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 …

Indonesian urban population increase has led to increased energy demands and housing
inventory shortages. The Ministry of Public Works and Housing (PUPR) supplies collective …

Architectural heritage, building materials and interior space are highly susceptible to
temperature and relative humidity. A better knowledge of the hygrothermal dynamics inside …

Traditional buildings in Malaysia were developed for hundreds of years to respond to the
local climate. Occupants can comfortably occupy the traditional buildings without a …

Purpose The requirement of indoor thermal comfort in building is crucial, including the
religious building such as mosque, which accommodates high occupancy level due to the …

This research evaluates the performance of a heritage office building in Kenadsa, an oasis
settlement in the southwest of Algeria, emphasizing user perception as a key metric. A …

There are two natural ventilation strategies, namely single-sided and cross ventilation. For a
building with a deep layout plan and where cross ventilation is impossible, single-sided …

As the world marches forward implementing concepts of sustainable buildings, higher
reliance on natural ventilation can be obtained through louvers. In this research of cross …

The indoor environment of a room is also affected by the opening type and configuration.
The application of an opening in a building is mainly influenced by its aesthetic look rather …

Airflow is a variable that affects indoor air quality, including health and comfort. It can be
obtained by various aspects including openings in the building. This study aims to see how …