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 paper presents a critical review of preventive conservation in museum buildings. It
summarizes theories and approaches spanning from fifty years (1965–2016) in Europe …

Building energy simulations can be effective in the real world only if the building energy
model is appropriately tuned, ie, calibrated. Whatever the purpose, from detailed energy …

Cultural heritage plays a crucial role in modern societies as a symbol of their past and as a
way to safeguard their identity in a continuously changing world. Interest in cultural tourism …

Museums are the main link between the past, the present and the future. The presence of
ancient historical artifacts is the main factor differentiating museums' environment from the …

Abstract Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems represent one of the
highest energy consumptions for office buildings. They are traditionally based on fixed …

Climate change will affect the indoor temperature of historic buildings, impacting the
preservation of artworks and the thermal comfort of users, and possibly leading to increased …

Historic buildings are a living representation of our past and it is our duty to ensure that
future generations have access to their heritage. In order to accomplish this, it is necessary …

The management of indoor microclimates is an important function of museum operations, a
topic that has recently received growing attention. The way in which museum microclimates …

Demand-side management (DSM) in response to market-based electricity tariffs can
potentially increase the efficiency and reliability of the electric power grid. This study …