The building industry is currently experiencing a myriad of challenges, including low energy
performance in existing buildings. Since the façade considerably contributes to heating and …

Abstract Post Occupancy Evaluation (POE) is a process that aims to assess buildings'
performance after occupation. Assessments are conducted to create a better understanding …

It is architecturally accepted that glazing system is considered as the most fragile part of
buildings in terms of energy indoor performance. It is the only part of the building which has …

Climate change increases the risks of heat stress, especially in urban areas where urban
heat islands can develop. This literature review aims to describe how severe heat can occur …

Facade energy retrofitting marks an important step toward a low-carbon building industry. As
a high-performance building envelope, the double-skin facade is increasingly applied to …

In the design of urban buildings, regionality is take into account to ensure that the colors and
materials used are consistent with the surrounding environment and urban development …

The enormous amount of energy is being consumed by buildings in an attempt to deliver
thermal comfort in buildings. This paper aims at reducing/increasing the total solar heat gain …

Solar chimney power plant (SCPP) is one of the promising technologies to convert solar
energy into carbon-free power generation. It has cost competitiveness, environment friendly …

In this study, the efficacy of incorporating phase change material (PCM) into the building
walls on the annual heat transfer reduction is examined. First, heat transfer from the base …

The study investigates the development of sensors, in particular the use of thermo-fluidic
sensors and occupancy detectors, to achieve smart operation of air conditioning systems …