With independent temperature and humidity control, desiccant air-conditioning (DAC)
systems have multi-aspect advantages (eg, high-efficiency moisture control, no ozone …

Sustainable buildings have recently become a global priority. In hot climates, meeting the
cooling demand in the sustainable buildings is challenging. To meet this demand in office …

Abstract The Predicted Mean Vote (PMV) created by Fanger in the 70's is the most common
model for estimating the thermal sensation in a group of individuals. The PMV contains …

This paper presents the results of the activities related to the subtask “Building and process
optimization” of the IEA SHC Task 65. The main topic of this activity was the integration of …

The concern with the well-being of users in buildings has become increasingly essential,
covering aspects related to health, energy efficiency, and productivity. The thermal …

Meet the requirements of regulating temperature, humidity and fresh air inside the buildings
is not cost-effective due to high energy consumption (EC). In this study, a control system …

Building roofs play a pivotal role in energy conservation and carbon reduction of buildings
due to their high peak heat gain and large roof area. However, the optimal layout and design …

This paper presents the results of the activities related to the subtask “Building and process
optimization” of the IEA SHC Task 65. The main topic of this activity was the integration of …

In this paper, the energy and environmental impacts of a passive retrofit action, involving the
installation, on an office building, of a second-skin system with the external layer made of a …

Accepted: 21 May 2020 The objectives of the European Energy transition entail an
increasing use of electricity especially for residential sector. Member states are invited to …