Building and Environment

Article	Citations
Case studies using a simple airborne infection risk calculator to minimize COVID-19 infection risk: Common approaches and challenges	199
Effect of thermal acclimatization on occupants’ thermal responses in dynamic thermal environments after exercise in summer	192
Membrane-based CO2 capture integrated with CCHP for a nearly zero-carbon building	181
The effect of pre-sleep lighting on melatonin, sleep and alertness of the crews in the enclosed cabins in the evening with the cumulative effect of light	170
Editorial Board	169
Degradation of pollutants in solid and gas states using waterborne acrylic nanocomposite paints	158
Empirical investigation of interzonal air leakage and airborne sound transmission correlation in multi-unit residential buildings	158
A multi-segment thermoregulatory model for predicting thermophysiological responses of sleeping body in various thermal conditions	143
Experimental investigation on hygrothermal behaviour of cement and lime plaster	138
The hygrothermal properties of historic bricks: Case study of traditional brick construction material in Ireland	135
Thermal performance of extensive green roof in the semi-arid climate of Northeastern Brazil	131
Exposure to PM1 and PM2.5 among household cooking members	128
Numerical study on the effect of a standing person on airflow instability in a single-aisle aircraft cabin	125
Dynamic thermal demand analysis of residential buildings based on IoT air conditioner	125
Weather effects on the lifecycle of U.S. Department of Defense equipment replacement (WELDER)	123
Developments and evolution of housing architecture in the post-Corona era with a health-oriented approach	123
Physiological-signal-based prediction of occupant thermal comfort in a nonuniform transient vehicular cabin during winter	123
Identifying and classifying thermal anomalies in Arctic houses using two infrared cameras and different metrics	117
Limitations of correlated colour temperature in visual perception and its implications for evaluating the colour rendition quality of indoor lighting	116
Inverse design of air supply distribution using coupled adjoint and parametric level set method	116
Impact of momentum sources on pedestrian-level peak wind predictions of an urban-like array using large-eddy simulations and statistical models	114
Generation of weather data for the assessment of building performances under future heatwave conditions	112
Reclaiming winter: How visual, thermal, and acoustic comfort shape psychological restoration in severe cold urban parks	110
Evaluation of cognitive performance in high temperature with heart rate: A pilot study	110
Editorial Board	109

Multi-level spatiotemporal embodied carbon analysis of high-rise buildings adopting steel modular method compared with conventional concrete construction in Hong Kong	107
Assessing indoor thermal comfort for non-frail older adults in hot and humid regions: An approach to regulating airflow characteristics of fans	107
Façade design of side-lit spaces for different climates and surroundings by machine learning and NSGAIII	107
Evaluation of an immersed boundary numerical framework to address the wind field in complex urban topographies	106
Energy performance and optimal design of three typical dynamic photovoltaic façade systems for office buildings in hot-summer- cold-winter climate zone	106
The influence of weather on heat demand profiles in UK social housing tower blocks	105
Field study on the effect of space type, exercise intensity, and wet bulb globe temperature on thermal responses of exercisers	105
A novel methodology for rapid aging of HVAC filters using a synthetic submicron aerosol: Effects of HVAC system operational and environmental conditions on filter loading	102
Estimating turbulence intensity along the glide path using wind tunnel experiments combined with interpretable tree-based machine learning algorithms	102
Effects of optical scattering in aerogel glazing system on daylight illuminance and discomfort glare	101
A simulation study on building-scale strategies for urban heat island mitigation and building energy consumption: Case study in Japan	100
A Pattern-constrained deep learning model for urban canopy turbulence reconstruction from sparse sensor data	98
Dynamic multi-factor approach for deriving embodied carbon limit of building structures: Methodology and application in China	98
Occupant-centric cabin thermal sensation assessment system based on low-cost thermal imaging	97
Thermal comfort of medical protective clothing under high temperature and high humidity	97
Do women feel colder by nature? A systematic literature review and meta-analysis of sex differences in physiological and subjective thermal responses	97
The criteria to achieving sub-ambient radiative cooling and its limits in tropical daytime	95
The impact of modeling assumptions on retrofit decision-making for low-carbon buildings	94
Safe CO2 threshold limits for indoor long-range airborne transmission control of COVID-19	94
Analyzing the impact of indoor environmental quality on physiological responses and work performance: Implications for IEQ control strategies	92
Corrigendum to “Physics-Informed Neural Networks for robust thermal comfort prediction: Overcoming data quality limitations through physiological constraints” [Building and Environment 285 (2025) 1135	92
Assessment of year-round wind-driven ventilation by an integrated ventilation model	92
Solar building envelope potential in urban environments: A state-of-the-art review of assessment methods and framework	91
Evaluating thermal sensation in outdoor environments - Different methods of coupling CFD and radiation modelling with a human body thermoregulation model	91
Integrating graphic building group height distribution grids to assess city’s microclimate with wind-direction-dependent deep transfer learning neural networks	91
Examining temporally varying nonlinear effects of urban form on urban heat island using explainable machine learning: A case of Seoul	91
Comparative analysis of PMV Models accuracy implemented in the ISO 7730:2005 and ASHRAE 55:2023	87
Investigation of HVAC operation strategies for office buildings during COVID-19 pandemic	87
The problem of indoor environmental quality at a general Slovenian hospital and its contribution to sick building syndrome	86
Development of a simplified cool coating thermal model for predicting street canyon air temperature	86
Enhancing human thermal comfort in hot arid cities: A systematic review of urban heat island observations and mitigation strategies	85
Comparing classic regression with credit scorecard model for predicting sick building syndrome risk: A machine learning perspective in environmental assessment	84
Optimization of thermal insulation thickness pertaining to embodied and operational GHG emissions in cold climates – Future and present cases	84
An anisotropic prediction model of the resistance coefficient in porous media model for simulating wind flow through building arrays	84
Identification of odour compounds emitted by wooden boards with the presence of indoor ozone	83
Human body convective heat transfer coefficient under non-stationary turbulent wind	83
The effects of extreme high indoor temperature on EEG during a low intensity activity	83
Air quality forecasting with hybrid LSTM and extended stationary wavelet transform	82
Relationships between 3D urban form and ground-level fine particulate matter at street block level: Evidence from fifteen metropolises in China	82
Assessing built microclimate with building group frontal projection maps: A sun-path-dependent deep transfer learning neural network approach	82
Analysis of the energy and visual performance of a building with photochromic windows for a location in southern Italy	82
Equity in the built environment: A systematic review	82
Precise lighting control via automated shading and artificial lighting: A systematic review	81
A critical review of ventilation effectiveness in naturally ventilated spaces from the perspective of sustainability and health	81
Enhancing occupant-centric ventilation control in airport terminals: A predictive optimization framework integrating agent-based simulation	81
An occupant-centric adaptive façade based on real-time and contactless glare and thermal discomfort estimation using deep learning algorithm	80
Hybrid feature selection-based machine learning methods for thermal preference prediction in diverse seasons and building environments	80
Occupancy estimation using IoT sensors and machine learning: Incorporating ventilation system operating state and preprocessed differential pressure data	80
Investigation of the effects of face masks on thermal comfort in Guangzhou, China	80
Experimental comparison of structural and active protective methods against breath- and cough-borne aerosols in a meeting room	79

Assessment of the estimation methods of Tmrt in semi-outdoor spaces in humid sub-tropical climates: An empirical study in Wuhan, China	79
Examining the role of passive design indicators in energy burden reduction: Insights from a machine learning and deep learning approach	79
Determination of pressure difference coefficient of shuttle elevator doors in super high-rise buildings under stack effect	79
Effects of cooling roofs on mitigating the urban heat island and human thermal stress in the Pearl River Delta, China	78
Influence of atmospheric stability on air ventilation and thermal stress in a compact urban site by large eddy simulation	78
Boosting mold aerosol reduction and dehumidification performance in liquid desiccant systems using airborne ultrasound: An experimental study	78
Supervised learning-based assessment of office layout satisfaction in academic buildings	78
Recognition and prediction of elderly thermal sensation based on outdoor facial skin temperature	78
Fomite transmission of MRSA in hospital dental departments: A modelling study based on real healthcare worker-patient contact patterns	78
Effects of facade rib arrangement on aerodynamic characteristics and flow structure of a square cylinder	77
Phthalates particle-gas partitioning of inorganic particles: Effect of particle size and phthalates adsorption competition	77
The challenge of noise pollution in high-density urban areas: Relationship between 2D/3D urban morphology and noise perception	77
Characteristics of oxygenic-thermal coupled jet driven by concentration difference and temperature difference at high altitudes	77
Effect of water mist stimulation on dynamic thermal response of pedestrians in summer	77
Comparing prevention strategies for pathogen control in heterogeneous surface touch networks	77
Personalized Environmental Control Systems (PECS): Systematic review of benefits for thermal comfort, air quality, health, and human performance	77
Combined and cross-modal effects of acoustic and indoor air quality conditions on sensory and cognitive responses of university students	76
A numerical study on the issue of Reynolds independence of flow and dispersion within isolated street canyons	76
Gender difference regarding thermal comfort in Japanese residential building during free running mode	74
Natural ventilation in large spaces: CFD simplified model validated with full-scale experimental data of Roman Baths	74
Exploring office comfort and productivity in living labs: A yearlong structural equation modeling study	74
Regional thermal environments (RTEs) and driving forces in six urban agglomerations of China and America	73
Assessing and upgrading urban thermal resilience of a Spanish MoMo neighbourhood over the span of 1960–2080	73
Indoor radon measurements and dose assessment for workers in kindergartens in southern poland	72
Global review of circular economy and life cycle thinking in building Demolition Waste Management: A way ahead for India	72
The airflow characteristics and thermal comfort evaluation in high-speed train cabin with mixing ventilation: An experimental and numerical study	72
Associations between spatial attributes, IEQ exposures and occupant movement behaviour in an open-plan office	72
Effects of correlated color temperature of light on thermal comfort, thermophysiology and cognitive performance	71
Occupant-centric HVAC and window control: A reinforcement learning model for enhancing indoor thermal comfort and energy efficiency	70
The impact of COVID-19 public health restrictions on particulate matter pollution measured by a validated low-cost sensor network in Oxford, UK	70
Personal thermal comfort models using digital twins: Preference prediction with BIM-extracted spatial–temporal proximity data from Build2Vec	70
Real-world implementation of personal thermal comfort models in building thermal systems control: A systematic review	69
Ten questions concerning building electrification	69
A method for demand controlled ventilation based on a pressure loss model under conditions of non-fully developed flow	69
Spatial-temporal variations of surface urban heat island: An application of local climate zone into large Chinese cities	69
Experimental investigation of the effect of surgical masks on outdoor thermal comfort in Xiamen, China	68
BIM-based life cycle assessment: A systematic review on automation and decision-making during design	68
Impact of green walls on ventilation and heat removal from street canyons: Coupling of thermal and aerodynamic resistance	68
Low-resistance local components design method based on topology optimization: A case study of a duct tee	67
A systematic review of the integration of building information modeling into life cycle assessment	67
Multisensory nature exposure in the workplace: Exploring the restorative benefits of smell experiences	66
Ten questions concerning the role of urban greenery in shaping the future of urban areas	66
Outdoor space design and its effect on mental work performance in a subtropical climate	66
Optimization strategies for outdoor thermal comfort at urban core transportation hub in summer--A case of Turpan Station, China	66
Indoor air pollution of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons emitted by computers	66
A systematic review on heavy metals in indoor air: Occurrence, spatial variation, and health risk	66
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and polybrominated diphenyl ethers inside university campus: Indoor dust-bound pollution characteristics and health risks to university student	65
The effects of illuminance on students′ memory. A neuroarchitecture study	65
Hygric properties of porous building materials (IX): Experimental evaluation of two hysteresis models	65
Pollution characteristics and health hazards of PAHs in PM1.0 in the cooking environment	65
Editorial Board	65
Mapping the barriers to circular economy adoption in the construction industry: A systematic review, Pareto analysis, and mitigation strategy map	65
Fault diagnosis of HVAC AHUs based on a BP-MTN classifier	65
Quantifying the impact of urban geometry on the urban albedo: A simplified 3D radiation model approach	65
Thermal comfort assessment based on occupants’ action recognition using computer vision - A review	64
Analyzing the influence of seasonal and weather changes on thermal effects of a double-skin green façade—A long-term field measurement	64
Overall uncertainty analysis of zonal indoor air temperature measurement in an in-use office building	64
Machine learning model to predict impact of climate change on facility equipment service life	63
Advanced algorithm for locating an air contaminant source by means of a sensing robot with pre-calculated air contaminant distribution database	63
Monitoring of the effect of solar radiation and rain on the building envelope with integrated vertical vegetation	63
Design and in-vitro testing of a portable patient isolation chamber for bedside aerosol containment and filtration	63
The impact of twisted wind on pedestrian comfort around two non-identical-height buildings in tandem arrangement: a wind tunnel study	63
Energy-saving potential of deeply retrofitting building enclosures of traditional courtyard houses – A case study in the Chinese Hot-Summer-Cold-Winter zone	63
Thermal storage effect of radiant floor cooling system using phase change materials in the hot and humid climate of Indonesia	63
Letter From Editor	63
A study on the structure of garment-hood-embedded air curtain with fine dust protection function	63
Editorial Board	62
An adaptive comfort equation of human heat balance: Based on physiological and thermosensory adaptations	62
Prediction of airflow and heat transfer in a mechanically ventilated room with Large-Eddy Simulations based on Lattice Boltzmann Method	62
Systematization of spatial functional layouts and pedestrian wind comfort assessment for an ultra-thin triangular free form shell structure	62
Subjective mapping of indoor plants based on leaf shape measurements to select suitable plants for indoor landscapes	62
Experimental evaluation on microwave radiation disinfection efficacy of the bacterial aerosols attached to a SiC composite filter	61
Impact of a thermotropic window on indoor visual and thermal comfort in a slightly warm non-air-condition environment	61
Investigations of the UVC 222 NM air cleaning system in an air-conditioned room	61
China's relocation policy for poverty reduction may save thousands of lives attributable to indoor PM2.5	61
Characteristics of droplets emission immediately around mouth during dental treatments	61
Evaluating the impact of windows, artificial windows, and ceiling height on stress levels through subjective and objective measures	61
Passenger-centric model predictive control for indoor temperature to facilitate energy-efficient airport terminal	61
Urban resilience during COVID-19: Examining public housing with older adult street blocks through panarchy theory in Hong Kong	61
Convective heat transfer and drag coefficients of human body in multiple crowd densities and configurations in semi-outdoor scenarios	60

New assessment method for solar radiation effects on indoor thermal comfort based on scalar irradiance - Using volume photon mapping	60
Building certification schemes–A way towards better IAQ and thermal comfort in schools? A critical review of schemes used in Northern European countries	60
Elevated volatile organic compounds and odorant emissions from used air filters due to ozone exposure	60
Improving inactivation performance of in-duct ultraviolet germicidal irradiation system with ribbed duct walls by optimizing UVC distribution	60
(3Ts) Green conservation framework: A hierarchical-based sustainability approach	60
Climate-responsive thermal comfort in rural mountain settlements: A dual-pathway adaptation model and A three-stage perception mechanism	60
CO2 emission rates from sedentary subjects under controlled laboratory conditions	59
Submicron particles removal performance based on acoustoelectric agglomeration in a two-stage electrostatic precipitator	59
Experimental study on the exposure level of surgical staff to SARS-CoV-2 in operating rooms with mixing ventilation under negative pressure	59
Enhancing visual comfort and cognitive performance in VDT Workspaces through task-adaptive screen-desktop luminance contrast optimization	59
An individual weightage for indoor environmental quality component to enhance work performance in office buildings	59
A socio-cultural perspective to semi-outdoor thermal experience and restorative benefits – Comparison between Chinese and Australian cultural groups	58
CROOD: Estimating crude building occupancy from mobile device connections without ground-truth calibration	58
Relationship between natural ventilation modes and indoor/outdoor ratio of Japanese cedar pollen and Cry j 1 allergen	58
Contrasting moist heat across local climate zones in heat and non-heat waves: Insights from 29 Chinese metropolises	58
An experimental technique based on globe thermometers for the measurement of mean radiant temperature in urban settings	58
Concepts of user-centred lighting controls for office applications: A systematic literature review	57
A blockchain-based framework for on-site construction environmental monitoring: Proof of concept	57
Human body area view factors for radiative heat transfer: Influence of body region, shape, and posture	57
Optimizing regional disparities in green building evaluation: A random walk-linear regression analysis in China	57
Data-driven load profile modelling for advanced measurement and verification (M&V) in a fully electrified building	56
Flow patterns and heat transfer of an idealized square city in non-uniform heat flux and different background wind conditions	56
Effects of metabolic rate on the human thermal responses: A large cross-sectional field survey	56
RANS simulation of near-field dispersion of reactive air pollutants	56
Spring is associated with increased total and allergenic fungal concentrations in house dust from a pediatric asthma cohort in New York City	56
Dual effect of activity levels and temperature step-change on human comfort and recovery time: Simulated short-term commute in winter	56
Thermal comfort assessment of naturally ventilated public hospital wards in the tropics	56
Systematic initial embodied carbon assessment of concrete modular high-rise residential buildings: A case in Hong Kong	55
Virtual reality space in architectural design education: Learning effect of scale feeling	55
Towards high-fidelity urban wind profiles for the built environment: a neural field to fuse multi-source observational data in Guangzhou, China	55
Droplet aerosols transportation and deposition for three respiratory behaviors in a typical negative pressure isolation ward	55
Climate adaptive optimization of green roofs and natural night ventilation for lifespan energy performance improvement in office buildings	55
Ameliorating cold stress in a hot climate: Effect of Winter Storm Uri on residents of subsidized housing neighborhoods	55
Effect of mechanical ventilation on indoor environment and condensation in high-humidity industrial buildings during winter: field investigation and numerical study	55
Combined space cooling/heating and domestic hot water supply driven by data center waste heat: Complementary energy conservation, economic capacity optimization and generic analysis framework	55
A novel data-driven relationship inference approach for automatic data tagging in building heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems	55
Risk assessment of mold growth on engineered bamboo and its application	55
Impact of heatwaves and system shocks on a nearly zero energy educational building: Is it resilient to overheating?	54
Long-term exposure to mould/damp stains and mouldy odour increases low birth weight	54
Identifying decarbonization pathways for primary healthcare buildings using energy certificate models in England and Wales	54
Forced convection heat transfer coefficients for Chinese children and adolescents	54
Visual and non-visual effects in micro-space luminous environments with visual display terminals	54
Thermal environment and thermal comfort in metro systems: A case study in severe cold region of China	53
Analysis of predicted mean vote-based model predictive control for residential HVAC systems	53
Uncovering Biases in Standard Occupancy Assumptions Using Urban-Scale Mobile Signaling Data	53
No “true” greenery: Deciphering the bias of satellite and street view imagery in urban greenery measurement	53
The influence of odors on cognitive performance based on different olfactory preferences	53
Unraveling the complexities: Impacts of energy burden on the built environment challenges among assistance-dependent populations in the United Kingdom	53
Deep-vision-based metabolic rate and clothing insulation estimation for occupant-centric control	53
Improved framework for estimating carbon emissions from prefabricated buildings during the construction stage: Life cycle assessment and case study	53
Assessing urban micro-climates with vertical and horizontal building morphological cutting deep transfer learning neural networks	53
Microbial communities in rural and urban homes and their relationship to surrounding land use, household characteristics, and asthma status	52
Comparison of open, flexible, and enclosed learning spaces – teaching staff’s experiences and activity sound exposure	52
Anisotropic radiation source models for computational thermal manikin simulations based on common radiation field measurements	52
Comparing embodied GHG emissions between environmental product declaration and generic data models: Case of the ZEB laboratory in Trondheim, Norway	52
Energy retrofits – A call for healthier energy practices	52
Particle image and tracking velocimetry measurements of exhaled airflow and particle dispersion around human body under head- and tailwind conditions	52
Evaluating a combined WRF and CityFFD method for calculating urban wind distributions	52
Assessing cooling–lighting trade-offs in a low-income Jordanian housing archetype under climate change and heat waves	52
A comprehensive review on mitigating the risk of airborne particles using add-on systems	52
The ASHRAE indoor air quality procedure (IAQP): Introduction of method and discussion on practical implementation	52
An optimized index for describing building shadows to assess the local thermal environment of residential areas in summer	52
Review of lattice Boltzmann method in urban wind simulation: Progress, challenges, and outlook	52
An alternative approach for estimating large-area indoor PM2.5 concentration – A case study of schools	52
Influence of underlying surface change caused by urban renewal on land surface temperatures in Central Guangzhou	51
Spatial dynamics of per capita building carbon emissions in the Greater Bay Area: Pathways to net zero carbon by 2060	51
Preheating time estimation in intermittent heating with hot-water radiators by considering model uncertainties	51
Determinants of mouldy area size in dwellings from the French CONSTANCES population-based cohort	51
Customisation of green buildings assessment tools based on climatic zoning and experts judgement using K-means clustering and fuzzy AHP	51
Can large language models replace human experts? Effectiveness and limitations in building energy retrofit challenges assessment	51
Investigation and optimization of outdoor thermal comfort in elementary school campuses: Example from a humid-hot area in China	51
Sleep microenvironment improvement for the acute plateau entry population through a novel nasal oxygen supply system	51
Prediction approach on pedestrian outdoor activity preference under factors of public open space integrated microclimate	51
Indoor air temperature and relative humidity measurements in Finnish schools and day-care centres	51
Risk assessment of cough droplets in both static and dynamic indoor environments with different ventilation strategies	51
Fungal burden assessment in hospital zones with different protection degrees	51
Visitors’ satisfaction towards indoor environmental quality in Australian hotels and serviced apartments	50
Ventilation strategies and design impacts on indoor airborne transmission: A review	50
Impact of the visitor walking speed and glass barriers on airflow and Bioaerosol particles distribution in the typical open tomb	50
Numerical simulation to assess the impact of urban green infrastructure on building energy use: A review	50
Thermoacoustic environment comfort evaluation method based on facial micro-expression recognition	50
Space-time estimation of the urban heat island in Rome (Italy): Overall assessment and effects on the energy performance of buildings	50
Modelling double skin façades (DSFs) in whole-building energy simulation tools: Validation and inter-software comparison of naturally ventilated single-story DSFs	50
Creating alliesthesia in cool environments using personal comfort systems	50
Adaptive measures for preserving heritage buildings in the face of climate change: A review	50
Ten questions concerning the paradox of minimizing airborne transmission of infectious aerosols in densely occupied spaces via sustainable ventilation and other strategies in hot and humid climates	50
A method for using street view imagery to auto-extract window-to-wall ratios and its relevance for urban-level daylighting and energy simulations	50
Hot spots and flow structures around an isolated cuboid building subjected to surface warming: Large eddy simulations	50
Quantification and probabilistic health risk assessment of benzene series compounds emitted from cooking process in restaurant kitchens	50
Prediction and optimization of thermal comfort, IAQ and energy consumption of typical air-conditioned rooms based on a hybrid prediction model	49
Effects of occupancy and regulation implementation on indoor VOC levels in newly built apartments in South Korea	49
Acoustic absorption, scattering, and diffusion provided by green roof systems	49
Causal discovery and inference-based fault detection and diagnosis method for heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems	49
Operation of air conditioners affects the microbial pathogenic potential in bedrooms: A metagenomics and culture-dependent study	49
On the assessment of dynamic thermal comfort and pedestrian psychophysiological responses during heatwaves: A focused analysis	49