This paper presents the results of a numerical study about the performance of a new timber retrofit solution for unreinforced masonry buildings in seismic regions. The proposed retrofit consists of timber frames fastened to the internal surface of masonry piers, …
The adaptive reuse of abandoned industrial heritage plays a strategic role that not only affects buildings but can also stimulate a renewal process in large urban areas. The typical decay of many suburbs, which experienced a great development in the …
Adaptive reuse of old buildings has become an increasingly common feature of urban regeneration; reuse of historic buildings should also incorporate energy efficiency, low carbon emissions, improved environmental performance, economic sustainability and cultural identity. Many current buildings will still be …
Adaptive reuse of cultural heritage can be a valid strategy to recover heritage buildings in a state of abandonment or underuse, as well as to implement the circular economy model in cities and regions, contributing to the achievement of climate …
Multi-story apartment buildings, also known as multi-family or multi-unit residential buildings, represent the largest share of newly constructed, residential floor area in Norway, Sweden and Finland. Since the start of 2021, these buildings are required to be nearly-zero-energy under the …
This paper presents the results of the analysis conducted on six case studies related to solar energy integration in urban and rural environments located on the Italian territory. The analysis has been carried out within the Subtask C—Case Studies and …
The study of historic facades is an essential subject for the valorization and conservation of human cultural identity. The evaluation of the vulnerability of ancient Constructions requires the adoption of a specific and appropriate methodology depending on the purpose and …
A significant share of the global housing stock lacks minimum residential quality standards. This has prompted the emergence of schemes to meet the needs of current occupants and country-specific carbon targets. Energy retrofitting, in this context, is a cornerstone for …
The current policies aimed at promoting the decarbonization of existing buildings under the principles of the circular economy are in need of practical measures tailored to local conditions to increase their effectiveness. The lack of standard practices for assessing buildings’ …
Improving the energy quality and performance of historic buildings is a complicated task, both from the research, design and executive point of view. The aim of this paper and the main motivation of the authors was to improve the energy …