Thermal comfort and energy performance of public rental housing under typical and near-extreme weather conditions in Hong Kong
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.09.067
Abstract: Abstract Building performance evaluation is crucial for sustainable urban developments. In high-density cities, occupants suffer from poor living conditions due to building overheating, especially during increasingly frequent near-extreme summer conditions caused by climate change. To… read more here.
Keywords: public rental; energy; comfort energy; rental housing ... See more keywords
Comfort and energy performance analysis of different glazing systems coupled with three shading control strategies
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DOI: 10.1080/23744731.2018.1449517
Abstract: Shading control strategies are often required to optimize the balance between solar gains, daylight availability, glare protection, and view to the outside. Automated shading operation, when properly designed, may avoid performance losses due to manual… read more here.
Keywords: comfort; comfort energy; shading control; performance ... See more keywords