[HTML][HTML] Retrofit strategies to improve energy efficiency in buildings: An integrative review

CC de Oliveira, ICM Vaz, E Ghisi - Energy and Buildings, 2024 - Elsevier
Given the high energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions associated with
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 …

[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 …

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 …

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 …

An incentives planning framework for residential energy retrofits: A life cycle thinking-based analysis under uncertainty

T Prabatha, K Hewage, R Sadiq - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
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 …

The synergetic impact of digital campaigns and economic incentives on environmental performance: the mediating role of household indoor and outdoor activities

S Ali, M Boota, WS Khan, M Khan, M Ali - Environmental Science and …, 2024 - Springer
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 …

[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 …

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 …

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 …