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Alexandria Engineering Journal, 2022 This paper introduces novel modification for conventional air conditioning systems through utilizing a thermal ice storage system integrated with solar panels.
M. Shawky Ismail +2 more
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Buildings, 2021 The uptake of buildings employing cross-laminated timber (CLT) assemblies and designed to Passivhaus standard has accelerated internationally over the past two decades due to several factors including responses to the climate crisis by decarbonising the ...
Marcus Strang +3 more
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Energy performance of school roofing materials in hot and humid climates
Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2023 Effective roof insulation plays a pivotal role in reducing the energy used for air-conditioning, particularly in Taiwan’s extreme summer climate. In the present study, 1108 cases of rooftop insulation renovations in Taiwanese schools between 2018 and ...
Jui Ho Chang +2 more
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Journal of the Croatian Association of Civil Engineers, 2023 In this paper, the thermal performance of opaque ventilated façades (OVFs) in the Mediterranean climate zone, where passive cooling is a priority, was examined using computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
Arch Research Assist Fulya Gökşen +1 more
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Lighter, Cooler, Greener: Comparative Analysis of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete, Hempcrete, and Insulated Panels for Climate-Responsive Sustainable Construction [PDF]
JES: Journal of Engineering SciencesThe building sector uses 40% of global energy and produces 36% of global CO₂ emissions, which demands the immediate adoption of sustainable construction materials.
Jasim Azhar
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Sustainability, 2021 This work aims to estimate the expected hours of Predicted Medium Vote (PMV) thermal comfort in Ecuadorian social housing houses applying energy simulations with Phase Change Materials (PCMs) for very hot-humid climates.
Luis Godoy-Vaca +4 more
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Alternate Air Delivery Systems for Hot and Humid Climates [PDF]
, 1996 Carter & Burgess first began using triple deck multi-zone units, in place of traditional VAV systems, on the Texas State Capitol restoration. Since the completion of that project design in early 1991, our firm has now used triple deck multi-zone units in
Wallace, M.
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INFLUENCING FACTORS ON COOLING DEMAND OF HIGH-RISE BUILDINGS IN HOT/HUMID CLIMATES: A REVIEW
The Sustainable City XV, 2021 A significant amount of energy is consumed on cooling buildings in countries that experience hot/humid climates. The increasing demand for high-rise buildings, with their inherent air conditioning systems, adds extra requirements to electricity grids or ...
Bara Anaya +4 more
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Evaluation of Energy Efficiency Measures in Hot and Humid Climates [PDF]
, 2010 Hot and humid climates present some of the most complex challenges for sustainable building designs. High temperatures coupled with high humidity create extreme comfort problems and exacerbate the potential for condensation, mold and mildew.
Erwine, B. +5 more
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BuildingsThe rapid urbanization of developing cities has intensified the challenge of maintaining thermal comfort in buildings, particularly in hot–humid climates.
Emeka J. Mba +9 more
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