Exploring the benefits and limitations of digital twin technology in building energy

F Tahmasebinia, L Lin, S Wu, Y Kang, S Sepasgozar - Applied Sciences, 2023 - mdpi.com
Buildings consume a significant amount of energy throughout their lifecycle; Thus,
sustainable energy management is crucial for all buildings, and controlling energy …

Thermochromic polymer nanocomposites for the heat detection system: Recent progress on properties, applications, and challenges

ABM Supian, MRM Asyraf, A Syamsir, MI Najeeb… - Polymers, 2024 - mdpi.com
Reversible thermochromic polymers have emerged as compelling candidates in recent
years, captivating attention for their application in heat detection systems. This …

A multi-objective optimization framework for designing urban block forms considering daylight, energy consumption, and photovoltaic energy potential

K Liu, X Xu, W Huang, R Zhang, L Kong… - Building and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Urban form significantly influences building energy consumption. However, most research
has primarily focused on quantifying the relationship between the two factors, with limited …

[HTML][HTML] Comprehensive review and analysis of glazing systems towards nearly zero-energy buildings: energy performance, thermal comfort, cost-effectiveness, and …

SA Moghaddam, C Serra, M Gameiro da Silva… - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
The global interest in nearly zero-energy buildings (NZEBs) has led to their establishment as
mandatory building objectives in Europe for all new constructions starting in 2021. The …

Comparative analysis of hydrogel-based thermotropic glazing and fixed horizontal overhangs in building performance

X Hong, X Yang, Y You, F Shi, F Yang, C Cui… - Building and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Thermotropic (TT) glazing is able to achieve energy-saving capabilities similar to external
shading devices by dynamically regulating solar heat gain transmitted through windows in …

[HTML][HTML] Optimizing building retrofit through data analytics: A study of multi-objective optimization and surrogate models derived from energy performance certificates

GR Araújo, R Gomes, P Ferrão, MG Gomes - Energy and Built Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
The building stock is responsible for a large share of global energy consumption and
greenhouse gas emissions, therefore, it is critical to promote building retrofit to achieve the …

Multi-objective optimization based on surrogate models for sustainable building design: A systematic literature review

AS Cruz, LR Caldas, VM Mendes, JC Mendes… - Building and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Surrogate models can overcome the building performance simulation complexity and
replace time-consuming simulation engines within multi-objective optimization studies …

A multi-objective optimization method for enclosed-space lighting design based on MOPSO

X Zhang, J Wang, Y Zhou, H Wang, N **e… - Building and …, 2024 - Elsevier
With the rapid development of underground spaces and manned cabins, the design of
enclose-space has received attention. Humans working in enclosed-space for a long period …

Investigation on the overall performance of hydrogel-based thermochromic windows with various structures

C Wang, S Liu, X Li, Q Shi, W Wang, Y Fu, J Chen… - Energy and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Thermochromic (TC) windows have attracted extensive attention due to their potential for
improving building performance through the variation of optical properties in response to …

[HTML][HTML] Electrically powered active smart windows

C Gadgil, A Ghosh, A Bhattacharjee, PL Praveen - Next Sustainability, 2024 - Elsevier
Energy consumption within buildings, predominantly driven by non-renewable sources,
remains a substantial contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. This is primarily attributed to …