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Costanzo, V, Fabbri, K, Schito, E, Pretelli, M and Marletta, L (2021) Microclimate monitoring and conservation issues of a Baroque church in Italy: a risk assessment analysis. Building Research & Information, 49(07), 729–47.

Haik, R, Peled, A and Meir, I A (2021) Thermal performance of alternative binders lime hemp concrete (LHC) building: comparison with conventional building materials. Building Research & Information, 49(07), 763–76.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Clay; EnergyPlus; hemp; lime; sustainability; thermal simulation;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0961-3218
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/09613218.2021.1889950
  • Abstract:
    This research aims to estimate the operational energy (OE) savings of a full-scale building, made of lime hemp concrete (LHC) with alternative binders partly replacing lime, compared to buildings made of conventional materials, e.g. Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC), Hollow Concrete Blocks (HCB), and Expanded Polystyrene (ESP). The thermal performance of small size (1 m × 1 m) different materials test cells was experimentally studied. Experimental results were compared to simulated values obtained by EnergyPlus. Monitored and simulated indoor temperatures were found to be in good agreement. Subsequently, the thermal performance and energy consumption of full-scale buildings (10 m × 10 m × 2.9 m) were simulated by EnergyPlus with a great degree of confidence. In up-scaled building simulations, LHC presented the best thermal performance and consequently the lowest energy consumption, reaching ∼7 kWh/m2/year, nearly Zero Energy Building standards, 90% lower as compared to HCB which obtained the highest energy consumption. Dynamic external window shading was shown to have a significant impact on cooling energy savings. This research clearly shows the high potential of using LHC with alternative binders as a partial replacement for lime, as it has advantages in terms of energy savings, and their equivalent CO2 emissions.

Llinares Millán, C, Higuera-Trujillo, J L, Montañana i Aviñó, A, Torres, J and Sentieri, C (2021) The influence of classroom width on attention and memory: virtual-reality-based task performance and neurophysiological effects. Building Research & Information, 49(07), 813–26.

Martínez, A, Alonso, C, Martín-Consuegra, F, Pérez, G, Frutos, B and Gutiérrez, & (2021) Experimental analysis of a prototype for a thermochromic Trombe wall. Building Research & Information, 49(07), 777–94.

Naik, N S, Elzeyadi, I, Minson, C T and Lee, J (2021) Thermal pleasure inside solar screened spaces: an experimental study to explore alliesthesia in architecture. Building Research & Information, 49(07), 795–812.

Van Linden, S and Van Den Bossche, N (2021) Comparative study on the feasibility of watertight face-sealed building joints under simulated wind-driven rain conditions. Building Research & Information, 49(07), 748–62.

Yang, W and Lam, P T I (2021) Evaluating non-market costs of ICT involving data transmission in smart cities. Building Research & Information, 49(07), 715–28.