Due to global climate change and energy market turmoil, the world is seriously pushing to
switch to renewable and diversifying energy sources. The building sector consumes an …

The utilization of radiant floor systems is one effective method to address the increasing
cooling demand. The radiant floor cooling system (RFCS) has self-regulating capabilities …

Historically, windows shading systems have been part of sustainable design elements that
minimize solar heat gain while still allowing fresh air to pass through. However, there is a …

The development of efficient energy systems and renewable alternative energy sources has
attracted substantial attention owing to the rise in environmental deterioration and energy …

Indoor humidity control is increasingly important because indoor sensible heat ratio
decreases to reduce building energy consumption. However, reference vapor compression …

Current building techniques in developing countries have become extremely critical. The net-
zero energy concept has emerged as an essential strategy for minimising energy …

In harsh climates like Iraq, characterized by extreme temperatures and energy shortages,
dynamic insulation technology holds great potential to significantly reduce energy …

The intensification of efforts toward energy efficiency in buildings, especially in tropical
regions, involves looking into the advancement of cooling systems. The combination of …

The definition and evaluation of thermo-hygrometric comfort conditions in a moderate
environment is a topic to be addressed together with the building energy efficiency. Mainly in …

In tropical areas, efficient cooling management is crucial. This study investigates the comfort
and thermal performance of a classroom in Malaysia's first Net Zero Emission Building …