Energy, economic and environmental benefits of integrating passive design strategies into buildings: A review
Passive design has recently received increasing attention as an option to reduce energy
consumption, abate carbon footprint and alleviate energy bills of buildings by taking …
consumption, abate carbon footprint and alleviate energy bills of buildings by taking …
Green architecture and energy efficiency: a review of innovative design and construction techniques
Green architecture and energy efficiency have become imperative considerations in
contemporary construction practices, driven by the escalating global concern over …
contemporary construction practices, driven by the escalating global concern over …
Multi-objective optimization for energy consumption, visual and thermal comfort performance of educational building (case study: Qeshm Island, Iran)
Energy consumption in educational spaces, as one of the main consumers of fossil fuels,
has been a challenging issue in recent years. The present study seeks to develop a multi …
has been a challenging issue in recent years. The present study seeks to develop a multi …
Energy retrofit of PCM-applied apartment buildings considering building orientation and height
This study analyzed the building energy performance of apartment buildings using retrofit
systems with phase change materials (PCMs). The apartment type, building orientation, and …
systems with phase change materials (PCMs). The apartment type, building orientation, and …
[HTML][HTML] Technical and economic assessment of a hybrid heat pump system as an energy retrofit measure in a residential building
Air to water electric heat pumps are one technological solution to achieve energy
defossilisation goals for heating of residential building stock. Nevertheless, they may not …
defossilisation goals for heating of residential building stock. Nevertheless, they may not …
Sustainable use of historic campus buildings: Retrofit technology to improve building energy performance considering preservation of interior finishing material
To utilize historic buildings sustainably, the energy performance of the building must be
improved through retrofit. To preserve the historical value of the target building, the range of …
improved through retrofit. To preserve the historical value of the target building, the range of …
[HTML][HTML] Thermal performance analysis of a heat pump-based energy system to meet heating and cooling demand of residential buildings
The building sector significantly impacts greenhouse gas emissions, making
decarbonisation of heating and cooling essential for achieving carbon neutrality. Replacing …
decarbonisation of heating and cooling essential for achieving carbon neutrality. Replacing …
Development of diatomite-based shape-stabilized composite phase change material for use in floor radiant heating
T Xu, F Wu, T Zou, J Li, J Yang, X Zhou, D Liu… - Journal of Molecular …, 2022 - Elsevier
The utilization of phase change materials (PCMs) in floor radiant heating system can reduce
energy consumption along with enhancing thermal comfort by reducing indoor temperature …
energy consumption along with enhancing thermal comfort by reducing indoor temperature …
Thermal comfort and energy efficiency: Challenges, barriers, and step towards sustainability
With the increasing number of people living in cities, the demand for energy in office
buildings and homes is constantly increasing; thus, smart buildings were created to provide …
buildings and homes is constantly increasing; thus, smart buildings were created to provide …
Investigation on summer thermal comfort and passive thermal improvements in naturally ventilated Nepalese school buildings
Students require a comfortable thermal environment for better academic learning and health
in general. In Nepal, the majority of school buildings are constructed using local materials …
in general. In Nepal, the majority of school buildings are constructed using local materials …