Table Of Contents (6 Articles)

MEMS smart glass for personalized lighting and energy management in buildings: working principles, characterization, active light steering, thermal management, energy saving considering different locations on earth, comparison of different smart glass technologies

A detailed quantitative overview on different micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) smart glass technologies and smart glass technologies in general is given. Next, our MEMS smart glass is focused. This technology based on millions of miniaturized, ... More.

Dennis Löber, ... Hartmut Hillmer

DOI:https://doi.org/10.37155/2811-0730-0201-14 - December 31, 2023

Thermo-physical study of biochar mixture into the cement based material for thermal comfort

The cement-based materials have significant thermal properties which play a potential role in heat dissipation into the buildings. To improve thermal properties, particularly thermal conductivity, advanced materials such as phase change materials, vacuum ... More.

Ankit Kumar, ... Sini Kushwah

DOI:https://doi.org/10.37155/2811-0730-0201-13 - December 18, 2023

Proposal for the assessment of thermal indoor climate based on the thermal acceptability, in addition to the thermal (dis)satisfied

For the sake of energy and cost savings, it is sometimes necessary to maintain the indoor climate in a room at conditions that deviate from optimal thermal comfort. More important than thermal sensation is how a change in conditions will affect the thermal acceptability ... More.

Paul Roelofsen, Peter Vink

DOI:https://doi.org/10.37155/2811-0730-0201-11 - November 30, 2023

Development of a building information modeling implementation roadmap: the case of Iran

High expectations from employers and complex communication between stakeholders in the construction industry, resulted in fundamental changes during the design and construction process. Excellence in communication and coordination is required between ... More.

Foad Zahedi, ... Javad Majrouhi Sardroud

DOI:https://doi.org/10.37155/2811-0730-0201-9 - October 21, 2023

A statistical analysis of the energy performance characteristics for the residential building stock in Jordan

The residential sector is responsible for the consumption of 46% of the building's total primary energy consumption in Jordan. The Jordanian housing stock will need to be significantly improved to meet the government's commitment to reduce national emissions ... More.

Reham Alasmar, ... Esfandiar Burman

DOI:https://doi.org/10.37155/2811-0730-0201-8 - September 21, 2023