In the past few years, significant efforts have been made to investigate the transmission of
COVID-19. This paper provides a review of the COVID-19 airborne transmission modeling …

Sustainability is a current challenge and all sectors, including the buildings one, are being
called upon to provide a solution to mitigate climate change. The state of the art of energy …

Background The literature includes many studies which individually assess the efficacy of
protective measures against the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This study considers the …

Nonpharmaceutical interventions for minimizing indoor SARS-CoV-2 transmission continue
to be critical tools for protecting susceptible individuals from infection, even as effective …

Indoor air pollutants and airborne contamination removal have been challenging in
healthcare facilities. The airborne transmission control and HVAC system may collapse in …

Abstract This study used Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to investigate air disinfection
for SARS-CoV-2 by the Upper-Room Germicidal Ultraviolet (UR-GUV), with focus on ceiling …

COVID-19 has posed an extraordinary burden to those professionals responsible for
properly operating and safely maintaining facilities throughout this disaster. Considering this …

For buildings to move beyond the conventional criteria of comfort, we require more metrics
and tools to design spaces that enhance health and safety where microbes play a significant …

Building glazing systems have a significant impact on air-conditioning loads and diurnal
illumination in buildings. Incorporating thermal-insulating materials in the interspace of …

This study investigates the adoption of indoor air quality (IAQ) management technologies in
Germany and Portugal, focusing on the common and differentiating factors influencing …