Abstract
Field surveys on residences A-1 and A-2 of the restored traditional masonry dwelling "masia" in Catalonia, Spain were conducted during autumn and winter of 2008. The residence A-1 had been restored by inserting steel frame inside and outside of the existing masonry walls, and A-2 had been restored by the original work method. In order to investigate the influence of their architectural characteristics on thermal environment, measurement results were compared. In addition, lifestyle which effects on thermal environment in masia was proposed through these surveys. As a result, the indoor thermal environment of masia could be comfortable all year around considering that the occupants made use of huge heat capacity and small openings of masia in their lifestyle.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 2009 Dec 1 |
| Event | 9th International Healthy Buildings Conference and Exhibition, HB 2009 - Syracuse, NY, United States Duration: 2009 Sept 13 → 2009 Sept 17 |
Conference
| Conference | 9th International Healthy Buildings Conference and Exhibition, HB 2009 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Syracuse, NY |
| Period | 09/9/13 → 09/9/17 |
Keywords
- Field survey
- Masia
- Masonry dwelling
- Spain
- Thermal environment
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Civil and Structural Engineering
- Building and Construction