Dynamic thermal and hygrometric simulation of historical buildings: Critical factors and possible solutions
GG Akkurt, N Aste, J Borderon, A Buda… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2020 - Elsevier
Building dynamic simulation tools, traditionally used to study the hygrothermal performance
of new buildings during the preliminary design steps, have been recently adopted also in …
of new buildings during the preliminary design steps, have been recently adopted also in …
[HTML][HTML] What are the implications of climate change for retrofitted historic buildings? A literature review
Historic buildings account for more than one-quarter of Europe's existing building stock and
are going to be crucial in the achievement of future energy targets. Although a drastic …
are going to be crucial in the achievement of future energy targets. Although a drastic …
The impacts of restoration and reconstruction of a heritage building on life cycle energy consumption and related carbon dioxide emissions
Today, about 35% of global energy consumption and related carbon dioxide emissions are
caused by the construction sector. This paper evaluates and compares the life cycle energy …
caused by the construction sector. This paper evaluates and compares the life cycle energy …
Thermal mortar-based insulation solutions for historic walls: An extensive hygrothermal characterization of materials and systems
M Posani, R Veiga, VP de Freitas - Construction and Building Materials, 2022 - Elsevier
Among thermal insulation solutions for historic walls, thermal renders and plasters appear to
be a very feasible option. Thus, this work analyses commercially available thermal mortars …
be a very feasible option. Thus, this work analyses commercially available thermal mortars …
Towards resilience and sustainability for historic buildings: A review of envelope retrofit possibilities and a discussion on hygric compatibility of thermal insulations
M Posani, MDR Veiga, VP de Freitas - International Journal of …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Our historic heritage needs to be prepared to face the new challenges imposed by climate
change. A possible way to meet this urgent need consists in improving buildings resilience …
change. A possible way to meet this urgent need consists in improving buildings resilience …
Performance of passive retrofit measures for historic buildings that house artefacts viable for future conditions
GBA Coelho, FMA Henriques - Sustainable Cities and Society, 2021 - Elsevier
Retrofitting a building normally aims to achieve a higher quality indoor climate in terms of
thermal comfort or in terms of air quality, as well as reducing the building's energy …
thermal comfort or in terms of air quality, as well as reducing the building's energy …
[HTML][HTML] Seismic and energy renovation measures for sustainable cities: A critical analysis of the Italian scenario
P La Greca, G Margani - Sustainability, 2018 - mdpi.com
One of the main challenges of the twenty-first century is to increase the sustainability level of
our cities. However, a town, to be considered sustainable, must, above all, be safe …
our cities. However, a town, to be considered sustainable, must, above all, be safe …
Hybrid systems adoption for lowering historic buildings PFEC (primary fossil energy consumption)-A comparative energy analysis
In the last decade, the European Union promoted several directives dealing with strategies
and methodologies pertaining to buildings energy demand reduction. To accomplish fixed …
and methodologies pertaining to buildings energy demand reduction. To accomplish fixed …
[HTML][HTML] A model for the assessment of the economic benefits associated with energy retrofit interventions: an application to existing buildings in the Italian territory
F Tajani, P Morano, F Di Liddo, E Doko - Applied Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
In recent decades, the issue of existing buildings' energy retrofit has played a central role in
the context of international and national territorial development policies, mainly due to the …
the context of international and national territorial development policies, mainly due to the …
[HTML][HTML] Introducing a conceptual model for assessing the present state of preservation in heritage buildings: Utilizing building adaptation as an approach
Building adaptation comprises a variety of construction actions that enhance current
condition and extend the life span of buildings. Architectural adaptation involves …
condition and extend the life span of buildings. Architectural adaptation involves …