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Critical Analysis on Research Trend on Passive and Low Energy Architecture Study Through Text Data Mining Technique in the Period of 2006 to 2018
As one of the leading conferences in the study area of passive and low energy architecture, the Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA) Conference has presented continuously great efforts and innovative ideas from worldwide research communities and professional society in … Continue reading
The Environmental Performance Of Temporary Urban Interventions: Technical Assessment Of Regeneration Initiatives In The City Centre Of São Paulo, With Focus On Thermal And Acoustic Performance
Temporary urbanism is an approach to reactivate urban spaces through short-term interventions in a range of urban contexts. In central São Paulo, the Luz and Santa Ifigênia neighbourhoods, characterized by deprivation of their physical environments and social structures, were the … Continue reading
The Effect of Increasing Vegetation Cover on Energy Demand for Heating and Cooling Buildings in a Dense Mediterranean City
The study examines the effects of adding vegetation to a Tel Aviv neighbourhood on the microclimate, and subsequently on electricity consumption for heating and cooling. Computer simulation was employed to generate modified weather files that account for urban effects in different … Continue reading
In memory of Professor Baruch Givoni (1920-2019)
The PLEA community is sad to know that Professor Baruch Givoni has passed away on the eve of his 110th birthday. “Sorry to hear the news of Prof. Baruch Givoni! ‘Man, Climate and Architecture’ was one of the most important … Continue reading
Virtual Board Meeting in July 2020
PLEA Directors met online to discuss management issues on 24th July 2020 .
State of the nation study on performance of new housing in the UK
A new report published by researchers at Oxford Brookes University has revealed for the first time a detailed national picture of the actual performance of new build homes through a detailed analysis of building performance evaluation projects. The report has … Continue reading
Windsor 2020 Comfort Conference Proceedings available
The Proceedings on the 11th Windsor Conference on Thermal Comfort “Resilient Comfort” is now available on: www.windsorconference.com
In Memory of Charlie Brown
“Prof Brown’s timeless book “Sun, Wind & Light” has been an inspiration since I was a student. I am still using his book today when I need to advise students, professionals and governments. The PLEA community will miss him deeply, … Continue reading
Call for PLEA Small Research Project to PLEA Associates
The project should align with the objectives of PLEA. The deliverable(s) of the project should benefit the PLEA community – for example, a PLEA Note. From time to time, the PLEA Board may issue calls for proposals on a specific … Continue reading
Next PLEA conference 2020 @ Spain
The next PLEA conference will be held at A Coruña in Spain on September 2020! Official website: https://www.plea2020.org/ Follow them: