Building and Environment

Article	Citations
Case studies using a simple airborne infection risk calculator to minimize COVID-19 infection risk: Common approaches and challenges	212
Editorial Board	210
Assessing built microclimate with building group frontal projection maps: A sun-path-dependent deep transfer learning neural network approach	195
Experimental comparison of structural and active protective methods against breath- and cough-borne aerosols in a meeting room	179
A new plenum-based dual-mode passive cooling system enabling naturally ventilated core zones in office buildings	172
Degradation of pollutants in solid and gas states using waterborne acrylic nanocomposite paints	165
A multi-segment thermoregulatory model for predicting thermophysiological responses of sleeping body in various thermal conditions	160
Numerical study on the effect of a standing person on airflow instability in a single-aisle aircraft cabin	154
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	153
Editorial Board	143
Boosting mold aerosol reduction and dehumidification performance in liquid desiccant systems using airborne ultrasound: An experimental study	142
Comparing prevention strategies for pathogen control in heterogeneous surface touch networks	137
Continuous adjoint optimization method for building fluid systems based on mesh-adaptive deformation with a low deformation rate relaxation mechanism	135
Phthalates particle-gas partitioning of inorganic particles: Effect of particle size and phthalates adsorption competition	135
Corrigendum to “Physics-Informed Neural Networks for robust thermal comfort prediction: Overcoming data quality limitations through physiological constraints” [Building and Environment 285 (2025) 1135	135
Empirical investigation of interzonal air leakage and airborne sound transmission correlation in multi-unit residential buildings	135
A systematic review on heavy metals in indoor air: Occurrence, spatial variation, and health risk	134
Indoor radon measurements and dose assessment for workers in kindergartens in southern poland	132
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	131
Impact of momentum sources on pedestrian-level peak wind predictions of an urban-like array using large-eddy simulations and statistical models	129
Machine learning-based design optimization of urban greening for cooling in tropical cities	127
Effects of optical scattering in aerogel glazing system on daylight illuminance and discomfort glare	127
Evaluating thermal sensation in outdoor environments - Different methods of coupling CFD and radiation modelling with a human body thermoregulation model	122
The impact of modeling assumptions on retrofit decision-making for low-carbon buildings	120
Evaluation of an immersed boundary numerical framework to address the wind field in complex urban topographies	116

Experimental and numerical study of a novel thermochromic bifacial photovoltaic glazing system	112
Characteristics of oxygenic-thermal coupled jet driven by concentration difference and temperature difference at high altitudes	112
Experimental study and numerical analysis on the disinfection of exhaled bioaerosols by Trombe wall in a mechanically ventilated environment	110
Assessment of classroom ventilation strategies and infection risk using spatiotemporal modelling of CO2 concentrations	110
Transferability and integration of physics-informed neural network models for scalable multi-zone occupant-centric ventilation control	109
Physiological and perceptual characteristics of olfactory adaptation to pleasant and unpleasant odors	109
Identifying and classifying thermal anomalies in Arctic houses using two infrared cameras and different metrics	109
Assessing indoor thermal comfort for non-frail older adults in hot and humid regions: An approach to regulating airflow characteristics of fans	105
Development of a simplified cool coating thermal model for predicting street canyon air temperature	104
A numerical study on the issue of Reynolds independence of flow and dispersion within isolated street canyons	104
Developments and evolution of housing architecture in the post-Corona era with a health-oriented approach	103
The impact of COVID-19 public health restrictions on particulate matter pollution measured by a validated low-cost sensor network in Oxford, UK	102
The role of personality in multi-domain environmental perception: An occupant-centric approach	101
Assessment of year-round wind-driven ventilation by an integrated ventilation model	101
Precise lighting control via automated shading and artificial lighting: A systematic review	101
An anisotropic prediction model of the resistance coefficient in porous media model for simulating wind flow through building arrays	100
A thermal history-incorporated RWI model for dynamic thermal comfort in transportation-commercial integrated continuous underground spaces	99
Thermal performance of extensive green roof in the semi-arid climate of Northeastern Brazil	98
Effect of thermal acclimatization on occupants’ thermal responses in dynamic thermal environments after exercise in summer	98
Safe CO2 threshold limits for indoor long-range airborne transmission control of COVID-19	98
Effect of amber road lighting on visibility and safety for drivers and pedestrians	97
Fault diagnosis of HVAC AHUs based on a BP-MTN classifier	96
Exploring office comfort and productivity in living labs: A yearlong structural equation modeling study	93
Fomite transmission of MRSA in hospital dental departments: A modelling study based on real healthcare worker-patient contact patterns	93
Dynamic multi-factor approach for deriving embodied carbon limit of building structures: Methodology and application in China	93
Optimization of thermal insulation thickness pertaining to embodied and operational GHG emissions in cold climates – Future and present cases	91
Thermal comfort of medical protective clothing under high temperature and high humidity	91
Occupancy estimation using IoT sensors and machine learning: Incorporating ventilation system operating state and preprocessed differential pressure data	87
Evaluation of cognitive performance in high temperature with heart rate: A pilot study	86
Experimental investigation of the effect of surgical masks on outdoor thermal comfort in Xiamen, China	85
Exposure to PM1 and PM2.5 among household cooking members	85
Weather effects on the lifecycle of U.S. Department of Defense equipment replacement (WELDER)	85
Hybrid feature selection-based machine learning methods for thermal preference prediction in diverse seasons and building environments	85
Automated IoT-based prototype for real-time equipment control and equivalent CO₂ emission monitoring	84
Gender difference regarding thermal comfort in Japanese residential building during free running mode	84
Effects of cooling roofs on mitigating the urban heat island and human thermal stress in the Pearl River Delta, China	84
Embodied versus operational emissions: A life cycle optimization framework for building envelope design under climate change	83
Enhancing occupant-centric ventilation control in airport terminals: A predictive optimization framework integrating agent-based simulation	83
Multi-level spatiotemporal embodied carbon analysis of high-rise buildings adopting steel modular method compared with conventional concrete construction in Hong Kong	82
Recognition and prediction of elderly thermal sensation based on outdoor facial skin temperature	81
Human body convective heat transfer coefficient under non-stationary turbulent wind	81
Natural ventilation in large spaces: CFD simplified model validated with full-scale experimental data of Roman Baths	81
Beyond land surface temperature: Thermal spatial patterns of urban heat islands under transit-oriented development	81
Inverse design of air supply distribution using coupled adjoint and parametric level set method	81
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and polybrominated diphenyl ethers inside university campus: Indoor dust-bound pollution characteristics and health risks to university student	80
Estimating turbulence intensity along the glide path using wind tunnel experiments combined with interpretable tree-based machine learning algorithms	80
Spatial-temporal variations of surface urban heat island: An application of local climate zone into large Chinese cities	80
Current trends and future directions for addressing multi-domain occupant demands in building automation and control systems	80
Occupant-centric HVAC and window control: A reinforcement learning model for enhancing indoor thermal comfort and energy efficiency	79
Mapping the barriers to circular economy adoption in the construction industry: A systematic review, Pareto analysis, and mitigation strategy map	79

Façade design of side-lit spaces for different climates and surroundings by machine learning and NSGAIII	79
Reclaiming winter: How visual, thermal, and acoustic comfort shape psychological restoration in severe cold urban parks	78
A Pattern-constrained deep learning model for urban canopy turbulence reconstruction from sparse sensor data	78
Analysis of the energy and visual performance of a building with photochromic windows for a location in southern Italy	77
Assessment of the estimation methods of Tmrt in semi-outdoor spaces in humid sub-tropical climates: An empirical study in Wuhan, China	77
A critical review of ventilation effectiveness in naturally ventilated spaces from the perspective of sustainability and health	77
Generation of weather data for the assessment of building performances under future heatwave conditions	77
Comparing classic regression with credit scorecard model for predicting sick building syndrome risk: A machine learning perspective in environmental assessment	77
Integrating graphic building group height distribution grids to assess city’s microclimate with wind-direction-dependent deep transfer learning neural networks	77
Dynamic simulation and control strategy for particulate matter in subway stations by moving overset grid method	76
Examining the role of passive design indicators in energy burden reduction: Insights from a machine learning and deep learning approach	76
A method for demand controlled ventilation based on a pressure loss model under conditions of non-fully developed flow	76
Identification of odour compounds emitted by wooden boards with the presence of indoor ozone	75
Real-world implementation of personal thermal comfort models in building thermal systems control: A systematic review	74
Field study on the effect of space type, exercise intensity, and wet bulb globe temperature on thermal responses of exercisers	74
Energy performance and optimal design of three typical dynamic photovoltaic façade systems for office buildings in hot-summer- cold-winter climate zone	73
The airflow characteristics and thermal comfort evaluation in high-speed train cabin with mixing ventilation: An experimental and numerical study	73
Outdoor space design and its effect on mental work performance in a subtropical climate	73
The criteria to achieving sub-ambient radiative cooling and its limits in tropical daytime	73
Surrogate model-based design optimization of modular façades under multifunctional scenarios	73
Physiological-signal-based prediction of occupant thermal comfort in a nonuniform transient vehicular cabin during winter	72
Do women feel colder by nature? A systematic literature review and meta-analysis of sex differences in physiological and subjective thermal responses	72
Global review of circular economy and life cycle thinking in building Demolition Waste Management: A way ahead for India	72
Comparative analysis of PMV Models accuracy implemented in the ISO 7730:2005 and ASHRAE 55:2023	72
Examining temporally varying nonlinear effects of urban form on urban heat island using explainable machine learning: A case of Seoul	72
Determination of pressure difference coefficient of shuttle elevator doors in super high-rise buildings under stack effect	72
The effects of illuminance on students′ memory. A neuroarchitecture study	72
Analyzing the impact of indoor environmental quality on physiological responses and work performance: Implications for IEQ control strategies	71
A simulation study on building-scale strategies for urban heat island mitigation and building energy consumption: Case study in Japan	71
A systematic review of the integration of building information modeling into life cycle assessment	71
Pollution characteristics and health hazards of PAHs in PM1.0 in the cooking environment	71
Optimization strategies for outdoor thermal comfort at urban core transportation hub in summer--A case of Turpan Station, China	71
A review of hybrid nature-based solutions integrating bio-PCM for thermal comfort and energy efficiency in buildings	70
Personalized Environmental Control Systems (PECS): Systematic review of benefits for thermal comfort, air quality, health, and human performance	70
Occupant-centric cabin thermal sensation assessment system based on low-cost thermal imaging	70
Enhancing human thermal comfort in hot arid cities: A systematic review of urban heat island observations and mitigation strategies	70
Dynamic thermal demand analysis of residential buildings based on IoT air conditioner	69
The hygrothermal properties of historic bricks: Case study of traditional brick construction material in Ireland	69
Effects of correlated color temperature of light on thermal comfort, thermophysiology and cognitive performance	68
Limitations of correlated colour temperature in visual perception and its implications for evaluating the colour rendition quality of indoor lighting	68
Modulating the illuminated field in gaze-dependent lighting: comparative evaluation against traditional uniform illumination	68
Combined and cross-modal effects of acoustic and indoor air quality conditions on sensory and cognitive responses of university students	68
Effect of water mist stimulation on dynamic thermal response of pedestrians in summer	68
The challenge of noise pollution in high-density urban areas: Relationship between 2D/3D urban morphology and noise perception	68
Assessing Indoor Heat Strain through Occupant Language: A Framework for Building Thermal Resilience	67
Ten questions concerning building electrification	67
Indicator bias in overheating assessment: Implications for building performance simulation outcomes	67
Assessing and upgrading urban thermal resilience of a Spanish MoMo neighbourhood over the span of 1960–2080	67
Solar building envelope potential in urban environments: A state-of-the-art review of assessment methods and framework	67
Multisensory nature exposure in the workplace: Exploring the restorative benefits of smell experiences	66
Equity in the built environment: A systematic review	66
Low-resistance local components design method based on topology optimization: A case study of a duct tee	66
Ten questions concerning the role of urban greenery in shaping the future of urban areas	66
Regional thermal environments (RTEs) and driving forces in six urban agglomerations of China and America	66
Editorial Board	66
Membrane-based CO2 capture integrated with CCHP for a nearly zero-carbon building	66
BIM-based life cycle assessment: A systematic review on automation and decision-making during design	66
Interfacial exchange of airflow and bacteria-carrying particles induced by door opening and foot traffic in an operating room	66
Convective heat transfer and drag coefficients of human body in multiple crowd densities and configurations in semi-outdoor scenarios	65
Particle image and tracking velocimetry measurements of exhaled airflow and particle dispersion around human body under head- and tailwind conditions	64
(3Ts) Green conservation framework: A hierarchical-based sustainability approach	64
Impact of the visitor walking speed and glass barriers on airflow and Bioaerosol particles distribution in the typical open tomb	64
Preheating time estimation in intermittent heating with hot-water radiators by considering model uncertainties	64
Elevated volatile organic compounds and odorant emissions from used air filters due to ozone exposure	64
Cooking-related thermal comfort and carbon emissions assessment: Comparison between electric and gas cooking in air-conditioned kitchens	64
Hot spots and flow structures around an isolated cuboid building subjected to surface warming: Large eddy simulations	64
Relationship between natural ventilation modes and indoor/outdoor ratio of Japanese cedar pollen and Cry j 1 allergen	64
Towards high-fidelity urban wind profiles for the built environment: a neural field to fuse multi-source observational data in Guangzhou, China	63
The ASHRAE indoor air quality procedure (IAQP): Introduction of method and discussion on practical implementation	63
Contrasting moist heat across local climate zones in heat and non-heat waves: Insights from 29 Chinese metropolises	63
Prediction of airflow and heat transfer in a mechanically ventilated room with Large-Eddy Simulations based on Lattice Boltzmann Method	63
Subjective mapping of indoor plants based on leaf shape measurements to select suitable plants for indoor landscapes	63
Data-driven load profile modelling for advanced measurement and verification (M&V) in a fully electrified building	63
Systematic initial embodied carbon assessment of concrete modular high-rise residential buildings: A case in Hong Kong	63
Systematization of spatial functional layouts and pedestrian wind comfort assessment for an ultra-thin triangular free form shell structure	62
Monitoring of the effect of solar radiation and rain on the building envelope with integrated vertical vegetation	62
The life-cycle carbon footprint of tall buildings: Insights from a high-density city	61
Spring is associated with increased total and allergenic fungal concentrations in house dust from a pediatric asthma cohort in New York City	61
Impact of a thermotropic window on indoor visual and thermal comfort in a slightly warm non-air-condition environment	61
Effect of mechanical ventilation on indoor environment and condensation in high-humidity industrial buildings during winter: field investigation and numerical study	61

Assessing fungal burden in Nunavik homes across seasonal conditions: Relationship between air and surface contamination	61
Hygric properties of porous building materials (IX): Experimental evaluation of two hysteresis models	61
A comprehensive review on mitigating the risk of airborne particles using add-on systems	60
Energy retrofits – A call for healthier energy practices	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
Comparison of open, flexible, and enclosed learning spaces – teaching staff’s experiences and activity sound exposure	60
A study on the structure of garment-hood-embedded air curtain with fine dust protection function	60
Effects of occupancy and regulation implementation on indoor VOC levels in newly built apartments in South Korea	59
Visual and non-visual effects in micro-space luminous environments with visual display terminals	59
Low-temperature district heating operations using heat cost allocators in apartment buildings	59
Determinants of mouldy area size in dwellings from the French CONSTANCES population-based cohort	59
Urban resilience during COVID-19: Examining public housing with older adult street blocks through panarchy theory in Hong Kong	59
Machine learning model to predict impact of climate change on facility equipment service life	59
Passenger-centric model predictive control for indoor temperature to facilitate energy-efficient airport terminal	59
Evaluating the impact of windows, artificial windows, and ceiling height on stress levels through subjective and objective measures	58
Performance of urban climate-responsive design interventions in combining climate adaptation and mitigation	58
Advanced algorithm for locating an air contaminant source by means of a sensing robot with pre-calculated air contaminant distribution database	58
New assessment method for solar radiation effects on indoor thermal comfort based on scalar irradiance - Using volume photon mapping	58
Comparing embodied GHG emissions between environmental product declaration and generic data models: Case of the ZEB laboratory in Trondheim, Norway	58
China's relocation policy for poverty reduction may save thousands of lives attributable to indoor PM2.5	58
Uncovering biases in standard occupancy assumptions using urban-scale mobile signaling data	58
Modelling double skin façades (DSFs) in whole-building energy simulation tools: Validation and inter-software comparison of naturally ventilated single-story DSFs	58
Quasi-dynamic coupling method between CFD and building energy simulations for studying PCM-based radiant floor cooling systems	58
Unraveling the complexities: Impacts of energy burden on the built environment challenges among assistance-dependent populations in the United Kingdom	58
A socio-cultural perspective to semi-outdoor thermal experience and restorative benefits – Comparison between Chinese and Australian cultural groups	57
Analyzing the influence of seasonal and weather changes on thermal effects of a double-skin green façade—A long-term field measurement	57
Prediction and optimization of thermal comfort, IAQ and energy consumption of typical air-conditioned rooms based on a hybrid prediction model	57
Customisation of green buildings assessment tools based on climatic zoning and experts judgement using K-means clustering and fuzzy AHP	57
Forced convection heat transfer coefficients for Chinese children and adolescents	57
Climate-responsive thermal comfort in rural mountain settlements: A dual-pathway adaptation model and A three-stage perception mechanism	57
Acoustic absorption, scattering, and diffusion provided by green roof systems	56
Quantifying the impact of urban geometry on the urban albedo: A simplified 3D radiation model approach	56
Microbial communities in rural and urban homes and their relationship to surrounding land use, household characteristics, and asthma status	56
Spatial dynamics of per capita building carbon emissions in the Greater Bay Area: Pathways to net zero carbon by 2060	56
Sleep microenvironment improvement for the acute plateau entry population through a novel nasal oxygen supply system	56
A novel data-driven relationship inference approach for automatic data tagging in building heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems	56
Assessing urban micro-climates with vertical and horizontal building morphological cutting deep transfer learning neural networks	56
Human body area view factors for radiative heat transfer: Influence of body region, shape, and posture	56
Optimizing regional disparities in green building evaluation: A random walk-linear regression analysis in China	56
Adaptive measures for preserving heritage buildings in the face of climate change: A review	55
An optimized index for describing building shadows to assess the local thermal environment of residential areas in summer	55
On the assessment of dynamic thermal comfort and pedestrian psychophysiological responses during heatwaves: A focused analysis	55
POD-Kriging surrogate modeling for rapid prediction of the impact of façade protruding rib geometries on urban canyon wind flow	55
Ten questions concerning statistical data analysis in human-centric buildings research: A focus on thermal comfort investigations	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
Dual effect of activity levels and temperature step-change on human comfort and recovery time: Simulated short-term commute in winter	55
A novel approach combining indoor mobile measurements and interpretable machine learning to unveil highly-resolved indoor air pollution	55
Mitigating urban heat islands through resilient cooling island networks: Dynamic assessment using cascading failure modeling in the Wuhan metropolitan circle	54
Operation of air conditioners affects the microbial pathogenic potential in bedrooms: A metagenomics and culture-dependent study	54
Study on rapid identification of key-pollutant diffusion model in high-pollution area of construction tunnel	54
Impact of heatwaves and system shocks on a nearly zero energy educational building: Is it resilient to overheating?	54
Analysis of predicted mean vote-based model predictive control for residential HVAC systems	54
Indoor air temperature and relative humidity measurements in Finnish schools and day-care centres	54
The impact of twisted wind on pedestrian comfort around two non-identical-height buildings in tandem arrangement: a wind tunnel study	54
Flow patterns and heat transfer of an idealized square city in non-uniform heat flux and different background wind conditions	54
Review of lattice Boltzmann method in urban wind simulation: Progress, challenges, and outlook	53
Prediction approach on pedestrian outdoor activity preference under factors of public open space integrated microclimate	53
Characteristics of droplets emission immediately around mouth during dental treatments	53
Numerical simulation to assess the impact of urban green infrastructure on building energy use: A review	53
Submicron particles removal performance based on acoustoelectric agglomeration in a two-stage electrostatic precipitator	53
Improving inactivation performance of in-duct ultraviolet germicidal irradiation system with ribbed duct walls by optimizing UVC distribution	52
Investigation and optimization of outdoor thermal comfort in elementary school campuses: Example from a humid-hot area in China	52
Long-term exposure to mould/damp stains and mouldy odour increases low birth weight	52
Concepts of user-centred lighting controls for office applications: A systematic literature review	52
Evaluating a combined WRF and CityFFD method for calculating urban wind distributions	52
Experimental evaluation on microwave radiation disinfection efficacy of the bacterial aerosols attached to a SiC composite filter	52
Risk assessment of cough droplets in both static and dynamic indoor environments with different ventilation strategies	52
Thermal comfort assessment based on occupants’ action recognition using computer vision - A review	52
Assessing cooling–lighting trade-offs in a low-income Jordanian housing archetype under climate change and heat waves	51
Thermoacoustic environment comfort evaluation method based on facial micro-expression recognition	51
Thermal environment and thermal comfort in metro systems: A case study in severe cold region of China	51
Exploring students’ environmental preferences in classrooms: A VR-based discrete choice experiment on lighting and acoustic conditions	51
A comparative review of whole-life-cycle carbon emission assessment in the building sector: progress, challenges, and trends in China and globally	51
Evaluating urban design strategies for pedestrian-level ventilation improvement in a high-density urban living environment — A LiDAR and wind tunnel study	51
The influence of odors on cognitive performance based on different olfactory preferences	51
No “true” greenery: Deciphering the bias of satellite and street view imagery in urban greenery measurement	51
Analysis of the airflow features and ventilation efficiency of an Ultra-Clean-Air operating theatre by qDNS simulations and experimental validation	51
An adaptive comfort equation of human heat balance: Based on physiological and thermosensory adaptations	51
Rethinking pilotis in multi-family housing: Winter thermal comfort implications—A case study of Minamisuna Danchi, Tokyo	50
Low-energy miniature wearable air-conditioner with direct cold-air delivery: A novel water–electricity hybrid energy system	50
Climate adaptive optimization of green roofs and natural night ventilation for lifespan energy performance improvement in office buildings	50
Risk assessment of mold growth on engineered bamboo and its application	50
Measurement and prediction of overall and local thermal insulation performance of bedding systems under typical coverage ratios	50
An investigation into winter thermal comfort of adolescents under chronic psychological stress	50
Virtual reality space in architectural design education: Learning effect of scale feeling	50
Space-time estimation of the urban heat island in Rome (Italy): Overall assessment and effects on the energy performance of buildings	50
Indoor soundscape assessment: Perceived affective quality (PAQ) dimensions and work-relevant appraisals in open-plan offices	50
Airborne Microplastics in indoor environments: current knowledge, methodological challenges, and future directions	50
An individual weightage for indoor environmental quality component to enhance work performance in office buildings	50
A framework for investigating the acceptance of smart home technologies: Findings for residential smart HVAC systems	50
Effects of metabolic rate on the human thermal responses: A large cross-sectional field survey	50
Can perceptual strain index predict physiological strain? A human-participant experiment in low-intensity activity with moisture impermeable protective clothing	50
Longitudinal relationship between built environment and physical fitness in Chinese children and adolescents: Findings from the COHERENCE study	49
Greening strategies comparison for high-rise residential complex outdoor thermal comfort for summer: The apartment case of South Korea	49
Quantification and probabilistic health risk assessment of benzene series compounds emitted from cooking process in restaurant kitchens	49