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Research Article

Couple simulations with CFD and ladybug + honeybee tools for green façade optimizing the thermal comfort in a transitional space in hot-humid climate

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Pages 1317-1342 | Received 28 Jul 2021, Accepted 15 May 2022, Published online: 12 Jun 2022

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