https://hdl.handle.net/10259/10218 2026-11-03T21:37:59Z https://hdl.handle.net/10259/12232 Statistical analysis of the dependence between typologies of vernacular dwellings and the localities of the Montesinho natural park Khei, Soon; Mateus, Ricardo; Ortega Heras, Javier; Briones Llorente, Raúl This study proposes a statistical framework for analysing vernacular architecture datasets characterised by sparse and heterogeneous distributions. Using an inventory of 1,212 buildings from eight villages in Portugal’s Montesinho Natural Park, the research evaluates the relationship between 23 architectural typologies and local settlements. Traditional Chi-square tests proved unreliable due to low expected frequencies, prompting the adoption of Standardised Residuals based on the Normal Distribution N(0,1). The method identifies statistically significant typological dependencies and local architectural identities while remaining accessible through standard spreadsheet software. Results demonstrate that rare typologies often provide stronger indicators of territorial identity than the most frequent building types. 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10259/12226 Assessing the role of solar shading devices in mitigating overheating in high schools in Madrid Hidalgo-Betanzos, Juan Maria; Escudero Revilla, César; Briones Llorente, Raúl; Hernández Cruz, Pablo; Terés Zubiaga, Jon Several initiatives promoted by industry and research organisations are currently investigating the role of solar protection systems in improving summer performance in educational buildings. Among them, the Spanish Solar-Shading Organisation (AES-SO) has launched a technical research initiative to analyse the real impact of solar shading in school buildings under current climatic conditions. This study addresses this gap through a parametric analysis of a representative classroom in Madrid. Sixteen scenarios are evaluated, combining construction periods, orientations, and dynamic solar shading devices. The objective is to quantify the impact of these solutions on indoor temperatures, OH hours and energy needs, providing essential data for the decision-making about retrofitting the school stock, which, as we know, must urgently adapt to the new climatic reality. 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10259/12214 Educational innovation in building engineering through experiential learning of fluid thermodynamics Briones Llorente, Raúl; Lifi, Mohamed; Muñoz Rujas, Natalia; Martín González, Jesús Ángel; Aguilar Romero, Fernando; Montero García, Eduardo In the face of climate change and the 2030 Agenda’s Sustainable Development Goals, the building sector is critical, accounting for 36% of CO2x emissions in the European Union. To transform this model, higher education must equip future engineers and architects with robust skills in energy efficiency and thermodynamics. In this context, the Teaching Innovation Group of the Universidad de Burgos has developed a multilingual (Spanish, English, and French) open educational resource focused on active learning of the thermal equation of state of fluids. Through laboratory experimentation, students analyse pressure-volume-temperature (PVT) relationships and fluid behaviour across various thermodynamic regions. This methodology, successfully implemented in Spanish and Moroccan universities, strengthens the conceptual understanding required to optimize energy performance in residential and industrial thermal systems, promoting more sustainable engineering practices. 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10259/11401 Comparative Study of Building Energy Simulation Software Applied to Research Projects. Cases of Study in Spain and Portugal Briones Llorente, Raúl; Muñoz Rujas, Natalia; Martín, Alexander; Millán García, José Antonio; Rodríguez Sáiz, Ángel; Aguilar Romero, Fernando; Rubio Pérez, Gabriel Architecture, Engineering and Construction are currently undergoing an energy-digital transition towards a decarbonised and sustainable scene. Energy assessment of buildings through Building Energy Modelling tools allows for in-depth analyses for energy optimization and establishing quantitative proposals for building improvement. This paper shows a comparative study of three programs used for energy simulation of buildings: TRNSYS, HULC and SG SAVE. They have been applied to four Research and Development (R&D) Projects: the energy assessment of a hospital, the energy behaviour of two partially recycled construction materials, and the cost-effectiveness study of energy efficiency measures and renewable energy at the district level, to validate their handling, precision, and result reliability. The comparative assessment shows SG SAVE is the best-valued software: it is free and easy to use, complies with the Spanish energy regulations more easily than HULC, and along with Open Studio makes complex calculations similar to TRNSYS. 2023-07-01T00:00:00Z