Grounded theory-based subjective evaluation of traditional Chinese performance buildings
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apacoust.2020.107417
Abstract: Abstract Traditional Chinese performance buildings and performing arts are different from those in the west. However, sound quality evaluation factors for western halls have been used in traditional Chinese performance buildings for a long time.… read more here.
Keywords: traditional chinese; system; performance buildings; evaluation ... See more keywords
Unhealthy indoor humidity levels associated with ventilation rate regulations for high-performance buildings in China
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2020.106839
Abstract: Abstract Traditionally, minimum ventilation rates (VRs) have been determined based on perceived air quality, as well as on energy and economic considerations. Recently, increased attention has been paid to health-based VRs, which emphasize the health… read more here.
Keywords: ventilation; performance buildings; high humidity; humidity ... See more keywords
Mapping failures in energy and environmental performance of buildings
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.10.038
Abstract: Abstract Buildings regularly fail to perform at optimum levels and often do not meet design predictions. These failures impact energy efficiency, provision of adequate indoor environmental quality (IEQ) and occupant satisfaction. Detailed energy audits of… read more here.
Keywords: energy; performance buildings; occupant satisfaction; performance ... See more keywords
A critical review of fenestration/window system design methods for high performance buildings
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2021.111184
Abstract: Abstract Fenestrations allow for natural daylight and outdoor views, but also represent the least thermally efficient portion of the building envelope, and thus can be a source of unwanted direct sunlight and associated discomfort glare.… read more here.
Keywords: performance; performance buildings; design methods; design ... See more keywords
Impact of glazing area on the thermal performance of buildings
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DOI: 10.1080/01430750.2020.1720809
Abstract: In this paper, the impact of glazing area on the thermal performance of buildings is numerically investigated by considering orientation, wall insulation and type of glazing. The investigation is c... read more here.
Keywords: impact glazing; thermal performance; glazing area; performance buildings ... See more keywords
Benchmarking the Life Cycle Environmental Performance of Buildings
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DOI: 10.3390/su10051454
Abstract: The work presented in this paper is part of a research project aiming for the development of a performance-based approach for sustainable design, focusing on the efficient use of natural resources over the lifetime of… read more here.
Keywords: life cycle; environmental performance; performance; performance buildings ... See more keywords
Impact of Green Roof and Orientation on the Energy Performance of Buildings: A Case Study from Saudi Arabia
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DOI: 10.3390/su9040640
Abstract: Saudi Arabia is one of the largest countries in the Middle East region in terms of population, geographic area and scale of economy. It has a fast growing energy sector with over 76% of the… read more here.
Keywords: energy; performance buildings; green roof; saudi arabia ... See more keywords