The large majority of the building heat losses occur through the building envelope. Hence,
the accurate evaluation of energy leakages, quantified by the thermal transmittance (U …

Emerging environmental threats originating from rapid urbanization and the associated
energy shortages, negative impacts of climate change, and sick building syndromes have …

The variation of the thermo-hydrodynamic behavior of the airflow in the ventilated cavity
behind external claddings in a wall structure could potentially affect the overall thermal …

Infrared thermography is a non-destructive technique that uses infrared radiation to visualize
surface temperature variations. It is a versatile tool that can be used to detect a variety of …

The majority of small to medium residential dwellings in New Zealand are constructed using
timber, which makes up over 90% of the market share of structural materials in construction …

The necessity to improve the buildings' energy behaviour became peremptory as a
consequence of the two oil crises in the 1970's, and was expressed primarily in the effort to …

Heading towards more energy-efficient buildings, legislative requirements are becoming
increasingly demanding. A decade ago, the thermal bridge effect was a known deficiency of …

Double-skin facades (DSFs) are a technology that lies behind innovative energy efficient
facade systems. While it provides a potential for high energy efficient buildings, other …

The extensive use of thermal insulation in low-energy dwellings makes them susceptible to
heat trapping in warmer periods. Construction elements with dynamically adjustable thermal …

Most apartment buildings in South Korea use internal insulation systems to reduce building
energy demand. However, thermal bridges such as balcony slabs in apartment buildings still …