Search Results - "Stazi, Francesca"
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Estimating energy savings for the residential building stock of an entire city: A GIS-based statistical downscaling approach applied to Rotterdam
Published in Energy and buildings (01-06-2014)“…•GIS-based statistical approach for the energy analysis of large residential stocks.•Downscaling measured energy consumption to single dwellings using linear…”
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Indoor air quality and thermal comfort optimization in classrooms developing an automatic system for windows opening and closing
Published in Energy and buildings (15-03-2017)“…•Environmental parameters triggering users’ actions on windows were assessed.•An automatic system for windows opening was developed to achieve IEQ in a…”
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Experimental and Numerical Characterization of the In-Plane Shear Behavior of a Load-Bearing Hollow Clay Brick Masonry System with High Thermal Performance
Published in Buildings (Basel) (01-09-2024)“…Modern masonry systems are generally built with hollow clay bricks with high thermal insulating properties, fulfilling the latest sustainability and…”
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Effect of pore modulating additives-sepiolite and colloidal nano silica-on physical, mechanical and durability properties of lime-based renders
Published in Materials and structures (2022)“…In hot-humid climates, porous external surfaces of the buildings with high water sorption capabilities could contribute to the surface temperatures reduction…”
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Experimental evaluation of natural hydraulic lime renders with nanoclay and nanolime to protect raw earth building surfaces
Published in Case Studies in Construction Materials (01-12-2022)“…In this study Natural Hydraulic Lime (NHL) was combined with clay and lime, the main cementitious materials used in ancient buildings, to develop a new render…”
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A literature review on driving factors and contextual events influencing occupants' behaviours in buildings
Published in Building and environment (01-06-2017)“…The present paper illustrates the results of a literature review on occupants' behaviours, assessing the actions' drivers. There is no general agreement about…”
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Modelling window status in school classrooms. Results from a case study in Italy
Published in Building and environment (01-01-2017)“…In free running buildings users restore their thermal comfort usually opening and closing windows. In school buildings the window use is also useful to achieve…”
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The behaviour of solar walls in residential buildings with different insulation levels: An experimental and numerical study
Published in Energy and buildings (01-04-2012)“…The paper presents a study on the behaviour of solar walls in a residential building under a Mediterranean climate, in terms of energy performances and thermal…”
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Super-insulated wooden envelopes in Mediterranean climate: Summer overheating, thermal comfort optimization, environmental impact on an Italian case study
Published in Energy and buildings (01-03-2017)“…•Experimentation on a passive house in a Mediterranean climate.•Quantification of energy saving, comfort levels, environmental impact.•Optimal solution with…”
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Mechanically ventilated classrooms in central Italy's heritage school buildings: Proposal of archetypes and CO2 prediction models
Published in Building and environment (01-11-2024)“…This study proposed a typological analysis to identify the archetypes of classrooms equipped with controlled mechanical ventilation (CMV) in Italy and an…”
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Energy, comfort and environmental assessment of different building envelope techniques in a Mediterranean climate with a hot dry summer
Published in Applied energy (01-12-2014)“…•Comparative study of three building envelope techniques: masonry, wood–cement, wood.•Multidisciplinary approach: energy saving, comfort, environmental…”
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Life cycle assessment approach for the optimization of sustainable building envelopes: An application on solar wall systems
Published in Building and environment (01-12-2012)“…Design of sustainable building envelopes requires the analysis of environmental performances in every stage of their life cycle. As a matter of fact, the…”
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Trombe wall management in summer conditions: An experimental study
Published in Solar energy (01-09-2012)“…► Experimental thermal analysis of Trombe walls in summer in a Mediterranean climate. ► The use of screening for Trombe walls is more effective than cross…”
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The role of wall layers properties on the thermal performance of ventilated facades: Experimental investigation on narrow-cavity design
Published in Energy and buildings (15-02-2020)“…•Investigating the impact of different materials adjacent to the air cavities of ventilated facades.•Experimental evaluation on three prototypes in summer and…”
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Experimental study on occupants' interaction with windows and lights in Mediterranean offices during the non-heating season
Published in Building and environment (01-01-2018)“…The modelling of human behaviour is an important challenge for the building sector, as the actions of users have significant impacts on both energy consumption…”
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The effect of high thermal insulation on high thermal mass: Is the dynamic behaviour of traditional envelopes in Mediterranean climates still possible?
Published in Energy and buildings (01-02-2015)“…•Identification of the most suitable retrofit solution in a massive envelope.•Experimental study and simulations to verify impact of mass-insulation…”
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An experimental study on earth plasters for earthen building protection: The effects of different admixtures and surface treatments
Published in Journal of cultural heritage (01-01-2016)“…In rainy climates, the external surfaces of earthen buildings suffer water erosion. In this paper, the properties of earth plasters have been investigated…”
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Experimental study of the mechanical behaviour of a new extruded earth block masonry
Published in Construction & building materials (30-05-2020)“…•Mechanical properties of 12 masonry wallettes with earth blocks.•Compression, diagonal compression and combined shear-compression tests.•Digital image…”
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Data-driven automation of HVAC systems: An experimental study in a university study room
Published in Journal of Building Engineering (15-10-2024)“…This study proposes a framework for controlling HVAC systems for university study rooms that includes a data-driven model capable of identifying the…”
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Nanotechnology on wood: The effect of photocatalytic nanocoatings against Aspergillus niger
Published in Journal of cultural heritage (01-10-2017)“…•Photocatalytic nanotreatments were used to protect wood from Aspergillus niger.•Nanocoatings were aesthetically compatible with wooden artefacts.•Antifungal…”
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