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| Project | reVer+ |
| Title | Analysis of the Thermal Performance and Comfort Conditions of Vernacular Rammed Earth Architecture From Southern Portugal |
| Publication Type | Chapters/ Papers in International Books |
| Year of Publication | 2019 |
| Authors | Fernandes J. E. P., Silva S. M., Mateus, R., and Teixeira E. R. |
| Abstract Text | Vernacular architecture has developed several passive strategies to respond to specific climate conditions. In the last few decades, vernacular architecture has been the subject of several qualitative and quantitative studies on the scope of sustainability. The results showed that they have the potential to reduce the energy demand from nonrenewable sources during the operation stage. This article analyzes the effectiveness of passive strategies in the thermal performance of a rammed earth building located in southern Portugal, considering the adaptive model of comfort. The results showed that it is possible to achieve good thermal performance during summer by passive means only. |
| Book Title | Reference Module in Materials Science and Materials Engineering |
| Issue | 2019 |
| Pagination | 1-10 |
| Date Published | 2019-05-15 |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| ISBN | 9780128035818 |
| DOI | 10.1016/B978-0-12-803581-8.11460-2 |
| URL | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780128035818114602 |
| Keywords | Bioclimatic Climate-responsive architecture, Earthen architecture, Indoor comfort evaluation, Passive cooling, Rammed earth, solar passive strategies, Thermal performance, vernacular architecture |
| Citation | Jorge Fernandes, Sandra M. Silva, Ricardo Mateus, Elisabete R. Teixeira, |
| Rights | embargoedAccess (3 Years) |
| Peer reviewed | yes |
| Status | published |