Solar Shading Systems: Design, Performance, and Integrated Photovoltaics / / by Maria Mandalaki, Theocharis Tsoutsos
| Solar Shading Systems: Design, Performance, and Integrated Photovoltaics / / by Maria Mandalaki, Theocharis Tsoutsos |
| Autore | Mandalaki Maria |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2020.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2020 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (132 pages) |
| Disciplina | 621.381045 |
| Collana | SpringerBriefs in Energy |
| Soggetto topico |
Sustainable architecture
Renewable energy resources Building construction Energy consumption Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings Renewable and Green Energy Building Physics, HVAC Energy Efficiency |
| ISBN | 3-030-11617-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | 1. Basics of Shading Design, the evolution of shading through time and the methods of evaluating appropriate shading systems according to simple geometrical rules -- 2. Geometrical and material properties of the shading system in relation to thermal gains -- 3. Basics of shading design in relation to both daylight quality and energy savings, through decreasing the amount of electric light needed -- More specific requirements for the case of office buildings, is presented -- 4. Additional parameters of energy production that shading systems with integrated PV can support is presented. Limitations and constrains of the integration of PV influencing the final performance of the devices and the aesthetics of the building -- 5. Discussion and conclusion. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910367238603321 |
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Sustainable Mobility for Island Destinations
| Sustainable Mobility for Island Destinations |
| Autore | Tsoutsos Theocharis |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham, : Springer International Publishing AG, 2021 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (154 p.) |
| Collana | Engineering Series |
| Soggetto topico |
Highway & traffic engineering
Energy technology & engineering Environmental economics Development economics & emerging economies |
| Soggetto non controllato |
Transport and Mobility Systems
Sustainable Urban Mobility Plans Environmental Impact Assessment Sustainable Tourism Sustainable Development Green Vehicles Fuels Sustainable Destinations Island Tourism Sustainable Transport Open Access |
| ISBN | 3-030-73715-2 |
| Classificazione | BUS069000BUS070040BUS092000TEC009020 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Editorial Preface -- Contents -- Sustainable, Smart and Safe Mobility at the Core of Sustainable Tourism in Six European Islands -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology and Data Collection -- 3 Results and Discussion -- 3.1 Relevance of Decision Process and Data Collection to Act in Touristic Mobility -- 3.2 Tourists at Destinations Prefer to Walk -- 3.3 Role of Technological Tools to Simplify User Experience and to Improve Decision-Making -- 3.4 Elder and Disabled People Growing 'Core Customer' -- 3.5 Mobility Franchises and Need for Tailor-Made Adaptation Case by Case -- 3.6 Vertical and Horizontal Integration in Touristic Value Chain Market, Innovative Business Models and Market Regulation Challenges -- 3.7 Transport as Part of Touristic Experience -- 3.8 Health as a Cornerstone to Design Future Tourism and Mobility Services -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- Assessing Sustainable Urban Mobility Policies in the Mediterranean Tourism Destinations Through Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Models -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 2.1 The PROMETHEE-Approach -- 2.2 Sustainable Mobility Policies Alternatives -- 2.3 Sustainable Mobility Criteria -- 2.4 Actors Involved in Sustainable Mobility Planning -- 2.5 Evaluation Table -- 2.6 Weight Factors -- 2.7 Sensitivity Analysis -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Calculation of the Weight Factors -- 3.2 Ranking of the Alternative Policies Per Group -- 3.3 Total Classification of Alternatives Solutions -- 4 Discussion -- 4.1 Scenarios Comparison -- 4.2 Sensitivity Analysis -- 4.3 Identifying Stakeholders' Interests -- 5 Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- Innovation, Digital Solutions and MaaS Concept in Touristic Insular and Rural Destinations: The Case of the Shared Mobility Agency in Elba -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Key Mobility Aspects -- 2.1 Mobility Demand and Transport Schemes.
2.2 Innovation and Digital Solutions -- 2.3 Lack of Integration of Mobility Services -- 3 Last Decade Digital Solutions -- 3.1 Development of Mobile Technologies -- 3.2 "Virtual" and/or "Remote" Platforms -- 3.3 Open Data/Standardization -- 3.4 MaaS (Mobility as a Service) -- 3.5 Concept of Shared Use Mobility Agency -- 3.6 Key Role of Mobile APP -- 4 APPs Jungle -- 4.1 Exposing Information Services to the End-Users (CA) -- 4.2 Exposing Information and Providing Access to a Wider Set of Services (CB) -- 4.3 Integrating Operators Services, Innovative Functionalities (CC) -- 5 The Elba Shared Mobility Agency -- 5.1 Reference Context and Users' Needs Analysis -- 5.2 The Specifications of the Agency Platform -- 5.3 Use Cases -- 5.4 The Agency Implementation and Business Model -- 5.5 First Results -- 6 Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- Co-creating Sustainable Urban Mobility Solutions for Guests and Citizens: The Experience in the Elba Island -- 1 Introduction: Stakeholders Engagement to Co-create Sustainable Mobility Solutions -- 1.1 The DESTINATIONS Challenge: Sustainable Transport Solutions to Meet Residents and Tourists Demand -- 1.2 Co-creation Methodology -- 2 The Experience in the Elba Island -- 2.1 Citizens and Stakeholders' Participation -- 2.2 Co-creation Events -- 2.3 Shared Agenda for Action -- 2.4 Strategic Mission and Target Actions for the Elba SUMP -- 2.5 Shaping Public Transport on Elba to Meet Seasonal and Touristic Demand -- 3 Conclusions: Main Lessons Learned from the Elba Experience -- References -- Shared Mobility Services in Malta: User Needs and Perceptions -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Sustainable Mobility and Sharing Services -- 2.1 Bicycle- and Car-Sharing Systems -- 2.2 Shared Mobility in Malta -- 3 Methodology -- 4 Results -- 5 Discussion -- 6 Conclusions -- References. Is Cycling an Attractive Transport Solution in a Mediterranean City? -- 1 Introduction -- 2 State of the Art -- 2.1 Study Area -- 2.2 Research Methodology -- 3 Results -- 3.1 General Information -- 3.2 Transportation Within the City -- 3.3 Cycling in the City and Infrastructures -- 3.4 Driving Conduct -- 4 Discussion and Conclusions -- References -- Promoting Sustainable Mobility in Tourist Destinations: Mobility Center 2.0 -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Mobility Centers: A One-Stop Shop for Sustainable Mobility -- 3 The Five Steps of Implementation -- 4 Cost/Benefit Analysis -- 5 Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- Climate Change Mitigation Through Smart Environmental Monitoring of the Urban Ecosystem in Insular Touristic Cities: Experience from Rethymno and Madeira -- 1 Introduction -- 2 A Detailed Description of the Two Systems -- 2.1 The Case of Rethymno -- 2.2 The Case of Madeira -- 3 Conclusions and Recommendations for Future Research -- References. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910510575303321 |
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| Cham, : Springer International Publishing AG, 2021 | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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