Ricardo Mateus

TL;DR: In this article, the main building sustainability assessment (BSA) methods for healthcare buildings are analyzed and categorised, and the benefits of these methods in promoting a more sustainable environment is discussed.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors assess the energy and environmental life cycle performance of different renovation scenarios (Basic Renovation, nZEB and ZEB) for multifamily buildings in Portugal and conclude that a significant amount of energy and carbon emissions are avoided for every renovation scenario during the considered lifetime.

TL;DR: In this paper, a critical study of the impact of land use efficiency of buildings on sustainability assessment of buildings is conducted. Several building sustainability assessment (BSA) tools were analyzed, finding that the impacts of this criterion are not correctly assessed in current methodologies and some even ignore its importance.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors compared the thermal performance and comfort conditions of two case studies based on the adaptive comfort model in Beira Alta and Alentejo regions of mainland Portugal, and discussed the contribution of different climate-responsive strategies developed in vernacular architecture from both regions to assure thermal comfort conditions.

TL;DR: The scope of the BSA analysis can be expanded by integrating a complete LCA and be fostered by the support of BIM, effectively improving building sustainability according to local standards.