BIPV windows are the most suitable alternative to conventional windows currently available
today. They offer thermal insulation and can generate electricity from the embedded solar …

Building energy usage has been an important issue in recent decades, and energy
prediction models are important tools for analysing this problem. This study provides a …

Improving the performance of buildings is a key part of the global effort to limit greenhouse
gas emissions and reduce energy consumption. Reducing the designed thermal …

Building energy consumption and ways to reduce it have drawn increasing attention in
recent decades. Thermal transmittance is not only a code-enforced parameter during the …

Building energy consumption in the severe cold regions of China is an important
consideration in building energy conservation because of the high amount of energy …

In recent decades, the issue of building energy usage has become increasingly significant,
and U-values for building envelopes have been key parameters in predicting building …

Improving the energy efficiency of buildings is an important element of the effort to address
global warming. The thermal performance of building envelopes is the most important …

The demand for renewable resources in building construction is increasing, and wheat straw
is an excellent option due to its superior environmental performance compared to traditional …

Paper-based materials, due to their availability, environmental benefits and high thermal
properties, have already been implemented in several building envelope designs. However …

The use of renewable building materials in construction is crucial to minimising the
environmental impact of new buildings. Bio-based building materials have a wide range of …