The objective of this article is to develop and test a simplified method to compute the savings
in building cooling demand by use of passive cooling systems based on ventilation (direct …

In the present study a new methodology allowing the assessment of building's cooling
demand savings by the use of ventilated passive cooling systems is presented in a twofold …

A review on climate parameters affecting applicability of passive and low energy heating
and cooling techniques is presented. The study has been developed from existing research …

This study is a contribution to European projects Pascool/Joule II and Altener/Sink that deals
with feasibility of passive cooling systems in Europe. The first aim of this work was to define …

This article presents the results of a research aimed at obtaining detailed knowledge on the
thermal characteristics of the building for the summer performance, particularly focusing on …

In recent times, numerical simulations are increasingly gaining ground for the energy saving
and thermal comfort evaluation of historical buildings. In the present paper a transient 2D …

This study presents the thermal analysis of a building prototype, which was designed and
built in accordance with energy efficiency measures to improve indoor thermal comfort …

The current study uses a new methodology where the assessment of building cooling
demand savings is obtained through a redefined concept of the Climatic Cooling Potential …

Energy use in buildings in the EU represents about 40% of the total annual energy
consumption. With greater awareness of the need to reduce energy consumption comes a …

In this paper, we propose a practical approach for decision-making regarding passive
cooling design for buildings in dense urban contexts. For non-cooled buildings under …