Application of passive wall systems for improving the energy efficiency in buildings: A comprehensive review

The building sector accounts for approximately 40% of total global energy usage. Energy consumption for space heating and cooling makes up 60% of the total consumed energy in buildings. This paper presents a comprehensive technical review of passive wall systems in building envelopes while discussin...

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Published in:Renewable & sustainable energy reviews 2016-09, Vol.62, p.1252-1269
Main Authors: Omrany, Hossein, Ghaffarianhoseini, Ali, Ghaffarianhoseini, Amirhosein, Raahemifar, Kaamran, Tookey, John
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Building energy consumption
Building envelope
Building envelopes
Building Façades
Energy consumption
Energy management
Energy use
Environmental impact
Optimization
Passive wall systems
Trombe walls
Walls
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Summary:The building sector accounts for approximately 40% of total global energy usage. Energy consumption for space heating and cooling makes up 60% of the total consumed energy in buildings. This paper presents a comprehensive technical review of passive wall systems in building envelopes while discussing their respective capabilities in optimizing energy efficiency. Different types of energy efficient walls such as Trombe Walls, Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Walls, Double Skin Walls, and Green Walls are explored. Furthermore, novel concepts for optimizing energy efficiency in building envelopes are also introduced. Finally the utilization of passive wall systems to save energy while improving the building environmental impacts is discussed.
ISSN:1364-0321
1879-0690
DOI:10.1016/j.rser.2016.04.010