A review of infrared thermography for the investigation of building envelopes: Advances and prospects
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.07.052
Abstract: Abstract Thermal radiation generated by limited resources is emitted from the surfaces and interpreted as temperature. On the other hand, the limited resources necessitate prevention of energy leakages causing noticeable temperature differences on surfaces. Providing… read more here.
Keywords: infrared thermography; irt; building envelopes; energy ... See more keywords
Research on the climate response of variable thermo-physical property building envelopes: A literature review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2020.110398
Abstract: Abstract Buildings consumed about 30% of total commercial energy and emitted 28% of the CO2 in the world in 2018. A new and effective approach to reduce the energy consumption and CO2 emission is to… read more here.
Keywords: variable thermo; physical property; thermo physical; building envelopes ... See more keywords
Decision support for retrofitting building envelopes using multi-objective optimization under uncertainties
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2020.101413
Abstract: Abstract In the last decade, retrofitting strategies have been reviewed to improve energy efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of existing buildings. One retrofitting strategy consists of innovating building envelopes with the adoption of high-performance… read more here.
Keywords: decision; multi objective; building envelopes; objective optimization ... See more keywords
Efficient VO2(M) synthesis to develop thermochromic cement-based materials for smart building envelopes
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DOI: 10.1016/j.matchemphys.2021.124765
Abstract: Abstract The buildings constructions up to now have been shown to require a high energy consumption in their everyday functioning. In this sense, thermochromic materials are being studied to reduce the energy demands by improving… read more here.
Keywords: based materials; building envelopes; synthesis; step ... See more keywords
Water harvesting from fog using building envelopes: part I
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DOI: 10.1111/wej.12335
Abstract: Author(s): Caldas, L; Andaloro, A; Calafiore, G; Munechika, K; Taube, B; Oliveira, M; Cabrini, S | Abstract: © 2018 CIWEM Fog harvesting stands out as a simple and inexpensive form to produce drinkable water from… read more here.
Keywords: water harvesting; harvesting fog; water; fog using ... See more keywords
Form Follows Environment: Biomimetic Approaches to Building Envelope Design for Environmental Adaptation
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DOI: 10.3390/buildings7020040
Abstract: Building envelopes represent the interface between the outdoor environment and the indoor occupied spaces. They are often considered as barriers and shields, limiting solutions that adapt to environmental changes. Nature provides a large database of… read more here.
Keywords: form follows; building envelopes; adaptation; environment ... See more keywords
Numerical Thermal Characterization and Performance Metrics of Building Envelopes Containing Phase Change Materials for Energy-Efficient Buildings
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DOI: 10.3390/su10082657
Abstract: Residential and commercial buildings consume nearly 40 percent of total USA energy use and account for one-third of total greenhouse gas emissions. The challenges are how to effectively promote energy efficiency in buildings to respond… read more here.
Keywords: change materials; phase change; energy; building envelopes ... See more keywords