• 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 ...
    • How municipalities should approach the transformation of public spaces 

      Autor: Malá, Michaela; Sýkorová, Martina; Felicioni, Licia
      (České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)
      Public spaces are the living rooms of cities, accessible to everyone without any restrictions. Public spaces are the calling card of the city; they are where the community comes together. Their design either enables or ...
    • Hygric performance of new building components for vertical green gardens 

      Autor: Kopecký, Pavel
      (České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)
      The newly developed box-like panel lightweight element for vertical greenery was designed and built at University Centre for Energy Efficient Buildings of the Czech Technical University in 2020. A test site for testing ...
    • Implementation of positive energy district concepts and energy master plans for decarbonization of districts 

      Autor: Haase, Matthias; Baer, Daniela
      (České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)
      In order to achieve a holistic approach to community energy planning for neighbourhoods and districts, it is crucial to provide planners, decision makers, and stakeholders with the necessary methods and instruments. However, ...
    • Implication of climate changes on design of structures 

      Autor: Markova, Jana; Sýkora, Miroslav; Nadolski, Vitali
      (České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)
      The climatic data on which the current generation of the Eurocodes are based are mostly about 20 years old, with some exceptions of recent updates at a national level. The second generation of the Eurocodes for structural ...
    • Improving the properties of unburned earth to control the interior microclimate 

      Autor: Procházka, Michal; Zušťák, Zbyněk; Svoboda, Pavel
      (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 ...
    • Increasing thermal protection with use of green roof 

      Autor: Juras, Peter
      (České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)
      The use of green roof is a great choice in case of climate change mitigation and reduction of urban heat islands. Positive aspects of green roofs during winter or the whole year round balance are often overlooked. The ...
    • Influence of heated facade air on the results of climate data measurement 

      Autor: Kysela, Peter; Ponechal, Radoslav; Rybárik, Ján
      (České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)
      Measuring climate data is a lengthy and technically challenging task. To record temperature data, small meteorological stations are located on the facade of the Research Centre building. Due to the position of the ...