The building sector is responsible for 39% of process-related greenhouse gas emissions
globally, making net-or nearly-zero energy buildings pivotal for reaching climate neutrality …

In all cities and urban areas, the risk faced by people and assets from hazards associated
with climate change has increased (high confidence1). Urban areas are now home to 4.2 …

As the climate changes globally and locally, the built environment will be subject to different
climatic exposure than in the past. Adaptation measures are required to ensure the long …

Our current 1.1° C warmer world is already affecting natural and human systems in Europe
(very high confidence1). Since AR5, there has been a substantial increase in detected or …

Contradictory findings are reported in the literature showing that high energy-efficient
buildings have either higher or lower overheating risks compared to old buildings. A …

Night ventilation and external blinds are the most commonly used passive methods to
protect buildings from overheating during high summer temperatures. Another …

Due to reducing the reliance of buildings on fossil fuels, Passive House (PH) is receiving
more and more attention. It is important that integrated optimization of passive performance …

The main objective of the study was to evaluate the effects of PCM and traditional masonry
construction on the summer thermal performance of the non-air-conditioned residential …

Global warming is increasing extreme heat conditions, with existing energy efficiency
policies showing trade-offs between mitigation objectives and adaptation to climate change …

Year-round high temperatures and humidity in the Tropics, coupled with poor design
decisions and climate change, can cause indoor environments to overheat, affecting health …