[HTML][HTML] Energy efficiency in modular emergency shelters: Impact of envelope finishings and shadowing

R Sarmento, M Posani, P Fernandes… - Journal of Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
In emergencies, ensuring rapid access to temporary housing for displaced individuals is a
cornerstone of effective disaster response. Managing the issue time-effectively is crucial for …

Sustainable Affordable Housing: State-of-the-Art and Future Perspectives

LPP Silva, MK Najjar, BBF da Costa, M Amario… - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
Nowadays, there are many studies with a significant focus on affordable housing. The
relevance of this theme, which is usually the central object of public housing policies …

Application of non-degradable waste as building material for low-cost housing

S Zuraida, B Dewancker, RB Margono - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Building material is one of the essential aspects in accommodating the supply and demand
of low-cost housing in Indonesia. Recently, several researchers have devoted much time …

Enhancing the mechanical and thermal insulation properties of clay-based construction materials with neutral carbon footprint through the use of Doum fibers

A El-yahyaoui, I Manssouri, Y Lehleh, H Sahbi… - Materials Chemistry and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The construction industry is currently experiencing robust global growth. With the
advancement of technology, real estate development is evolving through the adoption of …

Thermal design method of building wall considering solar energy utilization and thermal insulation

Z Li, Y **e, Q Zhao - Energy and Buildings, 2022 - Elsevier
This study makes a breakthrough out of the original thermal design idea which is mainly aim
to improve thermal insulation performance of building wall, putting forward thermal design …

[HTML][HTML] Experimental and numerical study on the thermal performance of earthbag-wall units incorporated with phase change materials

MM Farouq, PA Mirzaei, C Jimenez-Bescos… - Journal of Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
The demand for temporary housing for refugees and displaced communities has led to the
development of earthbag buildings. While these structures are affordable and sustainable …

Techno-environmental assessment of air conditioning systems and refrigerants in arid regions: should the global environmental protocols be revised?

S AlOsaimi, E Aleisa, F Al-Ragom - Clean Technologies and …, 2024 - Springer
This study employs a techno-environmental and economic analysis to assess the influence
of two air conditioning (AC) systems, Split and package and three refrigerants—R22, R410A …

Sandbag housing construction in South Africa: life cycle assessment and operational energy modelling

R Saint, A Eltaweel, J Adetooto, F Pomponi… - … International Journal of …, 2023 - Springer
Purpose Adequate and affordable housing is essential in tackling poverty and improving
living and indoor health conditions for lower and medium-income families, in both …

The Effect of Organic Lake Sediments (Sapropel) on the Properties and Biological Resistance of Unfired Clay Bricks

V Voišnienė, O Kizinievič, R Albrektienė-Plačakė… - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
Clay materials were prepared with clay and sapropel (SP) or clay and modified (frozen)
sapropel (FSP) as the main raw materials. Clay-based materials were formed by mixing clay …

Operative Temperature Variance and Life Cycle Assessment Impacts of Wall Construction Materials

M Alegbe - International Journal of Built Environment and …, 2023 - ijbes.utm.my
The overdependence on concrete in the construction industry in sub-Saharan African
countries limits the potential use of sustainable materials in the construction of buildings …