RAMOS, Ana Ferreira; SILVA, J. A. Raimundo Mendes da - Thermal Code evolution and its contribution to the sustainable construction In CIB 2007
Title
Thermal code evolution and its contribution to the sustainable construction
Subject
Thermal comfort Sustainable construction Evaluation
Relation
CIB2007;161
Date
2010-01-13T15:27:01Z 2010-01-13T15:27:01Z 2007-05
Description
In this paper it was analysed the evolution of the Portuguese Thermal Code
in of face of sustainable parameters. The two versions were applied to the
same housing building in two different positions in a way to improve the
solar gains and be able to compare the results. The results gotten from the
former steps were analysed, as well as the main differences noted between
the two versions of the Codes. The calculus method pursued in the second
version is similar to the first one, due to the technicians applying familiarity,
but inserting new parameters and more demanding values.
Considering that the new construction exigencies, highly concerned with
sustainable constructive principles and environment-responsive attitudes, a
set of the main factors to take under consideration in face of the more
recognized sustainable construction methodologies is presented.
The final stages of the paper focus the assessment of the collected results
of the two versions of the Code, relating them with the sustainable
construction criteria. These parameters allow outlining an overview about
the Code evolution and its contribution to the improvement of the housing
sector, in terms of the sustainable development.
