Assessment of solar access in urban environment: The case of the renewal of a city block in Espinho, Portugal

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2016-11

Authors

Helena Corvacho (Author) FEUP; Bruno Marques (Author) FEUP; Fernando Brandão Alves (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Indoor and Built Environment

Vol. 25

Pages: 1075-1084

ISSN: 1420-326X

Publisher: SAGE

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 3 Citations

Scopus - 3 Citations

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00M-6HY

DOI: 10.1177/1420326x16639668

Abstract (EN): The research project carried out aimed to establish guidelines for urban design, especially adjusted to specific climatic conditions and to local design practice. With the aid of a simulation program, Townscope III, several urban scenarios were characterized in what concerns solar access. Some results are presented for the specific case of a block in Espinho. Four different building models were tested. Solar access was evaluated and its repercussion on heating and cooling energy needs of the buildings was estimated. A virtual scenario with an increase of the density of the urban surrounding area was also assessed.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 10