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Papers by Laura Aelenei

ABSTRACT The present work shares a numerical investigation results from a simulated BIPV/T and a ... more ABSTRACT The present work shares a numerical investigation results from a simulated BIPV/T and a BIPV/T-PCM system. This simulation is part of a current research project that pretends to investigate advanced technological prefabricated modules integrating PV and PCM for improving the indoor thermal conditions and reducing building energy demand, through direct electricity generation, solar thermal contributions and energy storage in residential and non-residential buildings. The work will show a decrease in the air temperature within the cavity and consequently the reduction of PV temperature, increasing its efficiency.

Renewable Energy, Jul 1, 2019

Interactive window is a window with integrated touch capability for funtion control. By detecting... more Interactive window is a window with integrated touch capability for funtion control. By detecting different inputs this prototype can start/stop music, change tracks, increase/decrease volume, turn lights on/off etc. Window antenna is a modern insulating glazing units combines insulating layers with heat reflective coatings to acheive high energy efficiency. The metal based coatings help keep heat indoor on cold days and outdoor on warm days. However, these coatings also shield radio waves, causing low indoor reception for mobile phones. This prototype demonstrates how the coating instead can be used to amplify radio signals. Both prototypes were developed by RISE in collaboration with Ericsson and displayed at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona 2013.

Smart innovation, systems and technologies, Sep 29, 2021

The development of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) is arguably the development of an innovation ... more The development of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) is arguably the development of an innovation embedded in a community of organisations and individuals (occupants, inhabitants, citizens) who can affect or are affected by the innovation. However, current methods of stakeholder engagement in PED developments do not systematically identify the type of stakeholders by phases of PED development. In this paper, we draw from selected theories on stakeholders in the strategic management literature from a practical viewpoint to outline a systematic approach towards mapping stakeholders in PED developments. The research question addressed is: How can stakeholders be systematically mapped in the different phases of PED development? From a case study involving 7 PED projects, we applied a preliminary tool delineating eight categories of actors relevant for the different phases of PED development. Based on our analysis, we suggest that it is important to reimagine PED stakeholders as interactive actors since stakeholder roles shift during the PED process and to map them on the building, district and the city scale. The contribution of this paper is twofold. First, in terms of managerial implications, we have outlined a preliminary actor-oriented stakeholder mapping framework that is attuned to the phases of the PED process and the different scale of stakeholders (building level, district level and the city level). Second, in terms of research implications, we have extended the notion of the PED toolbox to not only consider technical tools and non-technical tools but also include a category of managerial tools that merits research attention.

IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science

EU and national buildings related regulations are moving towards policies that improve indoor the... more EU and national buildings related regulations are moving towards policies that improve indoor thermal comfort, reduce energy consumption and its environmental impact by establishing very ambitious targets in the emissions reduction in the decades to come. In this context, improving energy efficiency through deep energy renovations is a key action line because of its potential to meet long-term climate and energy targets. However, deep renovations need to become more environmentally friendly, more reliable in terms of performance and more attractive to all concerned stakeholders, in addition of enabling the implementation of the Near Zero-Energy Building (nZEB) assumed by the Energy Performance of Building Directive in 2010. This paper highlights the key aspects related to the strategic pillars of deep renovation and explore ongoing related funding schemes to meet Portugal´s carbon neutrality and related sustainability goals.

ne-xt facades conference 2017, 2017

Building and Environment, 2022

The scope of this document is to present a review of current STS state of the art technological d... more The scope of this document is to present a review of current STS state of the art technological developments published in the area and the most suitable options for building integration RES applications. The aim of the document is to determine the work carried out in the area of building integration of STS. This will enable an understanding of how this integration is applied so far, which will help to identify new ways that this integration will be investigated subsequently. info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

The European vision outlined, which is only one of many visions possible, is a result of a three ... more The European vision outlined, which is only one of many visions possible, is a result of a three year learning process. The R&Dialogue consortium discussed the experiences made and lessons learned during the ten country dialogues. Based on these findings an overall vision for Europe has been constructed. The vision tries to highlight the insights of this mutual learning process, but clearly it does not necessarily reflect the opinions and interests of all the external stakeholders involved. The chapter ‘Vision for Europe in 2050’ lays out the characteristics of a possible low- carbon Europe in the future. The chapter ‘Ways of getting to the low-carbon society’ gives recommendations for how to achieve this transition.

The EU25-the European Union group of member states including the EU16 and Czech Republic,

DOI to the publisher's website. • The final author version and the galley proof are versions of t... more DOI to the publisher's website. • The final author version and the galley proof are versions of the publication after peer review. • The final published version features the final layout of the paper including the volume, issue and page numbers. Link to publication General rights Copyright and moral rights for the publications made accessible in the public portal are retained by the authors and/or other copyright owners and it is a condition of accessing publications that users recognise and abide by the legal requirements associated with these rights. • Users may download and print one copy of any publication from the public portal for the purpose of private study or research. • You may not further distribute the material or use it for any profit-making activity or commercial gain • You may freely distribute the URL identifying the publication in the public portal. If the publication is distributed under the terms of Article 25fa of the Dutch Copyright Act, indicated by the "Taverne" license above, please follow below link for the End User Agreement:

Development on Energy in Buildings and Communities. In particular, no part of this publication ma... more Development on Energy in Buildings and Communities. In particular, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Danish Technological Institute.

IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science

Despite transposing the 2010/31/EU Directive’s requirements creates legal responsibilities at the... more Despite transposing the 2010/31/EU Directive’s requirements creates legal responsibilities at the national level, the nearly Zero energy building (nZEB) principle does not appear to be widely adopted just yet in many nations. Previous studies have shown that the most significant barriers include determining the cost-effective ideal integration of the technologies appropriate for nZEB and the skills constraints faced by the construction industry. In order to meet the challenge of an efficient nZEB implementation, existing certification courses and training programs are still insufficient and inadequate, and hiring experienced specialists for building retrofit and new construction is not common practice. The traditionally conservative real estate industry is nevertheless hesitant to adopt the new building standards and practices, notably in the residential sector, despite a significant movement towards nZEB and extensive energy renovation. In this specific situation, this paper provid...

2019 International Conference on Power Generation Systems and Renewable Energy Technologies (PGSRET)

All property rights, including copyright, are vested in Danish Technical Institute, Operating Age... more All property rights, including copyright, are vested in Danish Technical Institute, Operating Agent for EBC Annex 67, on behalf of the Contracting Parties of the International Energy Agency Technology Collaboration Programme of Research and Development on Energy in Buildings and Communities. In particular, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Danish Technological Institute.

This book is based upon work from COST Action TU 1403 adaptive facade network, supported by COST ... more This book is based upon work from COST Action TU 1403 adaptive facade network, supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology). COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) is a pan-European intergovernmental framework. Its mission is to enable breakthrough scientific and technological developments leading to new concepts and products and thereby contribute to strengthening Europe's research and innovation capacities.

ABSTRACT The present work shares a numerical investigation results from a simulated BIPV/T and a ... more ABSTRACT The present work shares a numerical investigation results from a simulated BIPV/T and a BIPV/T-PCM system. This simulation is part of a current research project that pretends to investigate advanced technological prefabricated modules integrating PV and PCM for improving the indoor thermal conditions and reducing building energy demand, through direct electricity generation, solar thermal contributions and energy storage in residential and non-residential buildings. The work will show a decrease in the air temperature within the cavity and consequently the reduction of PV temperature, increasing its efficiency.

Renewable Energy, Jul 1, 2019

Interactive window is a window with integrated touch capability for funtion control. By detecting... more Interactive window is a window with integrated touch capability for funtion control. By detecting different inputs this prototype can start/stop music, change tracks, increase/decrease volume, turn lights on/off etc. Window antenna is a modern insulating glazing units combines insulating layers with heat reflective coatings to acheive high energy efficiency. The metal based coatings help keep heat indoor on cold days and outdoor on warm days. However, these coatings also shield radio waves, causing low indoor reception for mobile phones. This prototype demonstrates how the coating instead can be used to amplify radio signals. Both prototypes were developed by RISE in collaboration with Ericsson and displayed at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona 2013.

Smart innovation, systems and technologies, Sep 29, 2021

The development of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) is arguably the development of an innovation ... more The development of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) is arguably the development of an innovation embedded in a community of organisations and individuals (occupants, inhabitants, citizens) who can affect or are affected by the innovation. However, current methods of stakeholder engagement in PED developments do not systematically identify the type of stakeholders by phases of PED development. In this paper, we draw from selected theories on stakeholders in the strategic management literature from a practical viewpoint to outline a systematic approach towards mapping stakeholders in PED developments. The research question addressed is: How can stakeholders be systematically mapped in the different phases of PED development? From a case study involving 7 PED projects, we applied a preliminary tool delineating eight categories of actors relevant for the different phases of PED development. Based on our analysis, we suggest that it is important to reimagine PED stakeholders as interactive actors since stakeholder roles shift during the PED process and to map them on the building, district and the city scale. The contribution of this paper is twofold. First, in terms of managerial implications, we have outlined a preliminary actor-oriented stakeholder mapping framework that is attuned to the phases of the PED process and the different scale of stakeholders (building level, district level and the city level). Second, in terms of research implications, we have extended the notion of the PED toolbox to not only consider technical tools and non-technical tools but also include a category of managerial tools that merits research attention.

IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science

EU and national buildings related regulations are moving towards policies that improve indoor the... more EU and national buildings related regulations are moving towards policies that improve indoor thermal comfort, reduce energy consumption and its environmental impact by establishing very ambitious targets in the emissions reduction in the decades to come. In this context, improving energy efficiency through deep energy renovations is a key action line because of its potential to meet long-term climate and energy targets. However, deep renovations need to become more environmentally friendly, more reliable in terms of performance and more attractive to all concerned stakeholders, in addition of enabling the implementation of the Near Zero-Energy Building (nZEB) assumed by the Energy Performance of Building Directive in 2010. This paper highlights the key aspects related to the strategic pillars of deep renovation and explore ongoing related funding schemes to meet Portugal´s carbon neutrality and related sustainability goals.

ne-xt facades conference 2017, 2017

Building and Environment, 2022

The scope of this document is to present a review of current STS state of the art technological d... more The scope of this document is to present a review of current STS state of the art technological developments published in the area and the most suitable options for building integration RES applications. The aim of the document is to determine the work carried out in the area of building integration of STS. This will enable an understanding of how this integration is applied so far, which will help to identify new ways that this integration will be investigated subsequently. info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

The European vision outlined, which is only one of many visions possible, is a result of a three ... more The European vision outlined, which is only one of many visions possible, is a result of a three year learning process. The R&Dialogue consortium discussed the experiences made and lessons learned during the ten country dialogues. Based on these findings an overall vision for Europe has been constructed. The vision tries to highlight the insights of this mutual learning process, but clearly it does not necessarily reflect the opinions and interests of all the external stakeholders involved. The chapter ‘Vision for Europe in 2050’ lays out the characteristics of a possible low- carbon Europe in the future. The chapter ‘Ways of getting to the low-carbon society’ gives recommendations for how to achieve this transition.

The EU25-the European Union group of member states including the EU16 and Czech Republic,

DOI to the publisher's website. • The final author version and the galley proof are versions of t... more DOI to the publisher's website. • The final author version and the galley proof are versions of the publication after peer review. • The final published version features the final layout of the paper including the volume, issue and page numbers. Link to publication General rights Copyright and moral rights for the publications made accessible in the public portal are retained by the authors and/or other copyright owners and it is a condition of accessing publications that users recognise and abide by the legal requirements associated with these rights. • Users may download and print one copy of any publication from the public portal for the purpose of private study or research. • You may not further distribute the material or use it for any profit-making activity or commercial gain • You may freely distribute the URL identifying the publication in the public portal. If the publication is distributed under the terms of Article 25fa of the Dutch Copyright Act, indicated by the "Taverne" license above, please follow below link for the End User Agreement:

Development on Energy in Buildings and Communities. In particular, no part of this publication ma... more Development on Energy in Buildings and Communities. In particular, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Danish Technological Institute.

IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science

Despite transposing the 2010/31/EU Directive’s requirements creates legal responsibilities at the... more Despite transposing the 2010/31/EU Directive’s requirements creates legal responsibilities at the national level, the nearly Zero energy building (nZEB) principle does not appear to be widely adopted just yet in many nations. Previous studies have shown that the most significant barriers include determining the cost-effective ideal integration of the technologies appropriate for nZEB and the skills constraints faced by the construction industry. In order to meet the challenge of an efficient nZEB implementation, existing certification courses and training programs are still insufficient and inadequate, and hiring experienced specialists for building retrofit and new construction is not common practice. The traditionally conservative real estate industry is nevertheless hesitant to adopt the new building standards and practices, notably in the residential sector, despite a significant movement towards nZEB and extensive energy renovation. In this specific situation, this paper provid...

2019 International Conference on Power Generation Systems and Renewable Energy Technologies (PGSRET)

All property rights, including copyright, are vested in Danish Technical Institute, Operating Age... more All property rights, including copyright, are vested in Danish Technical Institute, Operating Agent for EBC Annex 67, on behalf of the Contracting Parties of the International Energy Agency Technology Collaboration Programme of Research and Development on Energy in Buildings and Communities. In particular, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Danish Technological Institute.

This book is based upon work from COST Action TU 1403 adaptive facade network, supported by COST ... more This book is based upon work from COST Action TU 1403 adaptive facade network, supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology). COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) is a pan-European intergovernmental framework. Its mission is to enable breakthrough scientific and technological developments leading to new concepts and products and thereby contribute to strengthening Europe's research and innovation capacities.