The increasing share of intermittent renewable energy on the grid encourages researchers
to develop demand-side management strategies. Passive heat storage in the indoor space …

Occupant comfort in buildings is one of the most crucial considerations in designing a
building. Accordingly, there is a growing interest in this area. Aspects of comfort include …

The aim of this paper is to present a powerful simulation-based multi-objective optimization
of building energy efficiency and indoor thermal comfort to obtain the optimal solutions of the …

Determination of the optimum setpoint temperature of thermostats in various climates is a
problem in air conditioning of residential buildings. In this paper, a new method is developed …

The rising energy demands of modern buildings necessitate the proper balance between
occupant comfort and energy efficiency. This study numerically evaluates the effect of …

Bioclimatic design knowledge and measures, including passive techniques and natural
ventilation cooling, are urgently for building renovation to mitigate global warming. The …

In an office room, many factors affect the pattern of airflow, thermal comfort, indoor air quality
and energy saving. In this study, the effects of the location of exhaust diffusers where the …

The im**ing jet ventilation has addressed extensive attention in recent years because it
can be used as both cooling and heating modes, which greatly affect the resultant indoor …

Natural ventilation is an eco-friendly and renewable energy source that enhances thermal
comfort and energy efficiency. The window is the most traditional method of introducing …

The hot and humid environment in the coal mines negatively affects miners' health and
mental health. This paper analyzes the factors that affect the human body heat dissipation …