[HTML][HTML] Parametric analysis of a novel rotary scoop dual-channel windcatcher for multi-directional natural ventilation of buildings

J Li, J Calautit, C Jimenez-Bescos - Energy and Built Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
Windcatchers are used in building design as natural ventilation devices, providing fresh air
supply and thermal comfort under suitable outdoor conditions. However, their performance …

Preliminary Characterization of Three-source Air Conditioning Integrating Radiative Sky Cooling and Direct Evaporative Cooling

W Wang, J Cao, S Tang, J Peng, Y Chen, M Hu… - Energy, 2025 - Elsevier
Normal high-temperature air sources are not conducive to condensing heat dissipation of
conventional air conditioning, resulting in reduced refrigerating efficiency. Radiative sky …

[HTML][HTML] Modelling of indoor air quality and thermal comfort in passive buildings subjected to external warm climate conditions

E Conceição, J Gomes, MI Conceição, M Conceição… - Atmosphere, 2024 - mdpi.com
Air renewal rate is an important parameter for both indoor air quality and thermal comfort.
However, to improve indoor thermal comfort, the air renewal rate to be used, in general, will …

[HTML][HTML] A Comparative Study of Sustainable Cooling Approaches: Evaluating the Performance of Natural Ventilation Strategies in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions

AW Ayoobi, BG Ekimci, M Inceoğlu - Buildings, 2024 - mdpi.com
The rising demand for building cooling has led to increased energy consumption and
environmental concerns. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of natural ventilation …

Vests with Radiative Cooling Materials to Improve Thermal Comfort of Outdoor Workers: An Experimental Study

Y Wang, B Zhao, H Zhu, W Yang, T Li, Z Cao, J Wang - Nanomaterials, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study focuses on improving human thermal comfort in a high-temperature outdoor
environment using vests with a radiative cooling coating. The effects of coating thickness on …

[PDF][PDF] Impact of wind in urban planning: A comparative study of cooling and natural ventilation systems in traditional Iranian architecture across three climatic zones

M Ganjimorad, JD Fernandez, M Heiranipour - 2024 - sciendo.com
This study explores the role of wind in shaping traditional Iranian architecture across three
distinct climatic zones: cold mountainous (Hajij), hot desert (Yazd), and humid coastal …

Numerical Computations of CuO/H2O Nanoparticles Influences on the Unsteady Natural Convection Performance within finned-Chamfered Trapezoidal Enclosure …

HH Alaydamee, MA Alomari… - Library of Progress …, 2024 - search.ebscohost.com
This study investigates temperature gradients-driven unsteady free convection of CuO-H2O
nanofluid inside a chamfered trapezoidal geometry containing heated fin geometries and …

[PDF][PDF] School of Environmental Technology

IA Abdullah, AS Salisub… - SCHOOL OF …, 2024 - researchgate.net
A considerable segment of the end-use energy in buildings is devoted to maintaining
thermal comfort. The energy associated sectors including buildings account for about 70% of …