The current applications in the energy sector are based largely on fossil fuels which release
greenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere. To face the issue of global warming, the …

With realization that world's resources are limited, a number of initiatives in all global regions
emerged to pursue a common goal of sustainable management of energy and material …

The present work concerns an innovative construction system consisting of brick blocks with
micropores and multiple air cavities which confer to the material a very low thermal …

Bioclimatic solar greenhouses are passive solar systems of relevant interest in the building
sector, as they allow the reduction of energy needs related to air-conditioning. The aim of …

This case study focuses on twelve compacted clay soil samples to understand their
fundamental physical and thermal properties. For each sample, the density, thermal …

Thermal mass, a pivotal element in a building's performance, functions as an indoor thermal
buffer. While literature underscores its advantages, the enduring impact of thermal mass …

In hot and dry urban environments, courtyards help mitigate extreme heat and influence the
urban microclimate. These structures not only provide light and private outdoor spaces but …

Ventilative cooling technology is crucial for achieving low-carbon and resilient buildings, but
there is a lack of systematical investigations on its energy performance in emerging …

Deconstructing the load forecast into appropriate control parameters is essential for effective
intelligent heating control. Drawing from the predicted load, a novel heating control …

Creating a comfortable indoor environment in education buildings is an important design
objective. Climate change has resulted in rising summer indoor temperatures in the severe …