[HTML][HTML] Retrofit strategies to improve energy efficiency in buildings: An integrative review
Given the high energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions associated with
buildings worldwide, sustainable strategies that provide conscious use of natural resources …
buildings worldwide, sustainable strategies that provide conscious use of natural resources …
[HTML][HTML] Improving the solar-to-thermal conversion efficiency of bio-based balsawood/octadecane phase change composites via surface carbonization
L Zhang, Y Shi, H Cui - Journal of Energy Storage, 2024 - Elsevier
Patient recovery is influenced by thermal comfort. Traditional air conditioning systems often
overload due to fluctuating occupancy, requiring innovative technologies. Phase change …
overload due to fluctuating occupancy, requiring innovative technologies. Phase change …
[HTML][HTML] Multi-criteria decision-making approach for energy-efficient renovation strategies in hospital wards: Balancing energy, economic, and thermal comfort
Y Shi, R Wang, P Chen - Energy and Buildings, 2023 - Elsevier
The evaluation of benefits derived from energy-saving renovation schemes plays a crucial
role in the implementation of energy policies. Hospital buildings, due to their specific nature …
role in the implementation of energy policies. Hospital buildings, due to their specific nature …
Analysis and evaluation of indoor environment, occupant satisfaction, and energy consumption in general hospital in China
Y Sun, S Kojima, K Nakaohkubo, J Zhao, S Ni - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
Different functional areas within general hospitals have varying environmental requirements,
with relatively high energy consumption. A comprehensive evaluation of the operational …
with relatively high energy consumption. A comprehensive evaluation of the operational …
Toward sustainable indoor environments: Assessing the impact of thermal insulation measures on air quality in buildings—A case study in Temuco, Chile
A Martinez-Soto, C Jimenez-Gallardo… - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
In Chile, an Atmospheric Decontamination Plan (PDA) has been developed to reduce
concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) in cities deemed “saturated” with these …
concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) in cities deemed “saturated” with these …
An incentives planning framework for residential energy retrofits: A life cycle thinking-based analysis under uncertainty
Building energy retrofits can reduce emissions and increase cost savings. Some retrofits that
can deliver higher emissions savings are not popular due to a lack of economic …
can deliver higher emissions savings are not popular due to a lack of economic …
The synergetic impact of digital campaigns and economic incentives on environmental performance: the mediating role of household indoor and outdoor activities
The primary goal of this research is to look into the impact of digital campaigns for
environmental and economic incentives on environmental performance, with indoor and …
environmental and economic incentives on environmental performance, with indoor and …
[HTML][HTML] Going green in Singapore: insights and challenges in working towards achieving net zero in anaesthesia
DY Foo, PK Poh, EH Liu, A Yap - Singapore Medical Journal, 2024 - journals.lww.com
METHODS The NUH anaesthesia department's carbon footprint, including emissions from
anaesthetic gases, electricity consumption in the operating room (OR), waste, consumables …
anaesthetic gases, electricity consumption in the operating room (OR), waste, consumables …
Air Conditioning for Healthier Living
S Akhai - Managing the Health Risks of Climate Change, 2025 - igi-global.com
The chapter explores the role of air conditioning technology in promoting healthier living
environments amid climate change. It discusses the impact of climate change on indoor air …
environments amid climate change. It discusses the impact of climate change on indoor air …
Intelligent adjustment and energy consumption optimization of the fresh air system in hospital buildings based on Fuzzy Logic and Genetic Algorithms
J Peng, M He, M Fan - Energy Informatics, 2024 - Springer
To improve the intelligent adjustment ability and energy consumption prediction accuracy of
the fresh air system in hospital buildings, this study constructs an energy consumption …
the fresh air system in hospital buildings, this study constructs an energy consumption …