Topology Morphing Insulation: A Review of Technologies and Energy Performance in Dynamic Building Insulation

TR Stevens, NB Crane, RB Mulford - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
Topology morphing insulation enables the on-demand switching of thermal properties
between insulative and conducting states through shape change. The adaptive nature of …

Development of Adaptive Model and Occupant Behavior Model in Four Office Buildings in Nagasaki, Japan

K Genjo, H Nakanishi, M Oki, H Imagawa, T Uno… - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
A field survey of indoor environmental measurements and questionnaires on thermal
sensation, overall comfort, and behaviors was conducted in four office buildings in Japan by …

Energy performance of room air-conditioners and ceiling fans in mixed-mode buildings

S Gokarakonda, C van Treeck, R Rawal, S Thomas - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
Studies show that people can tolerate elevated temperatures in the presence of appreciable
air movement (eg, from using ceiling fans). This minimises the use of air-conditioners and …

Data-Driven Technologies for Energy Optimization in Smart Buildings: A Scoping Review

JD Billanes, ZG Ma, BN Jørgensen - Energies, 2025 - mdpi.com
Data-driven technologies in smart buildings offer significant opportunities to enhance energy
efficiency, sustainability, and occupant comfort. However, the existing literature often lacks a …

Integration of the Adaptive Approach in HVAC System Operation: A Case Study

P Aparicio-Ruiz, JC Ragel-Bonilla… - Applied Sciences, 2025 - mdpi.com
Although different investigations have been carried out on the analysis of adaptive thermal
comfort in naturally ventilated buildings, fewer have focused on mixed mode operation …