A systematic review of building energy sufficiency towards energy and climate targets

S Hu, X Zhou, D Yan, F Guo, T Hong, Y Jiang - Renewable and Sustainable …, 2023 - Elsevier
Among the sufficiency, efficiency, and renewable frameworks for reducing energy use and
energy-related carbon emissions, Building Energy Sufficiency (BES) is gaining attention …

Adaptive dynamic building envelope integrated with phase change material to enhance the heat storage and release efficiency: A state-of-the-art review

P Wang, Z Liu, X Zhang, M Hu, L Zhang, J Fan - Energy and Buildings, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract the research of PCMs in the field of building energy efficiency has developed
rapidly over the past decade. The static PCM-built envelopes cannot flexibly adjust their heat …

Assessment of buildings' dynamic thermal insulation technologies-A review

A Karanafti, T Theodosiou, K Tsikaloudaki - Applied Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Towards the achievement of nZEB and the enormous effort for mitigating climate change
effects, new sustainable construction strategies are continuously introduced and adopted in …

Critical assessment of large-scale rooftop photovoltaics deployment in the global urban environment

V Kapsalis, C Maduta, N Skandalos, M Wang… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2024 - Elsevier
In support of the clean energy transition, rooftop photovoltaics (RTPV) deployment has been
globally advocated, enabling citizens as energy prosumers within their localised building …

[HTML][HTML] Towards zero energy infrastructure buildings: optimal design of envelope and cooling system

G Barone, A Buonomano, GF Giuzio, A Palombo - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Optimal design of building envelopes/HVAC systems and free cooling strategies are today
necessary to reduce energy, economic and environmental impact of telecommunication …

Sustainability of building-integrated bioclimatic design strategies depending on energy affordability

Y Elaouzy, A El Fadar - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2023 - Elsevier
Bioclimatic design strategies have proven their efficiency in improving the sustainability of
buildings. However, their economic benefits, regarded as the main incentive for building …

Exploring building component thermal storage performance for optimizing indoor thermal environment–A case study in Bei**g

Y Han, Z Zhou, W Li, J Feng, C Wang - Energy and Buildings, 2024 - Elsevier
Optimizing the thermal storage of building components is crucial for improving indoor
thermal conditions and reducing heating energy consumption. However, existing studies …

[HTML][HTML] Domestic hot water production system in a hospital: Energy audit and evaluation of measures to boost the solar contribution

A Atienza-Márquez, FD Muñoz, FF Hernández… - Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Hospitals consume large quantities of energy to produce hot water and offset the distribution
and recirculation thermal losses. This paper analyses a solar thermal system combined with …

Review of openings with shading devices at naturally ventilated buildings

WFM Yusoff, MI Shaharil, MF Mohamed… - Architectural …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT A shading device is integrated into a building in reducing the indoor solar heat
gained. However, the incorporation of a shading device into an opening provides certain …

Impact of key bioclimatic design strategies on buildings' performance in dominant climates worldwide

Y Elaouzy, A El Fadar - Energy for Sustainable Development, 2022 - Elsevier
Bioclimatic design strategies are among the most promising sustainable approaches for
improving energy efficiency of buildings. However, their contributions to reducing the energy …