The climate change leads to periods of extreme events (ie reduction of cold seasons, heat
waves, overheating, urban heat island among others) that affect the performance of …

This review investigates the role of windcatchers in modern architecture, exploring their
optimization through the integration of traditional designs with contemporary technologies …

Ventilation in buildings plays a significant role from the points of view of indoor air quality,
health and comfort. In addition, ventilation is one major consumer of heating energy in …

Purpose The buildings should be designed by respecting the environmental and climatic
conditions they are in and their orientation. Then, the characteristics of the building envelope …

Urban heatwaves are a growing concern, especially in South Asian countries grappling with
rapid urbanization and limited resources. While prior studies focused on the biophysical …

The building industry faces growing challenges in improving energy efficiency and
achieving environmental sustainability. This study explores the integration of natural …

Deep-level mining is present in various countries around the world. Gold production
continues to decrease, and this places strain on the gold mining industry in South Africa. The …