This paper proposes, for low buildings, an integrated wall structure of a brick-stem-insulating layer, which plays a major part in both heat preservation and force bearing. The research team has tested the thermal performance of the structure, the re...
In the current work, aluminum dross from the aluminum industry and fired-clay brick waste (Homra) were combined with alkaline activators (Na2SiO3/NaOH) with varying molarities of NaOH to create insulating geopolymer bricks. An alkaline activator with...
In this paper, the thermal insulation performance of the roof with water-retained bricks was first analyzed theoretically with respect to the thermal inertia, attenuation and delay time of the roof with water-retained bricks. Then, the experimental r...
Energy consumption in historic building stock is high compared to current energy efficiency standards. The heritage value of the façade and the limited space on the external surface in densely populated urban streets limit the application of e...
This study explores the potential for making lightweight bricks via the use of dry, pulverized spent mushroom materials (SMM) as a thermal insulator. There are five distinct replacement proportions of SMM that are used, and they range from 0% to 15%...
Previous studies show that climate change has an impact on the damage risks in solid masonry facades. To conserve these valuable buildings, it is important to determine the projected change in damages for the original and internally insulated cases....
Excessive urban construction is primarily driven by uncontrolled population growth, which has serious consequences for the environment, energy, cost, and human life in general when building materials are massively used. In terms of energy and economi...
The retrofitting of cultural heritage buildings for energy efficiency often requires the internal thermal insulation of external walls. Most of the in situ studies of capillary active interior insulation were performed in mild oceanic climate regions...
The thermal insulation properties of building walls are critical to the overall energy efficiency and comfort of a building. One important factor that can affect these properties is the type of bricks used in construction. Bricks can vary in their ge...
Moisture ingress is a major cause of damage to masonry cavity walls. Products of various chemical compositions are available for wall surface treatment, aimed at reducing/eliminating water ingress. This study presents the results of full-scale wall t...
Coal gangue is a solid waste with low carbon content discharged during the course of the coal mining process. The resource utilization of coal gangue could solve environmental problems caused by its excessive production, such as soil contamination an...
In the last few decades, Portland/residue composites have been researched due to their technological and environmental advantages. In this study, residues of Acrocomia aculeata (Jacq.) Lodd endocarp (AE) were introduced in the Portland cement–s...
There is considerable interest recently in by-products for application in green buildings. These materials are widely used as building envelope insulators or blocks. In this study, an experimental study was conducted to test stranded driftwood residu...
Energy retrofit of existing masonry buildings has become attractive to meet demands for reduction in energy consumption. Retrofit may, however, introduce moisture risk that needs to be assessed. Hygrothermal simulation analysis is often conducted in...
As part of the search for a seismic isolator for low-rise buildings, this paper proposes a marble-graphite slide seismic isolation system composed of marble-graphite slides, an upper foundation beam, the lower counterpart of the upper beam, and the c...
Energy efficiency renovation of building stock is an essential aspect of the climate change mitigation strategies in many countries. A large proportion of building stock is historical buildings. For this building stock, developing technology for safe...
This study investigates the thermal shock behavior of three Al2O3-SiO2 commercial insulating refractory materials (JM23, JM26, and JM28) used in high-temperature industries (>1000 °C). Thermal shock resistance was evaluated through experimenta...
Retrofitting of historical and traditional buildings is an effective thermal protection measure. The presence of thermal insulation in the composition of building envelopes might, however, bring some shortages due to a decrease of exterior surface te...
This study examines the reduction in energy consumption in residential and commercial buildings by utilizing eco-efficient ceramic bricks, converted into building blocks for the construction industry, in light of their significant energy usage and th...
This paper studies the effects of using 20, 40 and 60% vol. of either expanded polystyrene (EPS) or olive stones as additives in the manufacture of handmade bricks. The bricks were made using clayey earth from Viznar (Spain) and were fired at 950 &de...
Building energy assessment software/programs use various assumptions and types of thermal comfort models to forecast energy consumption. This paper compares the results of using two major thermal comfort models (adaptive thermal comfort and the predi...
Supported by thousands of years of history, traditional Huizhou buildings have played a vital role, both functionally and culturally, as residential buildings in China. Masonry walls are one of the key building components of a Huizhou building; howev...
Global climate change has intensified the challenges of low-temperature, low-light, and high-humidity microclimates in North China’s greenhouses during winter, exposing the limitations of traditional controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) fac...
Thermal insulation is an efficient solution to reduce energy consumption. A great way to reduce the energy consumption of a building is the use of thermal insulation bricks which provide fire resistance and a remarkable thermal capacity, which make t...
In this study, mold and moisture risk of external walls were investigated based on the six different wall types (block bims 1-2-3-4, hollow brick, and aerated concrete) and three different insulation materials (hemp wool, aerogel blanket, and extrude...
Calculating heat transfer in building components is an important and nontrivial task. Thus, in this work, we extensively examined 13 numerical methods to solve the linear heat conduction equation in building walls. Eight of the used methods are recen...
The traditional brick bungalow is not conducive to long-term grain storage because of its poor thermal insulation. In this paper, a new type of wall element for grain bungalows with both load-carrying and thermal insulation functions, called a &ldquo...
To design energy-efficient buildings, energy assessment programs need to be developed for determining the inside air temperature, so that thermal comfort of the occupant can be sustained. The internal temperatures could be calculated through computat...
The demand for sustainable building materials and systems with the emphasis on energy efficiency is on the rise. Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) are an example of such structural systems. Screen Grid Insulated Concrete Forms (SGICFs) are an innovati...
The purpose of this study was to compare the efficiency of native rice straw mixed bricks, prototype bricks and brick blocks that are sold in the market. The comparison looked at four aspects, as follows: (1) compression strength, (2) heat absorption...
This study examines the dynamic response of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) under solar radiation and ambient temperature coupling. A comparative analysis is conducted between traditional sintered bricks (brick), AAC, and autoclaved aerated concret...
Energy-efficient building design needs an accurate way to estimate temperature inside the building which facilitates the calculation of heating and cooling energy requirements in order to achieve appropriate thermal comfort for occupants. Sky tempera...
This paper describes the use of glass sand in the production of autoclaved bricks. Traditional autoclaved materials consist of SiO2, CaO, and H2O. The purpose of the tests is to analyze the possibility of using glass sand in autoclaved materials and...
The conservation of cultural heritage built of historical brick masonry alongside meeting targets in energy reduction will most likely require widespread installation of internal wall insulation (IWI). In London, traditional buildings (pre-1919) make...
Composite phase-change materials (PCMs) exhibit significant potential for enhancing the thermal performance of building walls. However, previous studies have generally lacked detailed investigations of the performance of PCM-integrated walls under co...
Thermal insulation applications on the exterior facades of buildings have been the subject of numerous studies from the past to the present. Some of these studies focus on the cost reduction effect of insulation, while others emphasize its ecological...
Alternative materials need to be mapped, characterized, and valued in order to reduce clay usage. A study was conducted on the utilization of waste dolomite material from a mirror manufacturing factory in the production of bricks where the factory di...
A large part of the global brick manufacturing industry has evolved based on knowledge transmitted from generation to generation without developing a consistent scientific approach. The purpose of this article is to contribute to this approach by dis...
This paper presents research concerning simulating the thermal firebrand effect due to its accumulation in exterior construction wall elements by developing a 3D finite element model (FEM) via ABAQUS (2022) software to analyze the exterior walls comm...
One of the strategies to improve the energy performance of buildings may be the use of passive solar systems with transparent insulation. In the article, a numerical model of solar wall (SW) with transparent insulation (TI) obtained using the method...
The purpose of the article is to check and assess what radiation is emitted by particular building materials with the passage of time. The analysis was performed with the EKO-C dosimetry device from Polon-Ekolab. The scope of the work included resear...
Hempcrete is a sustainable biocomposite that can reduce buildings’ embodied energy while improving energy performance and indoor environmental quality. This research aims to develop novel insulating hemp-lime composites using innovative binder...
Modern masonry systems are generally built with hollow clay bricks with high thermal insulating properties, fulfilling the latest sustainability and environmental criteria for constructions. Despite the growing use of sustainable masonries in seismic...
The increasing need for eco-friendly green building and creative passive design technology in response to climatic change and global warming issues will continue. However, the need to preserve and sustain the natural environment is also crucial. A bu...
Two renovation strategies were considered and compared in this paper for the energy renovation of social housing in condo buildings built in 1945–1969, situated in residential estates that have been declared urban areas of interest. One of the...
Thermal energy storage plays a vital role in enhancing the efficiency of energy systems, particularly in building applications. Phase change materials (PCMs) have gained significant attention as a passive solution for energy management within buildin...
One of the greatest challenges for the world today is the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. As buildings contribute to almost a quarter of the greenhouse gas emissions worldwide, reducing the energy use of the existing building stock is an impor...
The addition of ground olive stones in the manufacture of mortar bricks reduces their thermal conductivity coefficient and increases heat exchange insulation. So, it can improve energy efficiency and reduce the energy demand of buildings. This resear...
The article presents ways of selecting effective designs and technological and organizational solutions for the bonded thermal insulation systems of complex-shaped facades based on thermal field and flow modeling using the SolidWorks Simulation Xpres...
Unfired bricks offer a sustainable alternative to traditional fired bricks by enabling the large-scale reuse of industrial, construction, and municipal wastes while significantly reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. This review c...
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