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Antonini, E, Boeri, A and Giglio, F (2022) Classification criteria and markers for biomimetic building envelope within circular economy principles: a critical review. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(04), 387–409.

Di Ruocco, G, Melella, R and Marino, V (2022) An integrated assessment method for the sustainability of the opaque building envelope in residential buildings with Italian GBC-HOME certification. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(04), 545–70.

Ismaeel, W S (2022) Sustainable site selection using system dynamics; case study LEED-certified project. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(04), 368–86.

Kohansal, M E, Akaf, H R, Gholami, J and Moshari, S (2022) Investigating the simultaneous effects of building orientation and thermal insulation on heating and cooling loads in different climate zones. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(04), 410–33.

Nigra, M, Lo Verso, V R M, Robiglio, M, Pellegrino, A and Martina, M (2022) ‘Re-coding’ environmental regulation – a new simplified metric for daylighting verification during the window and indoor space design process. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(04), 521–44.

Sibilla, M and Manfren, M (2022) Envisioning Building-as-Energy-Service in the European context. From a literature review to a conceptual framework. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(04), 495–520.

Spentzou, E, Cook, M J and Emmitt, S (2022) Low-energy cooling and ventilation refurbishments for buildings in a Mediterranean climate. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(04), 473–94.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Natural ventilation; passive cooling; energy performance simulation; thermal comfort; refurbishments; wind-catcher;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1745-2007
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/17452007.2021.1926898
  • Abstract:
    In view of the ageing domestic building stock and increasing reliance on fossil fuels for cooling and ventilation of buildings, there is an urgent need for improved design knowledge and sustainable measures such as natural ventilation and passive cooling to mitigate climate change and future proof the built environment. This paper forms an appraisal of a range of low-energy refurbishment measures, i.e. building design alterations and passive systems, which were employed and evaluated in an apartment building in Greece. The applicability of these in domestic buildings in hot climates is assessed and their design implications evaluated. Implementation of wind-catchers, dynamic façades, and evaporative cooling had the highest ventilation and cooling potential, while improvements of the interior layout to allow for new airflow paths could provide further cooling to spaces and solutions to safety.

Tonini de Araújo, M, de Souza, H A and Gomes, A P (2022) Computer simulation of moisture transfer in walls: impacts on the thermal performance of buildings. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(04), 453–72.

Watchman, M, Demers, C M H and Potvin, A (2022) Biophilia in school buildings: towards a simplified assessment method based on spatial geometry. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 18(04), 434–52.