All Outputs (408)

Understanding light in lightweight fabric (ETFE foil) structures through field studies (2016)
Journal Article
Lau, B., Aziz Masih, D. A., Ademakinwa, A. A., Low, S. W., & Chilton, J. (2016). Understanding light in lightweight fabric (ETFE foil) structures through field studies. Procedia Engineering, 155, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2016.08.051

This paper presents an experimental approach to investigate the luminous environment in lightweight fabric structures through field study. Buildings selected for the field study included the Engineering Science Learning Centre at the University of No... Read More about Understanding light in lightweight fabric (ETFE foil) structures through field studies.

Design and modelling of Heinz Isler’s Sicli shell (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Chuang, C.-C., & Chilton, J. Design and modelling of Heinz Isler’s Sicli shell. Presented at “Spatial Structures in the 21st Century” IASS Annual Symposium 2016

In 1969 a thin concrete shell roof designed by the master shell builder Heinz Isler was erected for the fire extinguisher manufacturer Sicli, SA, in Geneva, Switzerland. From this research carried out at the Heinz Isler Archive at ETH Zürich, it was... Read More about Design and modelling of Heinz Isler’s Sicli shell.

Design and manufacturing of the Linko demountable fabric pavilion for the motorsport sector (2016)
Journal Article
Beccarelli, P., & Maffei, R. (2016). Design and manufacturing of the Linko demountable fabric pavilion for the motorsport sector. Procedia Engineering, 155, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2016.08.035

This paper offers a detailed overview of the design and manufacturing aspects faced during the design and construction of the temporary pavilion for Linko Resources Ltd. The pavilion has been designed for the motorsport season 2015 and is based on be... Read More about Design and manufacturing of the Linko demountable fabric pavilion for the motorsport sector.

Development of a fish leaping framework for low-head barriers (2016)
Journal Article
Mirzaei, P. A. (2017). Development of a fish leaping framework for low-head barriers. Journal of Hydro-environment Research, 14, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jher.2016.07.001

Leaping is an indispensable part of the upstream spawning migration of a fish species. The natural barriers replaced with artificial dams and obstacles can obstruct the leaping process and destruct the life cycle of fish species, causing their extinc... Read More about Development of a fish leaping framework for low-head barriers.

Wind-driven ventilation improvement with plan typology alteration: a CFD case study of traditional Turkish architecture (2016)
Journal Article
Aydin, Y. C., & Mirzaei, P. A. (in press). Wind-driven ventilation improvement with plan typology alteration: a CFD case study of traditional Turkish architecture. Building Simulation, https://doi.org/10.1007/s12273-016-0321-4

Aligned with achieving the goal of net-zero buildings, the implementation of energy-saving techniques in minimizing energy demands is proving more vital than at any time. As practical and economic options, passive strategies in ventilation developed... Read More about Wind-driven ventilation improvement with plan typology alteration: a CFD case study of traditional Turkish architecture.

Temporal effects on glare response from daylight (2016)
Journal Article
Kent, M. G., Altomonte, S., Wilson, R., & Tregenza, P. R. (in press). Temporal effects on glare response from daylight. Building and Environment, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2016.09.002

A previous series of experiments conducted by the authors under a controlled laboratory setting detected substantive evidence of an effect of time of day, and the influence of various temporal variables, on reported glare sensation from artificial li... Read More about Temporal effects on glare response from daylight.

Skin, clothing, and dwelling: Max von Pettenkofer, the science of hygiene, and breathing walls (2016)
Journal Article
Ekici, D. (2016). Skin, clothing, and dwelling: Max von Pettenkofer, the science of hygiene, and breathing walls. Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians, 75(3), 281-298. https://doi.org/10.1525/jsah.2016.75.3.281

Gottfried Semper is often credited with originating the concept of the building as skin in architectural theory, but an alternative trajectory of this idea can be found in the mid-nineteenth-century science of hygiene. In Skin, Clothing, and Dwelling... Read More about Skin, clothing, and dwelling: Max von Pettenkofer, the science of hygiene, and breathing walls.

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.

Thermal and optical analysis of a passive heat recovery and storage system for greenhouse skin (2016)
Journal Article
Liu, X., Gao, H., Sun, Y., Wu, Y., Martin, B., Chilton, J., Mirzaei, P., Zhang, X., Beccarelli, P., & Lau, B. (2016). Thermal and optical analysis of a passive heat recovery and storage system for greenhouse skin. Procedia Engineering, 155, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.proeng.2016.08.050

The thermal performance of a greenhouse can be greatly affected by the thermal and optical properties of its envelope system. In this study, a novel skin for greenhouse consisting of ethene-co-tetrafluoroethene (ETFE) membrane and Phase Change Materi... Read More about Thermal and optical analysis of a passive heat recovery and storage system for greenhouse skin.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Demonstrating a novel configuration of FPSE prototype working at medium temperature range (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Ghozzi, S., & Boukhanouf, R. Demonstrating a novel configuration of FPSE prototype working at medium temperature range. Presented at The 17th International Stirling Engine Conference and Exhibition

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.

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.

Method to investigate and plan the application of low temperature district heating to existing hydraulic radiator systems in existing buildings (2016)
Journal Article
Tunzi, M., Østergaard, D. S., Svendsen, S., Boukhanouf, R., & Cooper, E. (2016). Method to investigate and plan the application of low temperature district heating to existing hydraulic radiator systems in existing buildings. Energy, 113, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2016.07.033

This study presents a method to adapt existing hydronic systems in buildings to take advantage of low temperature district heating (LTDH). Plate radiators connected to double string heating circuits were considered in an optimization procedure, based... Read More about Method to investigate and plan the application of low temperature district heating to existing hydraulic radiator systems in existing buildings.

Recent passive technologies of greenhouse systems: a review (2016)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Harjunowibowo, D., Cuce, E., Omer, S. A., & Riffat, S. B. Recent passive technologies of greenhouse systems: a review. Presented at 15th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies

There are 130 countries produces greenhouse vegetables commercially with more than 1.1 million acres in 2016. Most of the greenhouses deal with high operating costs due to the great energy needs. The high heat loss because of the greenhouse envelope... Read More about Recent passive technologies of greenhouse systems: a review.