Currently, several façade systems exist to enable sustainable building design. The biggest
challenges for façade designers are to identify new technology and effective, sustainable …

This study conducts a detailed analysis to improve to enhance the energy performance of
residential buildings in UAE through various retrofit measures. The applied methodology …

The natural stone industry in many countries plays an essential role in its cultural heritage,
history and economy. However, the stone industry consumes large amounts of energy in the …

The viscoelastic property is a crucial parameter for evaluating the feasibility of the foam to be
used as pressure relief. This work aims to perform experimental measurements to determine …

The global shift towards sustainable practices and adopting renewable energy sources,
notably photovoltaic (PV) panels, in urban planning is increasingly imperative. This paper …

Historically, windows shading systems have been part of sustainable design elements that
minimize solar heat gain while still allowing fresh air to pass through. However, there is a …

In harsh climates like Iraq, characterized by extreme temperatures and energy shortages,
dynamic insulation technology holds great potential to significantly reduce energy …

Abstract Considering Nagano City, as the cold climate region of Japan, the annual heating
load was simulated using a model of a two-story timber structure. The results of simulations …

Purpose This paper investigates thermal mass performance (TMP) in hot climates. The
impact of using precast concrete (PC) as a core envelope with different insulation materials …

Actual thermal performance of building walls need to be assessed through on-site tests.
Several measurement procedures have been proposed during the last decades …