Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(22), P. 5766 - 5766
Published: Nov. 18, 2024
The
shape
of
a
building
profoundly
impacts
its
energy
consumption
throughout
life
and
is
critical
consideration
in
early
architectural
design.
Despite
significance,
the
influence
on
heating
air
conditioning
usage
remains
insufficiently
understood.
This
study
systematically
analyzes
relationship
between
consumption,
grounded
objective
facts
about
performance
from
perspective
architects
during
initial
design
phases.
analysis
aids
designers
making
informed
decisions.
Key
parameters,
notably
widely
used
coefficient,
are
examined.
across
various
global
China’s
diverse
climate
zones
synthesized.
Current
simulation
tools
methodologies
assessed
to
guide
future
research.
Findings
reveal
predominant
reliance
simulations
for
comparing
use
specific
shapes.
academic
understanding
shape−energy
superficial,
complicating
standardization.
Future
research
should
prioritize
extensive,
multi-parameter
enhance
performance,
thereby
facilitating
energy-efficient
Energies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(14), P. 3369 - 3369
Published: July 9, 2024
Building-integrated
photovoltaic
(BIPV)
glazing
systems
with
intelligent
window
technologies
enhance
building
energy
efficiency
by
generating
electricity
and
managing
daylighting.
This
study
explores
advanced
BIPV
glazing,
focusing
on
building-integrated
concentrating
(BICPV)
systems.
BICPV
integrates
optics,
such
as
holographic
films,
luminescent
solar
concentrators
(LSC),
Fresnel
lenses,
compound
parabolic
(CPCs),
cells.
Notable
results
include
achieving
17.9%
electrical
using
cylindrical
optical
elements
crystalline
silicon
cells
at
a
3.5×
concentration
ratio.
Dielectric
CPCs
showed
97.7%
angular
acceptance
in
simulations
94.4%
experimentally,
increasing
short-circuit
current
maximum
power
87.0%
96.6%,
respectively,
across
0°
to
85°
incidence
angles.
Thermochromic
hydrogels
thermotropic
smart
demonstrated
significant
HVAC
savings.
Large-area
1
m2
PNIPAm-based
outperformed
conventional
double
Singapore.
The
parallel
slat
transparent
insulation
material
(TT
PS-TIM)
improved
up
21.5%
compared
climates
like
London
Rome.
Emerging
dynamic
combine
functions,
balancing
transparency
efficiency.
Photothermally
controlled
methylammonium
lead
iodide
PV
windows
achieved
68%
visible
light
transmission,
11.3%
conversion
efficiency,
quick
switching
under
3
min.
Polymer-dispersed
liquid
crystal
provided
41–68%
transmission
self-powered
operation.
International Journal of Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
33(1)
Published: Jan. 24, 2025
Abstract
This
paper
presents
an
implementation
of
a
cooling
system
within
room
wall,
combining
photovoltaic
panel
outside
the
two
layers
phase
change
material
embedded
in
and
thermoelectric
(TEC)
inside
wall.
The
objective
this
work
is
to
substitute
conventional
air
conditioning
with
environmentally
friendly
one
powered
only
by
solar
energy.
In
addition,
A
comparison
made
between
using
PV
panel,
PCM,
proposed
system.
materials
are
employed;
absorb
heat
from
thermo-electric
enhance
performance,
other
cool
(PV)
panel.
detailed
mathematical
model
systems
created,
solved
numerical
methods,
then
validated.
overall
system,
including
PV,
TEC,
substitutes
wall
or
roof,
so
investigation
conducted
assess
performance
TEC
when
replaces
west,
east,
north,
south
walls,
as
well
roof.
results
study
indicate
that
most
effective
obtained
it
installed
on
maximum
power
output
857
W,
indoor
temperature
reduction
17.5
°C,
COP
6.
lowest
19.8
for
east
while
value
20.42
26.7
°C
case
roof
west
systems,
respectively.
minimum
coefficient
2,
1.9,
4.34
systems.
studied
proves
its
ability
be
competitive
International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 5, 2025
Purpose
This
review
investigates
the
significance
of
passive
solar
systems
and
bioclimatic
building
designs
in
improving
thermal
comfort
across
various
African
regions.
The
study
evaluates
current
papers
publications,
focusing
on
best
practice
standards,
scientific
developments
possibility
achieving
maximum
varied
temperature
zones.
Design/methodology/approach
research
utilised
a
systematic
approach
to
analyse
design.
It
involved
175
documents
sourced
from
Web
Science
(WOS)
Scopus
databases,
peer-reviewed
publications
1992
2023
as
well
Regulations
Standards
for
Thermal
Comfort
established
countries.
Findings
shows
how
integrating
into
architecture
greatly
increases
lowers
energy
consumption
buildings.
Nevertheless,
significant
gaps
exist
using
these
different
climates.
Maintaining
modifying
is
essential
tackling
distinct
environmental
issues
faced
by
continent.
Research
limitations/implications
While
this
provides
thorough
analysis,
it
acknowledges
complexity
local
settings
construction
practices,
recognising
potential
limitations
available
literature.
implications
include
call
further
technological
advancements
address
refine
optimal
performance.
Originality/value
bridges
knowledge
about
design
principles
can
be
efficiently
used
climates
areas.
Furthermore,
incorporates
recent
advances
procedure
ensure
that
findings
are
relevant.
