[HTML][HTML] A review of energy efficiency interventions in public buildings

N Papadakis, DA Katsaprakakis - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
This research provides a comprehensive exploration of energy efficiency dynamics in non-
residential public buildings such as schools, swimming pools, hospitals, and museums …

[HTML][HTML] Dynamic façades in buildings: A systematic review across thermal comfort, energy efficiency and daylight performance

M Gonçalves, A Figueiredo, R Almeida… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2024 - Elsevier
The impact of building sector on carbon mitigation has prompted an increased focus on the
energy performance of the built environment. Conventional buildings often suffer from a …

Advancements in smart building envelopes: A comprehensive review

G Wang, J Fang, C Yan, D Huang, K Hu, K Zhou - Energy and Buildings, 2024 - Elsevier
The building envelope refers to the fundamental components on the exterior of a building
responsible for environmental isolation and load-bearing. It serves functions such as thermal …

Thermal insulation and durability of alkali-activated lightweight slag mortar modified with silica fume and fly ash

AM Rashad, YA Mosleh, MM Mokhtar - Construction and Building Materials, 2024 - Elsevier
Green building indices prioritize energy efficiency, which in turn promotes sustainable
development. One of the most energy-consuming sectors globally is the building sector …

Decarbonization potentials of the embodied energy use and operational process in buildings: A review from the life-cycle perspective

Y Liang, C Li, Z Liu, X Wang, F Zeng, X Yuan, Y Pan - Heliyon, 2023 - cell.com
Accounting for one third of global energy-related carbon emissions, the construction and
operation of buildings are crucial for mitigating climate change. Decarbonization potentials …

Summer thermal performance analysis of an Opaque ventilated Façade operating under the dynamic insulation principle

A Karanafti, T Theodosiou - Energy and Buildings, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Opaque Ventilated Facades (OVFs) have gained significant scientific interest over
the last decades, as the requirement for buildings to adapt to their environment is …

[HTML][HTML] Environmentally friendly smart construction—Review of recent developments and opportunities

I Shufrin, E Pasternak, A Dyskin - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Modern economic, social and environmental challenges require a new type of construction
that ensures resilience, low construction costs and ease of maintenance. Material …

A novel building envelope combined with jum**-droplet thermal diode: From theory to practice

H Zhao, Y Wu, H Sun, B Lin, M Zhong, G Jiang, S Wu - Renewable Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Intelligent and adjustable building envelopes have the advantages of energy saving and
comfort compared to traditional building envelopes and are an important direction for future …

Review of adaptive opaque façades and laboratory tests for the dynamic thermal performance characterization

M Juaristi, M Krarti - Building and Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
Adaptive opaque facades can dynamically adapt their thermal properties according to both
outdoor and indoor conditions, hence can enhance the energy efficiency of the building …

[HTML][HTML] Thermal insulation capability of nanostructured insulations and their combination as hybrid insulation systems

Á Lakatos - Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
The applications of insulation materials in buildings and vehicles are more important than
ever. Therefore, the application of thermal insulation materials having high-performance …