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Berto, Raul, Paolo Rosato, and Carlo Antonio Stival. Technical and Economic Valuation of Healthcare Building Upgrade. Springer International Publishing, 2022. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-80173-1.

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Associates, Moffat Kinoshita. Sigmund Samuel Canadiana Building, Royal Ontario Museum: Exploratory study to upgrade the Sigmund Samuel Canadiana Building. Moffat Kinoshita Associates, 1988.

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Venture, SAC Joint, United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency, Structural Engineers Association of California, Applied Technology Council, and California Universities for Research in Earthquake Engineering, eds. Recommended seismic evaluation and upgrade criteria for existing welded steel moment-frame buildings. Federal Emergency Management Agency, 2000.

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Hastings College of the Law. Hastings College of the Law parking garage and residential upgrade: Draft environmental impact report. The College, 2002.

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Lampropoulos, Andreas, ed. Case Studies on Conservation and Seismic Strengthening/Retrofitting of Existing Structures. International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE), 2020. http://dx.doi.org/10.2749/cs002.

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<p>Recent earthquakes have demonstrated that despite the continuous developments of novel materials and new strengthening techniques, the majority of the existing structures are still unprotected and at high seismic risk. The repair and strengthening framework is a complex process and there are often barriers in the preventative upgrade of the existing structures related to the cost of the applications and the limited expertise of the engineers. The engineers need to consider various options thoroughly and the selection of the appropriate strategy is a crucial parameter for the success of these applications.</p><p>The main aim of this collection is to present a number of different approaches applied to a wide range of structures with different characteristics and demands acting as a practical guide for the main repair and strengthening approaches used worldwide. This document contains a collection of nine case studies from six different countries with different seismicity (i.e. Austria, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Nepal and New Zealand). Various types of structures have been selected with different structural peculiarities such as buildings used for different purposes (i.e. school buildings, town hall, 30 storey office tower), a bridge, and a wharf. Most of the examined structures are Reinforced Concrete structures while there is also an application on a Masonry building. For each of the examined studies, the local conditions are described followed by the main deficiencies which are addressed. The methods used for the assessment of the in-situ conditions also presented and alternative strategies for the repair and strengthening are considered.</p>

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Inc, TAMS Consultants, and Connecticut. Dept. of Transportation., eds. Historic structures report, New Canaan Railroad Station: Rail facility upgrade, Americans with Diabilities Act, project no. 300-001. TAMS Consultants, 1995.

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Inc, Baker Engineering NY. Historic structures report, including historic paint analysis: Darien Railroad Station ; upgrade seven railroad stations, New Haven Line, CT project no. 300-0035 ; prepared for Connecticut Department of Transportation. Baker Engineering, 1999.

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Apostolidi, Eftychia, Stephanos Dritsos, Christos Giarlelis, et al. Seismic Isolation and Response Control. Edited by Andreas Lampropoulos. International Association for Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE), 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.2749/sed019.

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<p>The seismic resilience of new and existing structures is a key priority for the protection of human lives and the reduction of economic losses in earthquake prone areas. The modern seismic codes have focused on the upgrade of the structural performance of the new and existing structures. However, in many cases it is preferrable to mitigate the effects of the earthquakes by reducing the induced loads in the structures using seismic isolation and response control devices. The limited expertise in the selection and design of the appropriate system for new and existing structures is the main challenge for an extensive use of seismic isolation and response control systems in practice.</p> <p>This document aims to provide a practical guide by presenting a collection of the most commonly used seismic isolation and response control systems and a critical evaluation of the main characteristics of these systems. Comparisons of the key parameters of the design processes for new buildings with seismic isolation are presented, while the application of seismic isolation systems and response control systems for the retrofitting of existing structures is also examined, followed by various case studies from Greece, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, and Turkey.</p>

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Energy Savings Calculations for Commercial Building Energy Efficiency Upgrades. Taylor & Francis Group, 2024.

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Konstantinou, Thaleia, Nataša Ćuković Ignjatović, and Martina Zbašnik-Senegačnik. ENERGY: resources and building performance. TU Delft Bouwkunde, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.47982/bookrxiv.25.

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The use of energy in buildings is a complex problem, but it can be reduced and alleviated by making appropriate decisions. Therefore, architects face a major and responsible task of designing the built environment in such a way that its energy dependence will be reduced to a minimum, while at the same time being able to provide comfortable living conditions. Today, architects have many tools at their disposal, facilitating the design process and simultaneously ensuring proper assessment in the early stages of building design. The purpose of this book is to present ongoing research from the universities involved in the project Creating the Network of Knowledge Labs for Sustainable and Resilient Environments (KLABS). This book attempts to highlight the problem of energy use in buildings and propose certain solutions. It consists of nine chapters, organised in three parts. The gathering of chapters into parts serves to identify the different themes that the designer needs to consider, namely energy resources, energy use and comfort, and energy efficiency. Part 1, entitled “Sustainable and Resilient Energy Resources,” sets off by informing the reader about the basic principles of energy sources, production, and use. The chapters give an overview of all forms of energies and energy cycle from resources to end users and evaluate the resilience of renewable energy systems. This information is essential to realise that the building, as an energy consumer, is part of a greater system and the decisions can be made at different levels. Part 2, entitled “Energy and Comfort in the Built Environment”, explain the relationship between energy use and thermal comfort in buildings and how it is predicted. Buildings consume energy to meet the users’ needs and to provide comfort. The appropriate selection of materials has a direct impact on the thermal properties of a building. Moreover, comfort is affected by parameters such as temperature, humidity, air movement, air quality, lighting, and noise. Understanding and calculating those conditions are valuable skills for the designers. After the basics of energy use in buildings have been explained, Part 3, entitled “Energy Saving Strategies” aims to provide information and tools that enable an energy- and environmentally-conscious design. This part is the most extensive as it aims to cover different design aspects. Firstly, passive and active measures that the building design needs to include are explained. Those measures are seen from the perspective of heat flow and generation. The Passive House concept, which is explained in the second chapter of Part 3, is a design approach that successfully incorporates such measures, resulting in low energy use by the building. Other considerations that the following chapters cover are solar control, embodied energy and CO2 emissions, and finally economic evaluation. The energy saving strategies explained in this book, despite not being exhaustive, provide basic knowledge that the designer can use and build upon during the design of new buildings and existing building upgrades. In the context of sustainability and resilience of the built environment, the reduction of energy demand is crucial. This book aims to provide a basic understanding of the energy flows in buildings and the subsequent impact for the building’s operation and its occupants. Most importantly, it covers the principles that need to be taken into account in energy efficient building design and demonstrates their effectiveness. Designers are shaping the built environment and it is their task to make energy-conscious and informed decisions that result in comfortable and resilient buildings.

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Guyer, J. Paul. Introduction to Lighting Upgrades for Buildings. Independently Published, 2018.

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Ellis, Karen, and Richard Boston. Upgrade: Building your capacity for complexity. Leaderspace, 2019.

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Richarz, Clemens, Christina Schulz, and Friedemann Zeitler. Energy-Efficiency Upgrades: Principles, Details, Examples. de Gruyter GmbH, Walter, 2012.

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Guyer, J. Paul. Introduction to Energy Efficiency Lighting Upgrades for Buildings. Independently Published, 2018.

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Energy-Efficiency Upgrades: Principles, Details, Examples. Birkhäuser Boston, 2007.

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Phase 1-- earthquake repairs and seismic upgrades. Washington State Dept. of General Administration, 2003.

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Black, Tasha. Upgraded: Building a Hero (Book 3) (Volume 3). CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2015.

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Home Upgrade. Die Gestalten Verlag, 2019.

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Rosato, Paolo, Raul Berto, and Carlo Antonio Stival. Technical and Economic Valuation of Healthcare Building Upgrade. Springer International Publishing AG, 2022.

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Rosato, Paolo, Raul Berto, and Carlo Antonio Stival. Technical and Economic Valuation of Healthcare Building Upgrade. Springer International Publishing AG, 2021.

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Energy-Efficiency Upgrades: Principles, Details, Examples (Detail Practice). Birkhäuser Basel, 2007.

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The American Institute of Architects. Architectural Graphic Standards, CD-Rom Version 3.0 Single User Upgrade. Wiley, 2000.

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Guyer, J. Introduction to Heating and Cooling Upgrades for Buildings for Energy Efficiency. Independently Published, 2018.

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Guyer, J. Paul. Introduction to Heating and Cooling Upgrades for Buildings for Energy Efficiency. Independently Published, 2018.

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Guyer, J. Introduction to Air Distribution System Upgrades for Buildings for Energy Efficiency. Independently Published, 2018.

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Upgrade: A Guided Reflection on Building a Career That Lasts. C. G. Lewis, 2023.

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Radivojević, Ana, and Linda Hildebrand. SUSTAINABLE AND RESILIENT BUILDING DESIGN: approaches, methods and tools. Edited by Saja Kosanović, Tillmann Klein, and Thaleia Konstantinou. TU Delft Bouwkunde, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.47982/bookrxiv.26.

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The challenges to which contemporary building design needs to respond grow steadily. They originate from the influence of changing environmental conditions on buildings, as well as from the need to reduce the impact of buildings on the environment. The increasing complexity requires the continual revision of design principles and their harmonisation with current scientific findings, technological development, and environmental, social, and economic factors. It is precisely these issues that form the backbone of the thematic book, Sustainable and Resilient Building Design: Approaches, Methods, and Tools. The purpose of this book is to present ongoing research from the universities involved in the project Creating the Network of Knowledge Labs for Sustainable and Resilient Environments (KLABS). The book starts with the exploration of the origin, development, and the state-of-the-art notions of environmental design and resource efficiency. Subsequently, climate change complexity and dynamics are studied, and the design strategy for climate-proof buildings is articulated. The investigation into the resilience of buildings is further deepened by examining a case study of fire protection. The book then investigates interrelations between sustainable and resilient building design, compares their key postulates and objectives, and searches for the possibilities of their integration into an outreaching approach. The fifth article in the book deals with potentials and constraints in relation to the assessment of the sustainability (and resilience) of buildings. It critically analyses different existing building certification models, their development paths, systems, and processes, and compares them with the general objectives of building ratings. The subsequent paper outlines the basis and the meaning of the risk and its management system, and provides an overview of different visual, auxiliary, and statistical risk assessment methods and tools. Following the studies of the meanings of sustainable and resilient buildings, the book focuses on the aspects of building components and materials. Here, the life cycle assessment (LCA) method for quantifying the environmental impact of building products is introduced and analysed in detail, followed by a comprehensive comparative overview of the LCA-based software and databases that enable both individual assessment and the comparison of different design alternatives. The impact of climate and pollution on the resilience of building materials is analysed using the examples of stone, wood, concrete, and ceramic materials. Accordingly, the contribution of traditional and alternative building materials to the reduction of negative environmental impact is discussed and depicted through different examples. The book subsequently addresses existing building stock, in which environmental, social, and economic benefits of building refurbishment are outlined by different case studies. Further on, a method for the upgrade of existing buildings, described as ‘integrated rehabilitation’, is deliberated and supported by best practice examples of exoskeleton architectural prosthesis. The final paper reflects on the principles of regenerative design, reveals the significance of biological entities, and recognises the need to assign to buildings and their elements a more advanced role towards natural systems in human environments.

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Da zao Henan jing ji sheng ji ban: Building Henan economic upgrade. Jing ji guan li chu ban she, 2014.

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Upgrade Your House: Rebuild, Renovate, and Reimagine Your House. Die Gestalten Verlag, 2023.

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Upgrade: Home Extensions, Alterations and Refurbishments. Die Gestalten Verlag, 2017.

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Historic structures report, Westport railroad station: Rail facility upgrade, Americans with Disabilities Act, project no. 300-001. TAMS Consultants, 1995.

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Guyer, J. Einführung in Die Aufrüstung Von Luftverteilungssystemen Für Gebäude Zur Energieeffizienz: An Introduction to Air Distribution System Upgrades for Buildings for Energy Efficiency. Independently Published, 2019.

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Garcia Calvo, Angela. State-Firm Coordination and Upgrading. Oxford University Press, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780198864561.001.0001.

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Since the 1980s, Spain and South Korea have experienced a dramatic transformation from middle-income to advanced economies. How did Spain and South Korea upgrade? While market liberalization and globalization were important forces for change, and states continue to be central in the organization of the Spanish and Korean economies, the liberal and the developmental state perspectives do not provide an comprehensive explanation of these transformations. Building on a combination of historical institutionalism and international business literatures, this book argues that upgrading was underpinned by cooperative models based on interdependencies and quid pro quo exchanges between national governments and large firms. The negotiated nature of these arrangements opened the door to institutional variation and enabled Spain and Korea to pursue different strategies. Spain adopted an integrational approach based on foreign direct investment, technological outsourcing, and regional integration. Korea pursued a techno-industrial strategy that prioritized self-sufficiency and the development of local technological capacity. These strategies enabled Spanish and Korean firms across multiple complex sectors to reach the efficiency frontier, but resulted in different productive specializations in complex services and manufacturing respectively. Through this comparative study of transformation in Spain and Korea, this book shifts our perspective on the political economy of economic transformation from markets or states to state–firm coordination as a driver for economic transformation, from one to at least two different pathways to upgrading, and from a world divided into emerging economies and world leaders to a more nuanced perspective that recognizes the perspective of new advanced economies.

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