Validation of dynamic hygrothermal simulation models for historical buildings: State of the art, research challenges and recommendations

HE Huerto-Cardenas, F Leonforte, N Aste… - Building and …, 2020 - Elsevier
The proper simulation of the hygrothermal behaviour of historical buildings is a challenging
task with several implications regarding the evaluation of indoor thermal comfort and the …

The impact of urban morphology and building's height diversity on energy consumption at urban scale. The case study of Dubai

S Shareef - Building and Environment, 2021 - Elsevier
The indoor air temperature and cooling load are highly affected by the surrounding
environment. Enhancing outdoor thermal performance leads to a positive impact on energy …

[HTML][HTML] Post-Insulating traditional massive walls in Southern Europe: A moderate thermal resistance can be more effective than you think

M Posani, R Veiga, V Freitas - Energy and Buildings, 2023 - Elsevier
Post-insulating existing buildings is a promising solution for reducing operational CO 2
emissions from the European built environment. Nonetheless, its efficacy is unclear when …

[HTML][HTML] Thermal renders for traditional and historic masonry walls: Comparative study and recommendations for hygric compatibility

M Posani, R Veiga, VP de Freitas - Building and Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
To reach European climate neutrality by 2050, the strategic importance of retrofitting the
existing building stock is clear. For this scope, thermal rendering systems have emerged as …

Climate monitoring in World Heritage List buildings with low-cost data loggers: The case of the Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon (Portugal)

HE Silva, GBA Coelho, FMA Henriques - Journal of Building Engineering, 2020 - Elsevier
The knowledge of the indoor climate in cultural heritage buildings plays a prominent role in
their conservation and sustainability. Monitoring campaigns are becoming more frequent …

The transfer of heritage modelling from research to practice

J Richards, P Brimblecombe - Heritage Science, 2022 - Springer
Heritage science is an inherently practice-oriented field that aims to support our
understanding, and conservation, of heritage. Research is commonly undertaken using …

[PDF][PDF] Low-carbon indoor humidity regulation via 3D-printed superhygroscopic building components

M Posani, V Voney, P Odaglia, Y Du… - Nature …, 2025 - nature.com
Indoor humidity can significantly impact our comfort and well-being, often leading to the use
of mechanical systems for its management. However, these systems can result in substantial …

Analysing the main standards for climate-induced mechanical risk in heritage wooden structures: the case of the Ringebu and Heddal Stave Churches (Norway)

A Califano, M Baiesi, C Bertolin - Atmosphere, 2022 - mdpi.com
Studying, controlling and extrapolating the indoor microclimate of historical buildings have
always been at the forefront among numerous preventive conservation strategies, especially …

Multi-Criteria Evaluation of a Library's Indoor Environmental Quality in the Tropics

A Aflaki, M Esfandiari, A Jarrahi - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
The indoor environmental quality of a library greatly affects the comfort and productivity of its
users while preserving the materials. Despite the high energy consumption of HVACs in …

[PDF][PDF] Re-thinking Indoor Humidity Control Strategies: The potential of additive manufacturing with low-carbon, super hygroscopic materials

M Posani, V Vera, O Pietro, C Brumaud… - Nat …, 2023 - researchgate.net
Indoor humidity plays a major role in our comfort and well-being. For this reason,
mechanical systems are 16 often used to regulate indoor humidity levels, a choice that can …