[HTML][HTML] Resilient cooling strategies–A critical review and qualitative assessment

C Zhang, OB Kazanci, R Levinson, P Heiselberg… - Energy and …, 2021 - Elsevier
The global effects of climate change will increase the frequency and intensity of extreme
events such as heatwaves and power outages, which have consequences for buildings and …

Characteristic analysis and improvement methods of the indoor thermal environment in post-disaster temporary residential buildings: A systematic review

M Qin, BT Chew, YH Yau, Z Yang, X Han… - Building and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The provision of housing for displaced victims is fundamental to their survival. Although
many studies have detailed reasonable techniques for improving the indoor thermal …

Multi-objective optimization design for windows and shading configuration considering energy consumption and thermal comfort: A case study for office building in …

J Zhao, Y Du - Solar Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
As a large energy-consuming part of the envelope, windows and shading system play a
significant role in building savings. Once established in the primary design stage, it is difficult …

Energy savings due to the use of PCM for relocatable lightweight buildings passive heating and cooling in different weather conditions

P Marin, M Saffari, A de Gracia, X Zhu, MM Farid… - Energy and …, 2016 - Elsevier
Relocatable, transportable or off-site constructed lightweight buildings typically undergo
sharp indoor temperature fluctuations in the heating and cooling seasons due to the lack of …

Passive cooling designs to improve heat resilience of homes in underserved and vulnerable communities

K Sun, W Zhang, Z Zeng, R Levinson, M Wei… - Energy and Buildings, 2021 - Elsevier
Disadvantaged communities face a growing threat to staying safe during heat waves,
especially during coincident power outages. This study develops a methodology to evaluate …

Shading devices optimization to enhance thermal comfort and energy performance of a residential building in Morocco

H Sghiouri, A Mezrhab, M Karkri, H Naji - Journal of building Engineering, 2018 - Elsevier
Morocco's building sector accounts for about 25% of the country's total energy consumption,
including 18% for residential and 7% for the services sector. This energy consumption is …

Energy saving evaluation of passive systems for residential buildings in hot and dry regions

H Goudarzi, A Mostafaeipour - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2017 - Elsevier
Over the recent decades, the excessive consumption of fossil fuels and its ensuing problems
has become a major issue of concern in many countries. This paper assesses the effect of …

A scientometric review of management of prefabricated construction from 2011–2021

CZ Li, S Li, X Li, H Wu, B **ao, VWY Tam… - Buildings, 2022 - mdpi.com
Prefabricated construction (PC) is an increasingly popular method of construction utilized
globally due to its high productivity and efficient performance. PC as an advanced building …

The urban heat island mitigation potential of vegetation depends on local surface type and shade

JKN Tan, RN Belcher, HTW Tan, S Menz… - Urban Forestry & Urban …, 2021 - Elsevier
Urban areas face multiple environmental challenges that interact with climate change,
including the urban heat island (UHI) effect. Plants can be a nature-based solution for UHI …

Improving the livability of lightweight emergency architectures: A numerical investigation on a novel reinforced-EPS based construction system

G Maracchini, M D'Orazio - Building and Environment, 2022 - Elsevier
In the aftermath of catastrophic events, lightweight construction systems are often used to
build temporary emergency architectures. However, if suitable environmental control …