Double skin façade (DSF) as a passive renewable technique has been widely used due to
its ability to reduce energy consumption by enhancing natural ventilation. However, previous …

The energy crisis, the risk of interruptions or irregular supplies of conventional energy
carriers, and the need to protect the environment stimulate the search for new solutions to …

Passive solutions in buildings are being recently rediscovered since they allow rational use
of solar radiation, promoting energy savings. Trombe walls, although initially conceived for …

The lightweight features of dry-assembled wooden walls make the building envelopes not
suitable for significantly limiting energy demands. Natural Phase Change Materials (bio …

The refurbishment of existing buildings represents a priority target to reduce global energy
consumption. An interesting solution is represented by multilayer systems made by …

Optimizing the building operation is critical for improving a facility's thermal, energy, and
economic performance while maintaining comfort. In this context, an energy audit is usually …

The transmission thermal losses in opaque envelope components are influenced by mass
transportation phenomena, that depend on the built-in humidity level, material hygrometric …

This paper focuses on the experimental validation of a building energy performance
simulation tool by means of a comparative analysis between numerical results and …

Polycarbonate panels are a specific type of transparent insulation material that can be
usefully integrated in building envelope structures. As the applications for such systems are …

Viable utilizing of solar energy by a building envelope can be achieved by different structural
principles and material layer positions inside the construction. An application of passive …