The proliferation of technology has indelibly transformed how we inhabit and interact with our living spaces. The concept of a
Double glazed windows have two window panes separated by a space. This space is typically filled with argon or krypton,
– Active solar heating systems involve mechanical and/or electrical devices. – Passive solar heating systems rely on making certain parts
A solar chimney, also known as a thermal chimney, can be used to improve ventilation in a building. The ventilation
Passivhaus (also known as passive house in English) is a voluntary standard for energy efficiency in a building, which reduces
A trombe wall is a type of equator-facing dark-coloured wall that absorbs thermal energy from incident sunlight. The wall is
Passive survivability refers to a buildings ability to remain liveable for humans even after it has lost its connection to
An automated building, also known as a smart building, used automatization to control building operations such as: – Heating –
Wind turbines can be placed on top of buildings, or even be integrated into the building, but most building owners
Solar cells can be placed on buildings to convert energy from the sun into electric energy through the photovoltaic effect.