Buildings are a major primary energy consumer in the world energy sector, with a value of
about 40% of total energy consumption. The absence of traditional sources of energy …

There are many concepts for buildings with integrated renewable energy systems that have
received increased attention during the last few years. However, these concepts only strive …

At a global level, the need for energy efficiency and an increased share of renewable energy
sources is evident, as is the crucial role of cities due to the rapid urbanization rate. As a …

Evolution of nearly zero energy buildings (nZEB) has been one of the main drivers for
mitigating operational energy consumption in the building industry. The progress was …

Using sequential search optimisation technique in conjunction with Building Information
Modeling, this research considers standards and easily implemented design and …

The world confronts significant energy issues, propelled by increasing energy consumption
in buildings and escalating apprehensions regarding carbon emissions from the industry …

Compared to developed countries, developing countries' building codes are less
enforceable for energy efficiency and minimum acceptable thermal insulation levels for …

In the quest for sustainable and energy-efficient building solutions, the incorporation of
phase change materials (PCMs) into building envelopes emerges as a groundbreaking …

Comfort level in the human body is an index that is always difficult to evaluate in a general
and objective manner. Therefore, building owners and managers have been known to …

The energy performance of buildings and energy-saving measures have been widely
investigated in recent years. However, little attention has been paid to buildings located in …