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Dr. Luisa Dias Pereira
University of Coimbra, ADAI, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rua Luís Reis Santos, Pólo II, 3030-788 Coimbra, Portugal

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Degree in Architecture (Architecture School of the University of Porto). PhD in Sustainable Energy Systems from the University of Coimbra (UC) in the framework of the MIT-Portugal program. Research mainly focused on IAQ, Thermal Comfort, Energy Efficiency in Buildings & Cultural Heritage. Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellow @ A>E Research Center | DA, Unife (https://hellomscaproject.eu/). Currently working @ ADAI (https://www.adai.pt/site/?module=publicPeople&target=details&id=83)

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Project Goal: The HeLLo project aims at spreading the awareness of professionals (architects, public administrations, superintendents, end-users) and the knowledge of the real potential of some retrofit solutions in the case of intervention on historic buildings.

Starting Date:01 October 2018

Current Stage: Finished.

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Published: 22 June 2021 in Energies
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Glazed systems in buildings can account for a significant part of overall energy consumption. The unfavorable relationship between energy savings and the increased cost of energy-efficient windows is often the main drawback cited by customers to justify its non-acquisition. of glazed windows. This study addresses the relationship between the investment costs in windows and their energy performance and associated costs. Seventeen window manufacturers were contacted. This survey studied the state-of-the-art and the most-used windows in terms of energy efficiency and cost. Calumen and Guardian Configurator software were used to perform this assessment. Additionally, SEnergEd software was used to simulate the energy performance and compute the equivalent annual cost for the entire life cycle of buildings. Besides the economic benefits, the impact of the energy performance of the windows on the energy performance of the building was also studied. In terms of energy, the most efficient glazing system was two windows per span, resulting in a combined solar factor of 0.43 and a 0.55 W/(m2·K) heat-transfer coefficient. On the other hand, one window per span, with a solar factor of 0.79 and a 3.05 W/(m2 K) heat-transfer coefficient is the most cost-efficient to be used in Portugal.

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António Raimundo; Nuno Saraiva; Luisa Dias Pereira; Ana Rebelo. Market-Oriented Cost-Effectiveness and Energy Analysis of Windows in Portugal. Energies 2021, 14, 3720 .

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António Raimundo, Nuno Saraiva, Luisa Dias Pereira, Ana Rebelo. Market-Oriented Cost-Effectiveness and Energy Analysis of Windows in Portugal. Energies. 2021; 14 (13):3720.

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António Raimundo; Nuno Saraiva; Luisa Dias Pereira; Ana Rebelo. 2021. "Market-Oriented Cost-Effectiveness and Energy Analysis of Windows in Portugal." Energies 14, no. 13: 3720.

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Published: 20 April 2021 in Sustainability
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The adaptation of spaces to different usage typologies can be complex in heritage buildings. Facilities were initially planned for a specific type of use that, when changed, require additional measures to ensure a suitable indoor environment. Passive strategies—e.g., free cooling—are commonly used as an alternative without requiring equipment installation. However, its implementation often leads to unsatisfactory conditions. Therefore, it is important to clarify the main barriers to achieving thermal comfort in readapted historic buildings. The present work investigates the thermal comfort conditions reported by workers in office spaces of a historic building in the University of Coimbra. A monitoring campaign was carried out between May and September 2020 to assess indoor conditions’ quality. Due to the current pandemic of COVID-19, offices were not occupied at full capacity. A one-day evaluation of thermal comfort was made using a climate analyzer and six occupants were surveyed on 19 August 2020. The main results highlighted discomfort due to overheating of spaces. The causes were related to the combination of inadequate implementation of the free cooling actions and the building use. Furthermore, it was recommended the installation of HVAC systems in case of full capacity.

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Nuno Baía Saraiva; Luisa Dias Pereira; Adélio Gaspar; José da Costa. Barriers on Establishing Passive Strategies in Office Spaces: A Case Study in a Historic University Building. Sustainability 2021, 13, 4563 .

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Nuno Baía Saraiva, Luisa Dias Pereira, Adélio Gaspar, José da Costa. Barriers on Establishing Passive Strategies in Office Spaces: A Case Study in a Historic University Building. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (8):4563.

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Nuno Baía Saraiva; Luisa Dias Pereira; Adélio Gaspar; José da Costa. 2021. "Barriers on Establishing Passive Strategies in Office Spaces: A Case Study in a Historic University Building." Sustainability 13, no. 8: 4563.

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Published: 14 February 2021 in Sustainability
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In higher-education world heritage sites, the conservation and energy retrofitting of heritage buildings (HBs) is an important vector for their development, competitiveness and welfare. To guarantee their ongoing use, these buildings must be adapted to face current and emerging societal challenges: (i) the conservation of cultural heritage and the maintenance of their original characteristics and identity; (ii) the transformation of heritage sites into tourist centers that energize the local economy, generating revenue and jobs; (iii) the adaptation of the buildings to new uses and functions that demand energy retrofitting strategies to satisfy today’s standards of thermal comfort, indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and energy efficiency; (iv) tackling impacts of climate change, particularly global warming and extreme weather events; and finally, (v) the implementation of strategies to mitigate the impact of a growing number of tourists. The combined implications of these challenges require a comprehensive approach with interrelated measures strongly reliant on the use of technology and innovation. This work aims to discuss how higher-education cultural HBs can be rethought to serve these expectations. Moreover, a multidisciplinary intervention framework is provided to discuss how HBs can respond to the challenges and risks of rehabilitation, energy retrofitting, climate change and increasing tourism.

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Luisa Dias Pereira; Vanessa Tavares; Nelson Soares. Up-To-Date Challenges for the Conservation, Rehabilitation and Energy Retrofitting of Higher Education Cultural Heritage Buildings. Sustainability 2021, 13, 2061 .

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Luisa Dias Pereira, Vanessa Tavares, Nelson Soares. Up-To-Date Challenges for the Conservation, Rehabilitation and Energy Retrofitting of Higher Education Cultural Heritage Buildings. Sustainability. 2021; 13 (4):2061.

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Luisa Dias Pereira; Vanessa Tavares; Nelson Soares. 2021. "Up-To-Date Challenges for the Conservation, Rehabilitation and Energy Retrofitting of Higher Education Cultural Heritage Buildings." Sustainability 13, no. 4: 2061.

Journal article
Published: 01 July 2020 in Energies
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The hygrothermal behaviour of an internally insulated historic wall is still hard to predict, mainly because the physical characteristics of the materials composing the historic wall are unknown. In this study, the hygrothermal assessment of an internally thermal insulated masonry wall of an historic palace located in Ferrara, in Italy, is shown. In situ non-destructive monitoring method is combined with a hygrothermal simulation tool, aiming to better analyse and discuss future refurbishment scenarios. In this context, the original U-value of the wall (not refurbished) is decreased from 1.44 W/m2K to 0.26 W/m2K (10 cm stone wool). Under the site specific conditions of this wall, not reached by the sun or rain, it was verified that even in the absence of vapour barrier, no frost damage is likely to occur and the condensation risk is very limited. Authors proposed further discussion based on simulation. The results showed that the introduction of a second gypsum board to the studied technology compensated such absence, while the reduction of the insulation material thickness provides a reduction of RH peaks in the interstitial area by 1%; this second solution proved to be more efficient, providing a 3% RH reduction and the avoidance of further thermal losses.

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Mirco Andreotti; Dario Bottino-Leone; Marta Calzolari; Pietromaria Davoli; Luisa Dias Pereira; Elena Lucchi; Alexandra Troi. Applied Research of the Hygrothermal Behaviour of an Internally Insulated Historic Wall without Vapour Barrier: In Situ Measurements and Dynamic Simulations. Energies 2020, 13, 3362 .

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Mirco Andreotti, Dario Bottino-Leone, Marta Calzolari, Pietromaria Davoli, Luisa Dias Pereira, Elena Lucchi, Alexandra Troi. Applied Research of the Hygrothermal Behaviour of an Internally Insulated Historic Wall without Vapour Barrier: In Situ Measurements and Dynamic Simulations. Energies. 2020; 13 (13):3362.

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Mirco Andreotti; Dario Bottino-Leone; Marta Calzolari; Pietromaria Davoli; Luisa Dias Pereira; Elena Lucchi; Alexandra Troi. 2020. "Applied Research of the Hygrothermal Behaviour of an Internally Insulated Historic Wall without Vapour Barrier: In Situ Measurements and Dynamic Simulations." Energies 13, no. 13: 3362.

Journal article
Published: 09 June 2020 in Energies
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The main purpose of the HeLLo project is to contribute to data available on the literature on the real hygrothermal behavior of historic walls and the suitability of insulation technologies. Furthermore, it also aims at minimizing the energy simulation errors at the design phase and at improving their conservation features. In this framework, one of the preliminary activities of the study is the creation of a real in situ hot box to measure and analyze different insulation technologies applied to a real historic wall, to quantify the hygrothermal performance of a masonry building. Inside this box, ‘traditional’ experiments can be carried out: recording heat flux, surface temperature, and air temperatures, as well as relative humidity values through the use of a new sensing system (composed of thermocouples and temperature/relative humidity combined sensors). Within this paper, the process of development, construction, and validation of this new metering box is exhibited. The new hot box, specifically studied for historic case studies, when compared to other boxes, presents other advantages compared to previous examples, widely exemplified.

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Mirco Andreotti; Marta Calzolari; Pietromaria Davoli; Luisa Dias Pereira; Elena Lucchi; Roberto Malaguti. Design and Construction of a New Metering Hot Box for the In Situ Hygrothermal Measurement in Dynamic Conditions of Historic Masonries. Energies 2020, 13, 2950 .

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Mirco Andreotti, Marta Calzolari, Pietromaria Davoli, Luisa Dias Pereira, Elena Lucchi, Roberto Malaguti. Design and Construction of a New Metering Hot Box for the In Situ Hygrothermal Measurement in Dynamic Conditions of Historic Masonries. Energies. 2020; 13 (11):2950.

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Mirco Andreotti; Marta Calzolari; Pietromaria Davoli; Luisa Dias Pereira; Elena Lucchi; Roberto Malaguti. 2020. "Design and Construction of a New Metering Hot Box for the In Situ Hygrothermal Measurement in Dynamic Conditions of Historic Masonries." Energies 13, no. 11: 2950.

Journal article
Published: 01 January 2020 in International Journal of Environmental Science and Development
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Marta Calzolari; Pietromaria Davoli; Luisa Dias Pereira. From the Dynamic Simulations Assessment of the Hygrothermal Behavior of Internal Insulation Systems for Historic Buildings towards the HeLLo Project. International Journal of Environmental Science and Development 2020, 11, 278 -285.

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Marta Calzolari, Pietromaria Davoli, Luisa Dias Pereira. From the Dynamic Simulations Assessment of the Hygrothermal Behavior of Internal Insulation Systems for Historic Buildings towards the HeLLo Project. International Journal of Environmental Science and Development. 2020; 11 (6):278-285.

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Marta Calzolari; Pietromaria Davoli; Luisa Dias Pereira. 2020. "From the Dynamic Simulations Assessment of the Hygrothermal Behavior of Internal Insulation Systems for Historic Buildings towards the HeLLo Project." International Journal of Environmental Science and Development 11, no. 6: 278-285.

Journal article
Published: 06 June 2019 in Electronics
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This article aims to properly assess the hygrothermal properties of walls located in historic buildings, this study discloses the development of a remote sensing technology compatible with an in-situ measurement implemented in Palazzo Tassoni (Italy). As required by the international recommendations adapted to cultural heritage (CH), this monitoring system balances CH conservation, performance aspects and economic costs using an integrated multidisciplinary approach. Electronics for measurement of environmental parameters is composed of sensor measurements, data acquisition system and data storage and communication system. Data acquisition system, equipped with standard modbus-rtu interface, is designed to run standalone and it is based on two cloned single board PCs to reduce the possibility of data loss. In order to reduce the costs, RaspberryPI single board PCs were chosen. These run a C/C++ software based on standard modbus library and designed to implement multi-client server TCP/IP to allow communication with other devices. Storage and communication systems are based on an industrial PC; it communicates with sensor measurements’ system through a modbus-TCPIP bridge. PC runs a Labview software to provide data storage on a local database and graphical user interface to properly see all acquired data. Herein, some sensing options and approaches of measurement are described, unveiling different possible ways of enhancing the retrofit of CH with adapted technology.

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Elena Lucchi; Luisa Dias Pereira; Mirco Andreotti; Roberto Malaguti; David Cennamo; Marta Calzolari; Valentina Frighi. Development of a Compatible, Low Cost and High Accurate Conservation Remote Sensing Technology for the Hygrothermal Assessment of Historic Walls. Electronics 2019, 8, 643 .

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Elena Lucchi, Luisa Dias Pereira, Mirco Andreotti, Roberto Malaguti, David Cennamo, Marta Calzolari, Valentina Frighi. Development of a Compatible, Low Cost and High Accurate Conservation Remote Sensing Technology for the Hygrothermal Assessment of Historic Walls. Electronics. 2019; 8 (6):643.

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Elena Lucchi; Luisa Dias Pereira; Mirco Andreotti; Roberto Malaguti; David Cennamo; Marta Calzolari; Valentina Frighi. 2019. "Development of a Compatible, Low Cost and High Accurate Conservation Remote Sensing Technology for the Hygrothermal Assessment of Historic Walls." Electronics 8, no. 6: 643.

Data article
Published: 15 March 2019 in Data in Brief
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The correct preservation of old and rare books in libraries needs suitable values of temperature and relative humidity. This paper shows the hygrothermal data acquired in a historic library, the Baroque Library, of the University of Coimbra, Portugal, where several old and rare books are stored. The data were acquired during a 6-month monitoring campaign. In particular, in this paper the spatial and temporal variations of these two parameters are analysed. The data presented in the article are related to the research article entitled “A procedure for identifying chemical and biological risks for books in historic libraries based on microclimate analysis” [1].

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Eva Schito; Luisa Dias Pereira; Daniele Testi; Manuel Carlos Gameiro da Silva. Data of temperature and relative humidity in a historic library in Portugal. Data in Brief 2019, 24, 103788 .

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Eva Schito, Luisa Dias Pereira, Daniele Testi, Manuel Carlos Gameiro da Silva. Data of temperature and relative humidity in a historic library in Portugal. Data in Brief. 2019; 24 ():103788.

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Eva Schito; Luisa Dias Pereira; Daniele Testi; Manuel Carlos Gameiro da Silva. 2019. "Data of temperature and relative humidity in a historic library in Portugal." Data in Brief 24, no. : 103788.

Journal article
Published: 23 November 2018 in Journal of Cultural Heritage
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The study presents a new procedure for identifying possible risks for books kept in historic libraries. It is addressed to all those historic libraries where large collections of old and rare books are stored and preserved. These libraries were rarely used by people, but, nowadays, many of them have become touristic attractions. Consequently, their indoor microclimate may have changed, possibly leading to risks for books conservation. The proposed methodology is based on an intensive monitoring campaign, followed by an in-depth data analysis. Handy indices are also proposed to guide the researchers in the identification of possible risks. Problems related to too-high daily or spatial hygrothermal variations or problems related to specific risks (e.g., biological or chemical risks) can be identified. If a problem is observed, the identification of the most suitable solutions is more straightforward. The application of the proposed procedure to a real case study (the Baroque Library of the University of Coimbra, Portugal) has highlighted its handiness. A 6-month monitoring campaign and its consequent data analysis has pointed out potentially risky situations. Thus, measures should be taken to avoid books damage. Primarily, local actions are suggested.

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Eva Schito; Luisa Dias Pereira; Daniele Testi; Manuel Gameiro da Silva. A procedure for identifying chemical and biological risks for books in historic libraries based on microclimate analysis. Journal of Cultural Heritage 2018, 37, 155 -165.

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Eva Schito, Luisa Dias Pereira, Daniele Testi, Manuel Gameiro da Silva. A procedure for identifying chemical and biological risks for books in historic libraries based on microclimate analysis. Journal of Cultural Heritage. 2018; 37 ():155-165.

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Eva Schito; Luisa Dias Pereira; Daniele Testi; Manuel Gameiro da Silva. 2018. "A procedure for identifying chemical and biological risks for books in historic libraries based on microclimate analysis." Journal of Cultural Heritage 37, no. : 155-165.

Original article
Published: 20 November 2018 in Energy Efficiency
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Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and energy conservation in schools are complex challenges. A significant part of the energy demand in these buildings addresses ventilation and temperature indoors. When confronted with money/energy constraints, the tendency of school boards is to cut on IEQ requirements, compromising the comfort of the occupants or worse, their health. Besides local energy production, either electrical or heating, major focus on building management systems’ (BMS) operation has been suggested, aiming at developing evidence-based energy conservation measures. Based on two field studies, a joint approach of energy and IEQ auditing was developed, establishing a state of the art of the current situation of the secondary schools in Portugal. The present study aims at enhancing energy efficiency in schools unveiling that it is possible to improve the HVAC systems’ operation and optimize energy use and costs, while maintaining good environmental conditions. This paper also seeks to contribute to the implementation of energy efficiency plans (EEP) in school buildings, presenting a comprehensive methodological approach on energy consumption in this typology of buildings, centred on the fundamental role of BMS and their proper programming. The obtained results show that there is a considerable potential for reducing energy consumption and improving energy use—in one of the schools by simply adjusting the BMS operation schedule, a decrease between 20 and 36% of the useful thermal energy consumption is expected (14.1–24.7 kWh/m2); in other occasions, a significant IEQ improvement is expected due to longer HVAC running period.

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Luísa Dias Pereira; Francisco Bispo Lamas; Manuel Carlos Gameiro da Silva. Improving energy use in schools: from IEQ towards energy-efficient planning—method and in-field application to two case studies. Energy Efficiency 2018, 12, 1253 -1277.

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Luísa Dias Pereira, Francisco Bispo Lamas, Manuel Carlos Gameiro da Silva. Improving energy use in schools: from IEQ towards energy-efficient planning—method and in-field application to two case studies. Energy Efficiency. 2018; 12 (5):1253-1277.

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Luísa Dias Pereira; Francisco Bispo Lamas; Manuel Carlos Gameiro da Silva. 2018. "Improving energy use in schools: from IEQ towards energy-efficient planning—method and in-field application to two case studies." Energy Efficiency 12, no. 5: 1253-1277.

Journal article
Published: 10 July 2018 in Conservar Património
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This paper presents the analysis of the hygrothermal conditions of a museum space hosted in an 18th century building, in Coimbra (Portugal). This historical building, which houses the Science Museum of the University of Coimbra, is located in the historic centre of the University of Coimbra, officially declared a World Heritage Site in 2013 by UNESCO. The methodology proposed in EN 15757:2010 was applied to two monitoring campaigns carried out at a distance of 4 years, in two of the rooms of the permanent exhibition. The results of the monitoring periods are presented and discussed. The findings unveil the necessity for long-term monitoring of the indoor environmental conditions of museum spaces, towards the support of grounded based-evidence guidelines for the conservation of objects and quality of environment for exhibits conservation.

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Luísa Dias Pereira; Adélio Rodrigues Gaspar; José Joaquim Costa; Gilberto Pereira. The importance of long-term hygrothermal assessment of museum spaces: method and application in a permanent exhibition in a historical building. Conservar Património 2018, 30, 91 -105.

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Luísa Dias Pereira, Adélio Rodrigues Gaspar, José Joaquim Costa, Gilberto Pereira. The importance of long-term hygrothermal assessment of museum spaces: method and application in a permanent exhibition in a historical building. Conservar Património. 2018; 30 ():91-105.

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Luísa Dias Pereira; Adélio Rodrigues Gaspar; José Joaquim Costa; Gilberto Pereira. 2018. "The importance of long-term hygrothermal assessment of museum spaces: method and application in a permanent exhibition in a historical building." Conservar Património 30, no. : 91-105.

Journal article
Published: 01 October 2017 in Energy Research & Social Science
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Luísa Dias Pereira; Luis Neto; Hermano Bernardo; Manuel Carlos Gameiro da Silva. An integrated approach on energy consumption and indoor environmental quality performance in six Portuguese secondary schools. Energy Research & Social Science 2017, 32, 23 -43.

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Luísa Dias Pereira, Luis Neto, Hermano Bernardo, Manuel Carlos Gameiro da Silva. An integrated approach on energy consumption and indoor environmental quality performance in six Portuguese secondary schools. Energy Research & Social Science. 2017; 32 ():23-43.

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Luísa Dias Pereira; Luis Neto; Hermano Bernardo; Manuel Carlos Gameiro da Silva. 2017. "An integrated approach on energy consumption and indoor environmental quality performance in six Portuguese secondary schools." Energy Research & Social Science 32, no. : 23-43.

Journal article
Published: 01 October 2017 in Energy Procedia
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Luísa Dias Pereira; Adélio Rodrigues Gaspar; José J. Costa. Assessment of the indoor environmental conditions of a baroque library in Portugal. Energy Procedia 2017, 133, 257 -267.

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Luísa Dias Pereira, Adélio Rodrigues Gaspar, José J. Costa. Assessment of the indoor environmental conditions of a baroque library in Portugal. Energy Procedia. 2017; 133 ():257-267.

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Luísa Dias Pereira; Adélio Rodrigues Gaspar; José J. Costa. 2017. "Assessment of the indoor environmental conditions of a baroque library in Portugal." Energy Procedia 133, no. : 257-267.

Journal article
Published: 24 July 2017 in International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM)
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A project for the creation and implementation of a distance-learning course on Indoor Environmental Comfort in Buildings (IECB) is presented. This course resulted from a request by Ordem dos Engenheiros (Portuguese engineering professional body) to the University of Coimbra. It was based on the Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) course of the Master in Energy for Sustainability and PhD in Sustainable Energy Systems of the University of Coimbra, coordinated by the first author. Jointly with the support of the Distance Education Service of the University of Coimbra, using as a starting point the existing contents of a formal discipline, the teaching methodologies and a set of activities were developed to implement a distance-learning course with a strong e-learning component by the students. Diversified strategies, using the existing platform running on Moodle, such as webinars, virtual laboratories, remote access labs, discussion forums and synchronous sessions, were tested to ensure a dynamic and interested engagement of the students along the course.

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Manuel Carlos Gameiro da Silva; Luísa Dias Pereira; João A. Dias Carrilho; Joana Neto; Maria José Marcelino; Mário Mateus; Nelson Silva Brito; Sandra Pedrosa. A distance-learning Course on Indoor Environmental Comfort in Buildings. International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM) 2017, 11, 118 -129.

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Manuel Carlos Gameiro da Silva, Luísa Dias Pereira, João A. Dias Carrilho, Joana Neto, Maria José Marcelino, Mário Mateus, Nelson Silva Brito, Sandra Pedrosa. A distance-learning Course on Indoor Environmental Comfort in Buildings. International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM). 2017; 11 (5):118-129.

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Manuel Carlos Gameiro da Silva; Luísa Dias Pereira; João A. Dias Carrilho; Joana Neto; Maria José Marcelino; Mário Mateus; Nelson Silva Brito; Sandra Pedrosa. 2017. "A distance-learning Course on Indoor Environmental Comfort in Buildings." International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM) 11, no. 5: 118-129.

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Published: 09 May 2017 in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews
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Nowadays, debates addressing climate change, fossil fuels depletion and energy security highlight the need for a more sustainable built environment in order to reduce energy consumption and emission trends in the buildings sector. Meeting these targets is a challenge that calls for innovative research to improve the use of renewable energy sources, new technologies, and holistic tools and methodologies. Such research should integrate the dynamics and main drivers of energy supply and demand in buildings to support new policies, plans and actions towards lowering the built environment burdens. This paper brings together ten research topics concerning the energy and environmental performance of buildings, which can support a shift towards a more sustainable built environment. Background information and state of the art literature on the covered research topics is briefly summarized, gaps are identified and guidelines for future research are provided. The selected topics cover different stages along the lifetime of buildings (from design and operation, to retrofitting and end-of-life), different scale approaches (from building elements/components, to the building, district and urban scales), and different methods to assess the energy and environmental performance of buildings (life-cycle assessment, generative design methods and retrofitting tools). Other topics are discussed such as: nearly zero-energy buildings, the control of domestic energy resources in smart grid scenarios, the need to include end-users' behaviors in the dynamics of energy demand, the advantages of improving thermal storage by using phase change materials, the importance of reducing heating and cooling energy demand (maintaining indoor thermal comfort), and the optimization of heating and cooling fluids, and their system control.

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Nelson Soares; Joana Bastos; L. Dias Pereira; A. Soares; Ana Rita Amaral; E. Asadi; Eugénio Rodrigues; F.B. Lamas; Helena Monteiro; M.A.R. Lopes; Adélio Gaspar. A review on current advances in the energy and environmental performance of buildings towards a more sustainable built environment. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 2017, 77, 845 -860.

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Nelson Soares, Joana Bastos, L. Dias Pereira, A. Soares, Ana Rita Amaral, E. Asadi, Eugénio Rodrigues, F.B. Lamas, Helena Monteiro, M.A.R. Lopes, Adélio Gaspar. A review on current advances in the energy and environmental performance of buildings towards a more sustainable built environment. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 2017; 77 ():845-860.

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Nelson Soares; Joana Bastos; L. Dias Pereira; A. Soares; Ana Rita Amaral; E. Asadi; Eugénio Rodrigues; F.B. Lamas; Helena Monteiro; M.A.R. Lopes; Adélio Gaspar. 2017. "A review on current advances in the energy and environmental performance of buildings towards a more sustainable built environment." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 77, no. : 845-860.

Journal article
Published: 01 April 2017 in Sustainable Cities and Society
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Hermano Bernardo; Carlos Henggeler Antunes; Adélio Gaspar; Luisa Dias Pereira; Manuel Carlos Gameiro da Silva. An approach for energy performance and indoor climate assessment in a Portuguese school building. Sustainable Cities and Society 2017, 30, 184 -194.

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Hermano Bernardo, Carlos Henggeler Antunes, Adélio Gaspar, Luisa Dias Pereira, Manuel Carlos Gameiro da Silva. An approach for energy performance and indoor climate assessment in a Portuguese school building. Sustainable Cities and Society. 2017; 30 ():184-194.

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Hermano Bernardo; Carlos Henggeler Antunes; Adélio Gaspar; Luisa Dias Pereira; Manuel Carlos Gameiro da Silva. 2017. "An approach for energy performance and indoor climate assessment in a Portuguese school building." Sustainable Cities and Society 30, no. : 184-194.

Journal article
Published: 01 October 2016 in Sustainable Cities and Society
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Highlights•Summary of recent developments and work at ADAI’s Energy, Environment and Comfort research group is presented.•The Indoor Live Lab (I2L) and an e‐learning course on Indoor Environmental Comfort in Buildings are introduced.•The paper aims to present the facilities, instruments and the purposes behind I2L project.•Several Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) parameters studies are discussed in particular. AbstractIn this paper some of the recent developments and ongoing work at the Energy, Environment and Comfort research group of ADAI (Association for the Development of Industrial Aerodynamics), in the areas of Indoor Environmental Quality and Energy Efficiency in Buildings are presented. Summarily, it is showcased a state of the art of the Indoor Live Lab, developed at the Mechanical Engineering Department of the University of Coimbra.The Indoor Live Lab (I2L) is a new platform for research and technology demonstration in Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ). The main motivation for initiating this effort arose from the increasing necessity that researchers, educators and decision makers have for continuously available monitored data on all aspects of building functioning. This paper aims at presenting early developments at the I2L, as well as associated research projects which were at the centre of its creation. Firstly, the objectives of the I2L are presented. Secondly, ongoing research on both residential buildings and services buildings is exposed. After, the several IEQ parameters studies are discussed in particular. This is followed by the I2L description, location and specific features. Finally, a conclusion and future work section are presented.

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Luísa Dias Pereira; Joao Dias Carrilho; Nelson Silva Brito; Maria Rocheta Gomes; Mário Mateus; Behrang Chenari; Manuel Carlos Gameiro da Silva. Teaching and researching the indoor environment: From traditional experimental techniques towards web-enabled practices. Sustainable Cities and Society 2016, 26, 543 -554.

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Luísa Dias Pereira, Joao Dias Carrilho, Nelson Silva Brito, Maria Rocheta Gomes, Mário Mateus, Behrang Chenari, Manuel Carlos Gameiro da Silva. Teaching and researching the indoor environment: From traditional experimental techniques towards web-enabled practices. Sustainable Cities and Society. 2016; 26 ():543-554.

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Luísa Dias Pereira; Joao Dias Carrilho; Nelson Silva Brito; Maria Rocheta Gomes; Mário Mateus; Behrang Chenari; Manuel Carlos Gameiro da Silva. 2016. "Teaching and researching the indoor environment: From traditional experimental techniques towards web-enabled practices." Sustainable Cities and Society 26, no. : 543-554.

Journal article
Published: 01 November 2015 in Energy Procedia
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Luísa Dias Pereira; Gustavo Botte; Miguel Soares; Manuel Carlos Gameiro da Silva. Improving Energy Efficiency and Cost Reduction in Airports: Contributions from a Wireless Network Web-Based Monitoring Solution. Energy Procedia 2015, 78, 2178 -2183.

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Luísa Dias Pereira, Gustavo Botte, Miguel Soares, Manuel Carlos Gameiro da Silva. Improving Energy Efficiency and Cost Reduction in Airports: Contributions from a Wireless Network Web-Based Monitoring Solution. Energy Procedia. 2015; 78 ():2178-2183.

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Luísa Dias Pereira; Gustavo Botte; Miguel Soares; Manuel Carlos Gameiro da Silva. 2015. "Improving Energy Efficiency and Cost Reduction in Airports: Contributions from a Wireless Network Web-Based Monitoring Solution." Energy Procedia 78, no. : 2178-2183.

Case report
Published: 07 September 2015 in International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education
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Purpose – This paper aims to propose an energy efficiency plan (with technical and behavioural improvement measures) for a Portuguese higher education building – the Teaching Building of the Faculty of Economics of the University of Coimbra (FEUC). Design/methodology/approach – The study was developed in the context of both the “Green Campus – Challenge for Energy Efficiency in Higher Education” and the Energy for Sustainability Initiative of the University of Coimbra, Portugal. An energy audit was conducted based on the analysis of the energy consumption profiles. A monitoring campaign was carried out to measure and disaggregate the electricity consumption. The consumption of natural gas and water were also assessed. The building envelope and the heating and lighting systems were also evaluated. Some patterns of energy-environmental behaviours of the academic community were investigated through a Web-based survey. Findings – The energy efficiency plan contemplates short-term tangible/intangible actions. It also considers the investment and payback period of the tangible measures. The implementation of three improvement measures in the lighting system would lead to a consumption reduction of about 26,123 kWh/year, avoiding the emission of 3,704 KgCO2/year, for an initial cost of 9,920 (payback period of 3.7 years). Research limitations/implications – Results are restricted to the case study and there are limitations in their generalisation outside of their context. However, they show some broadly implications and trends that have relevance for the higher education sector. This paper highlights the importance of engaging students, faculty and technical staff for working together on the assessment of the energy efficiency of the buildings where they study and work. Social implications – The higher education sector holds important functions in educating the next generation of professionals for a sustainable culture. The categories of activities described in this paper are good examples of what can be done within the academic community for acting towards sustainability. The results also pointed out that making users aware of their energy consumption is a priority towards the energy efficiency in higher education buildings. Originality/value – Reductions on energy consumption are expected if the energy efficiency plan would be implemented. The results of the behavioural study were presented to the FEUC’s board of directors to be integrated in the “Good Practices Manual on Water and Energy Management”.

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Nelson Soares; Luisa Dias Pereira; João Pedro Ferreira; Pedro Conceição; Patricia Pereira da Silva. Energy efficiency of higher education buildings: a case study. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 2015, 16, 669 -691.

AMA Style

Nelson Soares, Luisa Dias Pereira, João Pedro Ferreira, Pedro Conceição, Patricia Pereira da Silva. Energy efficiency of higher education buildings: a case study. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education. 2015; 16 (5):669-691.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Nelson Soares; Luisa Dias Pereira; João Pedro Ferreira; Pedro Conceição; Patricia Pereira da Silva. 2015. "Energy efficiency of higher education buildings: a case study." International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education 16, no. 5: 669-691.