A review on performance of sustainable microalgae photobioreactor façades technology: exploring challenges and advantages
The building envelope has a great impact on the thermal/visual comfort of occupants and the
building energy demand. Accordingly, façade-integrated microalgae photobioreactors have …
building energy demand. Accordingly, façade-integrated microalgae photobioreactors have …
Microalgae bio-reactive façade: Location and weather-based systematic optimization
V Pozzobon - Building and Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
This article explores the design of microalgae biofaçade thanks to a numerical model
describing the system's thermal and biological behavior. Design options (single vs. double …
describing the system's thermal and biological behavior. Design options (single vs. double …
Balancing preservation and utilization: Window retrofit strategy for energy efficiency in historic modern building
In modern historic buildings, the decline in energy efficiency due to aging necessitates both
the preservation of historical value and the need for energy retrofits. However, the windows …
the preservation of historical value and the need for energy retrofits. However, the windows …
Thermal comfort, daylight, and energy performance of envelope-integrated algae-based bioshading and static shading systems through multi-objective optimization
Energy-efficient envelopes integrated with different shading devices, as noticeable passive
design strategies, have been of great interest for research studies. However, there is a lack …
design strategies, have been of great interest for research studies. However, there is a lack …
Microalgae bio-reactive façade: A radiative-convective model powered by hourly illumination computation and historical weather data
V Pozzobon - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
This article presents a numerical model predicting the performance of a microalgae
biofaçade. The core of the model is the association of radiative, convective, and conductive …
biofaçade. The core of the model is the association of radiative, convective, and conductive …
Daylighting enhancement in traditional military settlement dwellings of Xiangxi, China: A study on cost-effective and heritage-consistent renovation approaches
J Wu, Z Li, T Yang, L Xie, J Liu - Energy and Buildings, 2024 - Elsevier
This study scrutinizes daylight optimization strategies within traditional military settlement
residences in Lahao Village, Xiangxi, focusing on augmenting natural illumination while …
residences in Lahao Village, Xiangxi, focusing on augmenting natural illumination while …
Investigation of the Energy-Saving Potential of Buildings with Radiative Roofs and Low-E Windows in China
This study develops a model for buildings with a cooling roof, walls, and low-emissivity (Low-
E) windows. This model is verified through experimental analysis. The cooling demands of …
E) windows. This model is verified through experimental analysis. The cooling demands of …
Performance Improvement Plan towards Energy-Efficient Naturally Ventilated Houses in Tropical Climate Regions
The majority of the population in Indonesia lives in naturally ventilated and unconditioned
residential buildings because they cannot afford energy services. This situation is common …
residential buildings because they cannot afford energy services. This situation is common …