Climate classification simplifies the representation of expected climate conditions by
eliminating the need to describe each climatic parameter. Climate classification is frequently …

Abstract New researchers in Performance-Enhancing Thermal Management Strategies
(PETS) for photovoltaic (PV) technology struggle with scattered data, hindering their efforts …

In building design and renovation, achieving thermal comfort and enhancing energy saving
are two crucial objectives. To obtain trade-off solutions between these two objectives, a multi …

It has been demonstrated that the application of low emissivity materials to unheated
surfaces improves the thermal comfort level of radiant heating. However, it remains unclear …

In order to study the impact of outdoor microclimate on the indoor performance, two high-rise
multi-family dwellings in two residential estates in Beijing were selected for one-year indoor …

Passive daytime radiative cooling (PDRC) is an effective cooling method that operates
without the need for external energy input, possessing the potential to reduce energy …

This work evaluated the effect of changes in coatings (with different solar absorptances and
emittances) on the thermal energy transfer by radiation through a roof sample. The coating …

Ventilated roofs can improve thermal performance and reduce the energy consumption of
building roofs. In this study, the optimal design parameters and adaptability of naturally …

Four building arrays, each comprising 25 building models, were utilized to investigate the
effects of cool materials on building surface temperatures, indoor temperatures, and street …

Climate influences the way of designing and constructing buildings and so is an essential
element of building energy efficiency. Numerous countries have issued energy standards or …