Buildings all around the world consume a significant amount of energy, which is more or
less one-third of the total primary energy resources. This has raised concerns over energy …

This paper presents a comprehensive review of all significant research applying
computational optimisation to sustainable building design problems. A summary of common …

Building design is quite a complicated task with the design team trying to counterbalance
various antagonistic parameters, which in turn are subject to various constraints. Due to this …

Energy efficiency is a mandatory requirement and integral part of green and sustainable
buildings. Energy efficient design optimization is both a design philosophy and a practical …

This paper summarizes a study undertaken to reveal potential challenges and opportunities
for integrating optimization tools in net zero energy buildings (NZEB) design. The paper …

In this paper we discuss the benefits derived by combining parametric modeling and genetic
algorithms to achieve a performance oriented process in design, with specific focus on …

This paper provides a novel and efficient approach for the simulation-based multi-criteria
optimization of the building energy performance. In the current investigation, a multi …

In solving optimization problems for building design and control, the cost function is often
evaluated using a detailed building simulation program. These programs contain code …

Building performance simulation (BPS) uses computer-based models that cover
performance aspects such as energy consumption and thermal comfort in buildings. The …

Many design problems related to buildings involve minimizing capital and operating costs
while providing acceptable service. Genetic algorithms (GAs) are an optimization method …