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The General Energy Audit In A Primary School In Pristina - A Case Study, Mehmet Qelaj, Justina Shiroka-Pula, Andonaq Londo, Flamur Bidaj, Violeta Nushi 2014 Ministry of Economic Development, Pristina, Kosovo

The General Energy Audit In A Primary School In Pristina - A Case Study, Mehmet Qelaj, Justina Shiroka-Pula, Andonaq Londo, Flamur Bidaj, Violeta Nushi

UBT International Conference

Energy Audit Standard of this educational object, presents the current existing situation of energy consumption, which enables us to identify energy consumption needs of small costs to those with high energy saving. The main goal is to achieve energy savings, energy saving measures (ESM), identify energy saving measures, the preparation of the document on energy saving measures, the implementation of these measures after finding them, etc. For the realization of standard energy audit facility records needed for billing of energy (electricity, fuels) for the last three years (or/and the following year); studies for building object as plans related structure construction …


Use Of Passive Design Features And Simulation Modeling To Improve Energy Performance And Reduce Environmental Impacts Of Buildings In Kosovo, Ferhat Bejtullahu, Dukagjin Bakija, Art Bejtullahu 2014 University for Business and Technology

Use Of Passive Design Features And Simulation Modeling To Improve Energy Performance And Reduce Environmental Impacts Of Buildings In Kosovo, Ferhat Bejtullahu, Dukagjin Bakija, Art Bejtullahu

UBT International Conference

Building physics and climate adapted architectural design parameters such as site, building form, orientation, shading and envelope performance (including structures and openings), contributes a significant proportion towards the better energy performance and reduce environmental impact of buildings. Due to extensive demand of electricity derived from the widespread use of cooling and heating systems has necessitated evolution and incorporation of minimum energy performance requirements in design practice. Objective of this paper is to promote role of passive design features and energy simulation to the researchers, scientists and practitioners within planning, architecture construction industry. Jointly, all these three industries are experiencing an …


Restoration Of Building Heritage Versus Innovation, Ilirjana Mejzini, Gjejlane Hoxha 2014 University for Business and Technology in Kosovo

Restoration Of Building Heritage Versus Innovation, Ilirjana Mejzini, Gjejlane Hoxha

UBT International Conference

The continuous developments in science and technology are rapidly influencing many aspects of daily life. The benefits of innovation not only affect the living environment and way of life; they also hugely influence our way of thinking and the general perception of our surroundings. On the other hand, the preservation of cultural heritage is a moral responsibility through which the work and legacy of our ancestors is carried onto younger generations. Heritage manifested through buildings, which can be considered as a vivid trace of the past, carries with it historical and scientific significance and gives evidence of the level of …


On Form And Logic Of Structures, Feti Selmani 2014 PAN Engineering

On Form And Logic Of Structures, Feti Selmani

UBT International Conference

In Civil Engineering, every structure harbours some degree of logic within it. Sometimes, it is easy to see it, while sometimes it lies somehow hidden and only a well informed eye can take hold of it. The Natural phenomena are dual in their manifestation. So are Tension and Compression, which represents the basic “genomes” of this interaction and are present within each structure from the simplest to the most complicated one. A structural form represents a physical manifestation of this invisible interplay, which, when in consonance with the natural flow of forces results not only in an economic but in …


Research Of The Problems Faced By Construction Companies In Kosovo, Muhamet Ahmeti, Mimoza Sylejmani 2014 Vienna University of Technology

Research Of The Problems Faced By Construction Companies In Kosovo, Muhamet Ahmeti, Mimoza Sylejmani

UBT International Conference

This paper presents the research of several construction companies that deal with building design and execution. The questionnaire was conducted with about 140 companies which are interviewed, the case identified the main problems faced by construction companies design the execution today in Kosovo. This paper has a special significance since it identifies the main problems faced by companies, the main factors affecting the delays and problems during the execution of the works, identifies and gives a clear overview of the different options that companies operating in Kosovo to deal with mega projects such as infrastructure as well as in construction. …


Bibliography, Symposium Organizers 2014 Washington University in St. Louis

Bibliography, Symposium Organizers

Women in Architecture <br>1974 | 2014

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Final Biographies Handout, Symposium Organizers 2014 Washington University in St. Louis

Final Biographies Handout, Symposium Organizers

Women in Architecture <br>1974 | 2014

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Full Symposium Program, Symposium Organizers 2014 Washington University in St. Louis

Full Symposium Program, Symposium Organizers

Women in Architecture <br>1974 | 2014

Pdf of the complete symposium schedule


Timeline 1 Cause And Effect Contextualizing Women In Architecture, Symposium Organizers 2014 Washington University in St. Louis

Timeline 1 Cause And Effect Contextualizing Women In Architecture, Symposium Organizers

Women in Architecture <br>1974 | 2014

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Timeline 2 Close Reading 45 Years Of Women In Architecture, Symposium Organizers 2014 Washington University in St. Louis

Timeline 2 Close Reading 45 Years Of Women In Architecture, Symposium Organizers

Women in Architecture <br>1974 | 2014

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Sls Design Of Frp Reinforced Concrete Beams Based On Different Calculation Of Effective Moment Of Inertia, Enio Deneko, Anjeza Gjini 2014 Polytechnic University of Tirana

Sls Design Of Frp Reinforced Concrete Beams Based On Different Calculation Of Effective Moment Of Inertia, Enio Deneko, Anjeza Gjini

UBT International Conference

In this paper, reference is made to the key features of ACI, EC2 and other models, regarding SLS calculations of FRP reinforcement concrete and the comparison with steel reinforcement concrete formulas, especially focusing on deflection. Mechanical characteristics of FRP materials, such as lower elastic modulus, lower ratio between Young’s modulus and the tensile strength, lower bond strength of FRP bars and concrete, compared to steel reinforcement, make that SLS results determine the design of FRP reinforced concrete, based on the serviceability requirements. Different parameters influences affect the stresses in materials, maximum crack width and the allowed deflections. In this study …


Steering Spatial Development In The Vienna Agglomeration, Thomas Dillinger 2014 Vienna University of Technology

Steering Spatial Development In The Vienna Agglomeration, Thomas Dillinger

UBT International Conference

After the falling down of the “iron curtain” Vienna starts to grow again. It is now a metropolitan area with about 2.6 Mio. inhabitants. Vienna is surrounded by Lower Austria, which is one of the nine countries (Bundesländer) of Austria. Spatial Planning is based on the Austrian Constitution a complex matter. The Federal State, the Countries and the Municipalities have competences in Spatial Planning. Thus, in the agglomeration we are confronted with different spatial planning legislation, instruments and institution.In this situation basically three instruments have been developed to steer spatial development in the Vienna agglomeration: Lower Austria has passed two …


Seismic Analysis Of Structural Building With Reinforced Concrete Shear Walls According To The European Standards, Armend Mujaj, Florim Grajçevci, Driton R. Kryeziu 2014 Polytechnic University of Tirana

Seismic Analysis Of Structural Building With Reinforced Concrete Shear Walls According To The European Standards, Armend Mujaj, Florim Grajçevci, Driton R. Kryeziu

UBT International Conference

A big research effort has been made on the prediction of earthquakes in the last decades, and in fact the exploration of the new techniques aiming to foresee the occurrence of seismic events is in a continuous progress. Several analytical tools have been developed around the world in order to estimate, with different degrees of accuracy, the vulnerability of buildings and the probable loss of lives and economic resources, due to the occurrence of an earthquake. Those tools are intended to be used by government agencies, and even by insurance companies, as a mean for planning of emergency preparedness procedures …


The Design Of Durable Concretes, Produced By Traditional Mountain Aggregate, In Different Environments, Alma Golgota, Rezarta Qemallaj, Boriana Vrusho 2014 Polytechnic University of Tirana

The Design Of Durable Concretes, Produced By Traditional Mountain Aggregate, In Different Environments, Alma Golgota, Rezarta Qemallaj, Boriana Vrusho

UBT International Conference

This article describes the effect of durable concrete in two different environments, which is produced by traditional mountain aggregates. For this purpose, we have produced concrete of class C30/37 with aggregates from mountain quarry. Meanwhile, we have not changed other components of concrete. Water – cement report is 0.4-0.61. During experimental faze, are done comparisons of resistance to compression, water and chlorides penetration for specimens of concrete which are curing in normal environment (N) and in marine environment (A). Concrete cubes produced, were treated in marine and normal environment for 3, 7 and 28 days in Durres coastal city, Albania. …


Ubt Inventory Of Kosovo’S Architectural Heritage, Verona Ymeri Hoxha 2014 University for Business and Technology

Ubt Inventory Of Kosovo’S Architectural Heritage, Verona Ymeri Hoxha

UBT International Conference

Architectural Heritage being one of the most prominent fragment of Kosovo’s heritage consists of different types of buildings, amongst which apart from those deriving from ottoman era there are individual buildings of high importance which prevail as a form of rebellion to Ottoman intrusion and the desire to intertwine with European architecture. These structures appear in the 19th and 20th century and are characterized with different elements which symbolize a glimpse of escape through reflection of European architecture in Kosovo. This heritage has been a subject of destruction over the centuries, with little or small effort put towards its preservation. …


Documentation And Inventory Of Architectural Heritage.The European Model Including The Role Of Universities Within, Caroline Jaeger Klein 2014 Vienna University of Technology

Documentation And Inventory Of Architectural Heritage.The European Model Including The Role Of Universities Within, Caroline Jaeger Klein

UBT International Conference

Preserving its architectural heritage has a long tradition in the European history. For the famous Renaissance and Baroque architects especially in Italy it was considered to be integrated part of their “art”. Hence, it were art historians to start systematic documentation of the cultural heritage around 1900. For Central Europe Georg Dehio in Strasbourg and Alois Riegl and Max Dvořák in Vienna were most influential. Their legacy are printed inventory handbooks and art-topographies, which documented the built heritage and gave public access to heritage information. This is the inevitable base for protection and care of monuments as well as for …


A Synthesis Of Architectural Form For Three Different Structural Systems, Hektor Cullufi, Altin Bidaj, Ervin Paci, Irakli Premti, Drilona Disha 2014 Polytechnic University of Tirana

A Synthesis Of Architectural Form For Three Different Structural Systems, Hektor Cullufi, Altin Bidaj, Ervin Paci, Irakli Premti, Drilona Disha

UBT International Conference

Architectural form is often used but less frequently defined. Architectural form is an inclusive term that refers primarily to a building’s external outline or shape, and to a lesser degree references its internal organization and unifying principles. Shape encompasses various visual and relational properties; namely size, color and texture, position, orientation and visual inertia. Form is therefore generally and primarily understood as the shape or three dimensional massing, but also encompasses additional architectural aspects including structural configuration and form, in so far as they may organize and unify an architectural design.


Ottoman - Bizantin City Case, Tirana - Birth Of A City, Ogri Mane, Armand Vokshi 2014 Polytechnic University of Tirana

Ottoman - Bizantin City Case, Tirana - Birth Of A City, Ogri Mane, Armand Vokshi

UBT International Conference

The expansion of Islam did multiply the number of cities to the edge of the desert, transforming the nomadic tribes in urban populations. For a good Muslim cannot be a better practice of the religion if not in the city, in the "Friday Mosque" for common prayers. Life in the city is considered a condition of moral perfection and been fixed in one place, giving up the nomadic life. The urban culture in Islam is formed and developed through a series of contributions, derived from the traditions of construction and urban structures of the pre-Islamic city. Arabia and the countries …


Campus Master Plan Update - November 2014, Facilities Management, East Tennessee State University 2014 East Tennessee State University

Campus Master Plan Update - November 2014, Facilities Management, East Tennessee State University

Campus Facility Master Plans

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Non-Structural Program To Limit E. Coli Within Antelope Creek Lincoln, Nebraska, Jeffrey Polkowski 2014 University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Non-Structural Program To Limit E. Coli Within Antelope Creek Lincoln, Nebraska, Jeffrey Polkowski

Community and Regional Planning Program: Professional Projects

Beginning in 2008, The City of Lincoln, Nebraska set forth efforts to reduce pollutant loads within Antelope Creek below U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) criteria with the goal of eventually having segments of the stream removed from the Clean Water Act 303(d) list of impaired waters. Early efforts focus on channel improvements made as part of the Antelope Valley Project to increase the flood carrying capacity of the Creek. However, additional funding is being provided through an intergovernmental agreement between the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality and the City of Lincoln (Grant Number: 56-1283) to allow the City of Lincoln’s …


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