Implementing appropriate passive design strategies at the early design stage of a building is
a viable option for energy conservation in buildings. While literature is plenty on various …

Accumulation of plastics, especially Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and Polystyrene (PS),
is an ever increasing ecological threat due to its excessive usage in everyday human life. In …

A growing population in Kenya demands expansion of housing facilities. Traditional burnt
bricks, quarry stones, timber, and corrugated iron sheets remain the most commonly used …

The quest for energy efficiency in buildings has placed a demand for designing and
modeling energy-efficient buildings. In this study, the thermal energy performance of a …

The construction sector in Nigeria is looking for alternative materials due to the consistent
increase in the cost of building materials. Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) material derived from …

Develo** countries especially those in Asia (India), are facing the challenge of a growing
middle class with greater demand for housing facilities. Faster and more affordable methods …

Polymers based on polystyrene are widely used as thermoplastic materials due to the
diversity in application, easy processability and a relatively low price. About 45% of the …

Fast construction of structural walls made of reinforced concrete for buildings or industrial
warehouses in single panel is a cost-effective system in terms of both the quality of …

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were evaluated with application of a thermal load of
thermal insulation boards made of expanded polystyrene (EPS). Samples of commercially …

Housing provision has become a global issue as the need for affordable housing kept
increasing in various communities especially in Akure, Nigeria. This has emerged due to …