[HTML][HTML] Current practices and open issues on the whole-building dynamic simulation of historical buildings: a review of the literature case studies

E Verticchio, L Martinelli, E Gigliarelli… - Building and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Whole-building dynamic simulation has been increasingly adopted as a tool to non-
invasively investigate possible strategies to improve energy efficiency, thermal comfort, and …

Towards sustainable residential buildings in Saudi Arabia according to the conceptual framework of “Mostadam” rating system and vision 2030

A Balabel, M Alwetaishi - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
Saudi Arabia vision 2030 adopts comprehensive development standards in all fields of
Saudi society. To achieve such standards, many initiatives and programs have been …

Evaluation of the integration of the traditional architectural element Mashrabiya into the ventilation strategy for buildings in hot climates

AA Bagasi, JK Calautit, AS Karban - Energies, 2021 - mdpi.com
This paper reviewed related research works and developments on the traditional
architectural element “mashrabiya” focusing on its history, design and structure, typology …

Assessment of disused public buildings: Strategies and tools for reuse of healthcare structures

L Diana, S D'Auria, G Acampa, G Marino - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
The aim of this paper, in line with the 2030 European Agenda and 2021 Italian “Recovery
and Resilience Plan” objectives, is to define an evaluation methodology and tool to support …

Adaptive reuse decisions for historic buildings in relation to energy efficiency and thermal comfort—Cairo citadel, a case study from egypt

YS Hegazi, HA Shalaby, MAA Mohamed - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
Historic buildings still perform their role today by being utilized either for their original
purpose or a new purpose for which they are adapted. These buildings have specific …

A new approach for indoor environment design of passive solar buildings in plateau areas

J Li, Y Zhang, T Yue - Sustainable Energy Technologies and Assessments, 2024 - Elsevier
Accurate prediction of indoor thermal environments and heating energy consumption is
crucial to building energy efficiency. However, plateau areas pose unique challenges with …

Socio-Economic Barriers to Adopting Energy-Saving Bioclimatic Strategies in a Mediterranean Sustainable Real Estate Setting: A Quantitative Analysis of Resident …

C Vassiliades, C Minterides, OE Astara, G Barone… - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
In response to escalating environmental challenges, this research underscores the pivotal
role of sustainable construction practices, particularly focusing on bioclimatic design as a …

Assessment of Thermal Comfort and Air Quality in Office Rooms of a Historic Building: A Case Study in Springtime in Continental Climate

A Ameen, M Mattsson, H Boström, H Lindelöw - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
One of the most important aspects of working in an office environment is ensuring that the
space has optimal thermal comfort and an indoor environment. The aim of this research is to …

Passive sustainability strategies in traditional Gaziantep residences: a critical report on historical development

M Anaç, PM Cuce, E Cuce - International Journal of Low …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
In recent years, the increase in the need for energy and the rapid depletion of energy
resources have revealed that energy control in buildings is of vital importance. This situation …

[HTML][HTML] Assessing strategies for retrofitting cooling systems in historical buildings

A Etemad, N Zare, A Shafaat, AM Bahman - Energy Reports, 2024 - Elsevier
Historical buildings, such as the museum constructed in 1933 which is the focus of this
study, often face challenges in maintaining thermal comfort due to aging air conditioning …