Hydronic radiant heating and cooling systems are considered as an energy efficient
technology to condition buildings. We performed a literature review to assess if radiant …

A conventional chiller system based on the vapor-compression cycle, widely used in
dehumidification and cooling, has its limitations in energy performance and environmental …

Being able to read thermal simulation results and to adapt one's design accordingly has
become an essential skill for graduating and practicing architects. This article proposes and …

Acoustic and thermal performances of floating floor and/or radiant floor can be improved by
using ceramic tiles with tailored porosity and microstructure. Porcelain stonewares are still …

We developed a new method to estimate useful versus wasted hot water reheat energy
using data obtained from typically installed instrumentation that applies to all pressure …

This paper presents a two-stage numerical study of the effects of airborne fine particle
pollution on the usability of natural ventilation in three Asian megacities (Beijing, Shanghai …

Managing a sustainable built environment with a large number of buildings rests on the
ability to assess and improve the performance of the building stock 1 over time. Building …

Porcelain stoneware tiles are industrially processed by using high sintering temperatures
and fast firing cycles that result in products characterized by an almost impervious surface …

Nowadays there is a growing trend in using radiant floor heating systems for domestic
applications, this being one of the most widely used heating systems. Floating tile systems …

The majority of office and other non-domestic buildings use mechanical cooling and
ventilation, even when an optimized natural ventilation (NV) system could meet cooling and …