As one of the most important and advanced technology for carbon-mitigation in the building
sector, building performance simulation (BPS) has played an increasingly important role …

Effectively controlling and reducing the energy consumption of buildings is the global focus.
A considerable variety of research on building energy saving (BES) had been raised in the …

There have been increasing concerns over the air quality inside buildings as high levels of
bio-effluents can cause nausea, dizziness, headaches, and fatigue to the people working in …

Energy consumption of and carbon emissions from buildings, which substantially depend on
outdoor climate conditions, may be susceptible to future climate change. However, how …

As a large energy-consuming part of the envelope, windows and shading system play a
significant role in building savings. Once established in the primary design stage, it is difficult …

Recently, households have consumed more power by overusing refrigerators, mobiles,
washing machines, and electrical appliances. The incoming energy needs to be optimized …

The concept of maintaining indoor environmental quality comprising building indoor
temperature, relative humidity, CO 2, and volatile organic compound (VOC) level poses new …

Indoor climate is closely related to human health, comfort and productivity. Vertical plant wall
systems, embedded with sensors and actuators, have become a promising application for …

Office buildings are responsible for a substantial portion of the energy demand in the
commercial sector. To better understand and address the impacts of climate change on their …

Accurate prediction of indoor temperature can provide more reference data for indoor
thermal comfort assessment and the operational effectiveness of heating, ventilation and air …