Many newly built, energy-efficient terraced houses are characterised by high indoor air
temperatures and thermal comfort issues, because these state-of-the-art houses were …

This paper presents a systematic review of the extant literature on bio-climatic design
systems with the aim of conserving global energy resources. The study explores the ways in …

Around the world, expected climate changes can affect indoor comfort conditions in
buildings. Analysing the climate in which buildings are located is the first step towards high …

Abstract Zero Energy Buildings (ZEBs) are expected to play a significant role in reducing
energy consumption and combating climate change. Despite this awareness, there is a lack …

Greenhouse technology is an important energy consumer sector representing an
indispensable solution for modern methods of crop production. In the greenhouse envelope …

Elderly people usually spend more than 80% of their daily lives in apartments that mostly
belong to obsolete buildings with reduced spaces and inadequate indoor environmental …

Today, energy problems are becoming increasingly serious. The direct energy consumption
of buildings accounts for 20% of the total energy consumption in a country. There are …

Geothermal energy has a huge potential in building applications. This paper proposes the
use of an Air-Source Heat Pump (ASHP) system coupled with a Horizontal Earth-To-Air Heat …

In the context of the increasingly severe energy crisis and global warming, green buildings
and their energy-saving issues are being paid more attention in the world. Since envelope …

Hospitals and health centers use a lot of energy due to 24/7 al l-round year working hours
and using different equipment. It has highlighted the importance of Facilities Management …