Optimizing Energy Efficiency in Buildings Through The Integration of Phase Change Materials Into Building Envelopes

Entity: Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV)

Confidenciality: No

Education area(s): Sistemes i Tecnologies de Conversió d'Energia

APS: No

Title in different languages: Optimizing Energy Efficiency in Buildings Through The Integration of Phase Change Materials Into Building Envelopes

Abstract: This study investigates integrating Phase Change Materials (PCMs) into building envelopes to enhance energy efficiency and thermal comfort across diverse climates: Dubai (hot-humid), Riyadh (hot-arid), and Amman (temperate). PCMs were embedded in walls and roofs with climate-specific melting points, guided by weather and energy demand analyses. Using DesignBuilder with EnergyPlus, a parametric study evaluated heat transfer, energy demand, and comfort. Results showed heat flux reductions up to 40% (walls) and 72% (roofs), with the highest gains in Riyadh. Findings highlight that tailored PCM placement and design optimize performance, supporting low-energy, climate-adaptive buildings.

Subject: Disseny

Academic year: 2024-2025

Language: en

Work's public defense date: 2025-07-24

Subject areas: Chemical engineering

Student: Sha'ar, Ahmad Fadel

Department: Enginyeria Química

Creation date in repository: 2026-03-23

Keywords: Phase Change Materials (PCM), Building Envelope, Climate-Responsive Design

Title in original language: Optimizing Energy Efficiency in Buildings Through The Integration of Phase Change Materials Into Building Envelopes

Access Rights: info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess

Project director: Bourouis Chebata, Mahmoud