Abstract The Phase Change Material (PCM) reduces thermal load and increases comfort
inside the building. The paper discusses how and where PCM's are used in Building …

Solar building envelopes, also known as Building Integrated PV (BIPV) show significant
growth in Asia and Europe, although other regions such as Australia are still lagging. The …

Innovations in buildings help to reduce energy consumption and promote environmental
protection and as well as the use of renewable energy technology. However, there is a …

Sustainability in architecture engages a wide range of considerations in the light of the
significant negative impact of buildings on the environment. One aspect of research in this …

Building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) offer aesthetics and freedom of design for architects
and home owners. This can accelerate implementation and free up new spaces for solar …

Buildings consume about 40% of the total annual energy produced globally; however, under
the extreme hot climate of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this reaches almost 80%. From …

In Algeria, fossil energy occupies a preponderant place to satisfy the growing energy need.
This represents a major problem for future generations due on the one hand to the depletion …

Consistent probing into building integrity has led to the exploration of clean energy options
such as building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV). BIPV has proven to be aesthetically …

Executive Summary Is Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) anticipating a sustainable
future in China? From rural to urban, self-built houses to apartments and high-end villas …

The use of photovoltaic (PV) solar energy technologies has grown substantially over the
past ten years, and an increasingly sophisticated industry has developed. Yet, even as the …