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Title Improving urban metabolism: Bi-directional energy and environmental benefits of rooftop greenhouse and building integration
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Authors Muñoz-Liesa, J; Royapoor, M; López-Capel, E; Cuerva, E; Gassó-Domingo, S; Josa, A
Title Improving urban metabolism: Bi-directional energy and environmental benefits of rooftop greenhouse and building integration
Year 2020
Published
DOI 10.26868/25222708.2019.211264
Abstract Rapid global urbanisation in 21st century results in cities consuming vast resources but also offering unique opportunities for more integrated and circular resource management. This work investigates potential benefits of urban agriculture and buildings integration through a demonstrator building (ICTA). Actual building and integrated Rooftop Greenhouse (iRTG) data demonstrate wide thermal profiles across ICTA six levels and the potential for heat exchange within the building. Calibrated model monthly results indicate reduced building heating needs resulting from iRTG inclusion. However, more modest GSHP electrical cooling reductions resulting from plant transpiration showed reversing potential which requires more in-depth analysis of underlying principles.
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Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Science (CPCI-S)
EID WOS:000709431305022
WoS Category Construction & Building Technology; Operations Research & Management Science
Research Area Construction & Building Technology; Operations Research & Management Science
PDF https://publications.ibpsa.org/proceedings/bs/2019/papers/BS2019_211264.pdf
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