In buildings, energy is primarily consumed by mechanical air conditioning systems. Low
energy alternatives, such as natural ventilation, are needed. However, they need to be able …

The global effects of climate change will increase the frequency and intensity of extreme
events such as heatwaves and power outages, which have consequences for buildings and …

Today, it is increasingly recognized that air pollution hurts human health. Consequently,
efficient mitigation strategies need to be implemented for substantial environmental and …

The literature and policy base for fuel poverty in the UK and Ireland is well established, and
there is a growing body of single country studies beyond these two EU member states (for …

There is growing evidence that projected climate change has the potential to significantly
affect public health. In the UK, much of this impact is likely to arise by amplifying existing …

Heat waves have significant impacts on both ecosystems and human beings. This is
compounded by future climate scenarios which indicate more frequent and severe heat …

Passive solar design strategies comprise important ways of reducing the heating, cooling
and lighting energy consumption of buildings. Although it is relatively simple to reduce the …

This paper examines the effect of building shape, zones, orientation and window to wall ratio
(WWR) on the lighting energy requirement and the thermal comfort in the naturally ventilated …

Disadvantaged communities face a growing threat to staying safe during heat waves,
especially during coincident power outages. This study develops a methodology to evaluate …

Climatological data show that the frequency of Heat Waves (HWs) has increased since the
1950s and that it will continue to increase. These phenomena exasperate the urban heat …