Thermal insulation of buildings is a key factor in reducing the environmental impact of the
building sector by lowering the energy demand of buildings for heating and cooling. The …

Dynamic insulation is a promising approach that allows the heat transmission rate through
building envelopes to vary in a controlled manner over time. Dynamic insulation's primary …

Radiative thermoregulation can reduce the energy consumption for heating, ventilation and
air-conditioning (HVAC) in buildings, and therefore contribute substantially to climate …

The study provides an overview of the research focus on vacuum insulation panels (VIPs).
Scientific literature published between 1960 and 2022 is identified, and a database covering …

With the urgent need for the development of sustainable materials and a circular economy, a
surge of research regarding biobased materials and associated processing methods has …

This review aims to comprehensively consolidate the knowledge and understanding of the
development of thermal insulation materials for buildings using lignocellulosic waste …

Solar stills are conventional desalination systems based on direct solar heating. While their
productivity is limited, their simple construction and low maintenance requirements makes …

In the context of climate change, it is difficult to maintain the energy performance of houses,
especially in countries with building codes that regulate the maximum allowed amount of …

Public policy in Chile proposes reaching carbon neutrality by 2050. Regarding the
construction sector, the application of energy efficiency standards in public buildings has …

Bioclimatic potential analysis is one of the starting points for bioclimatic building design.
However, as climate changes are being brought into the spotlight, bioclimatic potential is …