This paper introduces the recent developments in Renewable Energy Systems for building
heating, cooling and electricity production with thermal energy storage. Due to the needed …

The present article aims to present and discuss the energy and environmental reality in the
building sector and critically investigate the future pathways towards its decarbonisation …

Passive building cooling without any electricity input are highly desirable in pursuing low
energy consumption and environment protection. However, widespread adoption of existing …

It is crucial to develop thermal insulation solutions for opaque envelopes of low-energy
buildings that match the global sustainable development vision. With the popularity of low …

A dynamic smart home energy management system (SHEMS) is proposed in this study to
address the growing concerns of energy conservation and environmental preservation. This …

To realize the goal of net zero energy building (NZEB), the integration of renewable energy
and novel design of buildings is needed. The paths of energy demand reduction and …

Currently, several façade systems exist to enable sustainable building design. The biggest
challenges for façade designers are to identify new technology and effective, sustainable …

The switchable building envelope is an innovative technology for low-energy buildings that
can dynamically switch the thermal and optical properties for energy saving, thereby to …

Due to considerable carbon emissions in building sectors, sustainability transformation is
essential for power supply reliability, stability, grid-friendly interaction, and integration with e …

The design of a high-performance building necessitates tradeoffs among multiple
performance objectives, and many simulation-based optimization tools have been …