Building and Environment

Article	Citations
Case studies using a simple airborne infection risk calculator to minimize COVID-19 infection risk: Common approaches and challenges	224
Editorial Board	199
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	181
A new plenum-based dual-mode passive cooling system enabling naturally ventilated core zones in office buildings	164
Effect of water mist stimulation on dynamic thermal response of pedestrians in summer	158
An anisotropic prediction model of the resistance coefficient in porous media model for simulating wind flow through building arrays	156
Degradation of pollutants in solid and gas states using waterborne acrylic nanocomposite paints	148
A multi-segment thermoregulatory model for predicting thermophysiological responses of sleeping body in various thermal conditions	144
Thermal performance of extensive green roof in the semi-arid climate of Northeastern Brazil	142
Limitations of correlated colour temperature in visual perception and its implications for evaluating the colour rendition quality of indoor lighting	140
Numerical study on the effect of a standing person on airflow instability in a single-aisle aircraft cabin	140
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	136
Editorial Board	133
Natural ventilation in large spaces: CFD simplified model validated with full-scale experimental data of Roman Baths	130
Boosting mold aerosol reduction and dehumidification performance in liquid desiccant systems using airborne ultrasound: An experimental study	130
Comparing prevention strategies for pathogen control in heterogeneous surface touch networks	129
Corrigendum to “Physics-Informed Neural Networks for robust thermal comfort prediction: Overcoming data quality limitations through physiological constraints” [Building and Environment 285 (2025) 1135	127
Combined and cross-modal effects of acoustic and indoor air quality conditions on sensory and cognitive responses of university students	126
Integrating graphic building group height distribution grids to assess city’s microclimate with wind-direction-dependent deep transfer learning neural networks	124
A method for demand controlled ventilation based on a pressure loss model under conditions of non-fully developed flow	123
Determination of pressure difference coefficient of shuttle elevator doors in super high-rise buildings under stack effect	123
Generation of weather data for the assessment of building performances under future heatwave conditions	121
Safe CO2 threshold limits for indoor long-range airborne transmission control of COVID-19	121
Continuous adjoint optimization method for building fluid systems based on mesh-adaptive deformation with a low deformation rate relaxation mechanism	119

The influence of weather on heat demand profiles in UK social housing tower blocks	119
Gender difference regarding thermal comfort in Japanese residential building during free running mode	112
Empirical investigation of interzonal air leakage and airborne sound transmission correlation in multi-unit residential buildings	111
Weather effects on the lifecycle of U.S. Department of Defense equipment replacement (WELDER)	107
Comparing classic regression with credit scorecard model for predicting sick building syndrome risk: A machine learning perspective in environmental assessment	107
Low-resistance local components design method based on topology optimization: A case study of a duct tee	105
A systematic review on heavy metals in indoor air: Occurrence, spatial variation, and health risk	105
Phthalates particle-gas partitioning of inorganic particles: Effect of particle size and phthalates adsorption competition	105
Effects of cooling roofs on mitigating the urban heat island and human thermal stress in the Pearl River Delta, China	104
Assessment of the estimation methods of Tmrt in semi-outdoor spaces in humid sub-tropical climates: An empirical study in Wuhan, China	103
Transferability and integration of physics-informed neural network models for scalable multi-zone occupant-centric ventilation control	102
Identifying and classifying thermal anomalies in Arctic houses using two infrared cameras and different metrics	102
Assessing indoor thermal comfort for non-frail older adults in hot and humid regions: An approach to regulating airflow characteristics of fans	101
Recognition and prediction of elderly thermal sensation based on outdoor facial skin temperature	100
Development of a simplified cool coating thermal model for predicting street canyon air temperature	99
A numerical study on the issue of Reynolds independence of flow and dispersion within isolated street canyons	98
Embodied versus operational emissions: A life cycle optimization framework for building envelope design under climate change	97
Global review of circular economy and life cycle thinking in building Demolition Waste Management: A way ahead for India	97
The airflow characteristics and thermal comfort evaluation in high-speed train cabin with mixing ventilation: An experimental and numerical study	97
Automated IoT-based prototype for real-time equipment control and equivalent CO₂ emission monitoring	96
Current trends and future directions for addressing multi-domain occupant demands in building automation and control systems	95
Examining temporally varying nonlinear effects of urban form on urban heat island using explainable machine learning: A case of Seoul	94
Estimating turbulence intensity along the glide path using wind tunnel experiments combined with interpretable tree-based machine learning algorithms	93
Occupancy estimation using IoT sensors and machine learning: Incorporating ventilation system operating state and preprocessed differential pressure data	93
Developments and evolution of housing architecture in the post-Corona era with a health-oriented approach	93
Equity in the built environment: A systematic review	92
The challenge of noise pollution in high-density urban areas: Relationship between 2D/3D urban morphology and noise perception	92
The impact of COVID-19 public health restrictions on particulate matter pollution measured by a validated low-cost sensor network in Oxford, UK	92
The effects of extreme high indoor temperature on EEG during a low intensity activity	91
Analysis of the energy and visual performance of a building with photochromic windows for a location in southern Italy	91
Pollution characteristics and health hazards of PAHs in PM1.0 in the cooking environment	90
Fault diagnosis of HVAC AHUs based on a BP-MTN classifier	87
Effect of amber road lighting on visibility and safety for drivers and pedestrians	86
The criteria to achieving sub-ambient radiative cooling and its limits in tropical daytime	86
Modulating the illuminated field in gaze-dependent lighting: comparative evaluation against traditional uniform illumination	86
Comparative analysis of PMV Models accuracy implemented in the ISO 7730:2005 and ASHRAE 55:2023	85
Assessment of year-round wind-driven ventilation by an integrated ventilation model	84
Ten questions concerning the role of urban greenery in shaping the future of urban areas	84
Precise lighting control via automated shading and artificial lighting: A systematic review	84
A critical review of ventilation effectiveness in naturally ventilated spaces from the perspective of sustainability and health	83
Experimental investigation of the effect of surgical masks on outdoor thermal comfort in Xiamen, China	82
The role of personality in multi-domain environmental perception: An occupant-centric approach	81
Physiological-signal-based prediction of occupant thermal comfort in a nonuniform transient vehicular cabin during winter	80
Façade design of side-lit spaces for different climates and surroundings by machine learning and NSGAIII	79
Analyzing the impact of indoor environmental quality on physiological responses and work performance: Implications for IEQ control strategies	79
Reclaiming winter: How visual, thermal, and acoustic comfort shape psychological restoration in severe cold urban parks	78
A thermal history-incorporated RWI model for dynamic thermal comfort in transportation-commercial integrated continuous underground spaces	78
A review of hybrid nature-based solutions integrating bio-PCM for thermal comfort and energy efficiency in buildings	78
Indoor air pollution of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons emitted by computers	77
Dynamic multi-factor approach for deriving embodied carbon limit of building structures: Methodology and application in China	77

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and polybrominated diphenyl ethers inside university campus: Indoor dust-bound pollution characteristics and health risks to university student	76
Personalized Environmental Control Systems (PECS): Systematic review of benefits for thermal comfort, air quality, health, and human performance	76
Do women feel colder by nature? A systematic literature review and meta-analysis of sex differences in physiological and subjective thermal responses	76
Outdoor space design and its effect on mental work performance in a subtropical climate	75
Experimental investigation on hygrothermal behaviour of cement and lime plaster	75
Field study on the effect of space type, exercise intensity, and wet bulb globe temperature on thermal responses of exercisers	74
Indoor radon measurements and dose assessment for workers in kindergartens in southern poland	74
Dynamic thermal demand analysis of residential buildings based on IoT air conditioner	74
Impact of momentum sources on pedestrian-level peak wind predictions of an urban-like array using large-eddy simulations and statistical models	73
Hybrid feature selection-based machine learning methods for thermal preference prediction in diverse seasons and building environments	73
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	73
Effects of optical scattering in aerogel glazing system on daylight illuminance and discomfort glare	73
Machine learning-based design optimization of urban greening for cooling in tropical cities	71
Identification of odour compounds emitted by wooden boards with the presence of indoor ozone	71
Energy performance and optimal design of three typical dynamic photovoltaic façade systems for office buildings in hot-summer- cold-winter climate zone	71
Spatial-temporal variations of surface urban heat island: An application of local climate zone into large Chinese cities	71
Membrane-based CO2 capture integrated with CCHP for a nearly zero-carbon building	71
Inverse design of air supply distribution using coupled adjoint and parametric level set method	70
The impact of modeling assumptions on retrofit decision-making for low-carbon buildings	70
Optimization of thermal insulation thickness pertaining to embodied and operational GHG emissions in cold climates – Future and present cases	70
Evaluating thermal sensation in outdoor environments - Different methods of coupling CFD and radiation modelling with a human body thermoregulation model	70
Enhancing occupant-centric ventilation control in airport terminals: A predictive optimization framework integrating agent-based simulation	70
Thermal comfort of medical protective clothing under high temperature and high humidity	69
Experimental and numerical study of a novel thermochromic bifacial photovoltaic glazing system	69
Exposure to PM1 and PM2.5 among household cooking members	69
Characteristics of oxygenic-thermal coupled jet driven by concentration difference and temperature difference at high altitudes	69
Evaluation of an immersed boundary numerical framework to address the wind field in complex urban topographies	69
Experimental study and numerical analysis on the disinfection of exhaled bioaerosols by Trombe wall in a mechanically ventilated environment	68
Assessment of classroom ventilation strategies and infection risk using spatiotemporal modelling of CO2 concentrations	68
Physiological and perceptual characteristics of olfactory adaptation to pleasant and unpleasant odors	67
Multi-level spatiotemporal embodied carbon analysis of high-rise buildings adopting steel modular method compared with conventional concrete construction in Hong Kong	67
Fomite transmission of MRSA in hospital dental departments: A modelling study based on real healthcare worker-patient contact patterns	67
A simulation study on building-scale strategies for urban heat island mitigation and building energy consumption: Case study in Japan	67
Ten questions concerning building electrification	67
Assessing and upgrading urban thermal resilience of a Spanish MoMo neighbourhood over the span of 1960–2080	66
Enhancing human thermal comfort in hot arid cities: A systematic review of urban heat island observations and mitigation strategies	66
The hygrothermal properties of historic bricks: Case study of traditional brick construction material in Ireland	66
The effects of illuminance on students′ memory. A neuroarchitecture study	66
Evaluation of cognitive performance in high temperature with heart rate: A pilot study	66
Optimization strategies for outdoor thermal comfort at urban core transportation hub in summer--A case of Turpan Station, China	66
Mapping the barriers to circular economy adoption in the construction industry: A systematic review, Pareto analysis, and mitigation strategy map	66
Examining the role of passive design indicators in energy burden reduction: Insights from a machine learning and deep learning approach	66
Effects of correlated color temperature of light on thermal comfort, thermophysiology and cognitive performance	65
Exploring office comfort and productivity in living labs: A yearlong structural equation modeling study	65
Solar building envelope potential in urban environments: A state-of-the-art review of assessment methods and framework	65
Effect of thermal acclimatization on occupants’ thermal responses in dynamic thermal environments after exercise in summer	64
A systematic review of the integration of building information modeling into life cycle assessment	64
Occupant-centric cabin thermal sensation assessment system based on low-cost thermal imaging	64
Regional thermal environments (RTEs) and driving forces in six urban agglomerations of China and America	64
Multisensory nature exposure in the workplace: Exploring the restorative benefits of smell experiences	64
Convective heat transfer and drag coefficients of human body in multiple crowd densities and configurations in semi-outdoor scenarios	63
Occupant-centric HVAC and window control: A reinforcement learning model for enhancing indoor thermal comfort and energy efficiency	63
Human body convective heat transfer coefficient under non-stationary turbulent wind	63
Interfacial exchange of airflow and bacteria-carrying particles induced by door opening and foot traffic in an operating room	63
Relationship between natural ventilation modes and indoor/outdoor ratio of Japanese cedar pollen and Cry j 1 allergen	63
BIM-based life cycle assessment: A systematic review on automation and decision-making during design	63
Real-world implementation of personal thermal comfort models in building thermal systems control: A systematic review	63
Editorial Board	63
An adaptive comfort equation of human heat balance: Based on physiological and thermosensory adaptations	63
Surrogate model-based design optimization of modular façades under multifunctional scenarios	63
A Pattern-constrained deep learning model for urban canopy turbulence reconstruction from sparse sensor data	63
An optimized index for describing building shadows to assess the local thermal environment of residential areas in summer	63
Enhancing visual comfort and cognitive performance in VDT Workspaces through task-adaptive screen-desktop luminance contrast optimization	62
Characteristics of droplets emission immediately around mouth during dental treatments	62
Improving inactivation performance of in-duct ultraviolet germicidal irradiation system with ribbed duct walls by optimizing UVC distribution	62
Risk assessment of cough droplets in both static and dynamic indoor environments with different ventilation strategies	61
Elevated volatile organic compounds and odorant emissions from used air filters due to ozone exposure	61
Indoor thermal comfort analysis during dynamic frosting-defrosting process of air source heat pumps	61
Human body area view factors for radiative heat transfer: Influence of body region, shape, and posture	61
(3Ts) Green conservation framework: A hierarchical-based sustainability approach	61
Customisation of green buildings assessment tools based on climatic zoning and experts judgement using K-means clustering and fuzzy AHP	61
A framework for investigating the acceptance of smart home technologies: Findings for residential smart HVAC systems	61
Modelling double skin façades (DSFs) in whole-building energy simulation tools: Validation and inter-software comparison of naturally ventilated single-story DSFs	60
Stacking deep transfer learning for short-term cross building energy prediction with different seasonality and occupant schedule	60
Preheating time estimation in intermittent heating with hot-water radiators by considering model uncertainties	60
Investigation and optimization of outdoor thermal comfort in elementary school campuses: Example from a humid-hot area in China	60
Microbial communities in rural and urban homes and their relationship to surrounding land use, household characteristics, and asthma status	60
Hot spots and flow structures around an isolated cuboid building subjected to surface warming: Large eddy simulations	60
Overall uncertainty analysis of zonal indoor air temperature measurement in an in-use office building	59
Submicron particles removal performance based on acoustoelectric agglomeration in a two-stage electrostatic precipitator	59

Particle image and tracking velocimetry measurements of exhaled airflow and particle dispersion around human body under head- and tailwind conditions	59
The impact of twisted wind on pedestrian comfort around two non-identical-height buildings in tandem arrangement: a wind tunnel study	59
Experimental evaluation on microwave radiation disinfection efficacy of the bacterial aerosols attached to a SiC composite filter	59
Sleep microenvironment improvement for the acute plateau entry population through a novel nasal oxygen supply system	58
Cooking-related thermal comfort and carbon emissions assessment: Comparison between electric and gas cooking in air-conditioned kitchens	58
Thermal environment and thermal comfort in metro systems: A case study in severe cold region of China	58
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	58
Impact of the visitor walking speed and glass barriers on airflow and Bioaerosol particles distribution in the typical open tomb	58
Dual effect of activity levels and temperature step-change on human comfort and recovery time: Simulated short-term commute in winter	57
Thermoacoustic environment comfort evaluation method based on facial micro-expression recognition	57
Operation of air conditioners affects the microbial pathogenic potential in bedrooms: A metagenomics and culture-dependent study	57
A comparative review of whole-life-cycle carbon emission assessment in the building sector: progress, challenges, and trends in China and globally	57
POD-Kriging surrogate modeling for rapid prediction of the impact of façade protruding rib geometries on urban canyon wind flow	57
An experimental technique based on globe thermometers for the measurement of mean radiant temperature in urban settings	57
Experimental study on the exposure level of surgical staff to SARS-CoV-2 in operating rooms with mixing ventilation under negative pressure	57
Downscaling urban resilience assessment: A spatiotemporal analysis of urban blocks using the fuzzy Delphi method and K-means clustering	57
Fungal burden assessment in hospital zones with different protection degrees	57
Impact of heatwaves and system shocks on a nearly zero energy educational building: Is it resilient to overheating?	57
Space-time estimation of the urban heat island in Rome (Italy): Overall assessment and effects on the energy performance of buildings	56
Prediction of airflow and heat transfer in a mechanically ventilated room with Large-Eddy Simulations based on Lattice Boltzmann Method	56
Spatial dynamics of per capita building carbon emissions in the Greater Bay Area: Pathways to net zero carbon by 2060	56
Analysis of predicted mean vote-based model predictive control for residential HVAC systems	56
Advanced algorithm for locating an air contaminant source by means of a sensing robot with pre-calculated air contaminant distribution database	56
Assessing cooling–lighting trade-offs in a low-income Jordanian housing archetype under climate change and heat waves	55
The ASHRAE indoor air quality procedure (IAQP): Introduction of method and discussion on practical implementation	55
Improved framework for estimating carbon emissions from prefabricated buildings during the construction stage: Life cycle assessment and case study	55
Adaptive measures for preserving heritage buildings in the face of climate change: A review	55
Data-driven load profile modelling for advanced measurement and verification (M&V) in a fully electrified building	55
Review of lattice Boltzmann method in urban wind simulation: Progress, challenges, and outlook	55
Influence of gender, age and BMI on human physiological response and thermal sensation for transient indoor environments with displacement ventilation	55
Effects of metabolic rate on the human thermal responses: A large cross-sectional field survey	55
Optimizing regional disparities in green building evaluation: A random walk-linear regression analysis in China	55
Thermal comfort assessment based on occupants’ action recognition using computer vision - A review	55
A socio-cultural perspective to semi-outdoor thermal experience and restorative benefits – Comparison between Chinese and Australian cultural groups	55
Subjective mapping of indoor plants based on leaf shape measurements to select suitable plants for indoor landscapes	54
Systematic initial embodied carbon assessment of concrete modular high-rise residential buildings: A case in Hong Kong	54
An alternative approach for estimating large-area indoor PM2.5 concentration – A case study of schools	54
Deep-vision-based metabolic rate and clothing insulation estimation for occupant-centric control	54
Contrasting moist heat across local climate zones in heat and non-heat waves: Insights from 29 Chinese metropolises	54
Systematization of spatial functional layouts and pedestrian wind comfort assessment for an ultra-thin triangular free form shell structure	54
Quantifying the impact of urban geometry on the urban albedo: A simplified 3D radiation model approach	54
Ventilation strategies and design impacts on indoor airborne transmission: A review	54
Long-term exposure to mould/damp stains and mouldy odour increases low birth weight	54
Monitoring of the effect of solar radiation and rain on the building envelope with integrated vertical vegetation	54
New assessment method for solar radiation effects on indoor thermal comfort based on scalar irradiance - Using volume photon mapping	54
The life-cycle carbon footprint of tall buildings: Insights from a high-density city	53
Study on rapid identification of key-pollutant diffusion model in high-pollution area of construction tunnel	53
Airborne Microplastics in indoor environments: current knowledge, methodological challenges, and future directions	53
Impact of a thermotropic window on indoor visual and thermal comfort in a slightly warm non-air-condition environment	53
Data-driven predictive modeling of user stay behavior from audiovisual simulation for metro commercial space design	53
Comparing embodied GHG emissions between environmental product declaration and generic data models: Case of the ZEB laboratory in Trondheim, Norway	53
Assessing fungal burden in Nunavik homes across seasonal conditions: Relationship between air and surface contamination	53
Exploring students’ environmental preferences in classrooms: A VR-based discrete choice experiment on lighting and acoustic conditions	53
Towards high-fidelity urban wind profiles for the built environment: a neural field to fuse multi-source observational data in Guangzhou, China	53
Investigations of the UVC 222 NM air cleaning system in an air-conditioned room	52
Prediction approach on pedestrian outdoor activity preference under factors of public open space integrated microclimate	52
Quantification and probabilistic health risk assessment of benzene series compounds emitted from cooking process in restaurant kitchens	52
Spring is associated with increased total and allergenic fungal concentrations in house dust from a pediatric asthma cohort in New York City	52
Identifying decarbonization pathways for primary healthcare buildings using energy certificate models in England and Wales	52
Uncovering biases in standard occupancy assumptions using urban-scale mobile signaling data	52
A novel data-driven relationship inference approach for automatic data tagging in building heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems	52
Evaluating the impact of windows, artificial windows, and ceiling height on stress levels through subjective and objective measures	52
A comprehensive review on mitigating the risk of airborne particles using add-on systems	51
A study on the structure of garment-hood-embedded air curtain with fine dust protection function	51
Virtual reality space in architectural design education: Learning effect of scale feeling	51
Building certification schemes–A way towards better IAQ and thermal comfort in schools? A critical review of schemes used in Northern European countries	51
Effect of mechanical ventilation on indoor environment and condensation in high-humidity industrial buildings during winter: field investigation and numerical study	51
Energy-saving potential of deeply retrofitting building enclosures of traditional courtyard houses – A case study in the Chinese Hot-Summer-Cold-Winter zone	51
Ten questions concerning statistical data analysis in human-centric buildings research: A focus on thermal comfort investigations	51
Evaluating a combined WRF and CityFFD method for calculating urban wind distributions	51
Unraveling the complexities: Impacts of energy burden on the built environment challenges among assistance-dependent populations in the United Kingdom	50
Visitors’ satisfaction towards indoor environmental quality in Australian hotels and serviced apartments	50
Indoor air temperature and relative humidity measurements in Finnish schools and day-care centres	50
Energy retrofits – A call for healthier energy practices	50
Performance of urban climate-responsive design interventions in combining climate adaptation and mitigation	50
Effects of occupancy and regulation implementation on indoor VOC levels in newly built apartments in South Korea	50
Comparison of open, flexible, and enclosed learning spaces – teaching staff’s experiences and activity sound exposure	50
An individual weightage for indoor environmental quality component to enhance work performance in office buildings	50
On the assessment of dynamic thermal comfort and pedestrian psychophysiological responses during heatwaves: A focused analysis	50
Urban resilience during COVID-19: Examining public housing with older adult street blocks through panarchy theory in Hong Kong	49
Quasi-dynamic coupling method between CFD and building energy simulations for studying PCM-based radiant floor cooling systems	49
Visual and non-visual effects in micro-space luminous environments with visual display terminals	49
Flow patterns and heat transfer of an idealized square city in non-uniform heat flux and different background wind conditions	49
Machine learning model to predict impact of climate change on facility equipment service life	49
Passenger-centric model predictive control for indoor temperature to facilitate energy-efficient airport terminal	49
Numerical simulation to assess the impact of urban green infrastructure on building energy use: A review	49
Risk assessment of mold growth on engineered bamboo and its application	49
Assessing urban micro-climates with vertical and horizontal building morphological cutting deep transfer learning neural networks	49
Low-temperature district heating operations using heat cost allocators in apartment buildings	49
Analysis of the airflow features and ventilation efficiency of an Ultra-Clean-Air operating theatre by qDNS simulations and experimental validation	49
Determinants of mouldy area size in dwellings from the French CONSTANCES population-based cohort	49
China's relocation policy for poverty reduction may save thousands of lives attributable to indoor PM2.5	49
Evaluating urban design strategies for pedestrian-level ventilation improvement in a high-density urban living environment — A LiDAR and wind tunnel study	48
Acoustic absorption, scattering, and diffusion provided by green roof systems	48
A blockchain-based framework for on-site construction environmental monitoring: Proof of concept	48