Occupants are the core of the built environment. Traditional heating, ventilation, and air-
conditioning (HVAC) systems operate with predefined schedules and maximum occupancy …

The typical method for comfort analysis is the Predicted Mean Vote and Predicted
Percentage Dissatisfied (PMV-PPD). However, they present limitations in accommodating …

Climate change will continuously impact building heating and cooling demands. Therefore,
it is essential to characterise the varying future heating and cooling demands, which will …

As climate change continues, it is expected that the risk of overheating will rise in both new
and existing buildings in mixed humid climate zones in Europe. This study introduced a …

Abstract Andhra Pradesh, in southern India, frequently experiences warm summers and
winters. However, the year-round greater relative humidity and the positioning of the …

Thermal comfort in indoor environments is perceived as an important factor for the well-
being and productivity of the occupants. To practically create a comfortable environment, a …

Sleep thermal environment has a great effect on occupants' sleep quality. The purpose of
this study was to explore the relationships between sleep thermal environment parameters …

Abstract The Spanish Building Technical Code (CTE) sets that all new and restored
buildings meeting its requirements have nearly zero energy consumption. This code is …

With the increasing number of people living in cities, the demand for energy in office
buildings and homes is constantly increasing; thus, smart buildings were created to provide …

The world's climate has changed dramatically in recent years due to the development of the
industry. Climate change can significantly affect hydropower plants. One of the negative …