoor
temperature
of
buildings
in
Ecuadorian
Amazon
(Yantzaza,
Ecuador).
Three
scale
models
were
compared:
one
with
gabion
and
leafy
vegetables
(onion,
lettuce,
basil,
chamomile,
cabbage),
only,
clay
brick
(traditional)
facade.
Thermal
data
from
inside
analyzed
March
(warmest
month)
January
(coldest
month).
results
showed
that
between
13:00
15:00
2021,
plants
reduced
up
2�C
more
than
traditional
Cultivated
facades
increase
thermal
inertia
without
need
for
additional
materials
or
insulation,
making
it
an
environmentally
beneficial
solution.
This
could
be
useful
designing
cooler
sustainable
homes
hot
climates.
Journal of Building Performance Simulation,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 30
Опубликована: Ноя. 29, 2024
This
study
proposes
a
concept
and
workflow
for
solar,
context-adaptive
reusable
facades.
Integrating
solar
control
with
parametric
facade
design,
the
uses
radiation
to
inform
modules
variable
openness
or
properties
(e.g.
frit
cover),
enabling
envelopes
adapt
urban
context
changes
while
promoting
circularity.
The
method
was
tested
through
simulations,
assessing
daylight,
glare,
energy
circularity
in
changing
scenarios.
A
Solar
Circularity
Indicator
(SCI)
introduced
track
façade
alterations
reuse.
In
100m
new
obstruction
scenario,
79%
of
were
maintained,
29%
altered
reused,
yielding
an
85%
SCI.
Sunlight
Autonomy
metrics
aligned
well
Re-design
improved
Spatial
Daylight
by
up
4%
minimal
increase
(<1%).
Our
solution
provided
2%
more
useful
daylight
(100–3000lux)
than
glazed
facades
11%
less
glare.
provides
framework
circular,
performance-based
designs
that
preserve
aesthetics
adaptability.
Sustainability,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
16(11), С. 4611 - 4611
Опубликована: Май 29, 2024
Building
façades
represent
one
of
the
most
critical
elements
affecting
a
city’s
quality
life,
and
they
impact
country’s
economic
income
by
attracting
visitors.
However,
performance
data
on
are
limited
or
incomplete,
making
it
challenging
for
designers
to
evaluate
their
effectiveness
in
energy
efficiency,
thermal
performance,
durability,
other
key
metrics.
This
paper
presents
comprehensive
framework
evaluating
prioritizing
material
selection
criteria
building
cladding,
establishing
relationship
with
available
alternatives,
integrating
decision-making
processes
Information
Modeling
(BIM)
automate
Value
Engineering
(VE)
concept.
The
from
literature
international
standard
manual
were
identified,
weight
was
then
evaluated
using
SWARA
(stepwise
assessment
ratio
analysis).
Additionally,
WASPAS
(weighted
aggregated
sum
product
assessment)
utilized
alternative
cladding
materials
based
defined
associated
(QW).
life
cycle
cost
(LCC)
alternatives
computed.
VE
computed
ranked
QW
LCC
alternatives.
procedure
connected
BIM
model
assessment,
specifying
necessary
parameters
computation.
A
case
study
an
office
façade
conducted
validate
proposed
framework.
In
this
study,
significant
wind
load
resistance,
insulation.
approach
enables
executives
selection,
ensuring
efficient
processes.
method
its
results
subjected
expert
testing,
satisfaction
rate
exceeded
80%,
confirming
framework’s
reliability
enhances
understanding
methodologies
provides
valuable
contribution
field
construction
management.
Buildings,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
14(11), С. 3427 - 3427
Опубликована: Окт. 28, 2024
As
the
global
population
ages,
World
Health
Organization
promotes
“Healthy
Aging”
to
enhance
quality
of
life
for
elderly.
In
China,
with
its
substantial
aging
population,
“9073”
elderly
care
mode,
which
prioritizes
community-based
care,
was
implemented
in
2011.
However,
specific
needs
residents
different
climatic
and
cultural
contexts
are
often
overlooked.
This
study
addresses
this
gap
by
examining
how
community
green
space
design
can
support
healthy
aging,
using
Suzhou
as
a
case
due
significant
population.
research
examines
relationship
between
environments,
needs,
behaviors.
Our
findings
reveal
that
have
complex
seeking
safety,
comfort,
health,
social
interaction,
spiritual
richness
simultaneously.
A
mismatch
observed
their
stated
preferences
features
like
seating
shade
actual
usage
patterns,
suggesting
existing
spaces
may
not
fully
meet
needs.
underscores
importance
incorporating
both
expressed
proactive
strategies
benefit
spaces.
These
insights
China
2030”
strategy
promote
well-being
elders,
contributing
sustainable
urban
regeneration.
Materials,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
17(24), С. 6237 - 6237
Опубликована: Дек. 20, 2024
The
aim
of
the
presented
research
was
to
evaluate
impacts
modifications
technical
properties
fly
ash-based
geopolymer
composites,
particularly
focusing
on
enhancing
thermal
insulation.
Through
utilization
a
generalized
utility
function,
optimal
dosages
additives
such
as
perlite
sand,
waste
powder,
and
cenospheres
were
determined.
study
aimed
increase
insulation
composites
while
maintaining
satisfactory
compressive
flexural
strength.
results
indicated
that
dust
significantly
influenced
characteristics
composites;
an
exception
strength,
for
which
these
did
not
show
statistically
significant
effect.
average
strength
values,
except
mixes
with
poor
workability,
at
least
3.5
MPa
(RILEM
class
II).
Notably,
balanced
dosage
additives,
around
75
kg
per
cubic
meter
mixture
in
total
mixture,
yielded
most
favorable
outcomes
terms
isolation
(0.18–0.24
W/(m·K)
workability
(cone
immersion
40–70
mm).
Additionally,
emerged
potentially
superior
modifier
due
its
origin.
However,
further
analysis
considering
life
cycle
parameters
including
carbon
footprint
water
would
be
necessary
validate
this
claim.
Overall,
highlights
potential
utilizing
perlite-based
modifiers
enhance
geopolymers
addressing
environmental
concerns.
