María Nuria Sánchez
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View article: A Qualitative Methodology for Identifying Governance Challenges and Advancements in Positive Energy District Labs
A Qualitative Methodology for Identifying Governance Challenges and Advancements in Positive Energy District Labs Open
Governance challenges, success factors, and stakeholder dynamics are central to the implementation of Positive Energy District (PED) Labs, which aim to develop energy-positive and sustainable urban areas. In this paper, a qualitative analy…
View article: Urban Heat Island gradient in Madrid´s Homogeneous Urban Zones for the design of sustainable urban regeneration strategies
Urban Heat Island gradient in Madrid´s Homogeneous Urban Zones for the design of sustainable urban regeneration strategies Open
Urban regeneration is crucial for developing adaptation and mitigation strategies to address rising temperatures and ensure liveable cities. However, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warns of increasing extreme weather …
View article: Diagnóstico de sostenibilidad del rendimiento de centros educativos y desarrollo de herramientas para aumentar las competencias de la comunidad educativa.
Diagnóstico de sostenibilidad del rendimiento de centros educativos y desarrollo de herramientas para aumentar las competencias de la comunidad educativa. Open
El Proyecto ECF4CLIM co-diseña, prueba y valida un marco de competencias europeo para que la comunidad educativa impulse la transición hacia una economía sostenible y baja en carbono, involucrando a centros educativos de diferentes países …
View article: Diagnóstico de sostenibilidad del rendimiento de centros educativos y desarrollo de herramientas para aumentar las competencias de la comunidad educativa.
Diagnóstico de sostenibilidad del rendimiento de centros educativos y desarrollo de herramientas para aumentar las competencias de la comunidad educativa. Open
El Proyecto ECF4CLIM co-diseña, prueba y valida un marco de competencias europeo para que la comunidad educativa impulse la transición hacia una economía sostenible y baja en carbono, involucrando a centros educativos de diferentes países …
View article: Evaluating the impact of input variables on thermal load estimation in office spaces using validated models
Evaluating the impact of input variables on thermal load estimation in office spaces using validated models Open
The design and optimisation of energy efficiency measures in buildings are often based on simulation models, which must be validated with experimental measurements to ensure a reliable representation of the building’s actual behaviour. One…
View article: Sustainable transformation in the Latin American and Caribbean districts through the implementation of a qualitative methodology. Challenges and key aspects to be addressed
Sustainable transformation in the Latin American and Caribbean districts through the implementation of a qualitative methodology. Challenges and key aspects to be addressed Open
To mitigate the advance of rapid urbanization and the growing percentage of energy consumption in the countries of the Latin American and Caribbean region, it is necessary to transform these inhabited environments into efficient and sustai…
View article: Operational Insights and Future Potential of the Database for Positive Energy Districts
Operational Insights and Future Potential of the Database for Positive Energy Districts Open
This paper presents the Positive Energy District Database (PED DB), a pivotal web tool developed collaboratively by the COST Action ‘PED-EU-NET’, in alignment with international initiatives such as JPI Urban Europe and IEA EBC Annex 83. Th…
View article: Operational Insights and Future Potential of the PED-Database
Operational Insights and Future Potential of the PED-Database Open
The COST Action ‘PED-EU-NET’, JPI Urban Europe, IEA EBC Annex 83 and EERA JP Smart Cities can be considered as the main promoters and pioneer initiatives of the research on Positive Energy Districts (PEDs), that collaborated to develop a t…
View article: The CO<sub>2</sub>NSTRUCT European project: Modelling the role of Circular Economy in construction value chains for a carbon-neutral Europe
The CO<sub>2</sub>NSTRUCT European project: Modelling the role of Circular Economy in construction value chains for a carbon-neutral Europe Open
Linear climate mitigation models look into aggregated economic sectors and model greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions disregarding downstream value chains, making particular sectors accountable for downstream (or upstream) GHG emissions. Hence, …
View article: Una nueva estrategia integral para modelar materiales urbanos para ciudades térmicamente habitables. Un caso de estudio en Madrid = A new integrated strategy for modelling urban materials for thermally liveable cities. A case study in Madrid
Una nueva estrategia integral para modelar materiales urbanos para ciudades térmicamente habitables. Un caso de estudio en Madrid = A new integrated strategy for modelling urban materials for thermally liveable cities. A case study in Madrid Open
Desde el punto de vista térmico, el uso de materiales multifuncionales e innovadores en las superficies urbanas puede proporcionar mejoras radicales y reducir el efecto de Isla de Calor Urbana. En la simulación energética de edificios se h…
View article: Long-Term Assessment of a Set of CO2 Concentration Sensors in an In-Use Office Building
Long-Term Assessment of a Set of CO2 Concentration Sensors in an In-Use Office Building Open
The measurement of the CO2 concentration has a wide range of applications. Traditionally, it has been used to assess air quality, with other applications linked to the experimental assessment of occupancy patterns and air renewal rates. Mo…
View article: A CFD Energetic study of the influence of the panel orientation in Open Joint Ventilated Façades
A CFD Energetic study of the influence of the panel orientation in Open Joint Ventilated Façades Open
View article: Suitability Evaluation of Different Measured Variables to Assess the Occupancy Patterns of a Building: Analysis of a Classroom of a School in Madrid during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Suitability Evaluation of Different Measured Variables to Assess the Occupancy Patterns of a Building: Analysis of a Classroom of a School in Madrid during the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
Building occupancy is one of the relevant variables to understand the energy performance of buildings and to reduce the current gap between simulation-based and actual energy performance. In this study, the occupancy of a classroom in an e…
View article: Characterizing Positive Energy District (PED) through a Preliminary Review of 60 Existing Projects in Europe
Characterizing Positive Energy District (PED) through a Preliminary Review of 60 Existing Projects in Europe Open
Positive Energy District (PED) is recently proposed to be an integral part of a district/urban energy system with a corresponding positive influence. Thus, the PED concept could become the key solution to energy system transition towards c…
View article: Methodology for Quantifying the Energy Saving Potentials Combining Building Retrofitting, Solar Thermal Energy and Geothermal Resources
Methodology for Quantifying the Energy Saving Potentials Combining Building Retrofitting, Solar Thermal Energy and Geothermal Resources Open
New technological, societal and legislative developments are necessary to support transitions to low-carbon energy systems. The building sector is responsible for almost 36% of the global final energy and 40% of CO2 emissions, so this sect…
View article: How Climate Trends Impact on the Thermal Performance of a Typical Residential Building in Madrid
How Climate Trends Impact on the Thermal Performance of a Typical Residential Building in Madrid Open
Based on the European energy directives, the building sector has to provide comfortable levels for occupants with minimum energy consumption as well as to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This paper aims to compare the impact of climate ch…
View article: Experimental Validation of a Numerical Model of a Ventilated Façade with Horizontal and Vertical Open Joints
Experimental Validation of a Numerical Model of a Ventilated Façade with Horizontal and Vertical Open Joints Open
Commercial and residential building is one of the four major final energy consumption and end-use sectors. In this sector, cooling loads represent an important part of the energy consumption, and therefore, they must be minimized, improvin…
View article: Possibilities and Challenges of Different Experimental Techniques for Airflow Characterisation in the Air Cavities of Façades
Possibilities and Challenges of Different Experimental Techniques for Airflow Characterisation in the Air Cavities of Façades Open
Ventilated façades are applied in both new and existing buildings. It has been claimed that these components help to reduce energy use in buildings and improve occupant comfort. However, their performance strongly depends on the airflow pa…
View article: Empirical estimation of the climatic representativeness in two different areas: desert and Mediterranean climates
Empirical estimation of the climatic representativeness in two different areas: desert and Mediterranean climates Open
This paper develops a method, based on the PASCOOL methodology, to evaluate empirically the climatic representativeness of two Spanish locations in different meteorological zones: semi-arid and Mediterranean climates. New Typical Meteorolo…
View article: Bioclimatic vs conventional building: experimental quantification of the thermal improvements
Bioclimatic vs conventional building: experimental quantification of the thermal improvements Open
This paper focuses on the thermal comparison between two full-size occupied buildings located in Madrid, built considering different constructive criteria. Hourly temperature distributions have been calculated during the working timetable …
View article: Experimental evaluation of the airflow behaviour in horizontal and vertical Open Joint Ventilated Facades using Stereo-PIV
Experimental evaluation of the airflow behaviour in horizontal and vertical Open Joint Ventilated Facades using Stereo-PIV Open