Highlights•Retrofitting impact on mosque energy and thermal performance have been
summarised.•Retrofitting improves mosques' thermal and energy performance.•Significant …

Holy temples represent a unique type of buildings due to their large inner space, purpose,
and intermittent use. This review summarizes the essential knowledge embodied in the …

Restrictions have been imposed on the number of people, the duration of their stay and air
conditioning operation in temples to limit the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. This …

Mosques are external load dominated buildings that are characterized by their intermittent
and varying occupancy schedules. Most mosques employ some form of mechanical …

Worship places represent a unique type of buildings due to their functionality, dense
occupancy, intermittent use, roof geometry, large inner space, and consumed energy of …

Mosque building is characterized by its unique spatial requirements and intermittent
occupancy pattern. In order to create a suitable ambiance for prayers, maintaining optimum …

The condition of indoor environment is becoming progressively crucial because inadequate
indoor conditions in office building can create risks to occupant well-being such as adverse …

Abstract Benin, like most West African countries, is confronted with the lack of indoor thermal
comfort standards adapted to the realities of the region. This situation leads to the adoption …

Rising temperatures due to climate change and urban heat island effects lead to heat stress
and need remedial actions at all city planning scales. The design of built spaces strongly …

Technology acceptance plays a critical role in adopting thermal comfort strategies. Not only
economic but socio-cultural context becomes pivotal when preference is considered. Yet …