A finite-difference formulation of elastic rod for the design of actively bent structures
Journal Article
D’Amico, B., Zhang, H., & Kermani, A. (2016)
A finite-difference formulation of elastic rod for the design of actively bent structures. Engineering Structures, 117, 518-527. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.engstruct.2016.03.034
A discrete formulation of elastic rod has been tailored for the particular design task of geometric modelling, form finding and analysis of actively bent structural systems. T...
Strength grading of sawn timber in Europe: an explanation for engineers and researchers
Journal Article
Ridley-Ellis, D., Stapel, P., & Baño, V. (2016)
Strength grading of sawn timber in Europe: an explanation for engineers and researchers. European Journal of Wood and Wood Products, 74(3), 291-306. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00107-016-1034-1
This paper is a concise explanation of the normative background to strength grading in Europe, addressing important aspects that are commonly misunderstood by structural engin...
The thermal retrofitting of walls windows and ceilings in traditional Scottish buildings.
Conference Proceeding
Stinson, J., Bros Williamson, J., Reid, A., & Currie, J. (2015)
The thermal retrofitting of walls windows and ceilings in traditional Scottish buildings. In W. F. Florez-Escobar, C. A. Brebbia, F. Chejne, & F. Mondragon (Eds.), Energy and Sustainability VI, (317-326). https://doi.org/10.2495/ESUS150271
This paper documents research undertaken to evaluate the thermal transmittance of building elements – walls, windows and ceilings – both before and after the addition of insul...
Improving the thermal performance of ‘hard-to-treat’ historic buildings in Edinburgh’s new town.
Journal Article
Bros Williamson, J., Stinson, J., Reid, A., & Currie, J. (2015)
Improving the thermal performance of ‘hard-to-treat’ historic buildings in Edinburgh’s new town. Anales de Edificación, 1,
This paper documents an innovative partnership project between Historic Scotland, the Scottish Energy Centre at Edinburgh Napier University and Castle Rock Edinvar Housing Ass...
Energy demand benchmarking of non-domestic buildings in Scotland.
Conference Proceeding
Chetboul, J., Garnier, C., & Bros Williamson, J. (2015)
Energy demand benchmarking of non-domestic buildings in Scotland
Over the years building energy performance has become a predominant concern for owners and real estate managers. The focus is usually on residential buildings but in the last ...
Embodied energy and carbon analysis of urban residential buildings in Malawi
Journal Article
Mpakati Gama, E. C., Brown, A., & Sloan, B. (2016)
Embodied energy and carbon analysis of urban residential buildings in Malawi. International journal of construction management, 16(1), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1080/15623599.2015.1110274
The rising demand for bricks baked in wood-fuelled kilns in Malawi is raising concerns due to its contribution to
fluctuations of climatic conditions locally and globally. Thi...
Energy demand benchmarking of non-domestic buildings in Scotland
Journal Article
Chetboul, J., Garnier, C., & Bros Williamson, J. (2015)
Energy demand benchmarking of non-domestic buildings in Scotland. Anales de Edificación, 1(3), 31-40. https://doi.org/10.20868/ade.2015.3135
Over the years building energy performance has become a predominant concern for owners and real estate managers. The focus is usually on residential buildings but in the last ...
Improvement of Thermal Insulation of Residential Buildings’ Facades Via Acoustic Insulation.
Journal Article
Paris-Newton, J. E., Prokofieva, E., & Henry, N. (2015)
Improvement of Thermal Insulation of Residential Buildings’ Facades Via Acoustic Insulation. Energy Procedia, 78, 3446-3451. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2015.11.134
The European community has been undertaking noise mapping of major cities and transportation routes over the last decade. Implementation of the action plan to achieve reductio...
A BIM platform for offsite timber construction.
Conference Proceeding
Patlakas, P., Livingstone, A., & Hairstans, R. (2015)
A BIM platform for offsite timber construction
This paper discusses the potential of a BIM platform for offsite timber construction within the context of the UK construction industry. It examines the benefits, limitations,...
Super insulated aerogel windows: Impact on daylighting and thermal performance
Journal Article
Garnier, C., Muneer, T., & McCauley, L. (2015)
Super insulated aerogel windows: Impact on daylighting and thermal performance. Building and Environment, 94, 231-238. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2015.08.009
Window design plays an important role in achieving energy efficient buildings and in providing thermal comfort of building occupants. This paper investigates a newly developed...