Building-Information-Modelling-Based Thermal-Energy Performance Evaluation of Silica-Aerogel-Incorporated Rigid Board Roof Insulation Material for Residential Buildings in the Tropical Climate of Malaysia

• Main Authors: Husna, N., Farhan, S.A., Wahab, M.M.A., Shafiq, N., Sharif, M.T., Razak, S.N.A., Ismail, F.I.
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Published: IOP Publishing Ltd 2021
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85122448366&doi=10.1088%2f1755-1315%2f945%2f1%2f012066&partnerID=40&md5=d6731c3a414d3418d40bba5db775ef6c; http://eprints.utp.edu.my/29568/

Malaysia is located in the equator, with a hot and humid climate. The highest temperature recorded during the day was 39 C, which leads to discomfort among building occupants, in particular, residential buildings, where indoor thermal comfort is of a higher priority compared to other types of buildi...