Abstract Post-occupancy evaluation (POE), a comprehensive evaluating approach for
building operational performance, has attracted considerable research attention worldwide …

The thermal photovoltaic hybrid collector is a genuine cogeneration technology; it can
produce electricity and heat simultaneously. In this paper, a comparative study is presented …

The effect of climate change on heating, ventilation and airconditioning (HVAC) system
performances has become prominent, and HVAC fault impacts may also vary with climate …

Buildings are significant drivers of greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption.
Improving the thermal comfort of occupants in free-running buildings and avoiding active …

Seeking innovative methods is critical for efficient solar energy utilization. In this study, a
promising alternative to the conventional systems is introduced by integrating heat pipes to …

The aim of this work is to investigate the energetic performance of a solar cooling system
using absorption technology under Moroccan climate. The solar fraction and the coefficient …

The energy used for mechanical cooling systems in buildings in hot climate is about 70%–
80% of the total energy consumption. It is important to curtail this part of energy consumption …

The main objective of this paper is to develop a computational model and to simulate the
drying of timber with a solar dryer. Two sets of equations have been established: one for the …

This study aims to assess a hybrid desiccant air conditioning system to provide cooling,
heating, and water demand for hot and humid regions using multi-response optimization …

With the increasing concerns on energy conservation and environmental protection, solar
heating and cooling (SHC) system represents an attractive candidate in building sector. In …