The building sector accounts for over one-third of global energy consumption and a
significant share of carbon emissions. Improving building energy efficiency, particularly in …

This paper reviews applied single and hybrid solar energy-saving techniques with emphasis
on solar chimney, Trombe wall, and photovoltaics for building energy consumption and …

Energy-saving reconstruction of old residential buildings is a vital way to achieve
sustainable development, but the potential of rooftop photovoltaic (PV) energy-saving in old …

As a large energy-consuming part of the envelope, windows and shading system play a
significant role in building savings. Once established in the primary design stage, it is difficult …

The application of passive design strategies is crucial at the early architectural design stage
for building energy use minimization. However, the time-varying effectiveness of passive …

Modern office building designers tend to propose highly glazed façades that provide
occupants with a view and daylight; however, the use of such façades has consequences …

Though energy-efficient envelope is extensively studied, there is lack of attention on
incorporating appropriate passive design strategies at the design-phase of a building in a …

This contribution reviews the options proposed to reduce and/or act on the temporal profile
of energy demand (flexibility), mainly at the residential level. Automated technology-driven …

Thermal comfort and energy efficiency in residential buildings in tropical climate or summer
are becoming increasingly important, in the context of global climate warming and …

PV windows are seen as potential candidates for conventional windows. Improving the
comprehensive performance of PV windows in terms of electrical, optical, and heat transfer …