• Decision-support tool for prioritizing retrofitting actions on Social Housing stock in Italy 

      Autor: Gaspari, Jacopo; Antonini, Ernesto; Marchi, Lia
      (České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)
      Housing is the main environmental impact generator (62 %) of the whole building sector, but it also has the greatest reduction potential. Enhancing its performance is thus crucial to sustainable development. Social Housing ...
    • Densification of single and two-family houses considering green space and mobility 

      Autor: Schöpflin, Florian; Erber, Sabine; Madlener, David; Prinz, Thomas
      (České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)
      The question of future energy-efficient creation of living space is becoming more and more important in many cities due to limited space availability and simultaneously increasing settlement pressure. Against the background ...
    • Development of a realistic scenario for the thermal energy demand of residential buildings in Bavaria till 2050 

      Autor: Barton, Michael; Pichlmeier, Franziska; Wolter, Marissa; Schweigler, Christian
      (České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)
      To achieve the climate protection goals, enormous efforts must be undertaken in all sectors: households, industry, commerce, and transport. Following a straightforward approach, the political objectives foresee, that in ...
    • Development of scientific requirements for climate-neutral buildings and sustainable funding schemes in Germany 

      Autor: Eckart, Sylvi; Jäger, Juliane; Kerz, Nicolas; Rietz, Andreas
      (České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)
      The German Climate Protection Plan 2050 describes interim targets and measures for the implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement, including the building sector. With the “New European Bauhaus”, the EU Commission has ...
    • Digitalising cities: A methodology to map evaluation requirements into robust and feasible data collection approaches 

      Autor: Hernández, Jose L.; Quijano, Ana; Noaille, Pierre; Virtanen, Mikko; García, Rubén
      (České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)
      The sustainable development of cities relies on the implementation of multi-sectoral actions towards carbon neutrality, reducing the air pollutants emissions. The actions' decision-making process for cities transformation ...
    • Durability of latent heat storage systems 

      Autor: Bantová, Sylva; Ostrý, Milan; Struhala, Karel
      (České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)
      Latent heat storage represents technology with significantly higher energy storage density. The thermal energy storage capacity of building structures and storage units integrated into building services contribute to the ...
    • Dynamics of apartment building renovation investment costs based on Estonian reovation grant scheme 

      Autor: Miller, Grete; Lihtmaa, Lauri; Kalamees, Targo
      (České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)
      While energy prices have increased substantially recently, we also observe that renovation prices have increased twofold wihtin last decade. This could seriously affect the motivation to invest in building renovations ...
    • ECOPOOL+++: Developing a sustainable outdoor heated swimming pool 

      Autor: Oliveira, Miguel José; Inverno, Armando; Farinha, Fátima; Monteiro, Jânio; Cabrita, Cristiano; Segura, Maria; do Carmo, Francisco; Venturinha, Adelino; Matias, Gina
      (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, ...
    • Ecotoxicological assessment of recycled aggregate and concrete via aquatic biotests 

      Autor: Mocová, Klára Anna; Roztočilová, Hedvika; Mariaková, Diana
      (České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)
      With the growing consumption of primary raw materials, the need for recycling of construction and demolition waste (CDW) arises. According to international and national regulations, any waste must be tested for ecotoxicity ...
    • Energy performance estimation for large building portfolios with machine learning-based techniques 

      Autor: Montet, Frédéric; Pongelli, Alessandro; Rial, Jonathan; Schwab, Stefanie; Hennebert, Jean; Jusselme, Thomas
      (České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)
      Building operation is responsible for 28% of the world’s carbon emissions. In this context, establishing priorities in refurbishment strategies at the scale of a city or a group of buildings is important. Such procedures ...
    • Environmental performances evaluation through building information models 

      Autor: Barbini, Ambra; Malacarne, Giada; Massari, Giovanna A.; Marcher, Carmen; Matt, Dominik T.
      (České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)
      The construction industry produces several negative environmental impacts. To promote solutions that reduce these negative impacts, it is crucial to increase awareness among all parties involved in the supply chain. ...
    • European Environmental Databases. OpenDAP, Spanish context. 

      Autor: Otero, Sheila; Montilla, Soledad; Tenorio, José Antonio; Sotorrio, Guillermo; Garnica, Teresa; Abad, Belén; Conde, Marta
      (České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)
      With the aim of facilitating sustainability assessment through Life Cycle Assessment, the Eduardo Torroja Institute of Construction Sciences. CSIC is developing a public database of environmental information: OpenDAP. One ...
    • Evaluation of thermal and mechanical properties of demonstration wall utilizing phase change cementitious materials 

      Autor: Červenka, Jan; Herzfeldt, Michaela; Caggiano, Antonio; Koenders, Eduardus
      (České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)
      International project PoroPCM involves partners from Germany, Czech Republic, Spain and Japan with the objective to develop new multifunctional Phase Change Materials modified porous cementitious nanocomposite (PoroPCM). ...
    • Excellence in building science education: Experiences with a Central European experiment 

      Autor: Mahdavi, Ardeshir; Martens, Bob; Pont, Ulrich; Schuss, Matthias; Teufl, Helene; Berger, Christiane
      (České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)
      The spectrum of educational programs in building science is wide and diverse. Whereas the academic landscapes across the world vary significantly, general discourse postulates certain rather broad characterizations. For ...
    • Experiencing circular design: Stories of agri-food waste transformed into new materials for architecture 

      Autor: Tedesco, Silvia; Montacchini, Elena; Andreotti, Jacopo
      (České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)
      The application of the Circular Economy model, supported by the European Commission, can be the driver of an industrial and architectural conversion and, also, an opportunity to innovate production processes through the ...
    • Experimental monitoring of autonomous curtain walling facade module 

      Autor: Zavřel, Vojtěch; Matuška, Tomáš; Slanina, Petr
      (České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)
      This paper introduces an innovative concept for active wall-curtain façade modules aiming at high level of energy autonomy. The façade module consists of two opaque panels and one transparent panel integrating building ...
    • Exploring machine learning-based archetypes for urban life cycle modeling (UBiM) 

      Autor: Colleto, Giseli Mary; Gomes , Vanessa
      (České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)
      Urban analyses demand simplifications that balance modelling level of detail and scope broadness. Thus, classification by archetypes is a promising methodological approach. Such an approach is common for energy studies but ...
    • Exploring the State of Knowledge and Gaps Regarding Sustainability within Viennese Construction Industry 

      Autor: Santana-Sosa, Aída; Aichholzer, Martin; Mitrenova, Elena; Schachenhofer, Martin
      (České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)
      Different approaches to assess sustainability goals are found in construction sector, mainly related to energy efficiency through building technology and high-tech components, to low-tech strategies based on passive planning ...
    • From intelligent building to smart city - A case study 

      Autor: Mui, Dennis Heung-fu
      (České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)
      This paper is to provide some insights to professionals on the evolution of smart city, to present its concept and appropriate elements based on the author’s 40+ years of experience in international building development ...
    • Holistic assessment methodology for Positive Energy Districts 

      Autor: Kvasnica, Jakub; Válková, Kateřina
      (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 ...