The digital era has introduced a series of transformations in various walks of life, and our homes are not left
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The proliferation of technology has indelibly transformed how we inhabit and interact with our living spaces. The concept of a
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Double glazed windows have two window panes separated by a space. This space is typically filled with argon or krypton,
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– Active solar heating systems involve mechanical and/or electrical devices. – Passive solar heating systems rely on making certain parts
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A solar chimney, also known as a thermal chimney, can be used to improve ventilation in a building. The ventilation
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Passivhaus (also known as passive house in English) is a voluntary standard for energy efficiency in a building, which reduces
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A trombe wall is a type of equator-facing dark-coloured wall that absorbs thermal energy from incident sunlight. The wall is
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Passive survivability refers to a buildings ability to remain liveable for humans even after it has lost its connection to
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An automated building, also known as a smart building, used automatization to control building operations such as: – Heating –
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Wind turbines can be placed on top of buildings, or even be integrated into the building, but most building owners