[HTML][HTML] A review on bioinspired strategies for an energy-efficient built environment
Energy efficiency is an emerging challenge for the built environment due to rapid
urbanisation. The built environment impacts human health and comfort, along with …
urbanisation. The built environment impacts human health and comfort, along with …
[HTML][HTML] Incorporation of phase change materials in buildings
This review paper explores the integration of phase change materials (PCMs) in building
insulation systems to enhance energy efficiency and thermal comfort. Through an extensive …
insulation systems to enhance energy efficiency and thermal comfort. Through an extensive …
[HTML][HTML] Building envelope resilience to climate change under Italian energy policies
As a result of recent geopolitical events, zero-energy buildings must include a climate
change prevention strategy. Policies are moving in the direction of an energy transition …
change prevention strategy. Policies are moving in the direction of an energy transition …
A responsive double-skin façade for the retrofit of existing buildings: Analysis on an office building in a Mediterranean climate
The history of our planet has always been characterized by climate change, but the way in
which this change has been taking place in recent decades puts us in front of a real climate …
which this change has been taking place in recent decades puts us in front of a real climate …
[HTML][HTML] Comparative analysis of form-stable phase change material integrated concrete panels for building envelopes
Phase change materials (PCM) can reduce energy consumption and improve thermal
comfort in buildings. However, they have some limitations in integrating into construction …
comfort in buildings. However, they have some limitations in integrating into construction …
Performance prediction of a curved-type solar balcony combined with the flexible PV/T system during the non-heating season
X Tian, J Wang, J Ji - Energy Conversion and Management, 2023 - Elsevier
Curved surfaces are vital elements for well-designed buildings, while related system design
is scarce in the building-integrated photovoltaic/thermal (BIPV/T) field. This study proposes a …
is scarce in the building-integrated photovoltaic/thermal (BIPV/T) field. This study proposes a …
Experimental and numerical investigation of novel light weight concrete panels made with aerogel and phase change materials
Silica Aerogel (SAG) mortar is an ultra-lightweight cementitious composite. It has high heat-
insulating properties, which helps to reduce building heating energy consumption. However …
insulating properties, which helps to reduce building heating energy consumption. However …
Investigating the influence of thermal conductivity and thermal storage of lightweight concrete panels on the energy and thermal comfort in residential buildings
Phase change materials (PCM) are integrated into lightweight concrete (LWC) panels to
increase their thermal mass. However, the integration of PCM into LWC also increases the …
increase their thermal mass. However, the integration of PCM into LWC also increases the …
Improving building resilience in the face of future climate uncertainty: A comprehensive framework for enhancing building life cycle performance
R Chen, H Samuelson, Y Zou, X Zheng, Y Cao - Energy and Buildings, 2024 - Elsevier
This research introduces an innovative resilient design framework, addressing gaps in
building performance optimization by considering a holistic life cycle perspective and …
building performance optimization by considering a holistic life cycle perspective and …
[HTML][HTML] Physicochemical, mechanical and thermal analysis of unfired clay bricks: Kaolinite-PEG 6000 composite
R Et-tanteny, B El Amrani, I Manssouri… - Cleaner Engineering and …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study aims to evaluate the potential of polyethylene glycol (PEG 6000), a recycled
material, as an additive to improve unfired clay bricks. By proposing a sustainable …
material, as an additive to improve unfired clay bricks. By proposing a sustainable …