...Erfan Anjomshoa Purpose Nowadays, thermal comfort plays a prominent role in contemporary construction practices. Appropriate thermal insulation not only offers energy efficiency benefits in buildings but also enhances occupant well-being, comfort, and productivity. Therefore, a comprehensive...

...Vasco Peixoto de Freitas and João M.P.Q. Delgado; Sara Stingl de Freitas; Vasco Peixoto de Freitas Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present a case study of cracks on external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS) along the thermal insulation joints and the information available...

...Lee Read; Yusuf Arayici Purpose – Thermal insulation is important to achieve energy efficiency in a buildings’ lifespan while maintaining comfort. Traditionally, the majority of insulation in buildings is man-made petroleum based products with limited or no-end life usage. However, from...

... Kingdom Housing Thermal insulation Walls Existing dwellings External wall insulation Infrared thermography Thermal performance Retrofit The aim of this paper is to discuss the use of infrared thermography, as a qualitative test method, for assessing the installation of retrofitted external...