Abstract
Two infrared reflective coatings recently developed as part of the EFFESUS European research project are characterized and evaluated in this paper. Thermal performance, durability, compatibility with historic fabric, and reversibility are all analysed. The results of extensive research that include laboratory analysis of selected substrates, measurements on a large-scale traditional masonry mock-up, thermodynamic simulations, and finally application in to a real historic building in Istanbul, all support the potential of the new coatings to improve the thermal performance of historic buildings, in keeping with their visual integrity and cultural value. Besides their reflective properties, proven by the thermal stress reductions on the treated surfaces, the new coatings are characterized by low visual impact, easy application, material compatibility, and reversibility after application, as well as durability over time.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 35-46 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Building and Environment |
| Volume | 134 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 15 Apr 2018 |
Keywords
- Envelope retrofitting
- Reflective coating
- Historic buildings
- Thermal performance
- Reversibility
Project and Funding Information
- Project ID
- info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/EC/FP7/314678/EU/ ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR EU HISTORIC DISTRICTS SUSTAINABILITY/ EFFESUS
- Funding Info
- The EFFESUS project has received funding from the European Union Seventh Framework_x000D_ Programme for research, technological development and demonstration under grant_x000D_ agreement No. 314678. The authors are grateful to Arianna Vivarelli for her contribution to_x000D_ the activities of the project.
