In this paper, we provide a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art in hybrid PV-T
collectors and the wider systems within which they can be implemented, and assess the …

In this document a review of three active as well as ten passive cooling methods suitable for
residential buildings is carried out. The review firstly addresses how the various …

This article presents the state of the knowledge on the thermal analysis of double skin
facades with integrated photovoltaic (PV) panels called the Building Integrated Photovoltaics …

Many countries apply measures for the limitation of the conventional energy technologies
and try to expand the use of renewables. As the building sector accounts for almost 40% of …

Abstract The use of Opaque Ventilated Façades (OVF) has considerably increased in
recently years as an envelope solution in a variety of building types, climates, and design …

Quantifying the airflow field in building room or vehicle cabin is crucial for creating a thermal
comfortable and healthy indoor environment. Airflow field measurement can provide …

For many decades, ventilated cavities in wall assemblies of buildings have been essential
for creating moisture resilient constructions by allowing airflow within the air gap to promote …

An increase of knowledge of the mid-term performance of building integrated bifacial
photovoltaic modules in real conditions is required in order to validate their relevance. Thus …

The main benefit attributed to opaque ventilated facades (OVF) is the reduction of cooling
load for the building Heating Ventilation and Cooling (HVAC) achieved through ventilation …

In this paper the thermal behaviour of rainscreen ventilated façades under typical
Mediterranean summer weather conditions has been investigated experimentally by using a …