The energy conservation of existing buildings plays a significant role in reducing global
carbon emissions and building energy consumption. The research on building energy …

In this literature review, the use of multi-criteria assessment methods to perform
sustainability assessments was studied. It focused on key methodological choices and the …

Building insulation is the most respected among the compatible and effective energy
conservation technologies available today, as it also reduces yearly energy costs and …

Little attention has been given to the use of optimization approach in the envelope design of
thermally-massive structures in extreme hot climates. In addition, limited studies are reported …

Corn cob is considered an agricultural bio-waste that can be reused and incorporated in the
building industry as a thermal insulation material. However, more research is required to …

One of the biggest problems facing humanity is climate change, and the construction
industry is one of the sectors causing the greatest impact. Therefore, design strategies …

The state-of-the-art retrofitting strategies generally use either passive or active measures to
reduce carbon emissions during its operating stage. The coordination among a range of …

One of the easiest and most common methods for effectively reducing building energy
demand is the selection of adequate thermal insulation materials. Thermal insulation is a …

A large portion of rural residential buildings in developing countries neglecting climate and
the low construction quality has resulted in high-energy consumption in this sector. Besides …

In recent years, net zero energy building has becoming a trend in the building industry, with
the aim to reach a carbon-neutral goal by 2050. Building codes, regulations, directives, and …