A review of surrogate-assisted evolutionary algorithms for expensive optimization problems

C He, Y Zhang, D Gong, X Ji - Expert Systems with Applications, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Many problems in real life can be seen as Expensive Optimization Problems (EOPs).
Compared with traditional optimization problems, the evaluation cost of candidate solutions …

Roles of artificial intelligence in construction engineering and management: A critical review and future trends

Y Pan, L Zhang - Automation in Construction, 2021‏ - Elsevier
With the extensive adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), construction engineering and
management (CEM) is experiencing a rapid digital transformation. Since AI-based solutions …

Multi-objective optimization for improved project management: Current status and future directions

K Guo, L Zhang - Automation in Construction, 2022‏ - Elsevier
To realize project management improvement, many different objectives have to be
considered simultaneously due to the nature of complexity and uncertainty in construction …

Model predictive control with adaptive machine-learning-based model for building energy efficiency and comfort optimization

S Yang, MP Wan, W Chen, BF Ng, S Dubey - Applied Energy, 2020‏ - Elsevier
A model predictive control system with adaptive machine-learning-based building models
for building automation and control applications is proposed. The system features an …

Optimizing energy efficiency and thermal comfort in building green retrofit

Q Li, L Zhang, L Zhang, X Wu - Energy, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Building green retrofit offers significant opportunities for enhancing energy efficiency and
achieving green development goals. However, a conflicting criterion exists between energy …

A review of data-driven approaches for prediction and classification of building energy consumption

Y Wei, X Zhang, Y Shi, L **a, S Pan, J Wu… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2018‏ - Elsevier
A recent surge of interest in building energy consumption has generated a tremendous
amount of energy data, which boosts the data-driven algorithms for broad application …

A review of life cycle assessment of buildings using a systematic approach

MN Nwodo, CJ Anumba - Building and Environment, 2019‏ - Elsevier
There is increasing interest in the study of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of buildings, which
entails an estimate of the potential environmental impacts and resource use of buildings …

Measuring the right factors: A review of variables and models for thermal comfort and indoor air quality

N Ma, D Aviv, H Guo, WW Braham - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2021‏ - Elsevier
The indoor environment directly affects health and comfort as humans spend most of the day
indoors. However, improperly controlled ventilation systems can expend unnecessary …

Artificial neural network (ANN) based model predictive control (MPC) and optimization of HVAC systems: A state of the art review and case study of a residential HVAC …

A Afram, F Janabi-Sharifi, AS Fung, K Raahemifar - Energy and Buildings, 2017‏ - Elsevier
In this paper, a comprehensive review of the artificial neural network (ANN) based model
predictive control (MPC) system design is carried out followed by a case study in which ANN …

A review on optimization methods applied in energy-efficient building geometry and envelope design

F Kheiri - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2018‏ - Elsevier
Building envelope parameters and geometric configurations can considerably influence the
building energy performance. However, determining the best trade-offs of different building …