Acta Polytechnica CTU Proceedings. 2022, vol. 38
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Optimization model of solar cooling system with latent heat storage
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)Today, the fastest growing end-use in the buildings sector is cooling demand, notes the International Energy Agency (IEA). In the last few years, the interest in solar cooling systems has been growing globally. Solar cooling ... -
Toward a critical assessment of indoor environmental quality standards
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)Building design and operation requirements regarding indoor-environmental quality (IEQ) are of direct relevance to occupants' needs. In most buildings, occupant-related requirements pertain to the provision of conditions ... -
The potential of unused railway areas
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)Railway transportation faces many of the issues that are related to standard brownfields - due to changing technologies and industries, more effective systems (of traffic control in this case) and evolving needs many of ... -
Review of sunlight exposure of buildings in Central Europe climatic conditions
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)The sunlight exposure represents one of key parameters of indoor climate comfort. The evaluation of sunlight access into buildings is based on a methodology of European standard EN 17037. The methodology is focused on ... -
Quantifying the impact of external and internal factors and their interactions on thermal load behaviour of a building
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)For the energy-efficient design of district heating networks, knowledge about the neighborhood heat load behavior, through heating load profiles in high temporal and spatial resolution, is crucial. Due to the high effort ... -
Innovation and experimentation of adaptive model for curtain wall
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)The entire construction sector is the protagonist, in recent years, of continuous research in terms of innovation of strategies and technical solutions leading to the progressive modification in the structure of the systems ... -
Specifying boundary conditions for the operation of pipe heating systems with impact on the building energy balance
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)Unaddressed boundary conditions in the design of heating systems affect the energy balance of buildings, especially in buildings with very low energy consumption. Buildings with very low energy consumption are very sensitive ... -
A tool for developing a plan for the renovation and remediation of cultural heritage buildings
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)Cultural heritage monuments are, to a large extent, public goods of collective consumption, and their preservation is in the public interest of the society as a whole. The benefits arising from the owner's investment and ... -
Lifelong learning of property managers in enabling sustainable and energy efficient residential buildings: experiences of care project in Tampere region
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)The existing building stock causes 40% of the total energy consumption in the European Union. The high energy consumption together with ageing buildings put strong pressure on renovation of buildings and lowering of CO2 ... -
ECOPOOL+++: Developing a sustainable outdoor heated swimming pool
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)The University of Algarve, in consortium with “Cristal Construções – Materiais e Obras de Construção Civil”, “Itelmatis Control Systems” and “Itecons – Instituto de Investigação e Desenvolvimento Tecnológico para a Construção, ... -
Reintegration of Karachi port through sustainable adaptive reuse of abandoned and underused industrial buildings
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)The economic capital and one of Pakistan’s most important cities gain popularity due to the reputable Karachi port. Karachi was referred to as Korokala and Debal in ancient times; a city conquered by famous conquerors, ... -
Adapting façade performances to climate change in northern Europe: Analysis of future scenarios for an office building in Stockholm
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)Future climate change will affect many human activities and sectors. Among those, the built environment will face several challenges about the varying climate conditions, including increased demand for summer cooling and ... -
Bringing students closer to the issues of indoor environmental quality and technology using nEMoS device: an experience in Albania
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)The article presents the outcomes of a monitoring campaign and a survey performed in a~school building in Tirana. Included in the Bilateral Agreement between the National Research Council of Italy and the Ministry of ... -
A guideline to support the use of off-site solutions for façade retrofitting through BIM-enabled processes
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)The Architecture, Engineering and Construction sector requires an intense innovation process to reduce costs, intervention times, and improve energy performance. This is particularly true to increase the rate of deep ... -
Improving the properties of unburned earth to control the interior microclimate
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)The article concerns the problematics of unburned earth used as material for moulding formwork or clay plaster with lowered contraction, especially about interior unburned earth plaster with the heightened percentage of ... -
Holistic assessment methodology for Positive Energy Districts
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)Globally, cities are responsible for most of the world’s energy consumption and most of the carbon dioxide emissions. Therefore, the efficient transformation of urban energy systems is becoming a crucial step towards carbon ... -
Mold growth on spruce and pine samples in steady state conditions: Time of germination and maximum coverage
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)Wood is a material that is environmentally friendly and has minimal carbon impact. The durability of wood depends on ambient environmental conditions. This article deals with mold growth on wood samples under constant ... -
Lightwell in residential building: Architectural solutions to the daylighting performance through parametric simulation
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)The lightwell is an architectural solution to promote daylight into the internal spaces from the core of a building. The shaft configurations, such as geometry and reflectance can affect the performance of the daylighting ... -
Reliability approaches affecting sustainability of existing steel structures
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)Steel structures are second most numerous in the stock of existing buildings. In contrast to dominating concrete buildings, they are typically lightweight and are more sensitive to alterations in use or loads. While the ... -
Rescue of a stone bridge with respect to current condition and standards
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)A three span stone masonry bridge dating back to the middle of the 19th century, still in the roadway network, is assessed to prevent its demolition. Its industrial heritage value and ecological concerns were the principal ...
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