The interaction between humans and buildings for energy efficiency: A critical review
Buildings consume energy for different purposes. One core function is to provide healthy
and comfortable living conditions for the humans that inhabit these buildings. The …
and comfortable living conditions for the humans that inhabit these buildings. The …
A systematic review of genetic algorithm-based multi-objective optimisation for building retrofitting strategies towards energy efficiency
Most common practices for solving building retrofit problems lack efficiency and overall
robustness. Knowledge of novel methods that support decision-making (DM) for retrofitting is …
robustness. Knowledge of novel methods that support decision-making (DM) for retrofitting is …
Working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic: Impact on office worker productivity and work experience
BACKGROUND: With the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations embraced Work From Home
(WFH). An important component of transitioning to WFH is the effect on workers, particularly …
(WFH). An important component of transitioning to WFH is the effect on workers, particularly …
Building envelope design: Multi-objective optimization to minimize energy consumption, global cost and thermal discomfort. Application to different Italian climatic …
The paper proposes a multi-objective optimization approach to address the energy design of
the building envelope. A genetic algorithm (GA) is implemented by means of the coupling …
the building envelope. A genetic algorithm (GA) is implemented by means of the coupling …
A multi-criteria decision-making framework for selecting a suitable maintenance strategy for public buildings using sustainability criteria
This article tackles how to select an adequate maintenance strategy for public buildings by
using novel multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) models to validate their appropriateness …
using novel multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) models to validate their appropriateness …
[HTML][HTML] Influential design factors on occupant satisfaction with indoor environment in workplaces
Occupant satisfaction with IEQ (indoor environmental quality) is influenced by many physical
and psychological factors. This paper reports the results of a study that investigate influential …
and psychological factors. This paper reports the results of a study that investigate influential …
The impact of retailers' indoor environmental quality on consumer purchase decision
Purpose A review of 67 articles in the indoor environmental quality (IEQ) literature published
from 2010 to 2020 reveals that none of prior studies have determined the IEQ of physical …
from 2010 to 2020 reveals that none of prior studies have determined the IEQ of physical …
An intelligent optimization method of exercisers' visual comfort assessment in gymnasium
L Shi, J Qiu, R Zhang, Y Li, Z Yang, X Qi, L Tao… - Journal of Building …, 2023 - Elsevier
Exercisers' visual comfort is an essential factor in successful gymnasium design. Existing
research has identified viable indicators of visual comfort and the explained the interaction …
research has identified viable indicators of visual comfort and the explained the interaction …
Pathways to successful building green retrofit projects: Causality analysis of factors affecting decision making
T Liu, G Ma, D Wang - Energy and Buildings, 2022 - Elsevier
Building green retrofit is an effective means of energy-saving and achieving sustainable
development goals. The success of a building retrofit is highly dependent on the decision …
development goals. The success of a building retrofit is highly dependent on the decision …
Occupant action patterns regarding spatial and human factors in office environments
Since occupant behaviour impacts the energy performance of buildings, its study is relevant
in order to bridge the performance gap. While the factors influencing occupant behaviour …
in order to bridge the performance gap. While the factors influencing occupant behaviour …