[HTML][HTML] Building energy simulation and its application for building performance optimization: A review of methods, tools, and case studies
As one of the most important and advanced technology for carbon-mitigation in the building
sector, building performance simulation (BPS) has played an increasingly important role …
sector, building performance simulation (BPS) has played an increasingly important role …
[HTML][HTML] Designing climate resilient energy systems in complex urban areas considering urban morphology: A technical review
The urban energy infrastructure is facing a rising number of challenges due to climate
change and rapid urbanization. In particular, the link between urban morphology and energy …
change and rapid urbanization. In particular, the link between urban morphology and energy …
Performance-based design of residential blocks for the co-benefits of building energy efficiency and outdoor thermal comfort improvement
S Xu, S Wang, G Li, H Zhou, C Meng, Y Qin… - Building and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Block morphology is critical to building energy efficiency (BEE) and outdoor thermal comfort
(OTC), meaning optimizing block morphology is conducive to improving built environment …
(OTC), meaning optimizing block morphology is conducive to improving built environment …
Simulation framework for early design guidance of urban streets to improve outdoor thermal comfort and building energy efficiency in summer
Global warming and the urban heat island effect have led to the deterioration of the outdoor
thermal environment and the rise of building cooling demand, calling for urban design with …
thermal environment and the rise of building cooling demand, calling for urban design with …
Optimizing energy efficiency through building orientation and building information modelling (BIM) in diverse terrains: a case study in Pakistan
Building orientation plays a key role in enhancing the built environment's energy efficiency
through the application of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and energy simulation. Due …
through the application of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and energy simulation. Due …
Effect of thermal inertia and natural ventilation on user comfort in courtyards under warm summer conditions
Thermal inertia and natural ventilation are strategies widely used and studied in indoor
building performance. However, little analysis has been done on its effect on the outdoor …
building performance. However, little analysis has been done on its effect on the outdoor …
Assessing the impacts of urban morphology factors on the energy performance for building stocks based on a novel automatic generation framework
The building sector accounts for an increasing amount of energy and emissions with
continued urbanization, and improving the energy performance of building stocks at the …
continued urbanization, and improving the energy performance of building stocks at the …
Systematic review: Upscaling energy retrofitting to the multi-building level
D Bjelland, J Brozovsky, BD Hrynyszyn - Renewable and Sustainable …, 2024 - Elsevier
Retrofitting the building stock is pivotal to achieving climate neutrality by 2050. Most of the
existing research on energy efficiency focuses on new residential buildings. The focus must …
existing research on energy efficiency focuses on new residential buildings. The focus must …
Understanding the synergy between heat waves and the built environment: a three-decade systematic review informing policies for mitigating urban heat island in …
The escalating frequencies and intensities of heat waves have become a global concern in
the face of climate change. Cities are increasingly vulnerable to overheating due to the …
the face of climate change. Cities are increasingly vulnerable to overheating due to the …
[HTML][HTML] Validation of CFD models of urban microclimates under high temperature and humidity conditions during daytime heatwaves in dense low-rise areas
G Kim, G Lee - Building and Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
In the midst of the ongoing climate crisis, there is a growing need to study the effects of
climate on humans, especially those of the microclimates that surround humans and their …
climate on humans, especially those of the microclimates that surround humans and their …