Heritage buildings are subject to severe damage due to their exposure to dynamics such as
environmental changes, earthquakes, structural loads, etc., thus needing a proper …

Electric appliances for cooling and lighting are responsible for most of the increase in
electricity consumption in Karachi, Pakistan. This study aims to investigate the impact of …

Purpose To significantly adopt and improve indoor energy efficiency in building
infrastructure in developing countries can be a challenging venture. Thus, this study aimed …

The construction industry has a huge impact on the environment in terms of noise, water and
land pollution, traffic congestion and waste disposal. Another aspect of the construction …

This manuscript illustrates the computational intelligence used in indoor environmental art
design to enhance the natural living environment and increase the quality of life for …

Investigation of Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) in various types of buildings has
currently evolved into a rather intense research activity. IEQ refers to the acceptable levels of …

Building ventilation rate is a crucial factor in the indoor air quality (IAQ). Furthermore,
building-related parameters (window geometry, building orientation, height, and shape) …

Taiwan is located in a subtropical region with high temperatures and humidity. Office spaces
are located in air-enclosed rooms in buildings, where doors and windows remain closed …

Climate change and expected weather patterns in the long-term threaten the livelihood
inside oases settlements in arid lands, particularly under the recurring heat waves during the …

Social housing users are generally more vulnerable due to age and socioeconomic
conditions and have to deal with specific problems related to vulnerability to poor indoor …