New thermal parameters identification approach applied to the thermal renovation of buildings

Bouache, Toufik; Limam, Karim; Bosschaerts, Walter

doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2015.06.077

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“…In the 1990s, the thermal response to heat input was identified; as a consequence, in the 2000s, work began with energy models to estimate thermal parameters through simulations [15][16][17]. In the 2010s, computer programs were developed to perform these energy simulations to quantify the energy savings of buildings and verify the results obtained in simplified models [18][19][20]. In recent years, it has been confirmed that the energy performance of buildings is conditioned by their physical characterization, which is why the aim is to estimate different climatic situations, a fact that especially benefits residential typology [13,21].…”

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Assessment of the Thermal Properties of Buildings in Eastern Almería (Spain) during the Summer in a Mediterranean Climate

Sáez-Pérez,

García Ruiz,

Tajani

2024

Sustainability

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Within a context in which temperatures are increasing due to global warming, it is important to assess the capacity of buildings, old and modern, to respond to this new situation. Recent studies have highlighted the importance of understanding more about the thermal properties of traditional constructions. This study quantifies the impact of the high summer temperatures typical of the Mediterranean climate on traditional farmhouses in Eastern Almería (Spain). The study group of farmhouses was divided into three models representative of the different types of Eastern Almería vernacular architecture. Energy consumption in the three models was simulated using EnergyPlus. The three models were assessed in free-floating conditions. The window-to-wall ratio and U-factor values were studied in order to evaluate potential benefits in terms of energy efficiency. Outdoor and indoor temperatures were compared. Finally, an adaptive thermal comfort analysis was performed according to ASHRAE 55. Results highlight the ability of Eastern Almería farmhouses to mitigate extreme temperatures.

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