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View article: Parameter-based optimization of the 3D clay-printability
Parameter-based optimization of the 3D clay-printability Open
View article: UTHECA_USE: A Multi-Source Dataset on Human Thermal Perception and Urban Environmental Factors in Seville
UTHECA_USE: A Multi-Source Dataset on Human Thermal Perception and Urban Environmental Factors in Seville Open
This paper introduces UTHECA_USE, a dataset of 989 observations collected in Seville, Spain (2023–2025), integrating microclimatic, personal, and urban morphological data. It comprises 55 variables, including in situ measurements of air an…
View article: A novel BIM-to-UWG workflow for integrating urban climate as a key driver in retrofit projects
A novel BIM-to-UWG workflow for integrating urban climate as a key driver in retrofit projects Open
View article: UTHECA_USE – Urban Thermal Perception Dataset
UTHECA_USE – Urban Thermal Perception Dataset Open
View article: Multi-Criteria Assessment of Urban Thermal Hotspots: A GIS-Based Remote Sensing Approach in a Mediterranean Climate City
Multi-Criteria Assessment of Urban Thermal Hotspots: A GIS-Based Remote Sensing Approach in a Mediterranean Climate City Open
One of the most significant urban challenges focuses on addressing the effects of urban overheating as a consequence of climate change. Several methods have been developed to characterize urban heat islands (UHIs); however, the most widely…
View article: Enhancing 3D-Printed Clay Models for Heritage Restoration Through 3D Scanning
Enhancing 3D-Printed Clay Models for Heritage Restoration Through 3D Scanning Open
Recent development of methodologies based on digital twins through 3D scanning and 3D printing has increased over the past decade, offering new possibilities in manufacturing, production and scaling of models’ applications. However, there …
View article: Assessing and upgrading urban thermal resilience of a Spanish MoMo neighbourhood over the span of 1960–2080
Assessing and upgrading urban thermal resilience of a Spanish MoMo neighbourhood over the span of 1960–2080 Open
[EN] We are currently witnessing an unprecedentedly fast change in environmental parameters for which most cities worldwide are not well prepared. One of the most characteristic urban fabrics of many European cities is the residential neig…
View article: Optimizing a courtyard microclimate with adaptable shading and evaporative cooling in a hot mediterranean climate
Optimizing a courtyard microclimate with adaptable shading and evaporative cooling in a hot mediterranean climate Open
While in recent years significant improvements have been made in the thermal adaptation of indoor building environments, less progress has been made in improving thermal comfort in transitional spaces next to buildings. This makes it imper…
View article: Linking Vulnerability to Heatwaves and Public Health: Indicators for EU Policies on Energy Renovation of Residential Buildings
Linking Vulnerability to Heatwaves and Public Health: Indicators for EU Policies on Energy Renovation of Residential Buildings Open
Policy Highlights To achieve the recommendation stated in the title, we propose the following: Recognising heatwave risks as a public health problem, energy renovation of buildings must focus on the most vulnerable groups. Renovation progr…
View article: Full-Scale Assessment of Seismic and Wind Load Performance in the Design of a Flexible Solar-Shading Double-Skin Façade
Full-Scale Assessment of Seismic and Wind Load Performance in the Design of a Flexible Solar-Shading Double-Skin Façade Open
Cable-supported façades represent a novel approach in the design and technology of double skin façades (DSFs). This type of system not only offers flexibility in terms of exterior finishes, but also regulates the access of solar radiation,…
View article: Full-scale Assessment of Seismic and Wind Load Performance in the Design of a Flexible Solar-Shading Double-Skin Façade
Full-scale Assessment of Seismic and Wind Load Performance in the Design of a Flexible Solar-Shading Double-Skin Façade Open
Cable-supported façades represent a novel approach in the design and technology of double skin façades (DSF). This type of systems not only offer flexibility in terms of exterior finishes, but also regulates the access of solar radiation, …
View article: Seasonal analysis of thermal comfort in Mediterranean social courtyards: A comparative study
Seasonal analysis of thermal comfort in Mediterranean social courtyards: A comparative study Open
Neighbourhoods in cities generate social inequality risks due to outdated climate passive control infrastructures. Previous research has explored thermal comfort related to health emergencies in energy-poverty areas. However, there is scan…
View article: Assessing the microclimatic adaptation of a Modern Movement 1960s neighbourhood through its urban evolution.
Assessing the microclimatic adaptation of a Modern Movement 1960s neighbourhood through its urban evolution. Open
In European cities, a considerable percentage of dwelling buildings were designed under the Modern Movement (MoMo) principles, in the mid-20th century. These spread neighbourhoods have a specific urban fabric, which on many occasions has b…
View article: Coupling CFD and BES simulation for the energy certification of buildings in Spain
Coupling CFD and BES simulation for the energy certification of buildings in Spain Open
The consideration of the outdoor microclimate in building energy simulation is needed in order to ensure accuracy in building energy analysis. However, it presents a challenge especially when different microclimates affect the same buildin…
View article: Thermal Performance, Microstructure Analysis and Strength Characterisation of Agro-Waste Reinforced Soil Materials
Thermal Performance, Microstructure Analysis and Strength Characterisation of Agro-Waste Reinforced Soil Materials Open
The use of raw-earth materials reinforced by natural fibres, i.e., livestock waste in the form of greasy wool, represents an eco-friendly alternative for a variety of construction applications. This proposal is based on the analysis of unf…
View article: Unravelling the impact of courtyard geometry on cooling energy consumption in buildings
Unravelling the impact of courtyard geometry on cooling energy consumption in buildings Open
View article: Cross-evaluation of thermal comfort in semi-outdoor spaces according to geometry in Southern Spain
Cross-evaluation of thermal comfort in semi-outdoor spaces according to geometry in Southern Spain Open
Climatic events in Mediterranean cities, such as heat waves, directly affect their inhabitants. As a result, outdoor thermal comfort in urban spaces is gaining increasing research attention because it is associated with the quality of life…
View article: Reuse of livestock waste for the reinforcement of rammed-earth materials: investigation on mechanical performances
Reuse of livestock waste for the reinforcement of rammed-earth materials: investigation on mechanical performances Open
Agricultural wastes as additive within raw earth materials could both improve mechanical and physical properties of new sustainable construction materials and enhance waste management in a circular economy perspective. This study intends t…
View article: Energy-saving and thermal comfort potential of vernacular urban block porosity shading
Energy-saving and thermal comfort potential of vernacular urban block porosity shading Open
Built environment configurations of vernacular architecture are the result of an evolutionary adaptation to climatic conditions, while the historic districts of many cities worldwide are shaped by their extensive architectural heritage. Th…
View article: Shade and Thermal Comfort in Courtyards: Experimental versus Simulation Results
Shade and Thermal Comfort in Courtyards: Experimental versus Simulation Results Open
Outdoor comfort is gaining attention in the design of our cities to face the current context of rising temperatures. Although simulation is required to inform the early design stage of projects considering outdoor space and strategies to i…
View article: Methodology for the characterization of building envelope: Virgen del Carmen Group at Valencia
Methodology for the characterization of building envelope: Virgen del Carmen Group at Valencia Open
This communication is developed within the activities of the project funded by the Valencian Regional Government “The heritage consideration of the social Modern Movement’s public housing. The Virgen del Carmen group, revitalization, and e…
View article: Comparative evaluation of passive conditioning strategies for the improvement of courtyard thermal performance
Comparative evaluation of passive conditioning strategies for the improvement of courtyard thermal performance Open
The alarming increase in global average temperatures and the adaptive capacity of humans in relation to air quality and temperature are becoming increasingly relevant. Scientific resources have focused on the thermal adaptation of building…
View article: On-Site Risk Assessment Methodology of Historic Timber Structures: The Case Study of Santa Cruz Church
On-Site Risk Assessment Methodology of Historic Timber Structures: The Case Study of Santa Cruz Church Open
The conservation and repair of historic structures require significant resources. Therefore, it is important to conduct a complete assessment of the object. Specifically, historical timber frame structures are very common in the Spanish an…
View article: Albedo influence on the microclimate and thermal comfort of courtyards under Mediterranean hot summer climate conditions
Albedo influence on the microclimate and thermal comfort of courtyards under Mediterranean hot summer climate conditions Open
The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect represents a threat to the well-being of cities. Cities must adapt to this phenomenon, prioritizing the improvement of outdoor environment quality. Urban materials have a great impact on outdoor environme…
View article: Modelo de Aprendizaje Colaborativo, Programa y Evaluación como recursos, contexto y herramientas de innovación docente
Modelo de Aprendizaje Colaborativo, Programa y Evaluación como recursos, contexto y herramientas de innovación docente Open
El Ciclo de Mejora en el Aula (CIMA) planteado en esta comunicación se cen- tra en el desarrollo de la innovación docente en la asignatura de Construcción 1 del Grado en Fundamentos de Arquitectura de la Universidad de Sevilla. El diseño s…
View article: A comparative numerical simulation study for outdoor comfort indexes in courtyards
A comparative numerical simulation study for outdoor comfort indexes in courtyards Open
Outdoor comfort is becoming an important parameter to consider in the design of spaces given the growing concern about how
\nthe urban heat island effect increases heat stress in cities. Calculating the different comfort indexes involves t…
View article: Ciclos de Mejora Docente en Trabajos Fin de Estudios en Arquitectura
Ciclos de Mejora Docente en Trabajos Fin de Estudios en Arquitectura Open
En este trabajo se analiza la experiencia de aplicar un Ciclo de Mejora en el Aula (CIMA), a la asignatura de Trabajo Fin de Grado en los estudios universitarios de Fundamentos de Arquitectura. La metodología empleada ha sido la mentorizac…
View article: Thermal comfort modelling and empirical validation of predicted air temperature in hot-summer Mediterranean courtyards
Thermal comfort modelling and empirical validation of predicted air temperature in hot-summer Mediterranean courtyards Open
Courtyards are a passive strategy to improve the energy performance of buildings. However, theaccurate simulation of courtyards’ thermodynamic performance in the early design stage is still chal-lenging, even though there has been an emerg…
View article: Integrating courtyard microclimate in building performance to mitigate extreme urban heat impacts
Integrating courtyard microclimate in building performance to mitigate extreme urban heat impacts Open
View article: Impact of multiple urban microclimates in building performance. A simulation approach to support climate-resilient building design.
Impact of multiple urban microclimates in building performance. A simulation approach to support climate-resilient building design. Open
For decades, main research attention has been paid to the energy efficiency of buildings. Computer technology and building energy simulation tools have supported the methods to compare the cost-effectiveness of energy conservation measures…