Buildings are responsible for dominant amount of energy consumption in hot regions. The
predominant quantity of energy consumption is connected to existing buildings. The aim of …

A prerequisite for decreasing the intensification of energy in buildings is to evaluate and
understand the influencing factors of building energy performance (BEP). These factors …

It is undeniable that the material production stage is crucial to the whole life cycle of
structures. This study proposes the window-to-envelope ratio (WER) based on standard …

This article presents comparative results on the energy performance of buildings in the
Mediterranean. Many buildings in the Mediterranean exhibit low energy performance …

In arid climates, almost half of the urban peak load of energy demand is used to supply
cooling and air-conditioning in the summertime. The pressure placed on energy resources …

With the prevalent use of large glazings, particularly in office buildings, offices receive an
abundance of light and are among the largest consumers of electricity. Moreover, in an …

The window-to-wall ratio (WWR) significantly affects the indoor thermal environment,
causing changes in buildings' energy demands. This research couples the “Envi-met” model …

Building-energy consumption is the primary aim of urban energy consumption, which can
aid in optimization of building operation and management techniques, creating sustainable …

A total of 40% of the world's energy produced is utilized to maintain thermal comfort for the
occupants of the building. Governments are taking measures collectively to regulate energy …

Underground constructions (UGCs) have been used globally to accommodate a wide range
of building usage, such as offices and shopping malls. Most of these constructions suffer …