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    The lIfe cycle performance of Monomur in Australian residential construction
    Simcock, N ; Crawford, RH ; Jensen, CA (Green Building Council Spain, 2014)
    Brick veneer is the most dominant construction type in Australia; however it is not necessarily the most advantageous for the climate. Mass wall types, where massing is evident on the interior of the building, can help to achieve greater thermal performance. Monomur thermal blocks are a thermal mass system, based on single leaf construction. They are resistant to compression, transfer of heat, and are made from natural clay. Monomur has shown to benefit construction in Europe, most predominantly France, where the push for low energy buildings is high on the national agenda. This study aimed to determine the life cycle energy performance of the use of the monomur system in Australian residential construction. A life cycle energy analysis (LCEA) was used to quantify and compare the life cycle energy performance of two case study houses, one built from monomur and one from brick veneer. It was shown that there is minimal difference in the performance of these two construction approaches, paving the way for the potential use of monomur in the Australian context.
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    Cool Roof Study
    Jensen, C ( 2012-07-25)
    The aim of this proposal is to present the methodology and costs to complete a cool roof field performance study. The study will include: 1. Model the impact on energy consumption from applying Cool Roof to the flat roof of the Hazeldean Nursing Home in Williamstown, Victoria, using the IES Architectural software. 2. Provide a report outlining the modelling system (IES), method, major variables and expected outcome from painting the roof over a 12 month cycle (compare before and after). 3. Provide input into a review of the predicted outcomes and the actual energy savings obtained.
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    A Performance Analysis of Cool Roof products comparing monitored data with modelled data to facilitate performance predictions
    Jensen, C ( 2013-04-15)
    Dulux Group (Australia) P/L has applied cool roof coatings to three buildings of a retail / trade nature and monitored the energy use to determine the benefits of the cool roof coating. Energy savings have been demonstrated although as yet there is limited ability to predict the benefits of the product for other buildings. This is due to the complex interaction of variable such as climate, occupancy building form and material properties, and HVAC systems. The purpose of this study is to link the existing performance results to the ability to predict accurate energy savings of this product through energy modeling.
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    Cool Roofs: City of Melbourne Research Report
    Jensen, C ; Hes, D (City of Melbourne, 2011)
    This report contains information about cool roofs, their properties and benefits, and the results of field testing on buildings in the Melbourne Climate on behalf of the City or Melbourne.
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    Independent Review of Thermal Performance of Roofing Material Proposal
    Jensen, CA (The University of Melbourne, 2013)
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    Template schools: Measuring indoor environmental quality
    Crawford, RH ; Jensen, CA ; Chan, TK ; Hes, D ; Aye, L (The University of Sydney, 2011)
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    A modelling method to assess the effect of tree shading for building performance simulation
    Hes, D ; Dawkins, A ; Jensen, CA ; Aye, L (International Building Performance Simulation Association, 2011)
    Increasing urban tree numbers is a simple but effective means to provide climate change adaptation to the urban environment by reducing the thermal load on buildings. To better communicate and value the importance of urban trees it is necessary to quantify these benefits and to understand the properties and processes that influence the magnitude of these benefits. For this we need verified and effective ways of modelling the trees in modelling software. This paper presents the results and problems encountered when trying to model trees effectively. The aim is to present our approach which was to treat the shade as a shading co-efficient on the wall. This allows for the consideration of the benefits of deciduous versus evergreen species. A modelling method to assess the effect of tree shading was developed and presented in this paper.
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    A field test to demonstrate the benefit of cool roof paints in a temperate climate
    JENSEN, C ; Hes, D ; Aye, L ; Schnabel, MA (The Architectural Science Association, 2013)
    This volume contains the refereed papers of the 47th International Architectural Science Association Conference 2013, held at the School of Architecture, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China, They provide a snapshot of current cutting ...