OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Journal of Building Physics is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-03-01 to 2024-03-01.)

Article	Citations
Smart wetting of permeable pavements as an evaporative-cooling measure for improving the urban climate during heat waves	20
Thermal resistance of masonry walls: a literature review on influence factors, evaluation, and improvement	16
Energy saving potential of phase change materials-enhanced building envelope considering the six Moroccan climate zones	16
Masonry brick–cement mortar interface resistance to water transport determined with neutron radiography and numerical modeling	14
A weighted multi-objective optimisation approach to improve based facade aperture sizes in terms of energy, thermal comfort and daylight usage	14
Dynamic modeling and performance assessment of single and double phase change material layer–integrated buildings in Mediterranean climate zone	13
Sensitivity analysis of the hygrothermal behaviour of homogeneous masonry constructions: Interior insulation, rainwater infiltration and hydrophobic treatment	13
A comparison of hygrothermal simulation results derived from four simulation tools	13
Modelling moisture conditions behind brick veneer cladding: Verification of common approaches by field measurements	11
Analysis of hygrothermal performance of low-energy house in Nordic climate	10
Evaluation of laminar airflow heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system for particle dispersion control in operating room including staffs: A non-Boussinesq Lagrangian study	9
Research and simulation analysis of thermal performance and hygrothermal behavior of timber-framed walls with different external thermal insulation layer: Cork board and anticorrosive pine plate	7
CLT construction without weather protection requires extensive moisture control	7
CFD-CFD coupling: A novel method to develop a fast urban microclimate model	7
Model of thermal buoyancy in cavity-ventilated roof constructions	7
On the potential of clustering approaches for hygrothermal material properties based on three degradation risks in solid masonry constructions	6
Hygrothermal performance of six insulation systems for internal retrofitting solid masonry walls	6
Influence of variability in hygrothermal properties on analytical results of simultaneous heat and moisture transfer in porous materials	6
Vapour resistance of wind barrier tape: Laboratory measurements and hygrothermal performance implications	6
Impact of green roof and green facade on building thermal performance and carbon sequestration in subtropical climate of China	6
Indoor environmental quality and energy use evaluation of a three-star green office building in China with field study	6
Double plus-zero energy historic building and improvement of hygrothermal conditions for the Palaeontology Museum of Naples	5
Practical correlation for thermal resistance of 45° sloped-enclosed airspaces with upward heat flow for building applications	5
Reflective insulation assemblies for above-ceiling applications	5
Experimental comparison of summer thermal performance of green roof (GR), double skin roof (DSR) and cool roof (CR) in lightweight rooms in subtropical climate	5

Evaluation of methods for prediction of evaporation from water pools	5
Factors affecting the performance of ventilation cavities in highly insulated assemblies	4
Dependence of gas permeation and adsorption on temperature in vacuum insulation panels (VIPs) containing getter materials	4
Hygrothermal performance of cool roofs with reflective coating material subjected to hot, humid and dusty climate	4
Adaptive opaque façades and their potential to reduce thermal energy use in residential buildings: A simulation-based evaluation	4
A methodology for hygrothermal modelling of imperfect masonry interfaces	4
Optimizing thermal insulation of external building walls in different climate zones in Libya	4
Investigation into the hygrothermal behavior of fired clay materials during the freezing of supercooled water using experiments and numerical simulations	4
Assessment of the global warming potential associated with the construction process of healthcare centres	4
Effect of north wall internal surface structure on heat storage-release performance and thermal environment of Chinese solar greenhouse	4
Hygrothermal performance of a brick wall with interior insulation in cold climate: Vapour open versus vapour tight approach	4
Development of a numerical approach to assess the effect of coupled heat and moisture transfer on energy consumption of residential buildings in Moroccan context	4
Temperature dependency of the long-term thermal conductivity of spray polyurethane foam	3
Determining the thermal resistance of a highly insulated wall containing vacuum insulation panels through experimental, calculation and numerical simulation methods	3
Airborne Algal growth on roofs of membrane-structured residences in cold area of Japan	3
Environment in stone chamber of an unexcavated tumulus and preservation of buried relics: Part 1. Environmental monitoring for simulated tumulus	3
Characterizing the induced flow through the cavity of a wall solar chimney under the effects of the opening heights	3
Development and validation of the steady state centrifuge experiment for the moisture retention curve of porous building materials	3
The impact of wooden studs on the moisture risk of timber frame constructions	3
Drainage of infiltrated rainwater in wall assemblies: Test method, experimental quantification, and recommendations	2
Experimental study and numerical analysis of radiative losses of single-channel solar chimney	2
Experiential learning in building physics: The icebox challenge	2
Surface heat transfer coefficients in building envelopes: Uncertainty levels in experimental methods	2
Development of a Multi-Criteria Decision-Making model to assist building designers in the choice of superficial construction systems in urban areas	2
Development of a hysteresis model based on axisymmetric and homotopic properties to predict moisture transfer in building materials	2
Evaluation of moisture diffusion characteristics and the effect of moisture treatment on flexural properties of expanded perlite-based building material	2
Sustainable thermo-acoustical insulation material from cardboard waste and natural fibers: Elaboration and performance evaluation	2
Moisture behavior of external insulated precast concrete wall panels	2
Thermal evaluation of a highly insulated steel stud wall with vacuum insulation panels using a guarded hot box apparatus	2