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Article - 11 Jun 2004
Building performance analysis, in the context of simulation, is the process of using a numerical model of a building and its systems to predict their performance, with a view to choice of design...
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Article - 13 Feb 2004
GeoPraxis, an architectural, engineering and construction software company, have announced the beta release of Green Building Studio, the industry's first web-service for energy analysis.
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Article - 25 Jul 2003
An Italian programme to determine the energy performance of existing buildings is described, to be undertaken to establish an energy certification scheme in compliance with the Kyoto Protocol....
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Article - 26 Mar 2003
Steel is a viable alternative to traditional building materials for applications such as frames, lintels and cladding in domestic and light commercial buildings. These applications are explained and...
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Article - 7 May 2003
Focuses on the energy performance of buildings containing massive exterior building envelope components. Abstract.
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Article - 26 Mar 2004
Eurocode 8 ( EN1998: Design of structures for earthquake resistance ) is in six parts and covers all aspects of seismic design for a wide range of both material types and structures. Technical...
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Article - 27 Feb 2004
The theory of the design of stiffer structures for building and bridge applications is discussed and the principles illustrated using laboratory models and by considering the design of tall buildings...
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Article - 28 Nov 2003
The human response to structural vibration of structures such as dance floors, footbridges and grandstands is becoming more important as structures become lighter and have longer spans, which...
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Article - 5 Mar 2004
This EU Directive was created to promote improvements in building energy performance, whilst considering outdoor climatic and local conditions, as well as indoor climate requirements and cost...
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Article - 25 Jul 2003
Dynamic thermal modelling was used to compare energy consumption and internal temperatures of office buildings situated in the South (London Heathrow) and the North (Manchester Ringway) in winter and...