The demand for energy-efficient dwellings has led to various design solutions that improve
the performance of building envelopes. High surface temperatures affect the durability of …

In the modern world, the use of novel technologies in architecture has become highly
significant and transformative for human-environment interactions. One of the most critical …

The application of nano-TiO2 as a photocatalytic agent in buildings' internal surfaces has
recently attracted attention to mitigate microorganism growth, soiling, and contamination in …

Nanoparticles of titanium dioxide (NPs-TiO2) are used in several industries, with common
applications due to their surface photocatalytic effect. An alternative use is the TiO2 addition …

Abstract The European Union must enhance energy efficiency in its building stock, given
that buildings account for up to 40% of the EU's energy consumption. Currently, more than …

The concern with the best energy performance of buildings is a current theme, and
construction materials that bring improvements to the performance of buildings and their …

The importance of colours is not limited to the aesthetic but also other parameters like
thermal comfort. Painting light colours on the building's external surfaces increases its …

Coatings provide underlying item surfaces or bulk materials with protection, enhancement,
and/or additional usefulness and attributes. Since materials can be modified or enhanced to …

In this research, different materials are evaluated to improve reflectivity and reduce the
thermal load generated by solar irradiation in buildings that use fiber cement tiles. This study …

As an alternative to mitigate the urban heat island effect, materials known as" cool surfaces"
are a suitable passive technology for reducing heat transmittance into buildings and …