Optimizing building energy consumption in office buildings: A review of building automation and control systems and factors influencing energy savings
Abstract Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS) offer promising opportunities to
reduce building energy consumption, aligning with the European Union's climate goals. This …
reduce building energy consumption, aligning with the European Union's climate goals. This …
[HTML][HTML] A morphological approach for kinetic façade design process to improve visual and thermal comfort
Visual and thermal comfort for occupants significantly depend on exterior environmental
climatic conditions, which are continuously changing. In particular, optimizing visual and …
climatic conditions, which are continuously changing. In particular, optimizing visual and …
Multi-objective optimization of Venetian blinds in office buildings to reduce electricity consumption and improve visual and thermal comfort by NSGA-II
Because the building sector has become a huge energy consumer, providing useful
approaches can help tackle this important issue. Windows are an important component of a …
approaches can help tackle this important issue. Windows are an important component of a …
Multi-objective optimization design for windows and shading configuration considering energy consumption and thermal comfort: A case study for office building in …
J Zhao, Y Du - Solar Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
As a large energy-consuming part of the envelope, windows and shading system play a
significant role in building savings. Once established in the primary design stage, it is difficult …
significant role in building savings. Once established in the primary design stage, it is difficult …
[HTML][HTML] The impact of facade geometry on visual comfort and energy consumption in an office building in different climates
In recent years, there has been a heightened emphasis improving visual comfort and energy
efficiency. Various solutions have been explored to achieve high-performance design …
efficiency. Various solutions have been explored to achieve high-performance design …
Current trends and future challenges in the performance assessment of adaptive façade systems
During the last decades, a great number of innovative building envelope materials and
façade components have been developed. The majority of these technologies promise …
façade components have been developed. The majority of these technologies promise …
Influence of geometric design parameters of double skin façade on its thermal and fluid dynamics behavior: A comprehensive review
Double skin façade (DSF) has become an essential architectural element in modern
buildings. Its attractive appearance, better thermal and visual comfort, less energy …
buildings. Its attractive appearance, better thermal and visual comfort, less energy …
Review on energy savings by solar control techniques and optimal building orientation for the strategic placement of façade shading systems
LG Valladares-Rendón, G Schmid, SL Lo - Energy and Buildings, 2017 - Elsevier
Urban patterns without highly designed buildings increase the urban heat and energy
demands. Solar control techniques encompass strategies that, if properly designed and …
demands. Solar control techniques encompass strategies that, if properly designed and …
The application of air layers in building envelopes: A review
Air layer involved envelopes (ALIEs) have gained considerable popularity in modern
building design and construction, owing to their great potential in improving the building …
building design and construction, owing to their great potential in improving the building …
Towards successful environmental performance of sustainable cities: Intervening sectors. A review
Cities contribute around 80% of global greenhouse gas emissions. There is currently a
massive growth in urban areas internationally, especially in develo** countries. Urban …
massive growth in urban areas internationally, especially in develo** countries. Urban …