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Facing Heatwaves and Warming Conditions in the Mediterranean Region
Abstract This research deals with the way to approach Climate-Ready buildings, from the analysis of monitored residential buildings to the literature review of different case studies and their passive measures. Different case studies located in Pamplona, Madrid and Alicante in Spain, being flats or houses, with or without air conditioning, and with different occupants’ profile, have been monitored during heatwaves or severe heat conditions. Also, a specific review of measures for climate change in Mediterranean dwellings has been undertaken. The upper floor (especially where bedrooms are located) in new or refurbished buildings appears to be overheated or has the highest cooling consumptions, which highlights the need for much more research in design and constructive solutions of roofs. The location of Cool Retreats in dwellings is also highlighted, whether with or without air conditioning, and the importance of the active role of occupants and their adaptation to the dwelling is also stressed.
Facing Heatwaves and Warming Conditions in the Mediterranean Region
Abstract This research deals with the way to approach Climate-Ready buildings, from the analysis of monitored residential buildings to the literature review of different case studies and their passive measures. Different case studies located in Pamplona, Madrid and Alicante in Spain, being flats or houses, with or without air conditioning, and with different occupants’ profile, have been monitored during heatwaves or severe heat conditions. Also, a specific review of measures for climate change in Mediterranean dwellings has been undertaken. The upper floor (especially where bedrooms are located) in new or refurbished buildings appears to be overheated or has the highest cooling consumptions, which highlights the need for much more research in design and constructive solutions of roofs. The location of Cool Retreats in dwellings is also highlighted, whether with or without air conditioning, and the importance of the active role of occupants and their adaptation to the dwelling is also stressed.
Facing Heatwaves and Warming Conditions in the Mediterranean Region
Monge-Barrio, Aurora (author) / Sánchez-Ostiz Gutiérrez, Ana (author)
2018-01-01
38 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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