Rising global temperatures and more frequent heatwaves due to climate change have led to
a growing body of research and increased policy focus on how to protect against the …

Building energy simulation analysis plays an important supporting role in the conservation of
building energy. Since the early 1980s, researchers have focused on the development and …

To what extent is the overheating risk in dwellings affected by the individual window
ventilation behaviour of residents? To answer this question six window ventilation profiles …

Governments' policies worldwide seek to improve the energy efficiency of housing stocks. In
temperate climates, there are concerns that energy efficiency measures increase the risk of …

Component testing indicates that overheating in tropical buildings could be reduced using
walls built from upcycled sand-filled plastic bottles, which also reduces building costs and …

According to the 2020 UN emissions report an increase by 3° C of the average global
temperature compared to pre-industrial levels is to be expected if no corrective measures …

Can building performance simulation reproduce measured summertime indoor conditions of
a multi-residential building in good conformity? This question is answered by calibrating …

Introduction Quality sleep is essential to our health and well-being. Summertime
temperatures in the bedrooms of homes in temperate climates are increasing, especially in …

Summertime overheating in both new and existing dwellings is widespread and increasing,
even in temperate climates. There is an urgent need to solve the problem. Flats (apartments) …

Indoor air quality and thermal conditions are important considerations when designing
indoor spaces to ensure occupant health, satisfaction, and productivity. Carbon dioxide …