Building and Environment 

TL;DR: In this paper, a comparison of the features and capabilities of twenty major building energy simulation programs is presented, based on information provided by the program developers in the following categories: general modeling features; zone loads; building envelope and daylighting and solar; infiltration, ventilation and multizone airflow; renewable energy systems; electrical systems and equipment; HVAC systems; HVC equipment; environmental emissions; economic evaluation; climate data availability, results reporting; validation; and user interface, links to other programs, and availability.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors present the results of an LCA study comparing the most commonly used building materials with some eco-materials using three different impact categories, and propose guidelines for materials selection in the eco-design of new buildings and rehabilitation of existing buildings.

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present a literature review of model predictive control (MPC) for HVAC systems, with an emphasis on the theory and applications of MPC for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

TL;DR: In this paper, a literature review of using photocatalytic oxidation (PCO) to destruct volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in indoor air is presented, and the dependence of reaction rate on some key influencing factors (moisture, light intensity, initial contaminant concentration) has been studied, and kinetic models have been developed to aid the optimal reactor design.

TL;DR: In this article, the authors present the results of a literature survey aimed at exploring how the indoor environment in buildings affects human comfort, including thermal, visual and acoustic, as well as air quality.