Performance of aerogel as a thermal insulation material towards a sustainable design of residential buildings for tropical climates in Nigeria
Energy and Built Environment（2022）
Abstract
•A study on the performance of aerogel for building application is presented.•Aerogel could best be applied to the attic and floor slabs of the designed model.•Thermal comfort could be improved while maintaining an acceptable humidity range.•More than 15% on energy consumption reduction and tariff savings can be achieved.
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Key words
Aerogels,Building energy consumption,Energy efficiency,Thermal insulation materials,Thermal comfort,Building energy simulation
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