The aberrant winter temperatures resulting from climatic shifts give rise to the formation of imperceptible black ice on road surfaces, posing a risk of accidents. In this study, a carbon nanotube (CNT)-based heating module was fabricated, embedded i...
In the context of the Chinese rural revitalization strategy, the unique residential characteristics of local vernacular dwellings formed by profound historical and cultural accumulation, climate characteristics, and residential lifestyle have undergo...
Improving outdoor thermal comfort is a critical objective in urban design, particularly in densely built urban environments. Elevated semi-open spaces—outdoor areas located beneath raised building structures—have been recognized for enhan...
Semi-outdoor space can be used as an alternative to short-term office activities to save office energy consumption and promote a healthy and nature-based working environment. This study evaluated the suitability of semi-outdoor space in four aspects...
The outdoor environment greatly affects indoor thermal conditions, yet few investigations have been carried out to optimize the outdoor environment physical parameters that lead to improvements in the indoor thermal environment. This paper proposes a...
With an increasing awareness of urban health and well-being, this study highlights the growing importance of considering environmental quality in urban design beyond mere energy performance. This study integrates outdoor and indoor quality by investi...
The performance of air-type PVT and BIPVT collectors has been extensively studied. As a system that generates heat and power, PVT collector testing has some particularities especially when using air as a heat recovery fluid and a building-integrated...
Outdoor environments typically require intensive cooling during the day, while nighttime cooling demands are comparatively modest. Conventional radiative-cooling systems deliver strong cooling at night but often underperform during daytime solar expo...
With the popularization of informal learning styles in universities, building overheads in hot and humid regions of China has become one of the main spaces for informal learning among college students in the region due to their improved thermal envir...
An air handling unit utilizes economizer control to reduce cooling energy consumption by intaking outdoor air (OA) at lower temperatures. This control modulates OA intake rates based on the OA temperature, adjusting to maximum and partial rates when...
In order to rationally utilize wood materials, increase wood quality, and mitigate drawbacks, research on industrial techniques for timber protection and preservation is essential on a European and global scale. When high-quality timber enters the ma...
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Global climate change and urban heat islands have generated heat stress in summer, which does harm to people’s health. The outdoor public commercial pedestrianized zone has an important role in people’s daily lives, and the utilization of...
This paper discusses the effect of jet impingement of water on a photovoltaic thermal (PVT) collector and compound parabolic concentrators (CPC) on electrical efficiency, thermal efficiency and power production of a PVT system. A prototype of a PVT s...
Population growth and urban expansion have led to increased demand for buildings. Optimizing the building façade design, using integrated photovoltaic (PV) shading and vertical farming (VF) can reduce building energy consumption while ensuring...
Previous studies have shown that thermally modified wood (TMW) performs well in outdoor, above-ground conditions in terms of resistance to wood-decaying fungi. Yet, little is known about the development of defects such as checks and the corresponding...
This paper reports the application of RC dynamic models for assessing thermal performance of buildings from in-situ tests (obtaining the U value for the walls, and the UA value and gA value for the whole buildings). The following aspects which are re...
This work implements parametric tools to optimize the environmental design of urban adaptive shadings through multiobjective evolutionary algorithms that look for solutions of dynamic (time-changing) structures used in open public spaces. The proposa...
This paper reports the application of RC dynamic models (network of resistances and capacitances analogous to electrical networks) to obtain the heat loss coefficient (HLC) from a dynamic test campaign carried out in an in-use building. It is a well-...
In areas with a dry and hot climate, factors such as strong solar radiation, high temperature, low humidity, dazzling light, and dust storms can tremendously reduce people’s thermal comfort. Therefore, researchers are paying more attention to o...
With global warming and rapid urbanization, the microclimate in the Lingnan region is prone to health problems, such as pyrexia and infectious diseases, and the average annual number of heatwave-related deaths is rising rapidly. The large-scale regen...
During the standard development process of a new vinyl coated fabric for the marine sector, all materials are thoroughly tested and exposed to harsh environmental conditions to confirm they meet the requirements of this segment. Through this process,...
Hot and humid areas experience constant high temperatures and high humidity during summer, causing widespread concern about outdoor thermal discomfort. This paper investigates the effects of landscape design strategies on outdoor thermal environments...
Planting trees is an effective way to regulate the outdoor thermal environment and combat urban heat islands (UHIs). Tree species and layout can have a considerable effect on, for example, the outdoor shading and wind fields, and finally the distribu...
In the context of normalized epidemic prevention and control, the impact of masks and protective clothing on personal thermal comfort cannot be overlooked. To investigate the thermal comfort of outdoor personnel under various protective conditions, t...
Outdoor thermal comfort is an essential factor of people’s everyday life and deeply affects the habitability of outdoor spaces. However the indices used for its evaluation were usually developed for indoor environments assuming still air conditions a...
Urbanization has intensified population concentration, and the quality of residential environments has deteriorated owing to the accelerated construction of high-rise and high-density buildings. In this study, a quantitative analysis is conducted reg...
In recent years, block-style commercial complexes have become a prominent form of commercial architecture in many Chinese cities. The thermal comfort of their outdoor spaces significantly influences people’s activities and the overall quality o...
This study analyzed the environmental role of a flexible canopy as a microclimate modifier in balancing indoor energy demands and outdoor thermal comfort. Flexible building elements are often installed in traditional buildings, depending on the local...
Reasonable design of the overburden thickness of underground space (OTUS) can influence the outdoor thermal environment by affecting the ground plant communities. To optimize the design of the OTUS for improving the outdoor thermal environment, this...
In hot, arid climates, educational buildings often face the challenge of limited outdoor space usage. This research, through comprehensive simulation, aims to propose practical solutions to enhance outdoor thermal comfort, particularly during school...
This study analyzes the performance of thermal energy storage tanks and chillers in efficiently operating cooling systems for smart greenhouses in hot, arid climates such as the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The performance of chillers is heavily influ...
Building façades traditionally focus on enhancing indoor environmental quality and improving energy performance, but undermine their influence on Outdoor Environmental Comfort (OEC), including thermal, acoustic, and visual conditions. With tec...
Residential areas are the basic unit related to the living quality of urban residents, and their comfort is one of the key concerns of residents. Greening has always been an important means to improve the living environment of residential communities...
This paper discusses the effectiveness of simultaneous use of CuO nanofluid and air as a dual-fluid coolant for the thermal management of a photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) system. Outdoor experimental studies were performed to calculate the discrepancies...
The purpose of this study is to determine Girona Cathedral’s thermal performance and to verify that it is suitable for containing historical pieces of art. We present the results of our analysis of the indoor thermal conditions during the perio...
As-is building modeling plays an important role in energy audits and retrofits. However, in order to understand the source(s) of energy loss, researchers must know the semantic information of the buildings and outdoor scenes. Thermal information can...
The density of building blocks and insufficient greenery in cities tend to contribute dramatically not only to increased heat stress in the built environment but also to higher energy demand for cooling. Urban planners should, therefore, be conscious...
Thermal comfort plays a main role in encouraging people to use outdoor spaces, specifically in hot arid and humid climates. The reconciliation of climatic aspects during the urban design phase is limited in implementation, due to the need for multidi...
Solar exposure and shading critically influence outdoor thermal comfort in residential areas, yet quantitative links between spatial morphology and microclimate remain insufficiently explored in cold-region cities. This study proposes a novel morphol...
Under the current energy crisis and climate change, sustainable urban planning and building design are a priority to achieve a net-zero future, as energy use in buildings for thermal comfort is one of the major carbon emission contributors. To adapt...
As most residents spend more than 90% of their time in buildings, acceptable and reasonable control of both indoor thermal comfort and air quality is imperative to ensure occupants’ health status and work productivity. However, current control...
Performance parameters and generative design applications have redefined the human–machine collaborative relationship, challenging traditional architectural design paradigms and guiding the architectural design process toward a performance-base...
Residential occupant window opening behavior has a significant impact on building design optimization, energy consumption diagnosis, performance evaluation and energy simulation. However, there has not been much research quantifying the evaluation of...
In this paper, the thermal insulation performance of a wooden house was evaluated with infrared thermographies which were captured by a non-contact and non-destructive method. Heat transmissions were determined by the difference between surface tempe...
The operating temperature is an essential parameter determining the performance of a photovoltaic (PV) module. Moreover, the estimation of the temperature in the absence of measurements is very complex, especially for outdoor conditions. Fortunately,...
A new solar façade concept based on transparent insulation and a selective absorber is proposed, tested and compared with conventional insulation and a non-selective type of absorber, respectively. The presented study focuses on an experimental non-v...
Urban thermal environment challenges in China have made outdoor thermal comfort a key factor in evaluating spatial quality and livability. Building layout not only affects internal performance but also shapes the microclimate of surrounding outdoor s...
Improving microclimate conditions is a pivotal aspect of urban design, particularly in hot, arid climates, where it directly influences outdoor comfort, mitigates the urban heat island (UHI) effect, and reduces the indoor cooling energy demand. The o...
Global warming and urban expansion impose far-reaching, negative implications on the quality of the outdoor thermal environment in residential areas. Due to its potential for microclimate regulation and easy configuration with less site restrictions,...
The integration of electric underfloor heating systems with photovoltaic (PV) panels presents a promising approach to enhance thermal efficiency and energy sustainability in residential heating. This study investigates the performance of such hybrid...
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