The quality of future working circumstances for many will be contingent on how low energy
indoor spaces respond to challenges from accelerated ambient warming. Resilient cooling …

The climate change leads to periods of extreme events (ie reduction of cold seasons, heat
waves, overheating, urban heat island among others) that affect the performance of …

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 …

In the modern construction industry, there is a need for environment friendly energy efficient
buildings to support the idea of sustainability. This article investigates the numerical …

Naturally ventilated buildings have been worldwide increasingly welcomed, given the
current global awareness toward environmental sustainability, indoor health-quality and …

The expansion of modern cities has increased the popularity of large space buildings.
However, without appropriate building designs and efficient heating, ventilation, and air …

Atriums have recently been applied with increasing frequency for natural illumination,
though they produce a harsh indoor thermal environment. Cooling energy consumption is …

With the current dynamics on demographic growth, by 2050 it is likely that nearly 50% of the
world's population will reside in tropical countries. As the tropics become increasingly …

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 …

The tropical climate with its high average temperatures throughout the year affects the
thermal comfort of buildings, especially for naturally ventilated spaces. The government's …