Solar photovoltaics (PV) offer viable and sustainable solutions to satisfy the growing energy
demand and to meet the pressing climate targets. The deployment of conventional PV …

Aerogel materials with super-insulating, visual-penetrable, and sound-proof properties are
promising in buildings, whereas the coupling effect of various parameters in complex porous …

Buildings with radiative cooling can significantly reduce energy consumption for cooling, but
the overcooling phenomenon also occurs in cold seasons, which causes negative effects in …

Due to global warming and the energy crisis, incorporating passive radiative cooling into
personal thermal management has attracted extensive attention. However, develo** a …

The need for maintaining thermal comfort conditions inside the building is a significant
contributor to the total energy requirements of the buildings. Thus far, limited research has …

A next step in the development of transparent photovoltaic windows would be to introduce a
switching mechanism that allows the user to switch the window between a transparent and …

The high efficiency heating system is crucial in ensuring both residents and buildings remain
comfortably warm during cold seasons, providing not only a comfortable living environment …

Decoupled radiant cooling units (DRCUs) are capable of increasing the cooling capacity
without increasing condensation risks even using a much lower cooling temperature than …

Pipe-embedded walls (CnPWs) are structural and energy composite building components
that can resist external disturbances by forming stealth thermal shielding layers. To tackle …

Radiative cooling and low-emissivity coatings are promising strategies for building energy
savings. Despite their potential, comprehensive assessments across diverse climate zones …