[HTML][HTML] Resilient cooling strategies–A critical review and qualitative assessment
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 …
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
The provision of housing for displaced victims is fundamental to their survival. Although
many studies have detailed reasonable techniques for improving the indoor thermal …
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 …
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
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 …
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
Disadvantaged communities face a growing threat to staying safe during heat waves,
especially during coincident power outages. This study develops a methodology to evaluate …
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
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
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
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 …
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
In the aftermath of catastrophic events, lightweight construction systems are often used to
build temporary emergency architectures. However, if suitable environmental control …
build temporary emergency architectures. However, if suitable environmental control …