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Publication date: October 2013 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 68

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Validating various measures to accelerate the static gravimetric sorption...

Publication date: November 2013 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 69 Author(s): Chi Feng , Hans Janssen , Chenchen Wu , Ya Feng , Qinglin Meng The sorption isotherm is one of the most important...

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Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of NOx gases by regulating the...

Publication date: November 2013 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 69 Author(s): R. Sugrañez , J.I. Álvarez , M. Cruz-Yusta , I. Mármol , J. Morales , J. Vila , L. Sánchez In this report, we...

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Tree canopy shade impacts on solar irradiance received by building walls and...

Publication date: November 2013 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 69 Author(s): Rowan Berry , Stephen J. Livesley , Lu Aye Shading coefficients are used to predict the seasonal and diurnal...

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The combined effect of temperature, relative humidity and work intensity on...

Publication date: November 2013 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 69 Author(s): Xinli Shi , Neng Zhu , Guozhong Zheng Hot and humid environments are prevalent in certain workplaces, such as deep...

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Environmental consequences of rehabilitation of residential buildings in...

Publication date: November 2013 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 69 Author(s): Ikbal Cetiner , Nurten Ceylan This paper explains a method developed to assess environmental performance achieved...

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Multi-structural fast nonlinear model-based predictive control of a hydronic...

Publication date: November 2013 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 69 Author(s): Yuebin Yu , Vivian Loftness , Daihong Yu Buildings consume a significant amount of energy to maintain the indoor...

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Post-occupancy studies of an office environment: Energy performance and...

Publication date: November 2013 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 69 Author(s): M.M. Agha-Hossein , S. El-Jouzi , A.A. Elmualim , J. Ellis , M. Williams It is generally accepted that the...

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Indoor formaldehyde in real buildings: Emission source identification,...

Publication date: November 2013 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 69 Author(s): Weihui Liang , Xudong Yang Formaldehyde is a commonly observed indoor air contaminant with proved health effects....

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Window opening behaviour modelled from measurements in Danish dwellings

Publication date: November 2013 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 69 Author(s): Rune Andersen , Valentina Fabi , Jorn Toftum , Stefano P. Corgnati , Bjarne W. Olesen A method of defining...

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Multi-criteria decision making under uncertainty in building performance...

Publication date: November 2013 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 69 Author(s): Christina J. Hopfe , Godfried L.M. Augenbroe , Jan L.M. Hensen Building performance assessment is complex, as it...

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Method to predicting optimal cabin operative temperature for civil aircraft

Publication date: November 2013 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 69 Author(s): Pang Liping , Wang Yingjie , Liu Meng , Zhang Helin , Wang Jun Aircraft passengers are becoming more demanding in...

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Gap theory based analysis of user expectation and satisfaction: The case of a...

Publication date: November 2013 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 69 Author(s): Joseph H.K. Lai The need of satisfying the expectation of building users has been well recognized. Few studies,...

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Impact of air distribution system on quality of ventilation in small aircraft...

Publication date: November 2013 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 69 Author(s): Jan Fišer , Miroslav Jícha A ventilation system of sufficient performance is the basic condition for comfort and...

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Urban form and density as indicators for summertime outdoor ventilation...

Publication date: Available online 3 September 2013 Source:Building and Environment Author(s): Feng Yang , Feng Qian , Stephen S.Y. Lau Pedestrian-friendly wind environment is an important target of...

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HVAC filtration for controlling infectious airborne disease transmission in...

Publication date: Available online 4 September 2013 Source:Building and Environment Author(s): Parham Azimi , Brent Stephens This work describes and applies a methodology for estimating the impact of...

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Assessing practical measures to reduce urban heat: green and cool roofs

Publication date: Available online 5 September 2013 Source:Building and Environment Author(s): Andrew M. Coutts , Edoardo Daly , Jason Beringer , Nigel J. Tapper As cities continue to grow and develop...

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Assessing release of hazardous substances from construction products – Review...

Publication date: November 2013 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 69 Author(s): Outi Ilvonen Aspects like compressive strength or fire resistance are familiar requirements for construction...

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Heating patterns in English homes: Comparing results from a national survey...

Publication date: Available online 6 September 2013 Source:Building and Environment Author(s): Gesche M. Huebner , Megan McMichael , David Shipworth , Michelle Shipworth , Mathieu Durand-Daubin , Alex...

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Modeling thermal comfort holistically: Bayesian estimation of thermal...

Publication date: November 2013 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 69 Author(s): Jared Langevin , Jin Wen , Patrick L. Gurian The three concepts of thermal sensation, acceptability, and...

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