This paper reviews applied single and hybrid solar energy-saving techniques with emphasis
on solar chimney, Trombe wall, and photovoltaics for building energy consumption and …

Several factors, including incentives associated with aesthetics, transparency, high
chemical, and mechanical durability, and its excellent corrosion resistance, have rapidly …

Modern office building designers tend to propose highly glazed façades that provide
occupants with a view and daylight; however, the use of such façades has consequences …

Building energy codes are considered to be an effective policy tool for energy reduction
worldwide. However, their application and effectiveness are still limited in developing …

Students require a comfortable thermal environment for better academic learning and health
in general. In Nepal, the majority of school buildings are constructed using local materials …

Buildings are responsible for dominant amount of energy consumption in hot regions. The
predominant quantity of energy consumption is connected to existing buildings. The aim of …

Bioclimatic design strategies are an efficient architectural approach to improve thermal
comfort, save energy, and reduce buildings' carbon footprint. In this study, the effect of five …

In Palestine and neighboring regions, buildings are constructed without insulation and
mechanical heating and cooling systems, leading to significant thermal discomfort for …

The state of blinds and lights affects children's visual environment and comfort, however,
there is a significant gap in research on the factors leading to the operation of blinds and …

The role of the transparent envelope in energy savings is crucial as it accounts for a
significant proportion of the total energy loss (between 30 and 40%). This paper focuses on …