The effects of passive design on indoor thermal comfort and energy savings for residential buildings in hot climates: A systematic review

M Hu, K Zhang, Q Nguyen, T Tasdizen - Urban Climate, 2023 - Elsevier
In this study, a systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to identify, categorize,
and investigate the effectiveness of passive cooling strategies (PCSs) for residential …

[HTML][HTML] A critical review for formulation and conceptualization of an ideal building envelope and novel sustainability framework for building applications

D Kumar, M Alam, RA Memon, BA Bhayo - Cleaner engineering and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Energy use in the building is responsible for one-third of total carbon dioxide (CO 2)
emissions globally. Nearly half of the energy loss occurs through the building envelope due …

Building information modelling-enabled multi-objective optimization for energy consumption parametric analysis in green buildings design using hybrid machine …

Y Liu, T Li, W Xu, Q Wang, H Huang, BJ He - Energy and Buildings, 2023 - Elsevier
Green buildings (GB) have been widely promoted in various nations. However, the post
occupancy evaluation suggests many GB cannot well fulfill the expected targets. To …

Energy-saving owing to using PCM into buildings: Considering of hot and cold climate region

BS Dehkordi, M Afrand - Sustainable Energy Technologies and …, 2022 - Elsevier
From 2010 to 2020, energy consumption in the Middle East increased by 24.2%. Because
this region, in step with other regions of the world, has suffered from the phenomenon of …

A review of integration between BIM and CFD for building outdoor environment simulation

L Zheng, W Lu, L Wu, Q Zhou - Building and Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
Numerous studies have demonstrated that the climate of cities and human settlements can
affect building performance and human comfort. Historically, ambient data were collected …

On the exploitation of dynamic simulations for the design of buildings energy systems

F Kotarela, A Kyritsis, R Agathokleous, N Papanikolaou - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract To achieve the Paris Agreement 1.5° C target, apart from the obligation for new
buildings to be ZEBs, the existing building stock should be retrofitted as well, in order to …

A Review of Passive Solar Heating and Cooling Technologies Based on Bioclimatic and Vernacular Architecture

JL Toroxel, SM Silva - Energies, 2024 - mdpi.com
The increase in global average temperature, mainly due to the high rate of greenhouse gas
emissions, has triggered severe global warming and climate change. In Europe, the building …

[HTML][HTML] Experimental and numerical study on a new thermal masonry block by comparison with traditional walls

S Summa, G Remia, C Di Perna, F Stazi - Energy and Buildings, 2023 - Elsevier
The present work concerns an innovative construction system consisting of brick blocks with
micropores and multiple air cavities which confer to the material a very low thermal …

Dynamics of changes in climate zones and building energy demand. A case study in Spain

C Díaz-López, J Jódar, K Verichev, ML Rodríguez… - Applied Sciences, 2021 - mdpi.com
In the current context of the climate crisis, it is essential to design buildings that can cope
with climate dynamics throughout their life cycle. It will ensure the development of …

Building decarbonization by means of ancient techniques. Assessment of environmental impact, energy performance and mechanical safety

P Munoz, D Dominguez, R Sánchez-Vázquez… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
The construction sector seeks for more environmentally friendly construction materials.
Henceforth, materials such as earth-based materials (EBM) or straw bales (SB) are lately …