It is crucial to develop thermal insulation solutions for opaque envelopes of low-energy
buildings that match the global sustainable development vision. With the popularity of low …

This study reviews water-based wall systems for space heating and cooling and thermal
barriers (TB) for the reduction of buildings' thermal load. The review gives a general …

The Polish energy market heavily relies on coal. Pressured by the European Union, the
Polish government has recently decided to accelerate coal phase-out and to gradually shut …

This research shows the numerical thermal evaluation of walls commonly used in Mexico
under Merida, Yucatan weather conditions. At first, the thermal behavior of the hollow block …

Indoor thermal comfort level not only affects the indoor thermal environment but also affects
building energy consumption. Generally speaking, the higher the thermal comfort of the …

Thermal energy storage systems in buildings can store cooling/heating energy during non-
peak load hours or when renewable energy sources are available for later use when …

The construction industry significantly impacts climate change, highlighting the urgent need
for exploring sustainable building solutions. Among the potential candidates, straw bale …

Pipe-embedded building envelope, which is of particular interest to architects and engineers
due to its excellent performances and invisibility characteristic, has been regarded as a …

In the cold and moderate climates the energy demand for heating of fresh ventilation air is
crucial. The mechanical ventilation systems with heat recovery are used to decrease the …

Hydronic thermal barrier (HTB) creates dynamic thermal resistance in buildings, enabling
buildings to adapt to outdoor weather fluctuations and regulate indoor environments …