In theory, building automation and management systems (BAMSs) can provide all the
components and functionalities required for analyzing and operating buildings. However, in …

The significant energy use and increasing requirement for good indoor environment quality
in the built environment have led to a renewed interest in natural ventilation strategies such …

The upper wing wall can be integrated into the windcatcher to prevent direct solar and rain
penetration. The impact of this combination was not considered in previous studies …

Natural ventilation and cooling have played an essential role in providing comfort
conditions. Windcatchers are passive cooling systems and one of the most familiar elements …

The solar heat gain is a significant factor to be considered while designing sustainable
Heating Ventilation and Air-Conditioning system for the working rooms in the future. By …

Louver blinds is widely used to control indoor solar heat gain at buildings' openings.
However, natural ventilation can also be affected by these devices. This study has …

Wind catchers as passive cooling systems contribute to the enhancement of air quality,
thermal comfort, and reduction of energy consumption in the residential sector. In this paper …

The pollutants emission during the process of municipal solid waste management (MSWM)
is of great concern due to its hazardous effect on the environment and living organisms. An …

Windcatchers are a promising natural ventilation alternative to conventional ventilation
systems. In recent years, many studies attempted to address the different gaps in the field …

The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has underscored the critical importance of ventilation in
mitigating indoor airborne pathogen transmission. Numerous studies have consistently …