In buildings, energy is primarily consumed by mechanical air conditioning systems. Low
energy alternatives, such as natural ventilation, are needed. However, they need to be able …

Hospital buildings are required to secure a variety of indoor environments according to the
diverse requirements of patients and staff. Among these requirements, thermal comfort is an …

This review, commissioned by the Research Councils UK Living With Environmental
Change (LWEC) programme, concerns research on the impacts on health and social care …

Disadvantaged communities face a growing threat to staying safe during heat waves,
especially during coincident power outages. This study develops a methodology to evaluate …

The quality of future working circumstances for many will be contingent on how low energy
indoor spaces respond to challenges from accelerated ambient warming. Resilient cooling …

In view of the warming climate, there is increasing concern about the likelihood of
overheating inside UK buildings that are not mechanically cooled. A number of studies are …

This paper investigates several actions for the energy refurbishment of some buildings of the
University Hospital Federico II of Naples. The analysis focuses on a specific lot of 4 …

A significant amount of global energy is expended to meet the cooling requirements in
buildings. There has been a huge shift from naturally ventilated buildings to air-conditioning …

Despite various preventive interventions, nosocomial cross-infection remains a significant
challenge in healthcare facilities worldwide. Consequently, prolonged hospitalization …

Environmental concerns and growing energy costs raise the importance of sustainable
development and energy conservation. The building sector accounts for a significant portion …