Refurbishment of masonry tunnels through the example of the Kirchberg Tunnel for the DB Netz AG
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DOI: 10.1002/geot.201700022
Abstract: The finance available for the refurbishment of tunnels was around EUR 125 m. in 2014, which will increase to EUR 213 m. by 2018. DB Netz AG has a total of more than EUR 1… read more here.
Keywords: refurbishment masonry; kirchberg tunnel; refurbishment; masonry tunnels ... See more keywords
Environmental impact of energy refurbishment of buildings within different district heating systems
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.07.022
Abstract: The refurbishment of existing buildings is often considered a way to reduce energy use and CO2 emissions in the building stock. This study analyses the primary energy and CO2 impact of refurbishing ... read more here.
Keywords: energy refurbishment; energy; refurbishment; refurbishment buildings ... See more keywords
Environmental assessment of deep energy refurbishment for energy efficiency-case study of an office building in New Zealand
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2017.03.012
Abstract: Abstract The purpose of this study was to determine the environmental impacts associated with a deep energy efficiency refurbishment using life cycle assessment. A prototypical refurbished model of an office building located in Auckland, New… read more here.
Keywords: new zealand; energy; refurbishment; study ... See more keywords
Impacts of multiple refurbishment strategies on hygrothermal behaviour of basement walls
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2019.100902
Abstract: Abstract The refurbishment of existing buildings to provide thermal performance comparable to new design standards can be achieved using multiple design strategies. Although high structural thermal resistance is usually considered to be of high importance,… read more here.
Keywords: strategies hygrothermal; impacts multiple; refurbishment; multiple refurbishment ... See more keywords
Testing the Nexus between C&D waste management strategies & GHG emission performances: The case of UK student accommodation refurbishment projects
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2020.101812
Abstract: Abstract All governments, industry sectors and societies each have a pivotal role to play if we are to mitigate anthropogenic climate change. For the construction industry, limiting emissions and addressing issues of sustainability is not… read more here.
Keywords: performance; waste; emission; waste management ... See more keywords
A proposed framework to investigate effective BIM adoption for refurbishment of building projects
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DOI: 10.1080/00038628.2018.1522585
Abstract: ABSTRACT Building Information Modelling (BIM) is an emerging technology. Its application in the refurbishment of building project can significantly improve the construction workflows throughout the project lifecycle. Despite the promising benefits of BIM adoption for… read more here.
Keywords: refurbishment building; framework; refurbishment; bim adoption ... See more keywords
Environmental and Economic Prioritization of Building Energy Refurbishment Strategies with Life-Cycle Approach
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DOI: 10.3390/su12093914
Abstract: An increasing number of studies apply life-cycle assessment methodology to assess the impact of a new building or to prioritize between different building refurbishment strategies. Among the different hypotheses to consider during the application of… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; energy; life cycle; refurbishment ... See more keywords
An Integrated Procedure for Ex-Ante Evaluations of Refurbishment Costs in Healthcare Facilities
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DOI: 10.3390/su12187387
Abstract: This paper focuses on the valuation of refurbishment costs for healthcare facilities. The determination of the more reliable approach for experimental verification is a research topic of great interest, especially because previous literature on the… read more here.
Keywords: integrated procedure; procedure ante; refurbishment; healthcare facilities ... See more keywords
A Sustainable Approach for the Refurbishment Process of Vernacular Heritage: The Sesga House Case Study (Valencia, Spain)
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DOI: 10.3390/su13179800
Abstract: The refurbishment of traditional vernacular architecture is currently of interest for the conservation of heritage, historic landscape and cultural landscape, as well as for its potential benefits in the field of environmental sustainability. The carefully… read more here.
Keywords: sesga; heritage; valencia spain; refurbishment ... See more keywords