Book of Proceedings

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Circular Economy, Building Materials And Methods

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Pitch to policy program in India and Indonesia - a co-creation approach towards decarbonisation
Peter Graham^1,2, Craig Alexander Burton¹*, Ari Seligmann¹

Circular Economy, Building Materials and Methods
Arun Bhandari

An experimental investigation on the impact of lime and cement mortar/plaster material on the indoor hygrothermal environment of test spaces
Ayushi Singh^1*, Rashmin M. Damle¹, Nikhil Bhesaniya²

Assessment of the thermal performance of alternative wall and roof assembly in buildings: a case in Vijayawada, AP
Yeswanth N^*, Lilly Rose Amirtham

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Climate Resilience - Buildings And Communities

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The energy saving potential of using adaptive setpoint temperatures: a case study for offices in India
Daniel Snchez-Garcia¹, David Bienvenido-Huertas², Carlos Rubio-Bellido^3*

Onsite thermal energy storage for efficient and resilient air-conditioning in Indian buildings
Soumyadip Bhattacharyya^1,2, Shyam Amrith³, Pamela Fennell³, Anurag Goyal^1*

Assessing the integration of building science in higher education curricula: implications for climate change adaptation in the built environment
Rajashree Shashikant Kotharkar^1*, Riddhi Sarda¹, Roopal Deshpande²

Role of urban morphology in enhancing the outdoor thermal comfort: A case of Mumbai
Kritika Vidyashankar¹, Srushti Rahigude^1*, Lilly Rose Amirtham²

A reinterpretation of vernacular strategies for building envelopes in hot and arid climates: guidelines for façade design
Sara Maria Camagni, Joana Goncalves^*

Reducing extreme discomfort in the global South - Comparison of a calibrated model and locally measured data from informal housing in Peru
Argyris Oraiopoulos^1*, Martin Wieser Rey², Marion Verdiere², Pamela Fennell¹, Paul Ruyssevelt¹

Urban Oasis for Adaptation to Climate Change: Analysis of Climate Adaptation Plans (CAP) around the world
Bruna  Dallaverde  Sousa,  Daniel  Felipe  Outa  Yoshida,  Denise  Helena  Silva Duarte^*

Energy usage in buildings for future climate: a case study of Concordia University Buildings in Montreal
Kartikay Sharma^*, Ali Nazemi,  Ursula  Eicker

Balancing carbon emissions and comfort: a comparative study of envelope materials in affordable housing projects
Awatans Tripathi^1*,  Rajan Rawal²

Improved burnt clay brick masonry: lowering upfront embodied carbon, improving thermal comfort and climate resilience of new housing in the Indo-Gangetic Plains
Sameer Maithel

Integrated evaluation for energy and comfort quantification of windows in a residential apartment of Mumbai
Vardan Soi^*, Shailee Goswami

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Human Physiology And Adaptation

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A Holistic Approach to Hotel Design in Delhi NCR
Apurv Aggarwal^1,2*, Simos Yannas¹

Skin temperature and thermal perceptions over the day: a case study in a hybrid-ventilated living lab
Mateus Bavaresco^*, Liege Garlet, Natasha Gapski, Brenda Loeser, Ana Paula Melo, Roberto Lamberts

Study on behavioral adaptation for the adaptive thermal comfort and energy saving in Japanese office buildings
H. B. Rijal^1*, Supriya Khadka¹, Katsunori Amano², Teruyuki Saito³, Hikaru Imagawa⁴, Tomoko Tomoko⁵, Kahori Genjo⁶, Takata Takata⁷, Kazuyo Tsuzuki⁸, Takashi Nakaya⁹, Daisaku Nishina¹⁰, Kenichi Hasegawa¹¹, Taro Mori¹²

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Design Intervention In Buildings For Thermal Comfort

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Contemporary vernacular architecture in the Brazilian Tropical Savana: The case-study of the children's village in the Canuana Farm, in Tocantis
Leticia Hein Hsiao¹, Joana Carla Soares Goncalves^2*, Alessandra R Prata Shimomura¹, Carolina Girotti¹, Lucelia Rodrigues³, Lorna Kiamba³, Roberta Kronka Mulfarth¹

Impact of naturally ventilated residential units on heat stress
Sreeparna Ghosal^1*, Rajan Rawal²

Designing dwellings to cope with extreme heat in low-income communities
Ben M. Roberts^1*, Kevin J. Lomas¹, Katherine V. Gough¹, Raymond Kasei², Frederick W. Manu³, Efi Spentzou¹, Robert L Wilby¹

The Future of Responsive Facade for Multi-Storey Residential Buildings in Tropical Climates
Paloma Suzan Marques de Souza¹, Juan Vallejo^1*, Joana Carla Soares Goncalves², Rosa Schiano-Phan¹

Field Studies of Thermal Comfort in Heritage Hotel Buildings in warm humid climate of India
Shalini Dasgupta^1*, Priyaleen Singh¹, Shweta Manchanda¹, Sukumar Natarajan², Abdullah Alnuaimi³

Historic windows with passive heat loss reduction strategies and their effect on indoor thermal comfort
Dennis Mathew^1,2*, Richard O'Hegarty^1,2, Oliver Kinnane^1,2

Optimising energy efficiency and thermal comfort measures for a low-income residential building in Ahmedabad, India
Tania Sharmin^1*, Md Mizanur Rahman²

Enhancing net-zero energy buildings: a comprehensive critical review of Passivhaus design in the UK
Harshul Singhal

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Health And Well-Being In Buildings

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Occupant Satisfaction: A measure of Green Building Performance
Ashima Grover^1*, Tejwant Brar¹, Anshul Gujarathi²

Enhancing indoor air quality and occupant well-being in Split Air-conditioned bedrooms through integrated ventilation
Nilabhra Mondal^1*, Ajith Nair¹, Krithika Panicker¹, Prashant Anand^1*, Ardeshir Mahdavi²

The daylight almanac of Indian households: a case of Ahmedabad
Minu Agarwal

Field study on measuring indoor air quality in certified green-rated urban Indian residences
Rajat Gupta^*, Yuanhong Zhao

Analysing indoor thermal comfort in LIG housing with respect building materials and openings, a case of Trivandrum
Fahmida Sherin P M^*, Deepa Rani R

Perceptions of IEQ, well-being and work performance in work-from-home settings
Sanyogita Manu^1*, Adam Rysanek^1,2

Evaluation of the occupant perception of air quality within the indoor setting in the composite climate of Delhi
Pooja Agarwal*, Jay Dhariwal

Study on WBGT for heat stroke evaluation during summer in Japanese living rooms
Nokuto Mizutani^*, Naja Aqilah, Supriya Khadka, H. B. Rijal

Development of a Comfort Rating Method for Australia’s Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) – Darwin Houses Case Study
Mahsan Sadeghi^1,2*, Terence Williamson³, Wendy Miller⁴, Johanna Kieboom⁵, Dong Chen^1,2

Furniture layout in residences- the role of thermal comfort
Jayasree T K^1,2*, Srinivas Tadepalli²

An assessment of the thermal conditions and users' thermal adaptability in air-conditioned offices in a hot climate region
Fatema Al-Akhzami, Hanan Al-Khatri^*, Saleh Al-Saadi, Chaham Alalouch

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Low-Energy Cooling Technologies

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Development of simulation-based strategy for mixed-mode operation of buildings
Harshal Singh^*, Maddali Ramgopal

Thermal performance analysis of thermoelectric radiant panel system for indoor space heating
Gaurav Mishra^*,Satyendra Prajapati, Jyotirmay Mathur, Aneesh Prabhakar

Passive Cooling Strategies For A Better Comfort During Weather Extremes - Adapting the Existing Building Stock In German Cities To Future Climatic Conditions
Alexander Kader

Experimental assessment of various control algorithms for direct evaporative cooling systems
Shreya Nigam^1*, Yash Shukla²

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Nature-Based Solutions

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Influence of hygroscopic property of lime and cement plaster on building energy consumption for different climate zones of India
Divya Mullick^1*, Rashmin Damle¹, Nikhil Bhesaniya², Yash Shukla², Rajan Rawal²

Learnings from the extreme thermal comfort adaptation of Jain ascetics during the summer and the monsoon months in India
Jay Dhariwal^*, Sonal Gangrade, Payal Dhariwal

Investigating the Occupant’s Perception of Biophilia on the Health and Well-Being in a Hospital Setting
Unati Kumar Watwani^*, Namrata Atul Dhamankar

The green side of passive cooling: building facades inspired by evapotranspiration in trees
Monish Siripurapui^*, Pranjal Maheshwari

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Thermal Comfort Models, Metrices And Resilience

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Characteristics of thermal comfort in the warm and humid climate of North-East India
Manoj Kumar Singh^1*, Pravin Diliban Nadarajah¹, Sanjay Kumar², Jyotirmay Mathur³

Applicability of existing models for predicting thermal comfort in sports facilities through the analysis of a case study
Giulia Lamberti^1,2*, Fabio Fantozzi², Francesco Leccese², Giacomo Salvadori²

Thermal comfort and occupants' behavior in Japanese condominium
Naja Aqilah^1*, H.B. Rijal¹, Kazui Yoshida²

Roadmap to implementation of thermal comfort policies in affordable housing
Surjyatapa Ray Choudhury, Nithya Ramesh^*, Priyani Pranab

Study on thermal comfort zone in MM and HVAC office buildings in Aichi prefecture based on daily survey
Supriya Khadka^1*, H.B. Rijal¹, Katsunori Amano², Teruyuki Saito³, Hikaru Imagawa⁴, Tomoko Uno⁵, Kahori Genjo⁶, Hiroshi Takata⁷, Kazuyo Tsuzuki⁸, Takashi Nakaya⁹, Daisaku Nishina¹⁰, Kenichi Hasegawa¹¹, Taro Mori¹²

Study on comfort temperature in Autumn season of naturally ventilated office building in Kathmandu
Prativa Lamsal^1*, Sushil Bajracharya¹, H. B. Rijal²

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Urban Heat Island And Outdoor Comfort

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The climate spatial variability and its impact on the thermal energy simulation of buildings: a case study of São Paulo, Brazil
Matheus K. Bracht, Natasha H. Gapski, Matheus Geraldi*, Ana Paula Melo, Roberto Lamberts

An assessment of the universal thermal climate index of urban outdoor spaces- a case study of Central Business District (CBD), Ahmedabad
Jahnvi Mehta^1*, Rajan Rawal², Yash Shukla²

Study on the role of vegetation towards thermal comfort in outdoor urban areas
Rupendra Subedi^1*, H.B. Rijal¹, Supriya Khadka¹, Naja Aqilah¹, Prativa Lamsal²

Impact of extreme weather events on the thermal comfort of vulnerable populations in the city of Sao Paulo
Alessandro Augusto Dardin^*, Leonardo Marques Monteiro