The need for a vast quantity of new buildings to address the increase in population and
living standards is opposed to the need for tackling global warming and the decline in …

In today's world, energy efficiency is the most sought characteristic. Enhancing energy
efficiency and hence moving towards sustainability is considered as the primary …

The thermal and moisture properties of building partitions and the related possibility of
moisture buffering affect the water vapour exchange between the superficial layers of the …

Aerogel-based renders have been the subject of research in the last few years due to their
high thermal insulation characteristics and the need for buildings to become more energy …

This study presents a state-of-the-art review of the evolution of probabilistic hygrothermal
assessments of building envelopes. First, relevant literature was identified by employing a …

This paper presents a simulation tool chain for the prediction of thermal comfort in passive
urban buildings during summer and under heat wave conditions. The tool chain …

In response to the challenges of natural resource depletion and the need to reduce energy
consumption in buildings, the demand for sustainable materials and energy-efficient …

Laminated bamboo lumber (BLL) and bamboo scrimber (BS) are potential environmentally
friendly building materials, considering that they are hygroscopic materials and that their …

Due to the environmental impact of building materials, researches on sustainable materials,
such as bio-based and earth materials, are now widespread. These materials offer …

In rural locations, the application of clean heating technologies requires an appropriate
design heating load. However, the variation characteristics of indoor temperatures in rural …