Glazed envelopes play a strategic role in the environmental performance of buildings,
significantly affecting indoor comfort and energy consumption while allowing the penetration …

The application of nanomaterials in the construction field is allowing the development of
smart, green, durable and more efficient buildings. Among the most widely researched …

Photoluminescent materials used on street and road pavements could absorb solar energy
during the day and emit it at night, which will save energy and improve visibility with a …

In the present study, a self-luminescent asphalt mixture (SLAM) was prepared using
homemade, modified transparent asphalt (TA), artificial luminescent stone (ALS), limestone …

Lighting demand in built environments corresponds to more than 10% of the global energy
use, with great potential for energy saving thanks to innovative smart materials and …

In this work, a series of Zn x Mg 1.99-x SnO 4: 0.01 Mn 2+(x= 0, 0.01, 0.02, 0.03, 0.04) green
long afterglow phosphors are prepared by high-temperature solid-phase reaction. The …

Lighting-related energy consumption has recently increased due to the significant
expansion of buildings' floor area and the growing demand for lighting coming from the …

Although various types of radiative cooling have been investigated, providing more cooling
efficiency is always a challenge. One of the most critical challenges of radiative coolers is …

Minor historical centres constitute a historical and urban architectural heritage. In this context
the theme of urban lighting is gaining increasing interest. There are many aspects to …

Novel, photoluminescent and translucent construction elements are considered for
application on buildings' envelope toward energy savings and avant-garde architectural …