Acta Polytechnica CTU Proceedings. 2022, vol. 38
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Durability of latent heat storage systems
(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 ... -
Implication of climate changes on design of structures
(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 ... -
Towards an automatized and objective assessment of data from visual inspections of building envelopes
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)The renovation planning process is filled with uncertainties and subjective decisions. These make the decisions upon what and when to renovate a complex and ambiguous problem. Selection of renovation measures related to ... -
Excellence in building science education: Experiences with a Central European experiment
(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 ... -
Energy performance estimation for large building portfolios with machine learning-based techniques
(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 ... -
Adaptive reuse of factory chimneys – industrial heritage symbols and urban landmarks
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)Industrial heritage buildings and sites are seen as an important part of urban regeneration and sustainable development strategies over the last two decades for a number of reasons. Of particular note is the genius loci ... -
Evaluation of thermal and mechanical properties of demonstration wall utilizing phase change cementitious materials
(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). ... -
Sustainability aspects in real estate management – basics and opportunities for an indicator-based target and reporting system in real estate companies
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)The challenge for real estate companies to assess and communicate sustainability aspects at corporate, portfolio and building level is constantly increasing due to many external and internal influences. Corresponding ... -
Is it all about the windows? Residents' values in residential heritage buildings
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)Reducing energy and associated carbon emissions from the built environment is fundamental to meeting our climate goals. Retrofit of existing buildings is therefore a key strategy. Heritage buildings present particular ... -
Dynamics of apartment building renovation investment costs based on Estonian reovation grant scheme
(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 ... -
Options of modelling refurbishment in LCA: continuous improvement strategy and next life cycle approach
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)Compared to other goods, buildings have a long lifespan. It is therefore the norm and not the exception that adaptation will be needed at some point in their life cycle to changing environmental conditions, technical ... -
Integral planning – potentials and challenges for the construction of timber buildings. A teaching example
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)The term “integral planning” describes the creative cooperation of experts from different disciplines with the aim of solving a complex, technical planning task. By involving all the disciplines and stakeholders at an early ... -
A review of the FIVA project: Novel windows employing vacuum glazing products
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)Vacuum glazing products have been in development for the past decades. Such glazing products regularly feature two parallel glass panes that have a small, evacuated gap in their interstitial space. To maintain the vacuum ... -
Climate-resilient and resource-conserving architecture through renewable building materials and microclimate improvement
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)Due to climate change, together with the need to reduce the ecological footprint and the future resource shortages, a climate-resilient and resource-conserving architecture must be reinforced. Dealing with the issue of ... -
Attitude towards LCA in Hungary and Czechia – Results of a survey among building design professionals
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)Architects and designers have a critical role in promoting Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), a scientific methodology for evaluating the environmental impacts of buildings that can help decarbonise the built environment and ... -
Development of a realistic scenario for the thermal energy demand of residential buildings in Bavaria till 2050
(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 ... -
Measurement and CFD analysis of a local radiant cooling solution
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)This paper entails an empirical and computational assessment of the air flow field in the close proximity of a vertically positioned radiant cooling panel. This radiant cooling solution differs from the conventional ... -
Thoughts on the selection of the appropriate simulation models in building performance assessment
(České vysoké učení technické v PrazeCzech Technical University in Prague, 2022)Building performance simulation serves the derivation of the relevant building performance indicators (e.g., energy use, indoor-environmental conditions) given the assumptions of certain model input parameters (i.e., ... -
European Environmental Databases. OpenDAP, Spanish context.
(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 ... -
Experiencing circular design: Stories of agri-food waste transformed into new materials for architecture
(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 ...
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