Energy storage is one of the core concepts demonstrated incredibly remarkable
effectiveness in various energy systems. Energy storage systems are vital for maximizing the …

Phase change materials (PCMs) incorporated into building envelopes store large amount of
latent heat within a narrow temperature range, regulating heat flow between indoor and …

Ground heat exchangers are surrounded by grout material, making it one of the most
important components in geothermal energy applications since it significantly affects the …

The development of cost-effective high-performance concrete (HPC) has long been a focus
of concrete research. Multiple objectives are required for the design of the HPC mix …

High-durability concrete is required in extremely cold or ocean environments, making the
design of concrete mixes highly important and complicated. In this study, a hybrid intelligent …

Overuse of energy resources (especially in residential building) has been one of the most
important issues in recent decades. Researchers have often focused on the use of PCM …

Forecasting energy demand has become an essential element for energy stakeholders in
planning and reducing the energy consumption of buildings. Machine learning techniques …

The early design stage provides the greatest opportunities to achieve energy-efficient
buildings; however, designers require relevant performance data to manage …

The development of energy-efficient buildings by considering early-stage design parameters
can help reduce buildings' energy consumption. Machine learning tools are getting popular …

Determination of the optimum setpoint temperature of thermostats in various climates is a
problem in air conditioning of residential buildings. In this paper, a new method is developed …