Role of financial mechanisms for accelerating the rate of water and energy efficiency retrofits in Australian public buildings: Hybrid Bayesian Network and System Dynamics modelling approach
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.08.054
Abstract: In Australia, the government spending on public buildings’ energy and water consumption is considerable; however the building energy and water retrofit market potential has been diminished by a number of barriers, especially financial. In contrast,… read more here.
Keywords: public buildings; bayesian network; energy; water ... See more keywords
Effect of external air-conditioner units' heat release modes and positions on energy consumption in large public buildings
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2016.10.014
Abstract: Abstract The heat released from the air-conditioners of large public buildings, which has long-term and far-reaching influences, not only changes the thermal environment surrounding the buildings but also profoundly impacts the air-conditioner energy consumption. In… read more here.
Keywords: energy consumption; public buildings; air conditioner; air ... See more keywords
A scoping review of public building accessibility.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2021.101227
Abstract: BACKGROUND The built environment needs to be designed so that all people can participate in the activities they want and need to do. Yet, accessibility is difficult to put into practice, and accessibility issues tend… read more here.
Keywords: scoping review; public buildings; accessibility public; accessibility ... See more keywords
The economic viability of photovoltaic systems in public buildings: Evidence from Italy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2020.118316
Abstract: Abstract Photovoltaic (PV) systems transform solar irradiation into electricity, thereby substituting for traditional energy sources and reducing environmental pollution. The present work evaluates a developed market (Italy) in which subsidies have been re-introduced for PV… read more here.
Keywords: public buildings; share self; energy; economic viability ... See more keywords
Improving energy sustainability for public buildings in Italian mountain communities
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DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2018.e00628
Abstract: The objective of this work is to analyze and then optimize thermal energy consumptions of public buildings located within the mountain community of Lanzo, Ceronda and Casternone Valleys. Some measures have been proposed to reduce… read more here.
Keywords: public buildings; energy consumption; mountain; energy ... See more keywords
Spatial characteristics and factors that influence the environmental efficiency of public buildings in China
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.128842
Abstract: Abstract The rapid development of the tertiary industry has enabled energy consumption by public buildings the fastest growing branch of China's construction industry. The operating stage has the biggest share in the perspective of whole… read more here.
Keywords: public buildings; spatial characteristics; public building; environmental efficiency ... See more keywords
A multi-criteria decision-making framework for selecting a suitable maintenance strategy for public buildings using sustainability criteria
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2019.100753
Abstract: Abstract This article tackles how to select an adequate maintenance strategy for public buildings by using novel multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) models to validate their appropriateness for sustainable practices. The new innovation is the unique advantage… read more here.
Keywords: public buildings; maintenance; buildings using; suitable maintenance ... See more keywords
A self-learning dynamic path planning method for evacuation in large public buildings based on neural networks
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DOI: 10.1016/j.neucom.2019.06.099
Abstract: Abstract Evacuation path planning is of significant importance to safely and efficiently evacuate occupants inside public buildings. Current computer simulation methods carry out evacuation analysis and then provide emergency education and management with a vivid… read more here.
Keywords: public buildings; neural networks; path; path planning ... See more keywords
Tagging the main entrances of public buildings based on OpenStreetMap and binary imbalanced learning
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DOI: 10.1080/13658816.2020.1861282
Abstract: ABSTRACT Determining the location of a building’s entrance is crucial to location-based services, such as wayfinding for pedestrians. Unfortunately, entrance information is often missing from current mainstream map providers such as Google Maps. Frequently, automatic… read more here.
Keywords: public buildings; tagging main; buildings based; main entrances ... See more keywords
The spatial and environmental characteristics of Vietnamese vernacular houses in Vietnam's French colonial public buildings
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DOI: 10.1108/ohi-04-2021-0078
Abstract: PurposeThis paper focuses on the evolution of and changes in French colonial architectural designs over time in terms of the use of vernacular architectural features of Vietnam.Design/methodology/approachIt first examines the underlying principles of spatial compositions… read more here.
Keywords: french colonial; public buildings; paper; colonial public ... See more keywords
Evaluation approach of terminal energy consumption of public buildings based on a standardized model
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DOI: 10.1177/1420326x211054429
Abstract: The influencing degree of different factors on terminal energy consumption of public building varies distinctly. If the actual measured terminal energy consumption is directly analyzed, the comparison basis is often inconsistent, which may lead to… read more here.
Keywords: energy; terminal energy; energy consumption; consumption public ... See more keywords