Radiative sky cooling (RSC), acting as a passive cooling method, reduces the heat gain by
dissipating the excessive heat via reflective and radiative approaches. The heat sink of RSC …

The globe is at a crossroads in terms of the urban heat island effect, with rising surface
temperatures due to urbanization and an expanding built environment. This cause-and …

Global energy consumption by buildings represents 34% of final energy use and 37% of
energy-related CO₂ emissions, emphasising the critical need for sustainable, energy …

Abstract External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS) have been extensively
used for either new constructions or building facades retrofitting in the last decades. These …

Solar-reflective “cool” walls reduce absorption of sunlight by the building envelope, which
may decrease cooling load in warm weather and increase heating load in cool weather …

Abstract External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems (ETICS) are multilayer solutions
which provide an enhanced thermal performance to the building envelope. However …

In the aftermath of catastrophic events, lightweight construction systems are often used to
build temporary emergency architectures. However, if suitable environmental control …

Near-infrared (NIR) reflective materials are being developed for mitigating building cooling
needs. Their use contributes to broadening the range of colours, responding to the urban …

Chemical and physical stress, weathering, organic and inorganic matter deposition, and
microbial growth over time, or “aging”, affect the optical-radiative performance of building …

Roofs with high-reflectance (solar reflectance) coating, commonly known as cool roofs, can
stay cool in the sun, thereby reducing building energy consumption and mitigating the urban …