All Outputs (440)

The use of dynamic and diffusive insulation for combined heat recovery and ventilation in buildings. (1997)
Conference Proceeding
TAYLOR, B.J., WEBSTER, R. and IMBABI, M.S. 1997. The use of dynamic and diffusive insulation for combined heat recovery and ventilation in buildings. In Proceedings of the Building Environmental Performance Analysis Club (BEPAC) / Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) sustainable building mini-conference, 5-6 February 1997. Abingdon, UK. Reading: BEPAC, pages 168-174.

Modern buildings, domestic and commercial, have attempted to reduce their energy requirements by improving the airtightness of the envelope and increasing the thickness of insulation. However, this trend has developed simultaneously with increased us... Read More about The use of dynamic and diffusive insulation for combined heat recovery and ventilation in buildings..

The effect of air film thermal resistance on the behaviour of dynamic insulation. (1997)
Journal Article
TAYLOR, B. J. and IMBABI, M. S. 1997. The effect of air film thermal resistance on the behaviour of dynamic insulation. Building and environment [online], 32(5), pages 397-404. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0360-1323(97)00012-7

The authors' previous analysis of dynamic insulation is extended to include the inner and outer air film resistances with the objective of modelling the variation in surface temperature with airflow. The boundary condition that comes closest to predi... Read More about The effect of air film thermal resistance on the behaviour of dynamic insulation..

Analytical investigation of the steady-state behaviour of dynamic and diffusive building envelopes. (1996)
Journal Article
TAYLOR, B.J., CAWTHORNE, D.A. and IMBABI, M.S. 1996. Analytical investigation of the steady-state behaviour of dynamic and diffusive building envelopes. Building and environment [online], 31(6), pages 519-525. Available from: https://doi.org/10.1016/0360-1323(96)00022-4

A one-dimensional model describing the steady-state dynamic and diffusive behaviour of a three-layer building envelope element is developed with the objective of elucidating the physics of simultaneous heat and vapour transport through dynamically in... Read More about Analytical investigation of the steady-state behaviour of dynamic and diffusive building envelopes..

Building design team communication: practice and education. (1996)
Thesis
WHYTE, A. 1996. Building design team communication: practice and education. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis.

This study examined three propositions: - (i) there are problems in the building design team created by difficulties of communication between different professional disciplines, (ii) communication difficulties are primarily a function of cultural dif... Read More about Building design team communication: practice and education..

An investigation of contemporary public building design with particular reference to disabled peoples' design needs and designer awareness. (1992)
Thesis
MILNER, J. 1992. An investigation of contemporary public building design with particular reference to disabled peoples' design needs and designer awareness. Robert Gordon University, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1695106

The hypothesis presented in this study is to test the theory that designers do not give adequate consideration to the needs of people with disabilities and that they perceive of people with disabilities as a separate minority who require 'special' pr... Read More about An investigation of contemporary public building design with particular reference to disabled peoples' design needs and designer awareness..

An appraisal of wind energy conversion systems for agricultural enterprises. (1989)
Thesis
MACMILLAN, S. 1989. An appraisal of wind energy conversion systems for agricultural enterprises. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1694961

A detailed wind prediction model is developed, which predicts wind regimes and energy outputs from wind turbine generators at locations that are remote from sites where long-term wind data is available. The model accounts for the local, directional i... Read More about An appraisal of wind energy conversion systems for agricultural enterprises..

Present and future patterns of energy usage in rural areas. (1987)
Thesis
EDGE, H.M. 1987. Present and future patterns of energy usage in rural areas. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1694928

The hypothesis presented in this study is that: "There exists considerable potential for a greater degree of rural energy autonomy, especially through the medium of increasing integration between agricultural/forestry and domestic sectors, to make be... Read More about Present and future patterns of energy usage in rural areas..

The machine refinement of raw graphic data for translation into a low level data base for computer aided architectural design (CAAD). (1984)
Thesis
LEIFER, D.M. 1984. The machine refinement of raw graphic data for translation into a low level data base for computer aided architectural design (CAAD). Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis.

It is argued that a significant feature which acts as a disincentive against the adoption of CAAD systems by small private architectural practices, is the awkwardness of communicating with computers when compared with traditional drawing board techni... Read More about The machine refinement of raw graphic data for translation into a low level data base for computer aided architectural design (CAAD)..

A computer-aided architectural design system for the analysis, synthesis and appraisal of domestic activity spaces and house plans. (1981)
Thesis
LANGSKOG, K. 1981. A computer-aided architectural design system for the analysis, synthesis and appraisal of domestic activity spaces and house plans. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis. Hosted on OpenAIR [online]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.48526/rgu-wt-1694942

Investigations on functional aspects of domestic activity spaces and of other related design theories have led to the formulation of novel design models for the analysis, synthesis and evaluation processes of house design. A theoretical model of the... Read More about A computer-aided architectural design system for the analysis, synthesis and appraisal of domestic activity spaces and house plans..

Influence of environmental conditions and architectural form on the design and thermal performance of the flat-plate solar collector system. (1981)
Thesis
ROBERTSON, P. 1981. Influence of environmental conditions and architectural form on the design and thermal performance of the flat-plate solar collector system. Robert Gordon's Institute of Technology, PhD thesis.

Solar heating systems, by the nature of their design and inherent thermal mass, are sensitive to the changes in the prevailing climatic conditions. A computer program has been developed to predict and display the dynamic performance of solar water he... Read More about Influence of environmental conditions and architectural form on the design and thermal performance of the flat-plate solar collector system..

Aberdeen: one step at a time: how to prioritise movement of people and make walking cool.
Report
BELKOURI, D. and LAING, R. 2020. Aberdeen: one step at a time: how to prioritise movement of people and make walking cool. Hosted on the CIVITAS project website [online]. Available from: https://civitas.eu/resources/one-step-at-a-time-aberdeen-site-portfolios

During the course of undertaking local evaluation within the PORTIS project in Aberdeen, our experience suggested that in order to develop a much deeper understanding of cause and effect in relation to walking within the city, we would need to collec... Read More about Aberdeen: one step at a time: how to prioritise movement of people and make walking cool..

Greyhope Bay: connecting to our marine world.
Other
DEVECI, G. 2021. Greyhope Bay: connecting to our marine world. [Design]

This design is being developed for a community-led project, which aims to create a marine experience centre at Torry Battery, Aberdeen, overlooking Greyhope Bay. This is a site that has a unique heritage and spectacular panoramic views of Aberdeen ci... Read More about Greyhope Bay: connecting to our marine world..

The first social Passivhaus in Dunoon.
Other
DEVECI, G. 2009. The first social Passivhaus in Dunoon. [Design]

This design was created in order to meet the need for affordable, good quality and low-energy family housing. The overall design typology follows the traditional built form of fishing villages, where gables are facing the sea in an effort to reduce w... Read More about The first social Passivhaus in Dunoon..

Heritage Way.
Other
DEVECI, G. 2017. Heritage Way. [Design]

Heritage Way was a new housing development of 30 affordable, low-energy housing units in Fraserburgh's Quarry Road. It was supported by the Scottish Government's "Greener Homes Innovation Scheme" as an exemplar housing model that promotes new approac... Read More about Heritage Way..

Design optimisation and prototyping for affordable rural housing.
Other
DEVECI, G., MUSAU, F., CLUBB, M., FOSTER, J., VICTORIA, M., STUART, B. and BUCHANAN, S. 2020. Design optimisation and prototyping for affordable rural housing. [Design]

The current shortage of new-build homes in rural areas calls for innovation and improved productivity. Integra House was designed as part of a project that focused on optimising and prototyping the digitally-integrated production of affordable rural... Read More about Design optimisation and prototyping for affordable rural housing..

Hope Co-Housing: approach and innovation.
Other
DEVECI, G. 2019. Hope Co-Housing: approach and innovation. [Design]

The country is facing an aging population as people live longer. 10 million people in the UK are currently over 65, with a 5.5 million increase projected over the next 20 years. 3 million people are aged over 80 and that is expected to double by 2030... Read More about Hope Co-Housing: approach and innovation..

Exclusive: Gokay Deveci.
Digital Artefact
DEVECI, G. and EDNIE, C. 2011. Exclusive: Gokay Deveci. [Blog post]. Posted on Architecture and Design Scotland [online], 2011. Available from: https://www.ads.org.uk/exclusive-gokay-deveci/

This is an interview of Gokay Deveci by Caroline Ednie, a freelance journalist working on behalf of Architecture and Design Scotland (ADS). The interview provides an overview of Professor Deveci's award-winning work in the area of architectural susta... Read More about Exclusive: Gokay Deveci..

Demonstrating the 'Passivhaus' standard for the Scottish volume housing market.
Other
DEVECI, G. and MITCHELL, G. 2020. Demonstrating the 'Passivhaus' standard for the Scottish volume housing market. [Design]

Can 'Passivhaus' standard houses be rolled out to the Volume Housing Market? This is the outcome for the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) funded research proposal, titled "Demonstrating the 'Passivhaus' Standard for the Scottish Volume... Read More about Demonstrating the 'Passivhaus' standard for the Scottish volume housing market..

Integra House
Other
DEVECI, G. 2019. Integra House. [Design]

Average housing in the UK is less affordable for rural dwellers in comparison with urban living. Fuel poverty is a related challenge, being higher in rural than urban areas. In addition to lower incomes, energy inefficiency of rural dwellings is a dr... Read More about Integra House.

Victoria Road School.
Other
ZAMAN, Q.M., MORRISON, S., FRYER, D. and CLAPPERTON, N. 2021. Victoria Road School. [Design]

This design is being developed for a restoration project, which aims to bring together housing and communal space within a single campus. Victoria Road School is based in Torry (Aberdeen, UK), which is an area that is characterised by social exclusio... Read More about Victoria Road School..