With rapid economic growth, the number of high-rise buildings increases significantly due to
land shortage in highly populated cities. Compared with other types of buildings, high-rise …

Nowadays, optimization of methods that can reduce energy consumption is efficient for
various reasons, such as the increasing mean temperature, the changes in climate, and the …

Solar chimney power plant (SCPP) is one of the promising technologies to convert solar
energy into carbon-free power generation. It has cost competitiveness, environment friendly …

The global warming crisis and the increase in urban population are significant issues for
human society. It has required using passive solutions in various industry sectors …

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of the atrium ceiling on catching sea
breeze, indoor thermal comfort, and natural ventilation in the buildings in coastal areas with …

This research highlights the thermal and ventilation performance of a newly designed solar
chimney in conjunction with a windcatcher and water spray system for a two-story office …

The building envelope modification in terms of insulation material, glass material,
orientation, window to wall ratio (WWR), reflective coating, etc., is vital to control the heat …

Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) demand accounts for 40% of household
energy use. While the impacts of local climates, building characteristics, and occupancy …

Understanding the associations of indoor air temperature with building physical
characteristics is essential for human comfort and energy saving. While traditional studies …

In natural ventilation, indoor airflow should be utilized strategically to enhance indoor air
quality, wherein planning and controlling proper ventilation routes are important topics. This …