New technologies, systems, societal organization and policies for energy saving are
urgently needed in the context of accelerated climate change, the Ukraine conflict and the …

Passive design has recently received increasing attention as an option to reduce energy
consumption, abate carbon footprint and alleviate energy bills of buildings by taking …

Buildings account for a significant proportion of global energy demand, which is testament to
population growth and changes to life patterns. Experts in energy studies have continued to …

This paper reviews applied single and hybrid solar energy-saving techniques with emphasis
on solar chimney, Trombe wall, and photovoltaics for building energy consumption and …

Researchers world-wide are investigating thermal energy storage, especially phase change
materials, for their substantial benefits in improving energy efficiency, sustaining thermal …

Building energy consumption is a vital component of the global energy mandate. A major
part of the building energy is consumed in providing thermal comfort to occupants. Passive …

The energy consumption in buildings accounts for a significant proportion of total energy
and carbon emissions over the world. To reduce the building energy consumption and …

One of the most critical determinants of a green roof's performance is the type of vegetation
planted on its surface. This study examines the factors influencing the choice of plant for …

As buildings consume fossil fuel-based energy, they contribute to greenhouse gas
emissions which raise global temperatures. Buildings will then require more energy for …

Windcatcher natural ventilation is a low-energy approach that can provide effective
ventilation during favourable weather conditions. When combined with different cooling …