Thermal Performance and Comfort Conditions Analysis of a Vernacular Palafitic Timber Building in Portuguese Coastline Context

The palafitic timber constructions of the central Portuguese coastline are an example of the adaptation to site-specific conditions (climate and sand landscape morphodynamics) using the available endogenous resources. Thus, in a context of environmental awareness and climate change, it is relevant t...

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Main Authors: Jorge Fernandes, Ricardo Mateus, Helena Gervásio, Sandra Monteiro Silva, Jorge Branco, Manuela Almeida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/12/24/10484