Towards the achievement of nZEB and the enormous effort for mitigating climate change
effects, new sustainable construction strategies are continuously introduced and adopted in …

Occupant behavior in buildings might result into gap between predicted and actual energy
use and cause indoor thermal comfort fluctuations, due to its uncertainty and …

Implementing thermal insulation on the building has been acknowledged as a highly
effective way to achieve cost-effective energy conservation. For implementing thermal …

Phase change materials (PCMs) as insulation layers constitute a novel application of this
kind of heat storage materials, which could be profitably used in buildings for energy saving …

During early building design stages, decisions are made regarding building's form,
orientation, distribution, and size of glazing. Although these features are crucial for building …

With increasing world population and economic development, the strain on resources is
increasing. Energy consumption during construction and use of building is enormous. In this …

This study aimed to identify the most effective passive design measures to prevent
overheating in a log house in a temperate climate. The study was conducted with a …

Design approaches towards energy efficient hospitals often result in a deteriorated indoor
environmental quality, adverse health and comfort outcomes, and is a public health concern …

In recent years, the construction industry has been comprehensively focusing on energy
performance of buildings and on achieving higher standards of living comfort. One of the …

The structure and thermal properties of external walls affect both the thermal conditions
inside the building and the energy demand. This applies to the energy requirement for …