Computer vision technology for monitoring of indoor and outdoor environments and HVAC equipment: a review

B Yang, S Yang, X Zhu, M Qi, H Li, Z Lv, X Cheng… - Sensors, 2023 - mdpi.com
Artificial intelligence technologies such as computer vision (CV), machine learning, Internet
of Things (IoT), and robotics have advanced rapidly in recent years. The new technologies …

[HTML][HTML] Enhancing urban resilience in hot humid climates: a conceptual framework for exploring the environmental performance of vertical greening systems (VGS)

A Gamal, OA Eleinen, S Eltarabily… - Frontiers of Architectural …, 2023 - Elsevier
Vertical greening systems (VGS) are promising green infrastructure (GI) techniques for
addressing urban resilience issues, like mitigating high temperatures and air pollution. This …

Evaluation of the outdoor thermal environment for three typical urban forms in Nanjing, China

JY Deng, Y He, M Dai - Building and Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
Urban form has been proved to be an important factor that significantly influences the
microclimate as well as the outdoor thermal comfort at the pedestrian level in urban spaces …

Energy Efficiency Coupled with Lightweight Bricks: Towards Sustainable Building: A review

D Tarek, M El-Naggar, H Sameh… - SVU-International …, 2023 - svusrc.journals.ekb.eg
This study investigates energy use in the construction sector and the potential for reducing
energy consumption by improving the thermal efficiency of various building components …

A Parametric-Simulation Method to Study the Interconnections between Urban-Street-Morphology Indicators and Their Effects on Pedestrian Thermal Comfort in …

KB Bedra, B Zheng, J Li, X Luo - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Numerous studies have explored the impact of urban morphology and geometry on outdoor
thermal comfort, intending to provide practical guidelines for urban designers. However …

A Systematic Review on Human Thermal Comfort and Methodologies for Evaluating Urban Morphology in Outdoor Spaces

IT Costa, CA Wollmann, L Writzl, AC Iensse… - Climate, 2024 - mdpi.com
The exponential growth of urban populations and city infrastructure globally presents distinct
patterns, impacting climate change forecasts and urban climates. This study conducts a …

[HTML][HTML] Urban geometry as a climate adaptation strategy for enhancing outdoor thermal comfort in a hot desert climate

K Elkhayat, MHH Abdelhafez, F Altaf, S Sharples… - Frontiers of Architectural …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study aimed to assess the impact of varying street canyon geometries on outdoor
thermal comfort in two Egyptian cities with distinct climates: Aswan, located in the southern …

[HTML][HTML] Exploring the relationship between air temperature and urban morphology factors using machine learning under local climate zones

C Fan, B Zou, J Li, M Wang, Y Liao, X Zhou - Case Studies in Thermal …, 2024 - Elsevier
Urban microclimate faces serious challenges due to increased urbanization and frequent
heatwave events. Many studies focused on investigating the holistic quantitative …

[HTML][HTML] Investigating the Impact of Various Vegetation Scenarios on Outdoor Thermal Comfort in Low-Density Residential Areas of Hot Arid Regions

MM Gomaa, A El Menshawy, J Nabil, A Ragab - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
In hot, arid regions, outdoor spaces suffer from intense heat. This study explores how
vegetation can improve outdoor thermal performance for pedestrians in low-density …

Energy-Efficient Passive Cooling Design for Residential Buildings in Hot and Arid Climates: A Parametric Study

N Tarek, AMM Aly, A Ragab - Aswan University Journal of Sciences …, 2024 - journals.ekb.eg
This study addresses the pressing issue of rising energy consumption for cooling residential
buildings, with a specific focus on hot and arid desert regions. The main objective of this …