Optimizing building energy consumption in office buildings: A review of building automation and control systems and factors influencing energy savings

L Vandenbogaerde, S Verbeke, A Audenaert - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS) offer promising opportunities to
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

SM Hosseini, M Mohammadi, A Rosemann… - Building and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Visual and thermal comfort for occupants significantly depend on exterior environmental
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

M Baghoolizadeh, M Rostamzadeh-Renani… - Energy and …, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …

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 …

[HTML][HTML] The impact of facade geometry on visual comfort and energy consumption in an office building in different climates

M Mahdavinejad, H Bazazzadeh, F Mehrvarz… - Energy Reports, 2024 - Elsevier
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 …

Current trends and future challenges in the performance assessment of adaptive façade systems

S Attia, S Bilir, T Safy, C Struck, R Loonen, F Goia - Energy and Buildings, 2018 - Elsevier
During the last decades, a great number of innovative building envelope materials and
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

S Preet, J Mathur, S Mathur - Solar Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Double skin façade (DSF) has become an essential architectural element in modern
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 …

The application of air layers in building envelopes: A review

T Zhang, Y Tan, H Yang, X Zhang - Applied energy, 2016 - Elsevier
Air layer involved envelopes (ALIEs) have gained considerable popularity in modern
building design and construction, owing to their great potential in improving the building …

Towards successful environmental performance of sustainable cities: Intervening sectors. A review

A Martos, R Pacheco-Torres, J Ordóñez… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2016 - Elsevier
Cities contribute around 80% of global greenhouse gas emissions. There is currently a
massive growth in urban areas internationally, especially in develo** countries. Urban …