The inclusion of photovoltaic (PV) technologies add extra functionalities in a building by
replacing the conventional structural material and harnessing benign electricity aesthetically …

Double skin façade (DSF) has become an essential architectural element in modern
buildings. Its attractive appearance, better thermal and visual comfort, less energy …

Phase change material (PCM) is employed to enhance the thermal energy storage capacity
of a building integrated photovoltaic thermal (BIPV/T) system. For this purpose, the best …

Double skin facades (DSF) are an interesting and important architectural element in
buildings as they are visually very attractive and can, at the same time, lead to better …

Building-integrated photovoltaic (BiPV) systems applied within a building envelope exhibit
limited efficiency and durability due to their insufficient cooling capabilities. Thus, the need to …

A phase change material (PCM) can be used for thermal management of photovoltaics and
thermal energy storage. This paper presents a photovoltaic thermal (PVT) system integrated …

Heat and mass transport in double skin façades (DSFs) are complex phenomena driven by
boundary conditions and are in constant non-linear interaction with the constructional …

Photovoltaic solar-based façade concepts are considered one of the promising
representatives in the overall energy-saving campaign. The presented study aims at the …

In this work, a flower-shaped shading system with integrated tracking photovoltaic, suitable
for sustainable extensive urban coverages, is designed. Detailed photovoltaic energy yield …

Abstract The Phase Change Material (PCM) reduces thermal load and increases comfort
inside the building. The paper discusses how and where PCM's are used in Building …