Which one is more effective to add to building envelope: Phase change material, thermal insulation, or their combination to meet zero-carbon-ready buildings?
Rasool Kalbasi, Masoud Afrand
Topics & Concepts
Dynamic insulationPhase-change materialThermal insulationZero-energy buildingBuilding envelopeEnergy consumptionEnvironmental scienceThermalVacuum insulated panelMaterials scienceEngineeringPhase changeComposite materialMeteorologyElectrical engineeringEngineering physicsPhysicsLayer (electronics)Phase Change Materials ResearchBuilding Energy and Comfort OptimizationSolar Thermal and Photovoltaic Systems