This study develops a framework to identify and analyse the energy savings potential of an existing building stock category. The methodology consists of six basic steps: (1) a method for obtaining reference buildings, (2) ...

This paper presents a detailed first energy building control with a DAE structure of index 1. The model is able to capture significant characteristics such as building temperature and air quality, which can be used to ...

This multi-view postcard has three views on the front: the first is labelled "Government House, Port of Spain" which is now called The President's House; the second is labelled "Entrance to Government House" which shows ...

Reports on the experiences of working groups in the sharing of experiences among countries in the promotions of joint activities, initiatives and support activities.

In Chile, social condominiums are a significant part of the affordable owner-occupied housing stock. However, after decades of occupancy, this housing stock shows rapid signs of deterioration and devaluation due to neglected ...

A procedure is developed for including the effects of accidental torsion in seismic design of buildings. It has four steps. First, the ratio between the fundamental frequencies of uncoupled torsional and lateral motions ...

Since the earliest developments of human history, friction has been a major issue. From the invention of the wheel and the use of the first lubricants to the studiesof coated and microtexturized surfaces, significant effort ...

Three of the tall buildings that members of the Los Angeles Tall Buildings Structural Design Council visited after the 27 February 2010 Chilean moment magnitude 8.8 earthquake were reviewed. The three buildings discussed ...