This paper provides a systematic review on the application of Machine Learning (ML) in
thermal comfort studies to highlight the latest methods and findings and provide an agenda …

Advanced thermal systems designed and fabricated through paraffinic phase change
materials have emerged quite fast until recently. However, most of the prior works have …

The increasing demand for electricity and the emergence of smart grids have presented new
opportunities for home energy management systems (HEMS) in demand response markets …

The perception, physiology, behavior, and performance of building occupants are influenced
by multi-domain exposures: the simultaneous presence of multiple environmental stimuli, ie …

The effects of thermal discomfort on health and human performance were investigated in an
office, in an attempt to elucidate the physiological mechanisms involved. Twelve subjects …

This study reports the outcomes of a literature survey aimed at exploring how different
environmental factors—that is acoustic, thermal, visual, and air quality stimuli—interact in …

Research into dynamic moisture storage in hygroscopic building materials has renewed
interest in the moisture buffering capacity of building materials and shown the potential for …

After nearly twenty years of rapid modernization and urbanization in China, huge
achievements have transformed the daily lives of the Chinese people. However …

The buildings sector, being a leading energy consumer, would need to lead in conservation
efforts as well. There is a growing consensus that variability in indoor conditions can be …

With the development of the urban city, increasing attention has been paid to outdoor
thermal comfort. In this paper, an analysis of the sensitivities of different factors, including the …