Solving the matter of traditional energy consumption and finding the proper alternative
resources are vital keys to a sustainable development policy. In recent years, many different …

Energy use in the building is responsible for one-third of total carbon dioxide (CO 2)
emissions globally. Nearly half of the energy loss occurs through the building envelope due …

Constant thermal conductivity values of insulating materials are typically used in building
design and assessment. However, the thermal conductivity depends on many factors, such …

The aim of this article is to elucidate the combined impact of heat and humidity transfer on
the thermal conductivity of polystyrene used as an insulation for building envelope. In …

The accurate value of thermal conductivity of building insulation materials and the coupled
heat and moisture calculation of the envelope structure are crucial for the analysis of energy …

In recent years, energy conservation became a strategic goal to preserve the environment,
foster sustainability, and preserve valuable natural resources. The building sector is …

The cooling/heating load calculation requires an accurate evaluation of the heat transfer
through the envelope components of the building. This depends mainly on the accuracy of …

The reliable characterization of insulation materials in relevant environmental conditions is
crucial, since it strongly influences the performance (eg, thermal) of building elements. In …

In this work, the dynamic thermal effect of thermal conductivity, K-value, is investigated at
different operating temperatures and moisture levels of polystyrene expanded insulation …

The thermal and energy performance of buildings depends on the thermal characteristics of
the building envelope and particularly on the thermal resistance of the insulation material …