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Evaluating the Effects of Vegetation on Daylight Performance: A Simulation-Based Study of Government School Buildings in the Hot–Humid Climate of Chennai, India

Buildings
This study examines the influence of vegetation on indoor daylight performance in school buildings located in the hot–humid climate of Chennai, India.
Jeyaradha Jayaram, Lakshmi Sundaram
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Sensitivity Analysis of Key Architectural Parameters Affecting Thermal Comfort in Vernacular Underground Residential Spaces in Hot‐Arid Climates: A Case Study From Semnan, Iran

Indoor Air, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
In hot and dry climates, underground spaces are recognized as highly effective vernacular architectural solutions for improving thermal comfort and reducing energy consumption. This is primarily due to their lower elevation and increased contact with the surrounding soil.
Nika Nasiri, Seyed Majid Mofidi Shemirani, Nader Rahbar, Hossein MoradiNasab, Amirreza Khaksar, Li Yang   +5 more
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A tool to estimate indoor temperature in buildings with a risk of overheating in the temperate European climate zone

E3S Web of Conferences, 2018
A regression model is proposed, as a simple tool, for estimating indoor temperature in thermally insulated buildings, applicable to situations when only natural ventilation in midsummer is concerned. Knowledge of this temperature, at a primary stage of a
Bzowska Dorota
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Building‐Tailored Hierarchical Electrochromism with Optimized Control Strategies

Advanced Science, Volume 12, Issue 47, December 18, 2025.
This study addresses the material‐application disconnect in electrochromic smart windows by establishing a building‐centric paradigm. It develops a Prussian blue (PB)‐based electrochromic device (ECD) with four spectral states via dual mechanisms, and proposes two control strategies.
Shuangdui Wu, Jiawei Sun, Zhoujie Duan, Xiaolei Li, Jun Xiao, Hongli Sun, Borong Lin   +6 more
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Evaluating the Influence of Operational Uncertainty on Solar Photovoltaic System Design and Economic Viability: Case Study for Commercial Building in Abu Dhabi

Energy Science &Engineering, Volume 13, Issue 12, Page 6100-6113, December 2025.
ABSTRACT This study investigates the impact of uncertainty in building operation patterns on the design and techno‐economic performance of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems in a commercial building in a hot arid region in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Utilizing the Design‐Builder software, a model of a commercial hotel building was developed and calibrated to assess ...
Nourah Alkaabi, Raed Jaradat, Ahmad Mayyas   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Study on the Impact of Design Parameters of Photovoltaic Combined Vacuum Glazing (PVCVG) on the Energy Consumption of Buildings in Lhasa

Buildings
The synergistic active-passive utilization of solar energy in buildings plays an important role in achieving nearly zero-energy buildings. Building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) is a crucial initiative to reduce heating energy consumption, especially in
Luyang Zhong, Dan Wu, Bo Zhang, Lixing Chen, Yibing Xie, Yingzi Zhang, Xinchun Liang   +6 more
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A Machine Learning Approach to Climate‐Based Building Energy Consumption

Energy Science &Engineering, Volume 13, Issue 11, Page 5218-5236, November 2025.
Impact of climatic parameters on building energy consumption. Analysis of three Iranian cities using ML models. ABSTRACT This study proposes a data‐driven framework to assess the impact of climatic parameters on building energy consumption across three diverse Iranian cities: Tehran (semi‐arid), Bandar Abbas (hot‐humid), and Rasht (humid‐moderate ...
Ali Maboudi Reveshti, Farid Hosseini Mansoub, Jhila Nasiri Reveshti, Karim Farajeyan Bonab   +3 more
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Impact of Window-to-Wall Ratio (WWR) and Integrated Shading on Daylighting Performance for Visual Comfort in Nigerian Hotel Rooms

Knowledge Web Multidisciplinary International Journal
This study examines the impact of the Window-to-Wall Ratio (WWR) and integrated shading on the daylight performance and visual comfort of hotel rooms in Abuja, Nigeria, a tropical climate. The study employed a case study-based experimental design, utilizing simulation with Design Builder software. It employs two key metrics, Useful Daylight Illuminance
Akilahyel Bwala Adamu, Sule Zango Modi, Aker Manasseh Vishigh, Emmanuel Abu, Labaran Daniel Abalaka, Dogara Ayenajeh   +5 more
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A Methodological Framework for Transitioning From Conventional to Sustainable Green Building Practices: Case Study of a School Building in Pakistan

Engineering Reports, Volume 7, Issue 7, July 2025.
Approach for reduced cooling loads and kg eq‐CO2 emissions. ABSTRACT Energy‐efficient buildings are a crucial issue that must be discussed internationally to reduce energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions. The majority of energy is consumed for thermal comfort in buildings.
Fakhre Alam Khan, Muhammad Saad, Muhammad Aashan, Zahid Ullah   +3 more
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Design of Double‐Sided Optical Coatings for Space Cooling Through Vertical Windows

Advanced Photonics Research, Volume 6, Issue 6, June 2025.
Dual‐sided radiative cooling glass (DSRCG) utilizes the optical properties of epsilon‐near‐zero materials and ITO to exhibit directional emission toward the outdoor space, facilitating the heat dissipation of the glass, while exhibiting low emission toward the enclosure.
Hyunkyu Kwak, Do Hyeon Kim, Young Min Song   +2 more
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