Thermal discomfort over time can lead to unproductivity and health issues for the occupants.
Like operative temperature, humidity is an important parameter that affects thermal comfort …

In this study a comprehensive review of vernacular architecture research status is presented.
The objective of the study is to identify energy efficient vernacular architecture features …

The quality of the indoor thermal environment is essential because of its impact on the
energy efficiency of buildings and on the health and well-being of those who occupy them …

While a significant body of literature has been published on thermal comfort in dwellings, the
particular challenge presented by vernacular dwellings in striking a balance between …

Climatic zoning is an essential element of most building energy efficiency programs,
however there is no widely accepted scientific technique for its delineation. This paper …

Energy consumption in Indian building sector is increasing at high rate. The National
Building Code of India specifies a narrow comfort temperature range between 21° C and 26° …

India has a large diversity in climate, socio-cultural setup, and economy, but it aims to
provide better amenities and shelter to all by 2022. India is also progressing on the path of …

Sustainable urban development, especially in disadvantaged regions, has increasingly
gained a major strategic priority. New settlements and urban regeneration programs have to …

Most domestic outdoor thermal comfort evaluation indices were proposed by developed,
temperate climate regions in Europe. Therefore, the study developed an evaluation index …

This review presents an overview of the existing state-of-the-art practices of improved
performance in buildings required for the algorithmic logic and/or hardware. The main focus …