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Maria-Mar Fernandez-Antolin
Escuela Politécnica Superior, Universidad CEU San Pablo, Boadilla del Monte, Spain

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Published: 05 January 2021 in International Journal of Technology and Design Education
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In recent years, there have been numerous initiatives regarding the incorporation of building performance simulation tools (BPSTs) in the field of architecture, but unfortunately they have not been considered in updates of the curricula of building designers' careers at a global level. This paper presents an example of the use of BPSTs in the decision making of architectural models, after confirming that there is a lack of knowledge regarding these programs in architecture classrooms. As a result, based on the literature review, improvement aspects and recommendations have been identified and consequences for future research have been foreseen. To this end, the growing trend in the use of these tools has been analyzed, both in terms of the impact on architectural design and their use by architects. The authors' perceptions led us to confirm that the disconnection between BPSTs and architectural students can easily be diminished and alleviated through the teaching–learning process. We also noted the importance of energy modelling in the initial stages of architectural design. In addition, a proposed format for the application of BPSTs to architectural design for architects is presented.

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Maria-Mar Fernandez-Antolin; José Manuel Del Río; Roberto-Alonso Gonzalez-Lezcano. Building performance simulation tools as part of architectural design: breaking the gap through software simulation. International Journal of Technology and Design Education 2021, 1 -19.

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Maria-Mar Fernandez-Antolin, José Manuel Del Río, Roberto-Alonso Gonzalez-Lezcano. Building performance simulation tools as part of architectural design: breaking the gap through software simulation. International Journal of Technology and Design Education. 2021; ():1-19.

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Maria-Mar Fernandez-Antolin; José Manuel Del Río; Roberto-Alonso Gonzalez-Lezcano. 2021. "Building performance simulation tools as part of architectural design: breaking the gap through software simulation." International Journal of Technology and Design Education , no. : 1-19.

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Published: 20 April 2020 in International Journal of Technology and Design Education
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Education for sustainable development is considered a key element of quality. However, nearly-graduated students of architecture perceive that during their training there is a lack in the use of innovative teaching materials such as building simulation performance tools (BPSTs). This document examines the material included in the architectural project subjects within the degree in architecture focused on sustainable development. The conclusions were obtained after developing two workshops accomplished by a set of nearly-graduated students of architecture. As per the results obtained, learning through such innovative material is mainly influenced by the difficulties found by the students due to the non-use of BPSTs during their previous training, the high motivation of the students related to the easy acquisition of theoretical concepts through the use of numerical analysis, and the high concern of the students about their poor background on environmental issues. This study concludes that the syllabuses of the architectural project subjects within the degree in architecture must urgently incorporate the use of BPSTs. Universities are urged to make decisions on this issue. Furthermore, the design of graphic analysis must be adapted to the language of architects in order to help them understand the theoretical concepts pertaining to the technical aspects of architecture. Finally, the design of innovative teaching material significantly influences the motivation of students and therefore their learning process. This article also suggests a set of action lines in order to find a solution for this problem.

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Maria-Mar Fernandez-Antolin; José Manuel Del Río; Roberto-Alonso Gonzalez-Lezcano. The use of gamification in higher technical education: perception of university students on innovative teaching materials. International Journal of Technology and Design Education 2020, 1 -20.

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Maria-Mar Fernandez-Antolin, José Manuel Del Río, Roberto-Alonso Gonzalez-Lezcano. The use of gamification in higher technical education: perception of university students on innovative teaching materials. International Journal of Technology and Design Education. 2020; ():1-20.

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Maria-Mar Fernandez-Antolin; José Manuel Del Río; Roberto-Alonso Gonzalez-Lezcano. 2020. "The use of gamification in higher technical education: perception of university students on innovative teaching materials." International Journal of Technology and Design Education , no. : 1-20.

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Published: 03 March 2020 in Energies
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This paper examines the actual knowledge regarding Building Performance Simulation Tools (BPSTs) of recent graduate architects in Spain. BPSTs quantify aspects of building performance that are relevant to design, construction, and operation. Recent graduate architects are those who have been awarded a first degree from a university or college and face their first professional experience. This article aims to identify the deficiencies within the current curricula of Spanish universities relating to BPSTs. The authors have surveyed 171 recent graduate architects, and the analysis of the data reveals the deficiencies in university education. Regarding the collected results, the Spanish university syllabi must undergo necessary modifications to encourage the use of simulation as a part of university training courses. The incorporation of energy simulation in such training courses can provide recent graduate architects with tools that would assist them during the design stage. The use of these tools is key in the development of innovative pedagogy-based teaching materials for the courses. In this sense, the present work aims to delve into the usage deficiencies associated with BPSTs and propose ways in which to bridge the gap between higher education and first professional experiences.

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Maria-Mar Fernandez-Antolin; José-Manuel Del-Río; Fernando DEL AMA GONZALO; Roberto-Alonso Gonzalez-Lezcano. The Relationship between the Use of Building Performance Simulation Tools by Recent Graduate Architects and the Deficiencies in Architectural Education. Energies 2020, 13, 1134 .

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Maria-Mar Fernandez-Antolin, José-Manuel Del-Río, Fernando DEL AMA GONZALO, Roberto-Alonso Gonzalez-Lezcano. The Relationship between the Use of Building Performance Simulation Tools by Recent Graduate Architects and the Deficiencies in Architectural Education. Energies. 2020; 13 (5):1134.

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Maria-Mar Fernandez-Antolin; José-Manuel Del-Río; Fernando DEL AMA GONZALO; Roberto-Alonso Gonzalez-Lezcano. 2020. "The Relationship between the Use of Building Performance Simulation Tools by Recent Graduate Architects and the Deficiencies in Architectural Education." Energies 13, no. 5: 1134.

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Published: 29 November 2019 in Sustainability
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In this research work, energy simulation was used as a forecasting tool in architectural design. It includes the study of a multi-family residential building in five different climate zones of Spain, i.e., A4 (very hot climate zones), B4 (hot climate zones), C4 (moderate climate zones), D3 (cold climate zones), and E1 (very cold climate zones). The authors accomplished a sensitivity analysis in order to identify the influence of passive strategies (i.e., with regard to solar reflectance) and renewable energy (i.e., with regard to aerothermal energy) on indoor temperatures and energy demands. The increment in indoor temperatures depends on the neighboring buildings so that effect of urban contexts as a source of protection against sunlight is also considered. The increment in the albedo (i.e., the solar reflectance) of the façade during the winter period produces little differences in indoor operative temperatures. On the contrary, during the summer period, it produces large temperature differences. Therefore, it is shown that colors significantly reduce temperatures from 1.24 to 3.04 °C, which means considerable annual energy savings. This research demonstrates that solar reflectance can reduce the air indoor operative temperature down to 4.16 °C during the month of May in the coldest climate zones. As a result of the simulations, it is noted that the coldest climate zones are influenced to a greater extent by the inclusion of their urban contexts in the simulations. However, the heating demand, without considering it, becomes lower. Therefore, ignoring the urban context produces important errors in the heating analysis (12.2% in the coldest climate zones) and also in the cooling analysis (39% in the hottest climate zones). Finally, the use of renewable energy in the configuration of a model with a high urban canyon (Hc), as well as with an east–west building orientation and a low albedo produces a difference of around 76% in the cooling costs within the hottest climate zones and around 73% in the heating costs within the coldest climate zones. The results of this study can be applied as a guideline in early architectural design.

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Maria-Mar Fernandez-Antolin; José-Manuel Del-Río; Roberto-Alonso Gonzalez-Lezcano. Influence of Solar Reflectance and Renewable Energies on Residential Heating and Cooling Demand in Sustainable Architecture: A Case Study in Different Climate Zones in Spain Considering Their Urban Contexts. Sustainability 2019, 11, 6782 .

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Maria-Mar Fernandez-Antolin, José-Manuel Del-Río, Roberto-Alonso Gonzalez-Lezcano. Influence of Solar Reflectance and Renewable Energies on Residential Heating and Cooling Demand in Sustainable Architecture: A Case Study in Different Climate Zones in Spain Considering Their Urban Contexts. Sustainability. 2019; 11 (23):6782.

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Maria-Mar Fernandez-Antolin; José-Manuel Del-Río; Roberto-Alonso Gonzalez-Lezcano. 2019. "Influence of Solar Reflectance and Renewable Energies on Residential Heating and Cooling Demand in Sustainable Architecture: A Case Study in Different Climate Zones in Spain Considering Their Urban Contexts." Sustainability 11, no. 23: 6782.

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Published: 04 September 2019 in Sustainability
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The Passive House (PH) concept is considered an efficient strategy to reduce energy consumption in the building sector, where most of the energy is used for heating and cooling applications. For this reason, energy efficiency measures are increasingly implemented in the residential sector, which is the main responsible for such a consumption. The need for professionals dealing with energy issues, and particularly for architects during the early stages of their architectural design, is crucial when considering energy efficient buildings. Therefore, architects involved in the design and construction stages have key roles in the process of enhancing energy efficiency in buildings. This research work explores the energy efficiency and optimized architectural design for residential buildings located in different climate zones in Spain, with an emphasis on Building Performance Simulation (BPS) as the key tool for architects and other professionals. According to a parametric analysis performed using Design Builder, the following optimal configurations are found for typical residential building projects: North-to-South orientation in all the five climate zones, a maximum shape factor of 0.48, external walls complying with the maximum U-value prescribed by Spanish Building Technical Code (0.35 Wm−2K−1) and a Window-to-Wall Ratio of no more than 20%. In terms of solar reflectance, it is found that the use of light colors is better in hotter climate zones A4, B4, and C4, whereas the best option is using darker colors in the colder climate zones D3 and E1. These measures help reaching the energy demand thresholds set by the Passivhaus Standard in all climate zones except for those located in climates C4, D3 and E1, for which further passive design measures are needed.

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Maria-Mar Fernandez-Antolin; José Del Río; Vincenzo Costanzo; Francesco Nocera; Roberto-Alonso Gonzalez-Lezcano. Passive Design Strategies for Residential Buildings in Different Spanish Climate Zones. Sustainability 2019, 11, 4816 .

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Maria-Mar Fernandez-Antolin, José Del Río, Vincenzo Costanzo, Francesco Nocera, Roberto-Alonso Gonzalez-Lezcano. Passive Design Strategies for Residential Buildings in Different Spanish Climate Zones. Sustainability. 2019; 11 (18):4816.

Chicago/Turabian Style

Maria-Mar Fernandez-Antolin; José Del Río; Vincenzo Costanzo; Francesco Nocera; Roberto-Alonso Gonzalez-Lezcano. 2019. "Passive Design Strategies for Residential Buildings in Different Spanish Climate Zones." Sustainability 11, no. 18: 4816.