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Mitigation measures for urban heat island and their impact on pedestrian thermal comfort
Authors: Kubilay A , Strebel D , Derome D , Carmeliet J 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
A multiscale coupled model is presented that allows for the detailed analysis of the local impact of urban heat island mitigation measures. The model uses coupled computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations with unsteady heat and moisture transport (HAM) in porous urban materials in order to take into account the dynamic heat and moisture storage in the built environment. A realistic case study is performed for a public urban square in the City of Zurich during heat wave conditions. The impacts of two different mitigation strategies, i.e. adding artificial wetting of pavements and adding vegetation, on pedestrian thermal comfort are evaluated and compared with the existing situation. The results show an improvement in thermal comfort in both conditions. The improvement resulting from the addition of trees is larger and lasts longer due to shadowing effects, even though a reduced ventilation and an increased relative humidity by trees have an adverse effect on the thermal comfort.
An automated workflow for informing urban greening based on photosynthetic radiation modelling
Authors: Kyropoulou M , Subramaniam S , Hoffmann S 
Published: December 2021

AbstractThe deliberate introduction of vegetation in urban environments, referred to as urban greening, is known to improve outdoor thermal comfort and mitigate the effects of Urban Heat Island in cities. Urban greening can be applied on ground level or elevated parks, roof tops, and building facades. The main parameters that affect plant growth are space, light, water, humidity, oxygen, carbon dioxide, mineral elements, and temperature. Of these parameters, light and temperature are the ones more unlikely to be supplemented in a non-controlled urban setting. This research presents the development of an automated workflow that facilitates design decisions on vegetation growth potential and vegetation species selection within their climatic and geometrical context. This novel scripting-based prototype uses hourly radiation results to extract location specifications, such as photoperiod, hardiness zone, and hourly annual Daily Light Integral values on a user-defined grid. It then seamlessly compares the data against seasonal light and soil temperature requirements of listed cultivars to evaluate their suitability within the constraints of the analysis area. A basic plant dataset is created that is open to expansion based on plants growth data availability. This automated workflow can be employed by agriculturalists, urban planners, and landscape designers to perform vegetation selection for applications such as urban greening in dense contexts or vertical farms.
Generating Residential Layout Based on AI in the View of Wind Environment
Authors: Ying X Y , Qin X Y , Chen J H , Gao J 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
There is a contradiction between the high-density residential area development form and comfortable outdoor physical environment. The existing studies on wind environment of high-rise residential areas only provide the guidance for the simple general layouts, which cannot cope with the fact that most high-rise residential areas are mixed of point buildings and board buildings, and it would cost a lot of time and resources to carry out computer simulation of each layout. This paper presents a new tool, which uses the automatic optimization function of genetic algorithm and the prediction function of fully convolutional neural network to integrates three functions: the automatic generation of high-rise residential layout, the simulation of wind environment and the comparison for optimization, to learn plan scheduling and obtain the optimal solution for high-rise residential layout under specific plot ratio and plot conditions, provides guidance for today’s fast-paced architectural design.
A climate-based moisture index approach for hygrothermal analysis in Australia
Authors: Javed Haniya , Brambilla Arianna , Strang Marcus 
Published: December 2021

AbstractIn Australia, one-third of new constructions are affected by condensation and about 50% of buildings suffer from mould risk, mainly due to inappropriate design and management strategies. Despite the potential structural damage and serious health hazards, there is a lack of preventive moisture management strategies at the legislative level. The first hygrothermal management provisions were adopted in the National Construction Code only in 2019, with very general indications that correlate the breathability of the membranes with the climate zone. However, the building code identifies only eight zones for the entire Australia, which were originally developed for thermal analysis and energy efficiency provisions. The result is a coarse climate grid that clusters locations with highly variable humidity conditions. This paper undertakes a semi-empirical approach to identify whether the current climate zones are suitable for hygrothermal purposes. This research represents the first step towards an Australian-specific moisture risks management framework, and it advances the discussion about the suitability of the current hygrothermal design and construction policy and practices. The outcomes reveal the highly variable moisture indices obtained for the different representative cities, affirming the inappropriate use of existing climate zone clustering for hygrothermal assessment purposes.
Utilization of Climate Files Predicting Future Weather in Dynamic Building Performance Simulation – A review
Authors: Nielsen C N , Kolarik J 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
As the climate is changing and buildings are designed with a life expectancy of 50+ years, it is sensible to take climate change into account during the design phase. Data representing future weather are needed so that building performance simulations can predict the impact of climate change. Currently, this usually requires one year of weather data with a temporal resolution of one hour, which represents local climate conditions. However, both the temporal and spatial resolution of global climate models is generally too coarse. Two general approaches to increase the resolution of climate models - statistical and dynamical downscaling have been developed. They exist in many variants and modifications. The present paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of future weather application as well as critical insights in the model and method selection. The results indicate a general trend to select the simplest methods, which often involves a compromise on selecting climate models.
Can collected hygrothermal data illustrate observed thermal problems of the façade? – A case study from Greenland
Authors: Friis N K , Møller E B , Lading T 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Buildings are more vulnerable to faults in design and construction, when exposed to the extreme Greenlandic climate, however, most new materials and designs have not been tested for Arctic conditions. Thus even minor errors can result in failures like mould growth, discomfort, and unnecessary heat loss. Rekognizing the source of the error can be difficult, yet valuable. But how can it be identified whether the error lies in the design or quality of workmanship? This paper describes a case study from Nuuk, Greenland, where a new mineral wool insulation system was implemented. Residents were complaining about draft and cold areas. An investigation revealed that inaccurate use of the system caused several problems. Simulations of the exterior wall performance were conducted and compared to measurements. This paper discusses whether these measurements and simulations support the identified issues, and therefore if this kind of general surveillance of exterior walls can be used to determine the total performance of an exterior wall. The paper concludes that the collected data can support the issues of the complaints, and that the fundamental reasons for the problems are the design, the precision of the casted concrete and the lack of a wind barrier protecting the insulation.
Weather and indoor climate in Greenland
Authors: Møller E B , Helgason J 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
To make a hygrothermal assessment of a building construction, e.g. wall or roof, weather files as well as information on indoor moisture load are needed, however only to some extent available for Greenlandic conditions. This paper describes a project that had a twofold aim: 1) create weather files for four different cities in Greenland in a simple way, 2) determine the typical moisture load in a Greenlandic dwelling to see if the international standard ISO 13788 is applicable in Greenland when describing indoor moisture load. The four chosen cities are placed at the west coast of Greenland. Hourly weather data of 10 years for the four cities were obtained from the meteorological institutes of Denmark and Greenland, from this a reference year with hourly values was created for each city. The paper also describes how incomplete data was treated. Five dwellings were chosen in each city to assess the indoor moisture load. Temperature and relative humidity were measured hourly in living rooms of these dwellings. Furthermore, outdoor temperature and relative humidity were measured in the four cities. The moisture load in the dwellings were scattered in humidity class 1-4, similar to what has been measured in Danish dwellings, consequently ISO 13788 may be applicable in Greenland.
Circularity concepts for offsite prefabricated energy renovation of apartment buildings
Authors: Kuusk Kalle , Kullerkupp Kristel , Pihelo Peep , Ritzen Michiel , Tisov Ana , Kalamees Targo 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Deep energy renovation includes the realisation of the full potential of energy performance. A circular deep renovation, which contributes to a circular built environment, is based on 100% life cycle renewable energy, and all materials used within the system boundaries are part of infinite technical or biological cycles with the lowest quality loss as possible. In the current study, the circularity potential was assessed for deep energy renovation from different aspects: circularity of materials, building component and building structure. Careful selection of materials as well as connection, position and disassembly possibilities are needed to increase the degree of circularity. This shows a good possibility to increase energy performance by using circularity principles. The window glass circularity analyse showed that, at best, the thermal transmittance of a new circular product can be more than three times lower than the original. The circular use of materials, components, and structures pose new challenges for the building physic design of building envelope structures.
A preliminary scenario analysis of the impacts of teleworking on energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
Authors: Kharvari Farzam , Azimi Sara , O’Brien William 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
This paper uses scenario analysis to investigate the broader impact of teleworking in four scenarios including the COVID-19 pandemic, worst-, moderate-, and best-case scenarios on building-level energy use, energy consumption in transportation, and information and communication technology (ICT) usage by using the databases of the Government of Canada. The COVID-19 scenario relies on the available data for the pandemic period. The worst-case scenario is when telework has an adverse effect on energy use while the moderate-and best-case scenarios are when the minimum and maximum savings are achieved by telework. The data includes commuting distances, electricity and natural gas consumption for offices and residential buildings, and ICT usage. Then, the associated GHG emissions are calculated for transportation, residential and office buildings, and ICT and the analysis are carried out by applying a potential fraction of saving to the associated GHG emissions of each domain and scenario. This paper demonstrates the potential energy savings of teleworking significantly depends on teleworker behavior to a degree that in the worst-case scenario no potential saving is observed while the savings are significant in the best-case scenario. Therefore, the impact of telework is highly uncertain and complicated and current statistics are insufficient for accurate estimates.
Hygrothermal assessment of internally insulated historic solid masonry walls with focus on the thermal bridge due to internal partition walls
Authors: Jensen N F , Rode C , Møller E B 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
This study investigated the hygrothermal performance of five insulation systems for internal retrofitting purposes. Focus was on the hygrothermal performance near partition brick walls compared to the middle of the wall. The setup comprised two insulated reefer containers with controlled indoor climate, reconfigured with several holes containing solid masonry walls with interior embedded wooden elements, an internal brick partition wall and different internal insulation systems, with and without exterior hydrophobisation. Relative humidity and temperature were measured over five years in the masonry/insulation interface and near the interior surface, in the centre of the test field and near the partition wall. In addition, calibrated numerical simulations were performed for further investigation of the thermal bridge effect. Findings for the masonry/insulation interface showed higher temperatures and lower relative humidity near the partition wall in comparison with the central part of the wall. Near the interior surface, measurements showed only minor differences between the two locations. The relative effect of the thermal bridge was smaller in the case of a high driving rain load on the exterior surfaces. The numerical simulations showed that the hygrothermal conditions were affected further away from the partition wall than what could be measured in the experimental setup.
Active Environmental Control Strategies for Brick Historical Buildings, Combining Heritage Conservation and Thermal Comfort
Authors: Cai YK , Xie H R , Ma Y , Hokoi S , Li Y H 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
For historical buildings, it is a challenge to utilize HVAC system to improve the thermal comfort within a reasonable range without increasing the risk of deterioration. This research selected a traditional temple building located in Hubei Province, China, aiming to clarify the impact of different operation modes of heating systems on the preservation status of the building, and to further propose reasonable active environmental control strategies. A two-dimensional hygrothermal model of the temple building was established and used to evaluate the influence of different heating parameters, operation schedules, and ventilation strategies on heritage conservation and thermal comfort with the application of floor heating. The main conclusions are as follows: for Honghua Temple, low-level heating at 16 °C with conventional ventilation or heating at 18°C with enhanced ventilation is the preferred solution; enhanced ventilation mode can reduce the risk of mold growth while satisfying the convenience of using the Buddha worship space; for intermittent heating in winter, preheating the system is necessary, and maintaining a low heating level at night is more conducive compared with shutting down the system directly; the impact of evaporation increasing caused by heating should be weighed in active environmental control.
Assessment of Deterioration Risk of Maijishan Grotto under the Radiation Difference Based on Heat and Moisture Transfer Model
Authors: Wu R B , Ma Y , Xie H R , Hokoi S , Yue Y Q , Li Y H 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
The ambient environment of architectural heritage is an important factor affecting its conservation. Two adjacent rows of Buddha statues in Grottoes No. 3 (semi-open) of Maijishan Grotto in Gansu, China, show apparent differences in the degree of deterioration. This study made a monitoring scheme of grottoes microenvironments such as air temperature, relative humidity, radiation, and surface temperature to explore the cause of the difference. A two-dimensional heat and moisture (HAM) transfer model was established and verified to simulate the temperature and humidity on the surface and inside of the Buddha statues. Then, temperature and water content fluctuation and the risks of thermal stress destruction on the surface and near the surface of the Buddha statues were evaluated. The results show that the radiation difference causes thermal stress and water content differences both in heights and in depths. This impact brought by the direct sunlight may contribute to the different deterioration on the two rows of Buddha statues. The eaves shaded the upper row of the Buddha statues much longer than the lower ones. Less severe fluctuation and differences in temperature and water content occur at the middle and upper points. This study evaluates the degradation of Grottoes No. 3 and has guiding significance for its preservation methods.
Hygrothermal Evaluation of Waterline Rising of a Masonry Tower based on Measurements and Simulations
Authors: Xie Q H , Li Y H , Ma Y , Hokoi S , Xie H R 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Wet walls in ancient masonry buildings are common due to rainfall, groundwater and other environmental factors, and usually accompanied by the degradation phenomena such as powdering, shedding, salting out, which threatens the value and safety of ancient buildings. It is found that the bottom of Dayan Pagoda has been damp and gloomy for a long time. In recent 40 years, the waterline at the bottom has risen by about 0.5 ∼1m, and the wet area on the north wall is as high as 5m. This paper aims to clarify the cause of the rising waterline and the water source of Dayan Pagoda. The correlation between degradation of Dayan pagoda and environmental factors such as temperature, rainfall and solar radiation was established. Firstly, there was a field measurement on the waterline height in different orientations of Dayan Tower; Then, a coupled heat and moisture transfer model was developed to obtain the hygrothermal distribution in the brick wall, and the impact of rainfall and groundwater was evaluated, and the rising trend of waterline in the future was predicted. The field measured results show that during 2018-2020, the waterline of the west wall of Dayan Pagoda has the largest rise (about 20cm), while the south wall has the smallest rise (about 10cm). The simulation results show that the water source of rising waterline is mainly wind-driven rain rather than groundwater rising. The result contributes to propose environmental control measures to alleviate the degradation of masonry buildings caused by water.
Internal Insulation of Preservation Worthy Facades
Authors: Lucchesi  , Svendsen  , Koldtoft  
Published: December 2021

Abstract
With international awareness of the need to decrease greenhouse gas emissions, the Danish government set a target to be fossil fuel-free by 2050. To achieve that, existing buildings will need to be retrofitted with energy-saving technologies such as improved thermal insulation. In Denmark, a larger mass of the building stock from around 1850 to the 1940s is preservation worthy. The construction is typically solid brick walls with wooden beams on the floors. This creates a challenge for energy retrofitting since the external facades cannot be altered. The application of internal insulation can influence the temperature and moisture profile of the wall. Moisture builds up in the interface between the original brick wall, and the insulation layer can create an environment where mould can grow. Previous research also demonstrated a risk of moisture build-up at the beam-ends when internal insulation is applied. Saint-Gobain ISOVER has, together with DTU, spent five years developing a new system, ISOVER RetroWall System, which addresses these problems. The presented work will include a short introduction to the concept, results and conclusions from the field test and presentation of two sites with the finished system in use.
Desalination using clay and lime sacrificial plasters with additives on field stone wall and fired clay bricks
Authors: Leiten K , Sirelpuu H , Kiviste M 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Salt deteriorations can ruin the appearance as well as the structure of buildings. Salt deteriorations can be mitigated by passive and active methods. Common active methods include sprinkling water on the structure, scraping off the concentrated salts from the surface and the use of sacrificial plasters. Sacrificial plasters are traditionally used for desalination. Two tests at different sites were performed in order to determine the effectiveness of desalination of different sacrificial plasters. The first test site was a two hundred years old stable wall in Mooste county, Estonia. Salt percentage by mass in the test wall was determined in 2017 and again in 2019. In December 2019 different plasters of local natural clay and lime with additives such as hemp flax, charcoal and turf were tested on the wall. The second test was performed on burnt clay bricks that were placed into salt solution until efflorescence appeared. For desalination process again, different clay and lime based sacrificial plasters were used. After removing the sacrificial plaster, samples from the mortar and bricks were taken to measure the salt content by using Ion chromatography. Clay and hemp flax based sacrificial plasters were the most suitable for desalination and removal.
Thermal Conductivity and Specific Heat Capacity of Insulation materials at Different Mean Temperatures
Authors: Yousefi Y , Tariku F 
Published: December 2021

Abstract
Thermal conductivity and heat capacity are among the most essential properties of a building insulation in calculating thermal performance which are subjected to change when exposed to temperatures variation in service. Ignoring the temperature dependency of these material properties can result in under and over estimations of buildings energy uses and the corresponding equipment sizing. To obtain more realistic conductivity values of insulation materials, in this paper, thermal conductivity tests are conducted at various mean temperatures. For the study six commonly used insulations including Cellulose fiber, Expanded Polystyrene, Extruded Polystyrene, Open Cell Spray Polyurethane, Polyisocyanurate, and Mineral Wool are considered, and their thermal conductivity are measured at seven mean temperatures ranging from 5°C to 60°C. Furthermore, their specific heat capacity are measured at nine mean temperatures ranging between 16°C and 36°C. The results showed that except Polyisocyanurate board, the thermal conductivities and specific heat capacities of all insulation materials increased linearly with rising temperature, presenting a linear regression model with correlation coefficients (R2) values between 0.96 and 0.98. The curve fitting of the Polyisocyanurate thermal conductivity measurements resulted a nonlinear regression model with R2 of 0.97. The thermal conductivity of six insulations as a function of temperature have been established.