The growing concern for sustainability is evident, given the importance of guaranteeing
resources for the next generations, especially in the face of increasing energy consumption …

Purpose This research presents a comprehensive review of the literature on the barriers to
incorporating indoor environmental quality (IEQ) principles into building designs. The aim …

Despite a growing interest in indoor air quality (IAQ), a scientific basis for human self-
awareness and understanding of IAQ has yet to be provided. To fill this research gap, this …

Dubai has the reputation of a continuously growing city, with skyscrapers and mega
residential projects. Many new residential projects with poor choices of material and …

Achieving a satisfactory level for indoor environments of historical buildings is an ongoing
problem that needs to be solved due to a large demand for deep retrofits in the whole of …

Designing and constructing near zero energy buildings (NZEBs) is a challenge not only from
a structural point of view, but also from the point of view of ensuring appropriate climate …

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from building materials into the indoor air may
cause discomfort associated with a perceptible chemical odour and may irritate the upper …

Cemented stabilized rammed earth (CSRE) is a building material used to build load bearing
walls from locally available soil. The article analyzes the influence of soil mineral …

Indoor air quality (IAQ) is closely related to human health and work efficiency. The use of
either subjective or objective assessments alone cannot adequately reflect IAQ and thus, is …

Abstract Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) monitoring is becoming an increasingly important topic
since it critically affects occupants' health, comfort, and safety, etc. Conventionally …