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Empirical analysis of indoor air quality enhancement potential in a...

Publication date: 15 August 2017 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 121 Author(s): Joon-Young Park, Dong-Seob Yoon, Shiying Li, Junseok Park, Jong-Il Bang, Minki Sung, Jae-Weon Jeong The main...

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A pilot study of online non-invasive measuring technology based on video...

Publication date: 15 August 2017 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 121 Author(s): Xiaogang Cheng, Bin Yang, Thomas Olofsson, Guoqing Liu, Haibo Li Much attention was paid on human centered...

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Planning strategies for roadside tree planting and outdoor comfort...

Publication date: 1 August 2017 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 120 Author(s): Zheng Tan, Kevin Ka-Lun Lau, Edward Ng Hot summers in the subtropics cause thermal discomfort, which is...

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Multi-criteria selection of façade systems based on sustainability criteria

Publication date: 15 August 2017 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 121 Author(s): Zahra S. Moussavi Nadoushani, Ali Akbarnezhad, Javier Ferre Jornet, Jianzhuang Xiao The environmental and...

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Long-term prediction of dynamic distribution of passive contaminant in...

Publication date: 15 August 2017 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 121 Author(s): Xiaoliang Shao, Xianting Li, Xiaojun Ma, Fenfei Zhu Recirculating ventilation systems may act as carriers of...

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An empirical evaluation of temporal overheating in an assisted living...

Publication date: 15 August 2017 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 121 Author(s): M.J. Fletcher, D.K. Johnston, D.W. Glew, J.M. Parker Global concern around energy use and anthropogenic climate...

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Smart buildings: A monitoring and data analysis methodological framework

Publication date: 15 August 2017 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 121 Author(s): Cristiana Bolchini, Angela Geronazzo, Elisa Quintarelli This paper proposes a methodology for monitoring and...

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Evaluation of airborne disease infection risks in an airliner cabin using the...

Publication date: 15 August 2017 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 121 Author(s): Yihuan Yan, Xiangdong Li, Yidan Shang, Jiyuan Tu An urgent demand of assessing passengers' exposure risks in...

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Effects of typical dining styles on conversation behaviours and acoustic...

Publication date: 15 August 2017 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 121 Author(s): Qi Meng, Shilun Zhang, Jian Kang The acoustic environment of restaurants is important for diners. Based on...

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Study of data-driven thermal sensation prediction model as a function of...

Publication date: 15 August 2017 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 121 Author(s): Joon-Ho Choi, Dongwoo Yeom Current thermal/sensation models primarily rely on predefined formulas or empirically...

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A review of simulation-based urban form generation and optimization for...

Publication date: 15 August 2017 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 121 Author(s): Zhongming Shi, Jimeno A. Fonseca, Arno Schlueter This paper first defines the concept of energy-driven urban...

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Impact sound of timber floors in sustainable buildings

Publication date: 1 August 2017 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 120 Author(s): Marco Caniato, Federica Bettarello, Patrizio Fausti, Alessio Ferluga, Lucia Marsich, Chiara Schmid Timber...

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The impact of thermal environment on occupant IEQ perception and productivity

Publication date: 15 August 2017 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 121 Author(s): Yang Geng, Wenjie Ji, Borong Lin, Yingxin Zhu In this paper, the effects of thermal environment on occupant IEQ...

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Defining thermal comfort boundaries for heating and cooling demand estimation...

Publication date: 15 August 2017 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 121 Author(s): Gh.R. Roshan, M. Farrokhzad, S. Attia Iran has diverse climate variability, comfort boundaries for each...

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High-resolution spectral mapping of urban thermal properties with Unmanned...

Publication date: 15 August 2017 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 121 Author(s): Niki Gaitani, Ingunn Burud, Thomas Thiis, Mat Santamouris The integration of microclimatic information and...

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Correlating variability of the leakage characteristics with the hydraulic...

Publication date: 15 August 2017 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 121 Author(s): Saad Akhtar, Mustafa Kumral, Agus P. Sasmito Ventilation is one of the key factors in controlling underground...

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Acceptable temperature steps for transitional spaces in the hot-humid area of...

Publication date: 15 August 2017 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 121 Author(s): Zhongjun Zhang, Yufeng Zhang, Er Ding Transitional spaces account for a large proportion of building area and...

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Dynamic modeling of traffic noise in both indoor and outdoor environments by...

Publication date: 15 August 2017 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 121 Author(s): Qing Hou, Ming Cai, Haibo Wang The complexity of the urban environment and traffic characteristics give the...

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Quantitative source apportionment and human toxicity of indoor trace metals...

Publication date: 15 August 2017 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 121 Author(s): Mohd Yasreen Ali, Marlia M. Hanafiah, Md Firoz Khan, Mohd Talib Latif This study focuses on the source...

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Stone weathering under Mediterranean semiarid climate in the fortress of...

Publication date: 15 August 2017 Source:Building and Environment, Volume 121 Author(s): J. Martínez-Martínez, D. Benavente, S. Jiménez Gutiérrez, M.A. García-del-Cura, S. Ordóñez The Nueva Tabarca...

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