In recent years, increasing interest has been shown in targeting energy efficiency as a
roadmap for carbon mitigation, limiting energy use, improving buildings' energy …

Implementing appropriate passive design strategies at the early design stage of a building is
a viable option for energy conservation in buildings. While literature is plenty on various …

The commitment for energy-efficiency improvement becomes increasingly important in the
context of global initiatives for sustainable development, and buildings have a great …

Buildings are accountable for waste generation, utilization of natural resources, and
ecological contamination. The construction sector is one of the biggest consumers of …

Building energy reduction opportunities and thermal comfort of occupants are two major
aspects that could be enhanced through passive design solutions. In tropical weather …

Increasing daily energy demand is a cause of concern globally; buildings consume most of
the energy generated, so energy conservation in buildings should be a prime concern to …

Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source for heating, ventilating and air-
conditioning (HVAC) systems, and is leveraged by ground heat exchanger (GHE) which is a …

The development of low energy buildings in hot subtropical and desert like climates such as
Australia and Kuwait, requires strategies that are rather challenging. Five (5) experimental …

A solar concentrating system incorporated to the south-facing wall could be a promising
solution to alleviate the energy demand pressure in buildings. However, concentrating …

The energy consumption of buildings, particularly for space heating and cooling, is a major
global concern. It accounts for a substantial portion of household energy use and varies …