A review on thermal comfort, indoor air quality and energy consumption in temples

A Yüksel, M Arıcı, M Krajčík, M Civan… - Journal of Building …, 2021 - Elsevier
Holy temples represent a unique type of buildings due to their large inner space, purpose,
and intermittent use. This review summarizes the essential knowledge embodied in the …

[HTML][HTML] Building energy performance monitoring through the lens of data quality: A review

J Morewood - Energy and Buildings, 2023 - Elsevier
Data quality is important across sectors to ensure that data meets the requirements of its
users, but until now little attention has been given to how it is reported in the architecture …

Evaluation of summer thermal comfort in arid desert areas. Case study: Old adobe building in Adrar (South of Algeria)

A Bassoud, H Khelafi, AM Mokhtari, A Bada - Building and Environment, 2021 - Elsevier
The ASHRAE-55 adaptive model is considered one of the best-known thermal comfort
assessment methods in naturally ventilated buildings. This type of building reflects the …

Microclimatic monitoring—the beginning of saving historical sacral buildings in Europe

M Poljak, R Ponechal - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
A suitable indoor climate positively affects the lifespan of historical building structures. The
path to an agreeable climate begins with monitoring current conditions. Considerable …

[HTML][HTML] Thermal comfort analysis of earth-sheltered buildings: The case of meymand village, Iran

A Khaksar, A Tabadkani, SMM Shemirani… - Frontiers of Architectural …, 2022 - Elsevier
Vernacular buildings are known for their localized passive settings to provide comfortable
indoor environment without air conditioning systems. One alternative is the consistent …

Analysis of a reactive porous separation effects on depollution and indoor air quality: Application of LBM-MRT to heat and mass transfers

A Arab, N Himrane, Z Hireche, Y Halouane… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
The reduction of energy demand and the indoor air quality associated with energy demand
are the main goals of thermal buildings. This work is devoted to the study of the effect of a …

Integration of energy-efficient ventilation systems in historic buildings—Review and proposal of a systematic intervention approach

A Rieser, R Pfluger, A Troi, D Herrera-Avellanosa… - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
Historic building restoration and renovation requires sensitivity to the cultural heritage,
historic value, and sustainability (ie, building physics, energy efficiency, and comfort) goals …

Thermal comfort analysis of historical mosques. Case study: The Ulu mosque, Manisa, Turkey

Y Diler, C Turhan, ZD Arsan, GG Akkurt - Energy and Buildings, 2021 - Elsevier
Mosques are sanctuary places for Muslims where they can perform their religious activities
and also can communicate with each other. On the other hand, historical mosques may …

Assessment of an underfloor heating system in a restored chapel: Balancing thermal comfort and historic heritage conservation

MJ Varas-Muriel, R Fort, M Gómez-Heras - Energy and Buildings, 2021 - Elsevier
Heating historic buildings always entails a greater or lesser impact on indoor air temperature
and humidity, on which the conservation of historic interiors depends. As modern …

Preliminary study on indoor air temperature and moisture behaviour in 13th-century churches in Latvia

A Lesinskis, A Borodinecs, K Turauskis - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
The microclimate plays a crucial role in the conservation of historical cult buildings and their
artifacts for future generations. In order to conserve these buildings and their artifacts, it is …