Purpose – This paper aims to develop a set of affordable space and dimensional standards for market-driven low-income housing in Indian context for the purpose of mass production using industrialised building system. Design/methodology/approach – For this, the paper first explains the...

In the present paper, an analytical presentation of some popular aluminium systems that contribute to sustainability of structures is presented. Special emphasis has been given to the properties of aluminium, while the influence of these systems in the overall performance of the structure...

Thermal energy storage (TES) have been shown to be locally beneficial, helping building managers reduce their electricity bills. Due to increasing interest in TES, it is important for utilities and policy-makers alike to consider the economic implications of increasing TES penetration levels on...

The behavior of building designers is conditioned by the existing legislation and regulations in the national context in which they operate. However, in the Portuguese legislation there are no rules concerning the use of daylight, and therefore, designers are not stimulated to adopt solutions...

In this paper, an EnergyPlus model was used to simulate the operation of a novel integrated HVAC system. This system combines an underfloor air distribution system with a cooled radiant ceiling slab. A cooling tower supplies water to pre-cool the structural slabs during the night and early...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a case of an office building in England and show how the technology in energy efficiency in building will contribute to energy conservation. Design/methodology/approach – The paper presents a case of an office building. The building is then...