The need to improve the energy performance of buildings, both new but also, and in particular, existing ones, is more imperative than ever.

Detached residential wooden houses are a common type of housing in Japan. Decay of wooden components within the walls caused by condensation or defective flushing, is sometimes an issue.

Clay roof tiles are widely used as roofing materials because of their good mechanical and aesthetical properties.

The thermo-hygrometric treatment related to the air change in buildings requires a relevant quota of the total energy demand for heating and air conditioning, especially when the ventilation exigen

Assessing thermal risk in urban areas is essential, as this can have major implications to human health and may influence quality of life in urban areas as well as the urban microclimate.

The experimental analysis aims to investigate ways to protect a water pond, in order to reduce bottom pond temperature.

The raise of sustainability in the urban design is a key-factor for addressing the challenges in response to climate change, resource availability, environmental degradation and energy consumption.

An earth-to-air pipe type heat exchanger (EAHE) is a simple and effective ventilation system component, used for preconditioning of the fresh air supplied to a building.