Article
Construction & Building Technology
Deepak Amaripadath, Riccardo Paolini, David J. Sailor, Shady Attia
Summary: With the increasing urbanization and higher internal gains, commercial buildings face a greater risk of indoor overheating. This study evaluates the performance of natural and mechanical night ventilation in reducing indoor overheating and energy needs of an office building in Brussels during heat wave and non-heat wave periods. The findings show that natural night ventilation is more effective during heat waves and helps maintain safer heat index values compared to other strategies. The results provide guidelines, recommendations, and identify the need for further research.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Xiaoxiong Xie, Zhiwen Luo, Sue Grimmond, Lewis Blunn
Summary: Wind pressure coefficients (Cp) play a critical role in building energy simulations. Different categories exist based on the height of free stream wind speed: Cpr (reference height) and Cpl (local opening height). However, the influences of vertical wind profile and surrounding buildings on Cp data are often overlooked in building energy simulations.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Chun Yin Siu, William O'Brien, Marianne Touchie, Marianne Armstrong, Abdelaziz Laouadi, Abhishek Gaur, Zahra Jandaghian, Iain Macdonald
Summary: This paper provides a critical review of past modeling and simulation research on quantifying the thermal resilience of buildings and discusses future research needed to enhance practice and building codes. The paper defines a framework for building performance simulation-aided resilience quantification and reviews topics such as heat stress, resilience metrics, model assumptions, simulation tool capabilities, weather file selection, and visualization methods. The paper concludes with a discussion on fundamental research and future tool development needed to accelerate the transition from research to practice.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Jose Luis Fernandez-Zayas, Juan Francisco Villa-Medina, Norberto Chargoy-del Valle, Miguel Angel Porta-Gandara
Summary: An experiment was conducted in a ten-story office building in Mexico City to evaluate natural ventilation, aiming to establish basic design considerations for effective ventilation. The results from temperature measurements, based on a simple mathematical model, showed consistent airflow patterns and specific characteristics of the ventilation phenomenon. The study validated the feasibility of using natural ventilation to provide passive thermal comfort throughout the year in Mexico City.
CASE STUDIES IN THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
P. Munoz, C. Gonzalez, R. Recio, O. Gencel
Summary: The building and construction sector plays a key role in sustainability and decarbonization, leading to tightening mandatory requirements for buildings' energy performance. Envelope quality, particularly thermal losses through enclosures, is crucial. However, the specific heat capacity has often been overlooked in discussions. Simulation of building models showed significant energy savings and reduction of thermal discomfort by varying the bricks' specific heat capacities.
CASE STUDIES IN CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Rui Bo, Wen-Shao Chang, Yang Yu, Yitong Xu, Haibo Guo
Summary: Given the forecasts of global warming and heatwaves, concern is growing about the exacerbation of overheating in dwellings in severe cold and cold regions of China. However, this concern has been neglected by Chinese national building codes and standards. This research aims to reveal overheating risk in these regions of China and identify deficiencies in local standards using validated simulation results and empirical data.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
N. R. M. Sakiyama, L. Mazzaferro, J. C. Carlo, T. Bejat, H. Garrecht
Summary: This study discusses the assessment of NVP under two approaches: a general evaluation using only meteorological data, and a specific investigation through building simulation. The research found differences in the frequency of wind direction/speed values in climatic data, but similarities in the hourly data. A multi-zone Airflow Network model was employed for specific NVP examinations.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ilia Kravchenko, Risto Kosonen, Juha Jokisalo, Simo Kilpelainen
Summary: The paper analyzes the performance of a five-storey apartment building equipped with modern passive stack ventilation in Nordic conditions. The study reveals that poor maintenance and window opening have a significant impact on CO2 concentration, and one-room apartments tend to overheat. Improving the envelope airtightness does not benefit the indoor air quality.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Patricia Edith Camporeale, Pilar Mercader-Moyano
Summary: This study evaluates the cooling effect of retrofit strategies on urban buildings and outdoor comfort using urban climate modeling and urban building simulations. The results show that increasing solar reflectance and using a new double skin facade design can reduce energy cooling and improve urban comfort.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Ran Wang, Shilei Lu, Wei Feng, Bowen Xu
Summary: This study investigates the impact of improving building thermal performance on indoor overheating risk, and proposes a multi-objective optimization model to balance winter heating energy demand and summer overheating risk. The results show that window ventilation can reduce summer overheating risk, decreasing the duration by approximately 85.2% and severity by 62.1%.
BUILDING SIMULATION
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Eva Zavrl, Mohamed El Mankibi, Mateja Dovjak, Uros Stritih
Summary: This literature review focuses on enhancing the performance of phase change material (PCM) integrated into building elements for cooling through nighttime ventilation. It addresses the issue of building overheating in summer and explores possible solutions. The review also discusses improved PCM discharge cycles and the application of ventilated building elements. Conclusions are drawn based on the reviewed studies.
JOURNAL OF ENERGY STORAGE
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Miaomiao Liu, Salah Almazmumi, Pinlu Cao, Carlos Jimenez-bescos, John Kaiser Calautit
Summary: Windcatchers provide effective low-energy ventilation and summer passive cooling in temperate climates. However, their use in winter is limited due to significant ventilation heat loss and potential discomfort. This study evaluates the applicability of windcatchers in low-temperature conditions, highlighting the need for control strategies to reduce over-ventilation and the integration of heat recovery or thermal storage to enhance winter thermal conditions.
BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Qudama Al-Yasiri, Marta Szabo
Summary: Incorporating phase change material (PCM) into buildings in hot climates can improve thermal comfort and save energy in future smart cities. However, PCM elements can experience adverse temperature behavior at night due to the dissipation of stored diurnal heat. This study investigates the impact of natural night ventilation (NNV) on the thermal performance of a room-integrated PCM in Iraq's hot summer conditions. The results show that a 4-hour NNV period can reduce the average indoor air temperature by 28.6%.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Anna Figueroa-Lopez, Alba Arias, Xabat Oregi, Inigo Rodriguez
Summary: This study aims to investigate the best natural ventilation and shading strategies to mitigate overheating issues during hot seasons in a Passivhaus certified residential tower in Bilbao. Through dynamic simulations, it was found that corner-oriented and crossed-oriented flats are better for natural ventilation, while shading systems work best when located outside and are mobile.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Tarek Rakha, Yasser El Masri, Kaiwen Chen, Eleanna Panagoulia, Pieter De Wilde
Summary: This paper presents a novel workflow for characterizing and modeling defects in building envelopes using aerial time-lapse infrared data collection with drones. The point cloud data is translated into a CAD model and thermal zones, showcasing the potential of including detailed 4D data.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Julia Reisinger, Maximilian Knoll, Iva Kovacic
Summary: Industrial buildings play a crucial role in sustainable development by producing and consuming resources, energy, and waste. However, existing sustainability assessment tools often overlook flexibility metrics, leading to inflexible solutions. By integrating manufacturing and building disciplines, a parametric design process is developed to guide decision-making and quantitatively assess flexibility, ultimately aiming to increase sustainability in industrial building solutions.
OPTIMIZATION AND ENGINEERING
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Iva Kovacic, Meliha Honic
Summary: Buildings are major consumers of raw materials and energy, contributing significantly to global CO2 emissions. Urban Mining is essential for achieving sustainability goals by reusing or recycling existing stocks. The lack of knowledge about material composition and geometry of existing buildings hinders high recycling rates. The IDAM method proposes capturing data through digital technologies for BIM-model generation, enabling Circular Economy and Urban Mining strategies.
JOURNAL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN CONSTRUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Meliha Honic, Iva Kovacic, Philipp Aschenbrenner, Arne Ragossnig
Summary: The article discusses important issues such as the increasing global consumption of non-renewable resources, shortages of primary raw materials, and reduction of space for waste disposal, as well as the EU's concern about unsustainable treatment of resources and the development of strategies to maximize recycling rates. The Material Passport method is used to assess the recycling potential and environmental impact of materials in buildings, with a focus on the end-of-life stage. Three acquisition methods were applied to evaluate material composition and geometrical information, leading to the generation of a BIM-Model for mapping recycling grades and generating Material Passports for specific building elements.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Julia Reisinger, Patrick Hollinsky, Iva Kovacic
Summary: The emergence of Industry 4.0 has the potential to revolutionize industrial building design, but current research lacks a holistic approach that integrates both production systems and building optimization.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Julia Reisinger, Maria Antonia Zahlbruckner, Iva Kovacic, Peter Kan, Xi Wang-Sukalia, Hannes Kaufmann
Summary: This paper presents a novel parametric evolutionary design method for automated production layout generation and optimization, which aims to produce flexible load-bearing structures and coherent production layout plans. The integrated production cubes concept is translated into a parametric PLGO framework, aiming to provide feasible production layout scenarios with flexibility and building requirements.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2022)
Editorial Material
Construction & Building Technology
Ibrahim Yitmen, Iva Kovacic, Lavinia Chiara Tagliabue
FRONTIERS IN BUILT ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Meliha Honic, Peter Ferschin, Dominik Breitfuss, Oliver Cencic, Georgios Gourlis, Iva Kovacic, Catherine De Wolf
Summary: This study proposes a bottom-up approach based on Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Geographic Information System (GIS) to assess material quantities and reduce the consumption of raw materials in the construction sector. The material intensity is calculated using existing planning documentations, on-site investigations, laser scanning, and a BIM-model, and the gross volumes (GVs) obtained from GIS enable the modeling and prediction of cities' building stocks. The results demonstrate the method of calculating material intensities and present how it can be used to predict building stocks, providing a framework to support cities in assessing their material stock.
DEVELOPMENTS IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Georgios Gourlis, Iva Kovacic
Summary: This article introduces a comprehensive modeling and simulation framework based on Industry 4.0, which combines digital twins and hybrid simulation to improve energy and resource efficiency in production facilities. The study proposes a semi-automated workflow to incorporate buildings into the overall simulation system and explores the application of building information modeling in digital twin technology. Through a case study, the integrity and benefits of the proposed approach are validated.
FRONTIERS IN BUILT ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Julia Reisinger, Stefan Kugler, Iva Kovacic, Maximilian Knoll
Summary: Most industrial buildings have short lifespan and limited flexibility due to load-bearing structure, resulting in high costs and environmental impact. This study presents a model framework that analyzes structure, calculates costs, environmental impact and flexibility, and integrates production planning in early design stage. It identifies potential savings and compares performance of different building variants, demonstrating the effectiveness of the framework.
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Goran Sibenik, Iva Kovacic, Valentinas Petrinas, Wendelin Sprenger
Summary: The paper introduces a novel data exchange framework between architectural design and structural analysis building models, using the redDim program to perform interpretations and transformations of geometry. Results show that structural-analysis models can be correctly created by reducing dimensionality and reconnecting building elements, providing a basis for automated conversion between physical and analytical models. This research fills a gap in model-based communication and aims for seamless data exchange.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Goran Sibenik, Iva Kovacic
Summary: The AEC industry's digital building models face challenges in data exchange between architectural design and structural analysis due to differences in representations. This research proposes a novel data management framework based on classification, interpretation, and automation to prepare and exchange domain-specific models, aiming to provide control over data exchange for software developers and end users.
JOURNAL OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN CONSTRUCTION
(2021)
Article
Management
Meliha Honic, Iva Kovacic
ORGANIZATION TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION
(2020)
Proceedings Paper
Architecture
G. Gourlis, I Kovacic
SUSTAINABILITY IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT FOR CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION (SBE19)
(2020)
Article
Thermodynamics
Yong Cheng, Fukai Song, Lei Fu, Saishuai Dai, Zhiming Yuan, Atilla Incecik
Summary: This paper investigates the accessibility of wave energy absorption by a dual-pontoon floating breakwater integrated with hybrid-type wave energy converters (WECs) and proposes a hydraulic-pneumatic complementary energy extraction method. The performance of the system is validated through experiments and comparative analysis.
Article
Thermodynamics
Jing Gao, Chao Wang, Zhanwu Wang, Jin Lin, Runkai Zhang, Xin Wu, Guangyin Xu, Zhenfeng Wang
Summary: This study aims to establish a new integrated method for biomass cogeneration project site selection, with a focus on the application of the model in Henan Province. By integrating Geographic Information System and Multiple Criterion Decision Making methods, the study conducts site selection in two stages, providing a theoretical reference for the construction of biomass cogeneration projects.
Article
Thermodynamics
Mert Temiz, Ibrahim Dincer
Summary: The current study presents a hybrid small modular nuclear reactor and solar-based system for sustainable communities, integrating floating and bifacial photovoltaic arrays with a small modular reactor. The system efficiently generates power, hydrogen, ammonia, freshwater, and heat for residential, agricultural, and aquaculture facilities. Thermodynamic analysis shows high energy and exergy efficiencies, as well as large-scale ammonia production meeting the needs of metropolitan areas. The hybridization of nuclear and solar technologies offers advantages of reliability, environmental friendliness, and cost efficiency compared to renewable-alone and fossil-based systems.
Editorial Material
Thermodynamics
Wojciech Stanek, Wojciech Adamczyk
Article
Thermodynamics
Desheng Xu, Yanfeng Li, Tianmei Du, Hua Zhong, Youbo Huang, Lei Li, Xiangling Duanmu
Summary: This study investigates the optimization of hybrid mechanical-natural ventilation for smoke control in complex metro stations. The results show that atrium fires are more significantly impacted by outdoor temperature variations compared to concourse/platform fires. The gathered high-temperature smoke inside the atrium can reach up to 900 K under a 5 MW train fire energy release. The findings provide crucial engineering insights into integrating weather data and adaptable ventilation protocols for smoke prevention/mitigation.
Article
Thermodynamics
Da Guo, Heping Xie, Mingzhong Gao, Jianan Li, Zhiqiang He, Ling Chen, Cong Li, Le Zhao, Dingming Wang, Yiwei Zhang, Xin Fang, Guikang Liu, Zhongya Zhou, Lin Dai
Summary: This study proposes a new in-situ pressure-preserved coring tool and elaborates its pressure-preserving mechanism. The experimental and field test results demonstrate that this tool has a high pressure-preservation capability and can maintain a stable pressure in deep wells. This study provides a theoretical framework and design standards for the development of similar technologies.
Article
Thermodynamics
Aolin Lai, Qunwei Wang
Summary: This study assesses the impact of China's de-capacity policy on renewable energy development efficiency (REDE) using the Global-MSBM model and the difference-in-differences method. The findings indicate that the policy significantly enhances REDE, promoting technological advancements and marketization. Moreover, regions with stricter environmental regulations experience a higher impact.
Article
Thermodynamics
Mostafa Ghasemi, Hegazy Rezk
Summary: This study utilizes fuzzy modeling and optimization to enhance the performance of microbial fuel cells (MFCs). By simulating and analyzing experimental data sets, the ideal parameter values for increasing power density, COD elimination, and coulombic efficiency were determined. The results demonstrate that the fuzzy model and optimization methods can significantly improve the performance of MFCs.
Article
Thermodynamics
Zhang Ruan, Lianzhong Huang, Kai Wang, Ranqi Ma, Zhongyi Wang, Rui Zhang, Haoyang Zhao, Cong Wang
Summary: This paper proposes a grey box model for fuel consumption prediction of wing-diesel hybrid vessels based on feature construction. By using both parallel and series grey box modeling methods and six machine learning algorithms, twelve combinations of prediction models are established. A feature construction method based on the aerodynamic performance of the wing and the energy relationship of the hybrid system is introduced. The best combination is obtained by considering the root mean square error, and it shows improved accuracy compared to the white box model. The proposed grey box model can accurately predict the daily fuel consumption of wing-diesel hybrid vessels, contributing to operational optimization and the greenization and decarbonization of the shipping industry.
Article
Thermodynamics
Huayi Chang, Nico Heerink, Junbiao Zhang, Ke He
Summary: This study examines the interaction between off-farm employment decisions between couples and household clean energy consumption in rural China, and finds that two-paycheck households are more likely to consume clean energy. The off-farm employment of women is a key factor driving household clean energy consumption to a higher level, with wage-employed wives having a stronger influence on these decisions than self-employed ones.
Article
Thermodynamics
Hanguan Wen, Xiufeng Liu, Ming Yang, Bo Lei, Xu Cheng, Zhe Chen
Summary: Demand-side management is crucial to smart energy systems. This paper proposes a data-driven approach to understand the relationship between energy consumption patterns and household characteristics for better DSM services. The proposed method uses a clustering algorithm to generate optimal customer groups for DSM and a deep learning model for training. The model can predict the possibility of DSM membership for a given household. The results demonstrate the usefulness of weekly energy consumption data and household socio-demographic information for distinguishing consumer groups and the potential for targeted DSM strategies.
Article
Thermodynamics
Xinglan Hou, Xiuping Zhong, Shuaishuai Nie, Yafei Wang, Guigang Tu, Yingrui Ma, Kunyan Liu, Chen Chen
Summary: This study explores the feasibility of utilizing a multi-level horizontal branch well heat recovery system in the Qiabuqia geothermal field. The research systematically investigates the effects of various engineering parameters on production temperature, establishes mathematical models to describe their relationships, and evaluates the economic viability of the system. The findings demonstrate the significant economic feasibility of the multi-level branch well system.
Article
Thermodynamics
Longxin Zhang, Songtao Wang, Site Hu
Summary: This investigation reveals the influence of tip leakage flow on the modern transonic rotor and finds that the increase of tip clearance size leads to a decline in rotor performance. However, an optimal tip clearance size can extend the rotor's stall margin.
Article
Thermodynamics
Kristian Gjoka, Behzad Rismanchi, Robert H. Crawford
Summary: This paper proposes a framework for assessing the performance of 5GDHC systems and demonstrates it through a case study in a university campus in Melbourne, Australia. The results show that 5GDHC systems are a cost-effective and environmentally viable solution in mild climates, and their successful implementation in Australia can create new market opportunities and potential adoption in other countries with similar climatic conditions.
Article
Thermodynamics
Jianwei Li, Guotai Wang, Panpan Yang, Yongshuang Wen, Leian Zhang, Rujun Song, Chengwei Hou
Summary: This study proposes an orientation-adaptive electromagnetic energy harvester by introducing a rotatable bluff body, which allows for self-regulation to cater for changing wind flow direction. Experimental results show that the output power of the energy harvester can be greatly enhanced with increased rotatory inertia of the rotating bluff body, providing a promising solution for harnessing wind-induced vibration energy.