Heritage holds significant historical, cultural, or natural value. GIS technology integrates
spatial and attribute data of heritage sites, providing a powerful modern tool for better …

Adjustment of thermal comfort conditions in open urban spaces is now a substantial issue for
using these spaces. The creation of an awning is one of the cost-effective strategies for …

At present, the energy used for air conditioning in buildings in urban areas accounts for over
36% of total global energy consumption. Energy efficiency has become a critical factor in the …

Rapid urbanization has increased energy demand and environmental impacts in urban
buildings, highlighting the need to understand building interactions and energy transfer. This …

In previous studies, geometrical aspects of the buildings have been mainly considered in
designing of the models, while the impacts of vegetation distribution have not been taken …

This study delves into the energy burden on households, a crucial aspect of energy justice,
influenced by urban environment factors and buildings' passive and active designs. It …

This paper proposes design strategies for renovating traditional communities in Bei**g
based on measured microclimate and thermal comfort and preserving historical authenticity …

While in recent years significant improvements have been made in the thermal adaptation of
indoor building environments, less progress has been made in improving thermal comfort in …

Neighbourhoods in cities generate social inequality risks due to outdated climate passive
control infrastructures. Previous research has explored thermal comfort related to health …

China has implemented a Centralized Rural Policy since 2004 to enhance energy efficiency.
However, this has led to the potential creation of a Rural Heat Island (RHI) effect, which …