Mean radiant temperature (MRT) has attracted growing interest over the decades both
indoors and outdoors, leading to the development of various measurement techniques and …

The integration of phase-change materials (PCM) into building enclosures can effectively
improve the thermal performance of buildings. In this study, a novel phase-change wall of a …

In non-uniform environments, such as spaces with radiant ceilings or floors, or with hot or
cold windows, view factors (VFs) of a person towards these surfaces are needed for …

This study addresses the challenge of emulating human thermal environments without the
need to build physical mock-ups. The aim is to complement the established technology of …

High-geothermal damage is one of the major challenges in high-speed railway tunnel
construction. Current studies have shortcomings in the formation mechanism of tunnel …

Metalens, which composed of micro-nano structures at sub-wavelength scale, possessing
the ability to achieve the functions of traditional lens elements, paving the way for the …

Ensuring thermal comfort is essential for the well-being and productivity of individuals in built
environments. Of the various thermal comfort indicators, the mean radiant temperature …

This study introduces a new indoor environmental quality laboratory (IEQ Lab) that makes
use of virtual reality (VR) technology. For the user, the IEQ Lab emulates an arbitrary indoor …