Natural ventilation is an eco-friendly and renewable energy source that enhances thermal
comfort and energy efficiency. The window is the most traditional method of introducing …

Natural window ventilation plays a key role in energy-efficient building design to achieve the
Sustainable Development Goal 11. However, window ventilation effectiveness has often …

Twenty-four subjects were exposed to two levels of occupant pollution in a thermally neutral
sleeping environment, as indicated with average carbon dioxide (CO 2) concentrations of …

Indoor air pollution has emerged as a critical concern in recent years, significantly affecting
human health, comfort and wellbeing. As individuals spend approximately 80–90% of their …

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 …

Air pollution is a problem shared by the entire world population, and researchers have
highlighted its adverse effects on human health in recent years. The object of this paper was …

The indoor public spaces of most elderly facilities in China have a monotonous space form,
which, thus, causes low comprehensive performance and is less likely to satisfy participants' …

Both smell and thermal sensation are important sensory modalities for the human body. To
reveal the adaptation pattern of the human body in complex environments and improve the …

The built environment has a significant impact on human health. The extent of the impact of
buildings on human health and the environment depends on different environmental factors …

Ceiling fans are common in Indian residences as airflow is important for thermal comfort.
Ceiling fans are generally located in the centre of room for good distribution of airflow …