Optical and thermal performance of glazing units containing PCM in buildings: A review

D Li, Y Wu, B Wang, C Liu, M Arıcı - Construction and Building Materials, 2020 - Elsevier
Glazing units are important for providing passive solar gain and air ventilation in buildings,
but their thermal performance is very poor compared to other building components, which …

Influence of geometric design parameters of double skin façade on its thermal and fluid dynamics behavior: A comprehensive review

S Preet, J Mathur, S Mathur - Solar Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Double skin façade (DSF) has become an essential architectural element in modern
buildings. Its attractive appearance, better thermal and visual comfort, less energy …

[HTML][HTML] Impact of double skin facade constructional features on heat transfer and fluid dynamic behaviour

A Jankovic, F Goia - Building and Environment, 2021 - Elsevier
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 …

Literature review on the use of phase change materials in glazing and shading solutions

T Silva, R Vicente, F Rodrigues - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2016 - Elsevier
The large energy consumption of the building sector is mainly resourcing to active systems
for cooling and heating of indoor spaces. According this, the external envelopes of offices …

Daylight illuminance in urban environments for visual comfort and energy performance

N Nasrollahi, E Shokri - Renewable and sustainable energy reviews, 2016 - Elsevier
Daylighting is a passive strategy which is significant in increasing the liveliness,
performance, and visual comfort of the residents. It helps to reduce the overall electrical …

Naturally ventilated double-skin façade with adjustable louvers

Y Tao, X Fang, S Setunge, J Tu, J Liu, L Shi - Solar Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
Naturally ventilated double skin façade (NVDSF) absorbs solar radiation to introduce natural
ventilation. It has been proved with significant importance in building energy-saving, and …

Thermal performance of a window shutter containing PCM: Numerical validation and experimental analysis

T Silva, R Vicente, C Amaral, A Figueiredo - Applied Energy, 2016 - Elsevier
The present paper describes a numerical and experimental testing of a thermal energy
storage system (TES) that contains phase change material (PCM). The definitions and …

A Review of Transparent Insulation Material (TIM) for building energy saving and daylight comfort

Y Sun, R Wilson, Y Wu - Applied energy, 2018 - Elsevier
Improving the energy efficiency of buildings is a key strategy in responding to climate
change and resource challenges associated with the use of fossil fuel derived energy. The …

A review of thermal and optical characterisation of complex window systems and their building performance prediction

Y Sun, Y Wu, R Wilson - Applied energy, 2018 - Elsevier
Window systems play a key role in establishing both the thermal and luminous environments
within buildings, as well as the consequent energy required to maintain these for the comfort …

[HTML][HTML] Assessment of the visual, thermal and energy performance of static vs thermochromic double-glazing under different European climates

H Teixeira, MG Gomes, AM Rodrigues… - Building and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Highly glazed buildings are typically responsible for significant solar heat gains/losses and,
consequently, considerable cooling and heating energy needs throughout the year …