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School Buildings Rehabilitation

Part of the SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology Book Series

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-15359-9

ISBN: 978-3-319-15358-2

Publisher: Springer International Publishing - Springer Journals

May 26, 2015

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Chapter 1Introduction

Almeida, Ricardo M. S. F.; de Freitas, Vasco Peixoto; Delgado, João M. P. Q.

Pages: 1 –3

[This chapter introduces the book, including the motivation and the main objectives. The importance of taking into account the particular characteristics of school buildings is highlighted with emphasis on the ventilation system. The importance of the climate conditions are stressed.]
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Chapter 2Indoor Environmental Quality

Almeida, Ricardo M. S. F.; de Freitas, Vasco Peixoto; Delgado, João M. P. Q.

Pages: 5 –17

[This chapter starts by explaining the notion of indoor environmental quality. Afterwards a complete description of thermal comfort and indoor air quality is provided. The thermal comfort concept, the factors that most influence it and the criteria for thermal comfort assessment, including the...
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Chapter 3Optimization and Approximation Methods

Almeida, Ricardo M. S. F.; de Freitas, Vasco Peixoto; Delgado, João M. P. Q.

Pages: 19 –29

[This chapter describes the basic mathematical formulation of the Artificial Neural Networks and the multi-objective optimization methods. The concept of Artificial Neural Network is presented and its potential for engineering applications is highlighted. The multi-objective optimization problem...
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Chapter 4Indoor Environmental Quality in Classrooms: Case Studies

Almeida, Ricardo M. S. F.; de Freitas, Vasco Peixoto; Delgado, João M. P. Q.

Pages: 31 –57

[This chapter presents the results of the in-situ evaluation of the hygrothermal performance of classrooms of 9 Portuguese school buildings (2 non-retrofitted and 7 recently retrofitted). Temperature, relative humidity and carbon dioxide concentration were monitored in continuum for at least 1...
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Chapter 5Enclosure Optimization

Almeida, Ricardo M. S. F.; de Freitas, Vasco Peixoto; Delgado, João M. P. Q.

Pages: 59 –80

[This chapter presents a methodology for the optimization of the insulation thickness of external walls and roofs. Its application in school buildings rehabilitation is tried. The methodology is presented and formulated. Objectives related to building’s energy efficiency, summer comfort and life...
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Chapter 6Conclusions and Recommendations

Almeida, Ricardo M. S. F.; de Freitas, Vasco Peixoto; Delgado, João M. P. Q.

Pages: 81 –83

[This chapter presents the book’s main conclusions and practical recommendations. The most relevant findings are synthesized and the some recommendations, which intend a compromise between the indoor air quality and the economic costs of the ventilation systems, are proposed. Yet, the climate...

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