Building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) energy has now become one of the most significant
renewable energy alternatives for providing natural daylight and clean energy. As such, this …

Adequate illuminance has a great effect on the health, comfort, and performance of pupils. It
can be achieved by either artificial lighting or daylighting. Daylighting is usually preferred …

This research evaluated the efficiency of Atrium in hot, arid regions and investigated the
parameters influencing the total energy consumption of an existing shopping mall in Dubai …

Yazd is located in a hot-dry region with harsh weather conditions. Houses with an iwan were
suitable for establishing comfort conditions in the past. An evaluation of the visual comfort …

This study investigates the natural ventilation provisions of residential buildings in the hot-
humid climate of Putrajaya as well as the occupants' utilization and overall satisfaction of …

The installation of an internal partition has resulted in lowering the illumination level inside a
building. Therefore, this study is intended to evaluate the effects of several internal partition …

This thesis investigates adopting the courtyard pattern in Iraq to provide a thermally efficient
architectural solution that contributes towards solving the housing challenges in the country …

Daylight is a natural resource for space illumination. Providing more available daylight in
buildings is highly desirable, not only for energy efficiency but also to enhance the …

Daylight efficiency correlates to window design. Guidelines recommend a 20 per cent
window-to-floor ratio (WFR) at 900mm windowsill height, where acceptable 300 lx to 500 lx …

The application of daylighting in green affordable housing movement is as a result of its
affordability, availability, energy efficiency, high performance capacity and great health …