Outputs (55)

Editorial to the Proceedings of the TensiNet - COST Action TU1303 Symposium 2016 (2016)
Journal Article
Chilton, J., Gosling, P., Mollaert, M., & Stimpfle, B. (in press). Editorial to the Proceedings of the TensiNet - COST Action TU1303 Symposium 2016. Procedia Engineering, 155, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2016.08.001

The TensiNet Association, in collaboration with the COST Action TU1303 “Novel structural skins: Improving sustainability and efficiency through new structural textile materials and designs” and the Newcastle University organized the TensiNet - COST A... Read More about Editorial to the Proceedings of the TensiNet - COST Action TU1303 Symposium 2016.

Applicability of flexible photovoltaic modules onto membrane structures using grasshopper integrative model (2016)
Journal Article
Ibrahim, H., Wagdy, A., Beccarelli, P., Carpenter, R., & Chilton, J. (2016). Applicability of flexible photovoltaic modules onto membrane structures using grasshopper integrative model. Procedia Engineering, 155, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2016.08.041

The potentials of integrating thin-film photovoltaic technology into buildings make it the recommended renewable energy source not only for traditional architectures, but also the most innovative applications that favour envelopes characterized by fr... Read More about Applicability of flexible photovoltaic modules onto membrane structures using grasshopper integrative model.

MULTITEXCO - high performance smart multifunctional technical textiles for tensile structures (2016)
Journal Article
Heyse, P., Buyle, G., & Beccarelli, P. (2016). MULTITEXCO - high performance smart multifunctional technical textiles for tensile structures. Procedia Engineering, 155, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2016.08.002

In recent years, the textile industry developed a new generation of advanced textile materials for the construction sector designed to address the needs of one of the largest markets for textile products. Examples of the advanced textiles developed i... Read More about MULTITEXCO - high performance smart multifunctional technical textiles for tensile structures.

Design and development of a reflective membrane for a novel Building Integrated Concentrating Photovoltaic (BICPV) ‘Smart Window’ system (2016)
Journal Article
Connelly, K., Wu, Y., Chen, J., & Lei, Y. (2016). Design and development of a reflective membrane for a novel Building Integrated Concentrating Photovoltaic (BICPV) ‘Smart Window’ system. Applied Energy, 182, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.07.125

As a new concept, Building Integrated Concentrating PV (BICPV) “smart window” system consisting of a thermotropic layer with integrated PVs is treated as an electricity-generating smart window or glazed façade. This system automatically responds to c... Read More about Design and development of a reflective membrane for a novel Building Integrated Concentrating Photovoltaic (BICPV) ‘Smart Window’ system.

The case for internalising externalities in a sustainable rail asset base (2016)
Journal Article
Langdon, M., Gillott, M. C., Rodrigues, L. T., & Parry, T. (2016). The case for internalising externalities in a sustainable rail asset base. Infrastructure Asset Management, 3(3), https://doi.org/10.1680/jinam.14.00026

Although the concept of sustainability and Sustainable development has tended to be mostly associated with the management of natural resources and the consequent environmental impact, the most accepted definition draws together its social, economic a... Read More about The case for internalising externalities in a sustainable rail asset base.

Demonstrating a novel configuration of FPSE prototype working at medium temperature range (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ghozzi, S., & Boukhanouf, R. (2016). Demonstrating a novel configuration of FPSE prototype working at medium temperature range.

Numerous FPSE designs have been demonstrated, tested and maybe commercially produced for different applications since Beale had invented the first design of the FPSE. The proposed design of FPSE is intended to operate at atmosphere pressure and low h... Read More about Demonstrating a novel configuration of FPSE prototype working at medium temperature range.

Leaf venation, as a resistor, to optimize a switchable IR absorber (2016)
Journal Article
Alston, M. E., & Barber, R. (2016). Leaf venation, as a resistor, to optimize a switchable IR absorber. Scientific Reports, 6(1), Article 31611. https://doi.org/10.1038/srep31611

Leaf vascular patterns are the mechanisms and mechanical support for the transportation of fluidics for photosynthesis and leaf development properties. Vascular hierarchical networks in leaves have far-reaching functions in optimal transport efficien... Read More about Leaf venation, as a resistor, to optimize a switchable IR absorber.

Investigating the potential of adding thermal mass to mitigate overheating in a super-insulated low-energy timber house (2016)
Journal Article
Rodrigues, L. T., Sougkakis, V., & Gillott, M. C. (2016). Investigating the potential of adding thermal mass to mitigate overheating in a super-insulated low-energy timber house. International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies, 11(3), https://doi.org/10.1093/ijlct/ctv003

Evidence suggests that many UK dwellings are subjected to overheating or will be at some point in the future. Dwellings built using modern methods of construction may have a higher overheating risk due to the low levels of thermal mass associated wit... Read More about Investigating the potential of adding thermal mass to mitigate overheating in a super-insulated low-energy timber house.

The role of social network analysis on participation and placemaking (2016)
Journal Article
Alvarez, L., Borsi, K., & Rodrigues, L. T. (2017). The role of social network analysis on participation and placemaking. Sustainable Cities and Society, 28, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2016.06.017

Social networks give structure to our world, are key to building social capital and can form a platform to build-up strength and ability to change; they are, however, often absent from urban studies. In this paper, the authors explored the potential... Read More about The role of social network analysis on participation and placemaking.

A comprehensive review of thermoelectric technology: materials, applications, modelling and performance improvement (2016)
Journal Article
Twaha, S., Zhu, J., Yan, Y., & Li, B. (in press). A comprehensive review of thermoelectric technology: materials, applications, modelling and performance improvement. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 65, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2016.07.034

Thermoelectric (TE) technology is regarded as alternative and environmentally friendly technology for harvesting and recovering heat which is directly converted into electrical energy using thermoelectric generators (TEG). Conversely, Peltier coolers... Read More about A comprehensive review of thermoelectric technology: materials, applications, modelling and performance improvement.