Courtyard design is a sustainable strategy for reducing energy consumption and improving
thermal comfort. In addition, as climate-responsive buildings, courtyards can create …

Vernacular dwelling, based on climate responsive experience, become the focused topic
currently. However, an in-depth review of these existing studies is still missing. In this …

Abstract The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect represents a threat to the well-being of cities.
Cities must adapt to this phenomenon, prioritizing the improvement of outdoor environment …

Recently, achieving outdoor thermal comfort has attracted considerable attention in many
studies in regions with hot and humid climates. Sun sails have been used as a traditional …

At present, the energy used for air conditioning in buildings in urban areas accounts for over
36% of total global energy consumption. Energy efficiency has become a critical factor in the …

Temperatures in Mediterranean cities are rising due to the effects of climate change, with a
consequent increase in the heat waves frequency. Recent research has shown the …

Courtyards have functioned as an effective passive architectural design strategy for various
climate conditions, especially popular in hot-humid climates. Sustainable and delicate …

Urban development in urban areas accommodates a high concentration of human activities.
The constant state of evolution in these urban areas is accompanied by environmental …

Extreme heat events are expected to occur more often as a consequence of climate change.
This paper quantifies the impact of urban climate on building performance and evaluates the …

Thermal inertia and natural ventilation are strategies widely used and studied in indoor
building performance. However, little analysis has been done on its effect on the outdoor …