Sustainable design of courtyard environment: From the perspectives of airborne diseases control and human health
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DOI: 10.1016/j.scs.2020.102405
Abstract: Abstract Courtyards have functioned as an effective passive architectural design strategy for various climate conditions, especially popular in hot-humid climates. Sustainable and delicate designs are necessary to create safe, healthy and comfortable courtyard environment. Most… read more here.
Keywords: courtyard environment; perspectives airborne; airborne diseases; courtyard ... See more keywords
Acoustic renovation for an office courtyard near a busy highway
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DOI: 10.1121/1.4987557
Abstract: A complex of several office buildings utilizes a common courtyard as an outdoor gathering space. Regularly scheduled events and celebrations occur in this space. These activities can be disrupted by the noise emitted by vehicular… read more here.
Keywords: office; busy highway; highway noise; highway ... See more keywords
Performance-Based Evaluation of Courtyard Design in China’s Cold-Winter Hot-Summer Climate Regions
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DOI: 10.3390/su10113950
Abstract: A courtyard is a traditional and popular construction feature found in China’s urban buildings. This case study evaluates the performance of the traditional courtyard design of the Jiangnan Museum, located in Jiangsu Province. In the… read more here.
Keywords: courtyard design; summer; evaluation; performance ... See more keywords