Impact of spatial correlation of ground motions on seismic damage for residential buildings in Bucharest, Romania
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DOI: 10.1007/s11069-017-2814-6
Abstract: This paper focuses on the investigation of seismic risk for residential buildings situated in Bucharest, the capital city of Romania. With a population of nearly 2 million inhabitants and a residential building stock of more… read more here.
Keywords: risk; ground; romania; spatial correlation ... See more keywords
Estimates of the economic damage due to the soiling of residential buildings induced by air pollution in Italy
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-021-17743-5
Abstract: The soiling of the external façades of buildings caused by air pollution has economic costs that are generally not borne entirely by the polluters but by society in general. The present paper attempts to estimate… read more here.
Keywords: damage; residential buildings; air pollution; pollution ... See more keywords
Measured and modeled performance of internal mass as a thermal energy battery for energy flexible residential buildings
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.01.200
Abstract: Abstract To increase the penetration of photovoltaic renewable energy (PV RE) in the residential building sector energy mix, the mismatch between mid-day production and evening electrical energy demand must be bridged. The use of heat… read more here.
Keywords: thermal energy; bab; residential buildings; mass ... See more keywords
Indoor thermal environments in Chinese residential buildings responding to the diversity of climates
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2017.10.072
Abstract: Abstract China has a diversity of climates and a unique historic national heating policy which greatly affects indoor thermal environment and the occupants’ thermal response. This paper quantitatively analyzes the data from a large-scale field… read more here.
Keywords: thermal environments; indoor thermal; diversity climates; thermal environment ... See more keywords
Energy impact and eco-efficiency of the envelope insulation in residential buildings in Turkey
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2019.03.102
Abstract: Abstract Approximately 31% of the energy requirement in Turkey is related to residential buildings. For this reason, residential buildings have an important role in reducing energy needs and greenhouse gas emissions. In this study, a… read more here.
Keywords: eco efficiency; thermal insulation; residential buildings; insulation ... See more keywords
Green retrofit of aged residential buildings in Hong Kong: A preliminary study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2018.06.058
Abstract: Abstract Green retrofit of aged residential buildings offers an alternative solution to reduce global energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The promotion of green retrofit and the performance of retrofitted buildings depend on applicable technologies… read more here.
Keywords: retrofit aged; aged residential; retrofit; hong kong ... See more keywords
Projecting the impact of climate change on design recommendations for residential buildings in Iran
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2019.03.053
Abstract: Abstract The outdoor climate is changing. In order to assure thermal comfort in new and existing residential buildings we need to revise and adapt our building designs. Therefore, 10 meteorological stations in Iran were selected… read more here.
Keywords: climate; design recommendations; climate change; residential buildings ... See more keywords
A review of factors affecting occupant comfort in multi-unit residential buildings
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2019.106182
Abstract: Abstract Traditionally, less focus has been given to comfort evaluations in residential buildings compared to commercial buildings. Despite having an increased level of control relative to offices, occupants can still experience health and comfort issues… read more here.
Keywords: comfort murbs; comfort; residential buildings; occupant comfort ... See more keywords
Large-scale and long-term monitoring of the thermal environments and adaptive behaviors in Chinese urban residential buildings
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2019.106524
Abstract: Abstract Indoor thermal environments in residential buildings vary due to differences in the outdoor climates, the envelope thermal properties of the buildings, the types of heating and cooling systems, and adaptive behaviors such as the… read more here.
Keywords: thermal environments; air; monitoring; humidity ... See more keywords
Heat parameters of multi-sash windows in residential buildings
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DOI: 10.1016/j.conbuildmat.2018.04.231
Abstract: Abstract The article presents the analysis of heat transfer coefficient values for multi-sash windows in residential buildings according to the surface area of the window, the number of sashes in the window, the width of… read more here.
Keywords: parameters multi; sash windows; windows residential; heat ... See more keywords
Architectural design of Residential Buildings in Qinba Mountains based on knowledge mapping
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DOI: 10.1016/j.csite.2019.100412
Abstract: Abstract This article has selected knowledge mapping as the research method and China HowNet as the references source, 222 related research papers are selected to analyze and summarize the keyword co-occurrence network, aiming at the… read more here.
Keywords: qinba mountains; residential buildings; knowledge mapping; buildings qinba ... See more keywords