Mixed-mode buildings utilise a combination of natural ventilation from operable building
envelopes and mechanical systems to realise climate-friendly ventilation and cooling. The …

Ventilative cooling technologies have the potential to be an effective measure to reduce
buildings energy consumption, by meeting some or all of the cooling requirement of a …

Thermal comfort in indoor environments is perceived as an important factor for the well-
being and productivity of the occupants. To practically create a comfortable environment, a …

The application of mixed-mode ventilation (MMV) in the tropics is challenging, given its hot
and humid climate. Consequently, there are limited periods when operating in natural …

Significant energy savings and thermal comfort improvement related to radiant floor systems
may not be achieved when underfloor heating/cooling is adopted in lightweight building …

Naturally ventilated buildings' performance relies on their design and climatic conditions.
Thus, when investigating the natural ventilation potential (NVP), the meteorological data …

The incorporation of phase change materials (PCM) in buildings has the potential to
enhance the thermal efficiency of buildings, reduce energy cost, shift peak load, and …

Peak load shifting, a load management policy, has attracted widespread attention as it can
minimize the impact of load variation on a system's operation and reduce the electricity …

Occupant behavior plays a crucial role in enhancing indoor thermal comfort and achieving
energy efficiency by influencing the operational modes of Heating, Ventilation, and Air …

Thermal performance of civil structure has turned out to be a demanding application in civil
engineering and architecture. Thermal comfort (heating, ventilation, air cooling, airtightness …