The aim of this paper is to review the literature on human thermal comfort in the built
environment. First an overview about the subject area is presented. This is followed by a …

Challenges and Current Research Trends for Vernacular Architecture in a Global World: A
Literature Review Next Article in Journal Digital Technologies in Offsite and Prefabricated …

Recognizing the value of open-source research databases in advancing the art and science
of HVAC, in 2014 the ASHRAE Global Thermal Comfort Database II project was launched …

Researchers have conducted extensive research on the thermal environments of rural
houses worldwide. The greatest number of studies on thermal comfort in rural areas have …

The residential sector consumes a significant amount of energy worldwide. Therefore, it is
important to study, analyse and implement bioclimatic architectural systems that contribute to …

Due to the increasing pressure brought by recent global environmental problems, building
designers are embracing regionalism and the knowledge of traditional structures, arguing …

In this study a comprehensive review of vernacular architecture research status is presented.
The objective of the study is to identify energy efficient vernacular architecture features …

Energy consumption in buildings has been increasing in recent years due to global
warming, resulting in the increased use of HVACs, and causing environmental pollution. To …

In order to quantify the seasonal differences in the comfort temperature and to develop a
domestic adaptive model for Japanese dwellings, thermal measurements, a thermal comfort …

Thermal comfort standards ISO 7730 and ASHRAE 55-2004 are based on the experimental
results conducted in climatic chambers and the adaptive opportunities are usually limited in …