Helena Corvacho

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Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto

Portugal

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Helena Corvacho is an Associate Professor at the University of Porto - Faculty of Engineering in Portugal. Her research areas focus on climate adaptation, energy efficiency in building design, and the impact of environmental factors on older adults. Recent publications include studies on modular construction, nearly zero energy buildings, and the effects of climate change on health indicators. She is actively involved in the exploration of sustainable building practices and the optimization of building energy codes.

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Circular 2B

Open Date: 2020-10-01

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SUDOE ENERGY PUSH Efficient Energy for Public Social

Open Date: 2019-09-01

Close Date: 2022-08-01

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Low Energy/High Comfort Building Renewal

Open Date: 2008-01-01

Close Date: 2011-12-01

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Know-Construct

Open Date: 2005-03-01

Close Date: 2007-09-01

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Energy Efficiency in Residential Buildings - from Theory to Practice. The Application of Architecture Bio-climatic Principles to the Current Design.

Open Date: 2004-05-01

Close Date: 2008-04-01

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Collaborators (9)

António Manuel Oliveira

Professor Adjunto

Universidade de Aveiro Escola Superior de Tecnologia e Gestão de Águeda

PORTUGAL

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Elisio Costa

Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Medicina

PORTUGAL

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Paulo Conceição

Assistant Professor

University of Porto

PORTUGAL

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Iraj Esmaeili

University of Porto

PORTUGAL

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João Poças Martins

University of Porto

PORTUGAL

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Rui Jorge Garcia Ramos

Full Professor

University of Porto

PORTUGAL

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Sara Santos Cruz

Assistant professor

Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto

PORTUGAL

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Anabela Ribeiro

Assistant Professor

University of Coimbra

PORTUGAL

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Manuel Correia Guedes

Associate Professor (with Habilitation)

University of Lisbon

PORTUGAL

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Participatory Methods to Support Climate Adaptation for Older Adults Living in Vulnerable Urban Areas: An Ethnographic Study

Modular Construction in the Digital Age: A Systematic Review on Smart and Sustainable Innovations

Optimisation of Nearly Zero Energy Building Envelope for Passive Thermal Comfort in Southern Europe

Impact of SiO2, TiO2 and ZnO nanoparticles incorporation on the thermo-optical properties of dark-coloured façade coatings

The interplay between climate change and ageing: A systematic review of health indicators

Compliance with Building Energy Code for the Residential Sector in Egyptian Hot-Arid Climate: Potential Impact, Difficulties, and Further Improvements

The nZEB Requirements for Residential Buildings: An Analysis of Thermal Comfort and Actual Energy Needs in Portuguese Climate

Summer Thermal Conditions in Outdoor Public Spaces: A Case Study in a Mediterranean Climate

Low Energy Renovation of Social Housing: Recommendations on Monitoring and Renewable Energies Use

Application of thermal comfort assessment models to indoor areas near glazed walls. Experimental evaluation

Using Raw Earth Construction Systems on Contemporary Buildings: Reflections on Sustainability and Thermal Efficiency

The nZEB concept and its requirements for residential buildings renovation in Southern Europe: The case of multi-family buildings from 1961 to 1980 in Portugal and Spain

The applicability of nearly/net zero energy residential buildings in Brazil A study of a low standard dwelling in three different Brazilian climate zones

Collaborators (9)

António Manuel Oliveira

Elisio Costa

Paulo Conceição

Iraj Esmaeili

João Poças Martins

Rui Jorge Garcia Ramos

Sara Santos Cruz

Anabela Ribeiro

Manuel Correia Guedes

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Helena Corvacho

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Articles (13)

Participatory Methods to Support Climate Adaptation for Older Adults Living in Vulnerable Urban Areas: An Ethnographic Study

Modular Construction in the Digital Age: A Systematic Review on Smart and Sustainable Innovations

Optimisation of Nearly Zero Energy Building Envelope for Passive Thermal Comfort in Southern Europe

Impact of SiO2, TiO2 and ZnO nanoparticles incorporation on the thermo-optical properties of dark-coloured façade coatings

The interplay between climate change and ageing: A systematic review of health indicators

Compliance with Building Energy Code for the Residential Sector in Egyptian Hot-Arid Climate: Potential Impact, Difficulties, and Further Improvements

The nZEB Requirements for Residential Buildings: An Analysis of Thermal Comfort and Actual Energy Needs in Portuguese Climate

Summer Thermal Conditions in Outdoor Public Spaces: A Case Study in a Mediterranean Climate

Low Energy Renovation of Social Housing: Recommendations on Monitoring and Renewable Energies Use

Application of thermal comfort assessment models to indoor areas near glazed walls. Experimental evaluation

Using Raw Earth Construction Systems on Contemporary Buildings: Reflections on Sustainability and Thermal Efficiency

The nZEB concept and its requirements for residential buildings renovation in Southern Europe: The case of multi-family buildings from 1961 to 1980 in Portugal and Spain

The applicability of nearly/net zero energy residential buildings in Brazil  A study of a low standard dwelling in three different Brazilian climate zones

Collaborators (9)

António Manuel Oliveira

Elisio Costa

Paulo Conceição

Iraj Esmaeili

João Poças Martins

Rui Jorge Garcia Ramos

Sara Santos Cruz

Anabela Ribeiro

Manuel Correia Guedes

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The applicability of nearly/net zero energy residential buildings in Brazil A study of a low standard dwelling in three different Brazilian climate zones