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The Trombe wall is a passive solar system that can improve buildings energy efficiency. Despite the studies already developed in this field, more research is needed to assess the possibility of its integration in buildings avoiding user intervention. In this study, the influence of air vent management and materials’ heat storage capacity upon its thermal performance, particularly in the temperature fluctuation and indoor conditions, was discussed. Comparing two days with similar solar radiation (SR) for non-ventilated (NVTW) and ventilated (VTW) Trombe walls, a differential of 43 °C between the external surface temperature and the one in the middle of the massive wall was verified for NVTW, while for VTW this value was 27 °C, reflecting the heat transfer by air convection, which reduced greenhouse effect, solar absorption and heat storage. A cooling capacity greater than 50% was verified for VTW compared to NVTW during night periods. An algorithm for the Trombe wall’s automation and control was proposed considering SR as variable. Air vents and external shading devices should be open when SR exceeds 100 W/m2 and closed for 50 W/m2 to obtain at least 20 °C inside the room. Closing for 50 W/m2 and opening for values lower that 20 W/m2 is suggested for summer periods.
Ana Briga-Sá; Anabela Paiva; João-Carlos Lanzinha; José Boaventura-Cunha; Luís Fernandes. Influence of Air Vents Management on Trombe Wall Temperature Fluctuations: An Experimental Analysis under Real Climate Conditions. Energies 2021, 14, 5043 .
AMA StyleAna Briga-Sá, Anabela Paiva, João-Carlos Lanzinha, José Boaventura-Cunha, Luís Fernandes. Influence of Air Vents Management on Trombe Wall Temperature Fluctuations: An Experimental Analysis under Real Climate Conditions. Energies. 2021; 14 (16):5043.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAna Briga-Sá; Anabela Paiva; João-Carlos Lanzinha; José Boaventura-Cunha; Luís Fernandes. 2021. "Influence of Air Vents Management on Trombe Wall Temperature Fluctuations: An Experimental Analysis under Real Climate Conditions." Energies 14, no. 16: 5043.
A considerable part of Southern European countries building stock was constructed before the implementation of national thermal regulations, and as such, it is currently exposed to challenges such as energy poverty and climate change. Portuguese public social housing presents a significant variety of construction systems and applied typologies. Among them, the “Novobra NK1”, a precast concrete construction system that exploits some innovative features in envelope components, has been used in several projects. Considering the importance of retrofitting to improve and adapt the thermal behaviors of buildings to face the aforementioned challenges, this article aims to provide an understanding of the behavior of a NK1 thermal envelope of a dwelling located in Covilhã, Portugal, and the impact of some constructive envelope retrofit measures applied. Results show that existing opaque envelope elements and glazed areas present characteristics that are no longer able to provide proper responses to contemporary building constructive requirements. External insulation was identified as a key retrofit measure, window replacement also being an advised solution for rigorous heating seasons. Improvements from the internal side of windows, such as roller shades, may provide few benefits during cooling seasons, and applying solar films is not advised without a proper thermal repercussion analysis.
Pedro Brandão; João Lanzinha. Precast Concrete Building Construction and Envelope Thermal Behavior: A Case Study on Portuguese Public Social Housing. CivilEng 2021, 2, 271 -289.
AMA StylePedro Brandão, João Lanzinha. Precast Concrete Building Construction and Envelope Thermal Behavior: A Case Study on Portuguese Public Social Housing. CivilEng. 2021; 2 (2):271-289.
Chicago/Turabian StylePedro Brandão; João Lanzinha. 2021. "Precast Concrete Building Construction and Envelope Thermal Behavior: A Case Study on Portuguese Public Social Housing." CivilEng 2, no. 2: 271-289.
Having in mind the objectives of the United Nations Development Agenda 2030, which refers to the sustainable principles of a circular economy, it is urgent to improve the performance of the built environment. The existing buildings must be preserved and improved in order to reduce their environmental impact, in line with the need to revert climate change and reduce the occurrence of natural disasters. This work had as its main goal to identify and define a methodology for promoting the rehabilitation of buildings in the Ponte Gêa neighborhood, in the city of Beira, Mozambique, with an emphasis on energy efficiency, water efficiency, and construction and demolition waste management. The proposed methodology aims to create a decision support method for creating strategic measures to be implemented by considering the three specific domains—energy, water, and waste. This model allows for analyzing the expected improvement according to the action to be performed, exploring both individual and community solutions. It encompasses systems of standard supply that can reveal greater efficiency and profitability. Thus, the in-depth knowledge of the characteristics of urban space and buildings allows for establishing guidelines for the renovation process of the neighborhood.
Michael Santos; João Lanzinha; Ana Ferreira. Proposal for a Methodology for Sustainable Rehabilitation Strategies of the Existing Building Stock—The Ponte Gêa Neighborhood. Designs 2021, 5, 26 .
AMA StyleMichael Santos, João Lanzinha, Ana Ferreira. Proposal for a Methodology for Sustainable Rehabilitation Strategies of the Existing Building Stock—The Ponte Gêa Neighborhood. Designs. 2021; 5 (2):26.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMichael Santos; João Lanzinha; Ana Ferreira. 2021. "Proposal for a Methodology for Sustainable Rehabilitation Strategies of the Existing Building Stock—The Ponte Gêa Neighborhood." Designs 5, no. 2: 26.
The purpose of this article is to review the literature related to urbanism and climate change. First, an overview of climate change policies is presented. A review of articles published in recent years that examine the various research subareas related to urbanism climate change and the present pandemic situation is performed. The concepts of green and biophilic urbanism have been growing and getting strength, as a holistic concept for tomorrows sustainable urban areas based on the consistent and safe use of energy, soil, water, green spaces, materials, and mobility. These new trends are based on social needs, with integrated strategies and policies that combine adaptation and mitigation to face urban growth's negative impact. The review focused on articles published in the last 20 years with the keywords “urbanism” and “climate change”. This literature review became evident that there is a gap in urban studies about interdisciplinary research.
Michael M. Santos; João C.G. Lanzinha; Ana Vaz Ferreira. Review on urbanism and climate change. Cities 2021, 114, 103176 .
AMA StyleMichael M. Santos, João C.G. Lanzinha, Ana Vaz Ferreira. Review on urbanism and climate change. Cities. 2021; 114 ():103176.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMichael M. Santos; João C.G. Lanzinha; Ana Vaz Ferreira. 2021. "Review on urbanism and climate change." Cities 114, no. : 103176.
Emerging economies are in an almost winless situation: they would benefit from improving the extremely poor economic situation, making them self-reliant and economically productive. However, the poor fight for daily survival and, therefore, cannot afford to improve themselves. This article describes the state of the “Grande Hotel” in the city of Beira, Mozambique, built-in Portuguese colonial times, a real vertical shanty building that is occupied by approximately 1000 inhabitants trapped in poverty. To carry out any constructive intervention in a building or an urban complex, it is necessary to carry out a rehabilitation project that is developed based on a diagnosis of the building understudy, its main deteriorations, the causes, mechanisms of action, evolution, and possible treatments to be used for its repair. Analysis methods are necessary for the conservation of buildings since trying to stop, or correct buildings’ deterioration without a diagnosis of their problems or a prognosis on their evolution is a risky procedure with a high percentage of failure chances. The use of an appropriate methodology for diagnosing the damage present in the “Grande Hotel” and its prediction of evolution and development should directly impact a better quality of rehabilitation projects in the neighborhood where the building is located.
Michael M. Santos; João C. G. Lanzinha; Ana Vaz Ferreira. Proposal of Methodology for Evaluation of a Vertical Shanty Building in Beira, Mozambique. CivilEng 2021, 2, 35 -47.
AMA StyleMichael M. Santos, João C. G. Lanzinha, Ana Vaz Ferreira. Proposal of Methodology for Evaluation of a Vertical Shanty Building in Beira, Mozambique. CivilEng. 2021; 2 (1):35-47.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMichael M. Santos; João C. G. Lanzinha; Ana Vaz Ferreira. 2021. "Proposal of Methodology for Evaluation of a Vertical Shanty Building in Beira, Mozambique." CivilEng 2, no. 1: 35-47.
Visual inspection is a very simple, non-destructive technique and usual in diagnosing buildings and structures’ conditions. It also plays an important role in the rapid assessment of constructive problems as well as in the definition of an appropriate way for eventual remedial interventions. However, the use of this methodology often meets difficulties, especially when places to be inspected are difficult to access; it involves security risks for inspectors or even when a reactive inspection of urgent nature becomes unfeasible due to the high costs and the necessary means involved. In this context, the introduction of new technologies, such as drones, can bring substantial benefits. Currently, great focus has been put on this type of device as an emerging technology in the construction industry. This article treats about a reflexion on the adaptability and versatility of using drones, within a framework for monitoring the condition of buildings’ envelope, just as for other kinds of structures (e.g. bridges, viaducts, dams, chimneys, etc.). The interest lies, for now, in devices with a multirotor configuration, integrating high-definition cameras for both photography and video. In order to verify these assumptions, several field tests are being performed, of which some examples are presented.
Jorge Furtado Falorca; João P. N. D. Miraldes; João Carlos Gonçalves Lanzinha. New trends in visual inspection of buildings and structures: Study for the use of drones. Open Engineering 2021, 11, 734 -743.
AMA StyleJorge Furtado Falorca, João P. N. D. Miraldes, João Carlos Gonçalves Lanzinha. New trends in visual inspection of buildings and structures: Study for the use of drones. Open Engineering. 2021; 11 (1):734-743.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJorge Furtado Falorca; João P. N. D. Miraldes; João Carlos Gonçalves Lanzinha. 2021. "New trends in visual inspection of buildings and structures: Study for the use of drones." Open Engineering 11, no. 1: 734-743.
Purpose This paper presents a reflection on the effectiveness of using drones in the technical inspection of building facades, as a practical alternative to more expensive and heavier conventional means. In order to verify this assumption qualitatively, a number of field tests are presented and discussed. Design/methodology/approach The first stage consisted of a literature review. The analysis initially investigated drone technology. Then, an insight into some general applications in Civil Engineering was compiled, focusing in particular on the Construction Industry (CI), as well as the scope of building envelope inspections. In the second stage, field tests with drones were performed and the resulting data was appraised in order to get facade pathologies diagnosis as accurate as possible. Findings Through this study, the adaptability and versatility of using drones were checked. Thus, it has been confirmed that drone technology is an effective and promising alternative methodology to support technical inspection and diagnosis of building envelope pathologies. In fact, drones seem to be a worthwhile tool for supporting certain Civil Engineering activities–particularly when displaying a multirotor configuration, loading high-definition (HD) cameras, for both stills photography and video. Research limitations/implications As the main goal of this approach was simply a qualitative assessment of evidence on the advantages of using drones compared with conventional means, other kinds of comparative analysis were not discussed in depth. However, this and other potential restrictive issues may represent an opportunity to push more developments. A deeper knowledge of data handling and clear procedures for the use of drones could be very valuable for the CI and for building envelope inspections. Practical implications In investigating this subject, this research can offer valuable input to enable a greater awareness of the use of drones in the technical inspection of buildings, particularly in hard-to-reach locations, to the detriment of conventional means. In these circumstances, this methodology can bring great benefits, particularly from an environmental impact point of view, since the resources used are much lower. In addition, a very reliable diagnosis can be achieved more quickly, and at a much lower cost. Originality/value The introduction of a standard for drone inspection practice is still at an early stage, with initial steps being taken in an apparently well-focused effort to achieve consolidation. Research studies of this kind may have an important role to play in drawing the stakeholders' attention to the benefits of using this technique, particularly for those working in the building usage phase.
Jorge Furtado Falorca; João Carlos Gonçalves Lanzinha. Facade inspections with drones–theoretical analysis and exploratory tests. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation 2020, 39, 235 -258.
AMA StyleJorge Furtado Falorca, João Carlos Gonçalves Lanzinha. Facade inspections with drones–theoretical analysis and exploratory tests. International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation. 2020; 39 (2):235-258.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJorge Furtado Falorca; João Carlos Gonçalves Lanzinha. 2020. "Facade inspections with drones–theoretical analysis and exploratory tests." International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation 39, no. 2: 235-258.
Fernando Jose Silva; João Lanzinha. Brief Review of Concepts of Needs in Rehabilitation of Housing Buildings and their Consequences on Living, Comfort and Indoor Air Quality. International Journal of Advanced Engineering Research and Science 2020, 7, 88 -94.
AMA StyleFernando Jose Silva, João Lanzinha. Brief Review of Concepts of Needs in Rehabilitation of Housing Buildings and their Consequences on Living, Comfort and Indoor Air Quality. International Journal of Advanced Engineering Research and Science. 2020; 7 (2):88-94.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFernando Jose Silva; João Lanzinha. 2020. "Brief Review of Concepts of Needs in Rehabilitation of Housing Buildings and their Consequences on Living, Comfort and Indoor Air Quality." International Journal of Advanced Engineering Research and Science 7, no. 2: 88-94.
Assessments of Indoor Environment Quality (IEQ) present a very significant challenge when analyses are undertaken mainly in buildings that include a particularly sensitive and vulnerable population, such as elderly people. In order to maintain an indoor environment that is adequate for occupants, it is necessary to comply with a set of requirements (for TVOC, the Portuguese threshold values) regarding concentrations of airborne pollutants and hygrothermal comfort conditions. This paper studies IEQ in compartments in 3 buildings in two cities in central Portugal, Viseu and Covilhã, which hold elderly care centers. The following environmental parameters were continuously recorded: air temperature, relative humidity, concentration of carbon dioxide, formaldehyde, and total volatile organic compounds and ventilation rates. An analysis of the obtained results was performed, taking recommended guidelines and threshold values into account, thus making it possible to evaluate the IEQ conditions and hygrothermal comfort in the selected indoor spaces. On the basis of the conclusions reached and the observed problems of hygrothermal comfort and indoor pollutants in the indoor spaces, a number of recommendations are proposed, specifically in terms of climate control, ventilation, and maintenance, in order to obtain an overall improvement of IEQ.
Manuel Pinto; João Lanzinha; João Viegas; Catarina Infante; Tiago Freire. Quality of the Indoor Environment in Elderly Care Centers in Two Cities in Central Portugal: Viseu and Covilhã. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2019, 16, 3801 .
AMA StyleManuel Pinto, João Lanzinha, João Viegas, Catarina Infante, Tiago Freire. Quality of the Indoor Environment in Elderly Care Centers in Two Cities in Central Portugal: Viseu and Covilhã. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2019; 16 (20):3801.
Chicago/Turabian StyleManuel Pinto; João Lanzinha; João Viegas; Catarina Infante; Tiago Freire. 2019. "Quality of the Indoor Environment in Elderly Care Centers in Two Cities in Central Portugal: Viseu and Covilhã." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 16, no. 20: 3801.
The Portuguese housing park, especially in what concerns to older buildings, is very degraded due to the lack of maintenance over the years, resulting in the depopulation of many historical centres of the country. The specialists usually characterize the housing park in different construction times, being based on the regulation and the implementation of different trends and technological evolutions in construction. In Portugal, the 60's decade of the twentieth century stands out by the construction of a significant number of multifamily residential buildings with a resistant reticulated structure and without concerns from the point of view of thermal behaviour. In this work, the case study of a multifamily building of the construction period mentioned previously, located in the city of Covilhã, in central Portugal, is presented. The analysis of the case study is divided into two main stages: technical inspection of the building and identification of intervention proposals based on the analysis of detected constructive fragilities. In the first phase of the study a technical inspection sheet adapted to multifamily buildings was created and applied, accompanied by a survey of the residents, in order to know the occupancy conditions, the sensitivity and the expectations about intervention. In addition, a thermal analysis was carried out with the support of thermography, data analysis of temperature and relative humidity measurements performed at certain periods of time and thermal quality evaluation based on the calculation methodologies for the energy certification of fractions. After analysing all the elements registered in the first phase of the case study, it was possible to propose duly substantiated intervention measures with the main concern of creating better access, use and comfort conditions.
Ines I. G. Marcelino; Joao C. G. Lanzinha. Technical Inspection and Intervention Proposals for The Rehabilitation of a Multifamily Housing Building of the Decade of 60 of Last Century in Portugal. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 2019, 471, 092020 .
AMA StyleInes I. G. Marcelino, Joao C. G. Lanzinha. Technical Inspection and Intervention Proposals for The Rehabilitation of a Multifamily Housing Building of the Decade of 60 of Last Century in Portugal. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 2019; 471 (9):092020.
Chicago/Turabian StyleInes I. G. Marcelino; Joao C. G. Lanzinha. 2019. "Technical Inspection and Intervention Proposals for The Rehabilitation of a Multifamily Housing Building of the Decade of 60 of Last Century in Portugal." IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 471, no. 9: 092020.
Carlos F. F. De Oliveira; João Lanzinha. SOFTWARE DE APOIO À REABILITAÇÃO TÉRMICA DE EDIFÍCIOS UTILIZANDO CORTIÇA. Gestão e Gerenciamento 2018, 2, 1 .
AMA StyleCarlos F. F. De Oliveira, João Lanzinha. SOFTWARE DE APOIO À REABILITAÇÃO TÉRMICA DE EDIFÍCIOS UTILIZANDO CORTIÇA. Gestão e Gerenciamento. 2018; 2 (1):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCarlos F. F. De Oliveira; João Lanzinha. 2018. "SOFTWARE DE APOIO À REABILITAÇÃO TÉRMICA DE EDIFÍCIOS UTILIZANDO CORTIÇA." Gestão e Gerenciamento 2, no. 1: 1.
The Alto Douro Wine Region, located in the northeast of Portugal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, presents an abundant vernacular building heritage. This building technology is based on a timber framed structure filled with a composite earth-based material. A lack of scientific studies related to this technology is evident, furthermore, principally in rural areas, this traditional building stock is highly deteriorated and damaged because of the rareness of conservation and strengthening works, which is partly related to the non-engineered character of this technology and to the knowledge loosed on that technique. Those aspects motivated the writing of this paper, whose main purpose is the physical and chemical characterization of the earth-based material applied in the tabique buildings of that region through field tests. Consequently, experimental work was conducted and the results obtained allowed, among others, the proposal of a series of adequate field tests. At our knowledge, this is the first time field tests are undertaken for tabique technology. This information will provide the means to assess the suitability of a given earth-based material with regards to this technology. The knowledge from this study could also be very useful for the development of future normative documents and as a reference for architects and engineers that work with this technology to guide and regulate future conservation, rehabilitation or construction processes helping to preserve this important legacy.
Rui Cardoso; Jorge Pinto; Anabela Paiva; João Carlos Lanzinha. Earth-based construction material field tests characterization in the Alto Douro Wine Region. Open Engineering 2017, 7, 435 -443.
AMA StyleRui Cardoso, Jorge Pinto, Anabela Paiva, João Carlos Lanzinha. Earth-based construction material field tests characterization in the Alto Douro Wine Region. Open Engineering. 2017; 7 (1):435-443.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRui Cardoso; Jorge Pinto; Anabela Paiva; João Carlos Lanzinha. 2017. "Earth-based construction material field tests characterization in the Alto Douro Wine Region." Open Engineering 7, no. 1: 435-443.
The Cistercian Order (11th century) stands out as an apologist of the simplicity and austerity of the space. According to the Order of Cîteaux, only with an austere space, without any distractions, the true spiritual contemplation is achieved. This Order was an aggregator and consolidator pole during the Christian Reconquest. Thus, as it happens with other Religious Orders, Cîteaux has a vast heritage legacy. This heritage is witness, not only of the historical, but also social, political, and spiritual evolution. This legacy resumes the key principles to an austere liturgy, which requirements, in the beginning, are based on the simplicity of worship and of the connection between man and God. Later, these requirements allowed the development of the liturgy itself and its relation with the believers. Consequently, it can be concisely established an empirical approach between the Cistercian churches and the acoustics conditioning of these spaces. This outcome is fundamental in order to understand the connection between liturgy and the conception of the Cistercian churches as well as the constructed space and its history. So, an analysis of these principles is essential to establish the relation between acoustic and religious buildings design throughout history. It is also a mean of understanding the knowledge of acoustics principles that the Cistercian Order bequeathed to Portugal. This paper presents an empirical approach on Cistercian monastic churches acoustics. These spaces are the place where the greatest acoustic efforts are concentrated and it is also the space where the liturgy reaches greater importance. On the other hand, Portugal is a country which has an important Cistercian legacy over several periods of history. Consequently, the Portuguese Cistercian monastic churches are representative of the development of the liturgy, the design of spaces and of the acoustic requirements of their churches since the 12th century until the 21st century and it is of great importance to implement this study.
Fabiel G. Rodrigues; João C. G. Lanzinha; Ana M. T. Martins. Portuguese Cistercian Churches - An acoustic legacy. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 2017, 245, 052013 .
AMA StyleFabiel G. Rodrigues, João C. G. Lanzinha, Ana M. T. Martins. Portuguese Cistercian Churches - An acoustic legacy. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering. 2017; 245 (5):052013.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFabiel G. Rodrigues; João C. G. Lanzinha; Ana M. T. Martins. 2017. "Portuguese Cistercian Churches - An acoustic legacy." IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering 245, no. 5: 052013.
Ana Briga-Sá; José Boaventura-Cunha; João Lanzinha; Anabela Paiva. Experimental and analytical approach on the Trombe wall thermal performance parameters characterization. Energy and Buildings 2017, 150, 262 -280.
AMA StyleAna Briga-Sá, José Boaventura-Cunha, João Lanzinha, Anabela Paiva. Experimental and analytical approach on the Trombe wall thermal performance parameters characterization. Energy and Buildings. 2017; 150 ():262-280.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAna Briga-Sá; José Boaventura-Cunha; João Lanzinha; Anabela Paiva. 2017. "Experimental and analytical approach on the Trombe wall thermal performance parameters characterization." Energy and Buildings 150, no. : 262-280.
The influence of the massive wall material, thickness and ventilation system on the Trombe wall thermal performance was analysed based on an analytical methodology. Results obtained from experimental work will also be added to this study. During the heating season, for the non-ventilated Trombe wall, the global heat gains decrease is not proportional to the thickness increase, and this ratio depends on the massive wall material heat storage capacity. A ventilation system in the massive wall leads to higher heat gains due to the air convection, but this growth is not in the same proportion for the different materials. If solid brick or earth is used, heat gain values are much higher than those obtained if there is no ventilation system, increasing to the double in the case of earth and 2.5 times more in the case of solid brick. When the massive wall is ventilated and made of granite, an increase in the gains of 44.06% is obtained when compared with the non-ventilated. During the cooling season, closing the ventilation system and the external shutter leads to heat gains considerably lower than those obtained during the heating season. In this case, earth can be a suitable material.
Ana Cristina Briga Sá; Analisa Martins; José Boaventura-Cunha; João Carlos Lanzinha; Anabela Paiva. An analytical approach to assess the influence of the massive wall material, thickness and ventilation system on the Trombe wall thermal performance. Journal of Building Physics 2017, 41, 445 -468.
AMA StyleAna Cristina Briga Sá, Analisa Martins, José Boaventura-Cunha, João Carlos Lanzinha, Anabela Paiva. An analytical approach to assess the influence of the massive wall material, thickness and ventilation system on the Trombe wall thermal performance. Journal of Building Physics. 2017; 41 (5):445-468.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAna Cristina Briga Sá; Analisa Martins; José Boaventura-Cunha; João Carlos Lanzinha; Anabela Paiva. 2017. "An analytical approach to assess the influence of the massive wall material, thickness and ventilation system on the Trombe wall thermal performance." Journal of Building Physics 41, no. 5: 445-468.
Ana Briga-Sá; José Boaventura-Cunha; João Lanzinha; Anabela Paiva. An experimental analysis of the Trombe wall temperature fluctuations for high range climate conditions: Influence of ventilation openings and shading devices. Energy and Buildings 2017, 138, 546 -558.
AMA StyleAna Briga-Sá, José Boaventura-Cunha, João Lanzinha, Anabela Paiva. An experimental analysis of the Trombe wall temperature fluctuations for high range climate conditions: Influence of ventilation openings and shading devices. Energy and Buildings. 2017; 138 ():546-558.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAna Briga-Sá; José Boaventura-Cunha; João Lanzinha; Anabela Paiva. 2017. "An experimental analysis of the Trombe wall temperature fluctuations for high range climate conditions: Influence of ventilation openings and shading devices." Energy and Buildings 138, no. : 546-558.
Fungi are a group of microbes that are found with particular incidence in the indoor environment. Their direct toxicity or capability of generating toxic compounds has been associated with a large number of adverse health effects, such as infectious diseases and allergies. Given that in modern society people spend a large part of their time indoors; fungal communities’ characterization of this environmental compartment assumes paramount importance in the comprehension of health effects. House dust is an easy to obtain, time-integrative matrix, being its use in epidemiological studies on human exposure to environmental contaminants highly recommended. Furthermore, dust can carry a great variety of fungal content that undergoes a large number of processes that modulate and further complexify human exposure. Our study aims to identify and quantify the fungal community on house dust samples collected using two different methodologies (an approach not often seen in the literature): active (vacuum cleaner bags) and passive sampling (dust settled in petri dishes). Sampling was performed as part of the ongoing 6 × 60 × 6 Project in which six houses from Covilhă (Portugal), with building dates representative of six decades, were studied for a period of sixty days.
Raquel Amaro; Sónia D. Coelho; M. Ramiro Pastorinho; Luís Taborda-Barata; Maria A. Vaz-Patto; Marisa Monteiro; Miguel C.S. Nepomuceno; Joăo C.G. Lanzinha; Joăo P. Teixeira; Cristiana C. Pereira; Ana C.A. Sousa. House dust fungal communities’ characterization: a double take on the six by sixty by six (6 × 60 × 6) project. Open Engineering 2016, 6, 1 .
AMA StyleRaquel Amaro, Sónia D. Coelho, M. Ramiro Pastorinho, Luís Taborda-Barata, Maria A. Vaz-Patto, Marisa Monteiro, Miguel C.S. Nepomuceno, Joăo C.G. Lanzinha, Joăo P. Teixeira, Cristiana C. Pereira, Ana C.A. Sousa. House dust fungal communities’ characterization: a double take on the six by sixty by six (6 × 60 × 6) project. Open Engineering. 2016; 6 (1):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRaquel Amaro; Sónia D. Coelho; M. Ramiro Pastorinho; Luís Taborda-Barata; Maria A. Vaz-Patto; Marisa Monteiro; Miguel C.S. Nepomuceno; Joăo C.G. Lanzinha; Joăo P. Teixeira; Cristiana C. Pereira; Ana C.A. Sousa. 2016. "House dust fungal communities’ characterization: a double take on the six by sixty by six (6 × 60 × 6) project." Open Engineering 6, no. 1: 1.
Tabique is one of the main Portuguese traditional building techniques which use raw materials as stone, earth andwood. In general, a tabique building component as a wall consist of a wooden structure made up of vertical boards connected to laths by metal nails and covered on both sides by an earth based material. This traditional building technology as an expressive incidence in the Alto Douro Wine Region located in the interior of Northern Portugal, added to the UNESCO’s Word Heritage Sites List in December 2001 as an ‘evolved continuing cultural landscape’. Furthermore, previous research works have shown that the existing tabique construction, in this region, reveals a certain lack of maintenance partially justified by the knowledge loosed on that technique, consequently this construction technique present an advanced stage of deterioration. This aspect associated to the fact that there is still a lack of scientific studies in this field motivated the writing of this paper, the main objectives are to identify and characterize the nails used in the timber connections. The nails samples were collected from tabique walls included in tabique buildings located in LamegoMunicipality, near Douro River, in the Alto Douro Wine Region. This work also intends to give guidelines to the rehabilitation and preservation of this important legacy.
Rui Cardoso; Jorge Pinto; Anabela Paiva; João Carlos Lanzinha. Characterization of tabique walls nails of the Alto Douro Wine Region. Open Engineering 2016, 6, 1 .
AMA StyleRui Cardoso, Jorge Pinto, Anabela Paiva, João Carlos Lanzinha. Characterization of tabique walls nails of the Alto Douro Wine Region. Open Engineering. 2016; 6 (1):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleRui Cardoso; Jorge Pinto; Anabela Paiva; João Carlos Lanzinha. 2016. "Characterization of tabique walls nails of the Alto Douro Wine Region." Open Engineering 6, no. 1: 1.
João C. G. Lanzinha; Mário M. Freire. Preface to the Special Issue “Engineering for Society” – International Conference on Engineering (ICEUBI 2015). Open Engineering 2016, 6, 1 .
AMA StyleJoão C. G. Lanzinha, Mário M. Freire. Preface to the Special Issue “Engineering for Society” – International Conference on Engineering (ICEUBI 2015). Open Engineering. 2016; 6 (1):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJoão C. G. Lanzinha; Mário M. Freire. 2016. "Preface to the Special Issue “Engineering for Society” – International Conference on Engineering (ICEUBI 2015)." Open Engineering 6, no. 1: 1.
Marisa Monteiro; João Lanzinha; M Ramiro Pastorinho. Housing and Health — Proposal of a Methodology for Risk Assessment for Occupants. Modern Environmental Science and Engineering 2016, 2, 501 -505.
AMA StyleMarisa Monteiro, João Lanzinha, M Ramiro Pastorinho. Housing and Health — Proposal of a Methodology for Risk Assessment for Occupants. Modern Environmental Science and Engineering. 2016; 2 (7):501-505.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarisa Monteiro; João Lanzinha; M Ramiro Pastorinho. 2016. "Housing and Health — Proposal of a Methodology for Risk Assessment for Occupants." Modern Environmental Science and Engineering 2, no. 7: 501-505.