[HTML][HTML] Natural and mechanical ventilation concepts for indoor comfort and well-being with a sustainable design perspective: a systematic review

L Zaniboni, R Albatici - Buildings, 2022 - mdpi.com
Current literature and guidelines on sustainable design often debate on the advantages of
natural ventilation (NV) and mechanical ventilation (MV) on indoor environment and energy …

Passive building energy saving: Building envelope retrofitting measures to reduce cooling requirements for a residential building in an arid climate

MH Elnabawi, E Saber, L Bande - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
In arid climates, a significant portion of the urban peak energy demand is dedicated to
cooling and air-conditioning during the summer. The rapid urbanization rates in develo** …

Evaluating the impact of energy efficiency building codes for residential buildings in the GCC

MH Elnabawi - Energies, 2021 - mdpi.com
In arid climates, almost half of the urban peak load of energy demand is used to supply
cooling and air-conditioning in the summertime. The pressure placed on energy resources …

Advancing hybrid ventilation in hot climates: a review of current research and limitations

S Al Niyadi, MH Elnabawi Mahgoub - Frontiers in Built Environment, 2025 - frontiersin.org
Introduction Hybrid ventilation systems present a promising solution for reducing cooling
energy consumption in buildings, particularly in hot climates. However, while existing …

Forecasting the carbon footprint of civil buildings under different floor area growth trends and varying energy supply methods

J Teng, H Yin - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
The energy consumption and carbon footprint of buildings are significantly impacted by
variations in building area and the number of households. Therefore, it is crucial to forecast …

Innovative Energy Management in Renewable Systems Through the application of Multi-Stage Thermal Energy Storage in Solar Power Plant

AW Omari, HM Mohamed… - … Conference on Decision …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This study presents a detailed investigation into thermal energy storage (TES) systems, with
a focus on multi-stage phase change materials (PCMs) in concentrated solar power (CSP) …

Advancing Energy Efficiency in Residential Construction: Building Envelope Optimization in Hot-Arid Climates

MH Elnabawi, E Saber, A Sedki - … International Conference on …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
The efficiency of a building's envelope significantly influences its ability to conserve energy
and minimize carbon emissions, especially in residential structures. This research …

A Comprehensive Review on Integrating Climate Science and Machine Learning for Power System Resilience

R Jha - Journal of Engineering and Sciences, 2023 - nepjol.info
This study focuses on how climate science and machine learning techniques may be used
to improve power system resilience in the face of climate change. It emphasizes the …

Engineering Ethics in a Political Context: Navigating Legal Obligations

M Khalifa, M Sabry, G Al Khassawneh… - … on Decision Aid …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Engineering ethics is a fundamental aspect of the profession, encompassing the ethical
responsibilities and decisions faced by both individuals and organizations engaged in …

Optimizing Outdoor Thermal Comfort with Pedestrian-Based Urban Greenery Planning: A Microclimate Simulation Study

A Sedki, S Awawdeh, H Elzefzafy - … International Conference on …, 2024 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This study evaluates outdoor thermal comfort in Labban Square, El Mina, Lebanon, using
ENVI-met, a microclimate simulation tool designed to support urban planning and outdoor …