[HTML][HTML] Environmental degradation of structural glass systems: A review of experimental research and main influencing parameters

UJ Udi, MM Yussof, KM Ayagi, C Bedon… - Ain Shams Engineering …, 2023 - Elsevier
Several factors, including incentives associated with aesthetics, transparency, high
chemical, and mechanical durability, and its excellent corrosion resistance, have rapidly …

Energy savings strategy for the residential sector in Libya and its impacts on the global environment and the nation economy

M Abdunnabi, N Etiab, YF Nassar… - Advances in Building …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
The energy consumption of the Libyan common house is estimated through the use of
simulation namely, the TRNSYS simulation programme and other tools to reach the best …

[HTML][HTML] Optimizing stack ventilation in low and medium-rise residential buildings in hot and semi-humid climate

RR Dezfuli, H Bazazzadeh, M Taban… - Case Studies in Thermal …, 2023 - Elsevier
Nowadays, optimization of methods that can reduce energy consumption is efficient for
various reasons, such as the increasing mean temperature, the changes in climate, and the …

[HTML][HTML] Simulating the natural lighting for a physical and mental Well-being in residential building in Dubai, UAE

NSA Mahmoud, G El Samanoudy, C Jung - Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is well aware of energy consumption and the
reduction in carbon emissions from the quantitative analysis for lighting, but well-being, does …

Optimizing automated shading systems for enhanced energy performance in cold climate zones: Strategies, savings, and comfort

C Shum, L Zhong - Energy and Buildings, 2023 - Elsevier
Enhancing urban sustainability requires innovative strategies to improve energy
performance while maintaining occupant comfort in new and existing buildings. Buildings …

[HTML][HTML] Improved energy consumption and smart eco system for mosques in hot arid climates

ASH Abdallah - Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
A smart controls system can control and optimize building services. This article aims to
improve mosque energy efficiency. To ensure a comfortable environment, indoor …

[HTML][HTML] Simulation-Based Study for Healing environment in intensive care units: enhancing daylight and access to view, optimizing an ICU room in temperate climate …

D Amleh, A Halawani, MH Hussein - Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
The quality of the healthcare in intensive care unit (ICU) is directly influenced by its design.
Daylight and access to the outside views are key factors to improve the healing environment …

[HTML][HTML] Housing retrofit for energy efficiency: Utilizing modular date palm midribs claddings to enhance indoor thermal comfort

EA Darwish, AS Eldeeb, M Midani - Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 2024 - Elsevier
Date palm midribs, major agricultural residues in Egypt, were utilized in the development of
a novel prefabricated thermal cladding panel as a local cost-efficient option by which users …

Impact of location and insulation material on energy performance of residential buildings as per Saudi Building Code (SBC) 601/602 in Saudi Arabia

SH Alyami, A Alqahtany, N Ashraf, A Osman… - Materials, 2022 - mdpi.com
In hot and humid climates, a significant part of the energy is used to cool the building. There
are several ways to reduce this air conditioning load, but one standout is through the …

The Impact of Passive Strategies on the Overall Energy Performance of Traditional Houses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

A Aldersoni, A Albaker, M Alturki, MA Said - Buildings, 2022 - mdpi.com
Communities in nations all over the world must work to address the problem of energy
consumption, which has emerged in modern times. Given that domestic consumers account …