Archive:: International Journal of Sustainable and Green Energy:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 13, Issue 3, September 2024

Research Article
Thermophysical and Mechanical Characterization of the Earth-Straw Materials Employed in the Building of Shell Houses in the Mourla Region of Cameroon's Far North

Bernard Kola, Colbert Babé^*, Noël Djongyang

Issue: Volume 13, Issue 3, September 2024

Pages: 43-57

Received: 9 August 2024

Accepted: 5 September 2024

Published: 26 September 2024

DOI: 10.11648/j.ijrse.20241303.11

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Abstract: Using modern materials such as cement in construction leads to high energy consumption due to increased heat transfer, resulting in warmer indoor environments. In the hot climate of the Sudano-Sahelian zone in northern Cameroon, it is crucial to use materials that provide thermal comfort and reduce the need for air conditioning. Certain locally sou... Show More

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Research Article
Passive House Design: A Possible Energy Efficient Option in the Building Sector of Nepal

Sangam Bhandari^*, Shubha Laxmi Shrestha, Bivek Baral

Issue: Volume 13, Issue 3, September 2024

Pages: 58-66

Received: 4 April 2024

Accepted: 7 August 2024

Published: 29 October 2024

DOI: 10.11648/j.ijrse.20241303.12

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Abstract: The diversified geography of Nepal creates huge variations in the country's climatic zones; however, the building industry has so far used standardized methods that tend to neglect local climate conditions. Most of these standards then rely on energy-intensive mechanical systems to maintain indoor thermal comfort, without considering more viable an... Show More

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