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Occupant behaviour in naturally ventilated and hybrid buildings [PDF]

, 2009
Adaptive thermal comfort criteria for building occupants are now becoming established. In this paper we illustrate their use in the prediction of occupant behaviour and make a comparison with a non-adaptive temperature threshold approach.
Clarke, J.A., Humphreys, M.A., Nicol, F., Rijal, H.B., Tuohy, P.G.   +4 more
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Advanced design and application for viologen‐based redox devices with customizable functionalities

Responsive Materials, EarlyView.
This review examines viologen‐based materials with customizable functionalities achieved through molecular engineering strategies such as side‐chain modification and composite formation. It emphasizes their utility in electrochromic devices, multicolor displays, and energy storage, while discussing stability challenges and outlining future development ...
Yuxin Chang, Yuchen Ge, Luzi Wang, Jinqian Mao, Zhongzhi Qu, Na Li, Dongqi Liu, Jiupeng Zhao   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Potential design parameters for enhancing thermal comfort in tropical terrace house: a case study in Kuala Lumpur [PDF]

, 2007
Thermal comfort conditions in residential buildings vary according to the designs, modifications of the house and adaptation of the occupants. While air-conditioning is the most popular form of adaptation, natural ventilation is still relied upon for ...
Jaafar, Mohd Fakri Zaky, Lim, Chin Haw, Sadafi, Nasibeh, Salleh, Elias   +3 more
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Regulatory Framework and Public Policies for Sustainability in the Construction Sector

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This study analyzes the role of public policies in promoting socially responsible practices in the construction sector, with a particular focus on their contribution to climate neutrality and the decarbonization of the building stock. European agreements exert increasing pressure to transform the construction sector, reinforcing the transition
Olga González‐Morales, Marta Mª. Domínguez‐Herrera, Rocío Peña‐Vázquez, Lilia Clara Alonso Gutiérrez   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

An experimental case study of natural ventilation effects on the residential thermal environment and predicted thermal comfort in Kunming

Case Studies in Thermal Engineering
The use of natural ventilation for cooling in summer in mild climate areas can positively improve the indoor thermal environment and thermal comfort.
Huai Chen, Xiang Ding, Rujian Li, Shuai Gong, Baihong Liu, Qiong Li, Wenfeng Gao   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Hidden Costs of Coffee Production in the Eastern African Value Chains

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT There is increasing recognition that significant hidden costs associated with agrifood systems are not reflected in market prices. Coffee is among the three most traded agricultural commodities in the world and supports the livelihoods of more than 30 million smallholder households.
Annet Adong, Lukas Kornher, Bezawit Beyene Chichaibelu, Aslihan Arslan   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Research on Multi-Objective Optimization Design of University Student Center in China Based on Low Energy Consumption and Thermal Comfort

Energies
Ensuring optimal building performance is vital for enhancing student activity comfort and fostering energy-saving initiatives toward low-carbon objectives.
Ming Liu, Yufei Que, Nanxin Yang, Chongyi Yan, Qibo Liu   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Adaptive Comfort Models Applied to Existing Dwellings in Mediterranean Climate Considering Global Warming [PDF]

, 2018
Comfort analysis of existing naturally ventilated buildings located in mild climates, such as the ones in the Mediterranean zones, offer room for a reduction in the present and future energy consumption.
Canivell, Jacinto, Guevara García, Francisco Javier, Pulido Arcas, Jesús Alberto, Rubio Bellido, Carlos, Sánchez García, Daniel   +4 more
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Fragmentation Across Scales, Geography, and Climate Challenges in European Urban Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Research: A Bibliometric and Systematic Review

Sustainable Development, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT European urban climate change research lacks integration across scales, geography, and climate challenges, despite Europe's coordinated policy frameworks. Through a hybrid bibliometric and systematic review of 1528 studies (2010–2025) using Cortext Manager and PRISMA 2020 guidelines, this study maps the conceptual patterns, knowledge gaps, and
Isabela Pichardo‐Velázquez, Richard Dean Morales, Antonino Marvuglia   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessment of Indoor Environmental Quality for Retrofitting Classrooms with An Egg-Crate Shading Device in A Hot Climate [PDF]

, 2019
In the Mediterranean climate, a large number of educational buildings suffer from discomfort due mostly to energy-deficient thermal envelopes and a lack of cooling systems.
Calama-González, Carmen, Ferrari, Simone, León-Rodríguez, Ángel Luis, Suárez, Rafael   +3 more
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