Highlights•Combined natural ventilation systems in single building were
reviewed.•Advantages of combined natural ventilation systems were summarized.•Existing …

In this document a review of three active as well as ten passive cooling methods suitable for
residential buildings is carried out. The review firstly addresses how the various …

The classification of climate zones is required for developing appropriate predesign
strategies for energy-efficient buildings. Standardized hourly climatic data from 2014 to …

The performance of the solar water heater varies with respect to incident solar radiation,
geographical location, and components of the solar water heater such as glazing, absorber …

A renewed interest in bioclimatic strategies for building retrofitting is noticed because more
than 40% of the total annual world energy consumption is used in buildings. In Chile, the …

Solar cooling systems are part of energy-saving technologies aiming to reduce energy
consumption and achieving the goals of combating climate change. A mathematical model …

The solar-powered water heating method is the best way to use the available free solar
radiation for thermal energy. Electrical water heating systems all over the world consume …

The influence of the airflow in a solar passive building on the indoor air quality and thermal
comfort levels was investigated. The numerical study for a university library was conducted …

This work presents the measured performance data related to the very-first Energy+ building
in Dubai certified by the Passive House Institute. The building is a two-floor office structure …

Over the years, the desire to have better thermal comfort in terms of living has been
extensively discussed and is in high demand, especially in metropolitan cities. Alongside the …