Energy, economic and environmental benefits of integrating passive design strategies into buildings: A review
Y Elaouzy, A El Fadar - Renewable and sustainable energy reviews, 2022 - Elsevier
Passive design has recently received increasing attention as an option to reduce energy
consumption, abate carbon footprint and alleviate energy bills of buildings by taking …
consumption, abate carbon footprint and alleviate energy bills of buildings by taking …
[HTML][HTML] Natural ventilation in warm climates: The challenges of thermal comfort, heatwave resilience and indoor air quality
In buildings, energy is primarily consumed by mechanical air conditioning systems. Low
energy alternatives, such as natural ventilation, are needed. However, they need to be able …
energy alternatives, such as natural ventilation, are needed. However, they need to be able …
Hybrid system controls of natural ventilation and HVAC in mixed-mode buildings: A comprehensive review
Mixed-mode buildings utilise a combination of natural ventilation from operable building
envelopes and mechanical systems to realise climate-friendly ventilation and cooling. The …
envelopes and mechanical systems to realise climate-friendly ventilation and cooling. The …
Impact of the COVID-19 event on air quality in central China
Abstract In early 2020, the COVID-19 epidemic spread globally. This study investigated the
air quality of three cities in Hubei Province, Wuhan, Jingmen, and Enshi, central China, from …
air quality of three cities in Hubei Province, Wuhan, Jingmen, and Enshi, central China, from …
[HTML][HTML] Ten questions concerning active noise control in the built environment
Urban noise pollution is an omnipresent but often neglected threat to public health that must
be addressed urgently. Passive noise control measures, which are less effective at reducing …
be addressed urgently. Passive noise control measures, which are less effective at reducing …
Scenarios of energy efficiency and CO2 emissions reduction potential in the buildings sector in China to year 2050
As China's rapid urbanization continues and urban dwellers become more affluent, energy
use in buildings is expected to grow. To understand how this growth can be slowed, we …
use in buildings is expected to grow. To understand how this growth can be slowed, we …
The spatial spillover effect and nonlinear relationship analysis between environmental decentralization, government corruption and air pollution: Evidence from China
The massive development of the Chinese economy is being hindered by the deteriorating
air pollution problem. Many methods have been used by the Chinese government to solve …
air pollution problem. Many methods have been used by the Chinese government to solve …
Thermal comfort and energy performance of personal comfort systems (PCS): A systematic review and meta-analysis
Personal comfort systems (PCSs) that are energy efficient have been widely used indoors to
improve occupant thermal comfort and acceptability under a variety of thermo-hygrometric …
improve occupant thermal comfort and acceptability under a variety of thermo-hygrometric …
Transfer learning with deep neural networks for model predictive control of HVAC and natural ventilation in smart buildings
Advanced control strategies are central components of smart buildings. For model-based
control algorithms, the quality of the model that represents building systems and dynamics is …
control algorithms, the quality of the model that represents building systems and dynamics is …
A systematic review of the health co-benefits of urban climate change adaptation
The recent and projected upward trends in the frequency and intensity of climate-induced
events in cities have enhanced the focus on adaptation. In addition to enhancing the …
events in cities have enhanced the focus on adaptation. In addition to enhancing the …