Buildings are responsible for 40% of global energy use and contribute towards 30% of the
total CO 2 emissions. The drive to reduce energy consumption and associated greenhouse …

Proper use of daylighting improves visual and thermal comfort in indoor environments and
minimizes dependency on artificial lighting, saving substantial amounts of energy …

Energy prediction models are used in buildings as a performance evaluation engine in
advanced control and optimisation, and in making informed decisions by facility managers …

Commercial buildings consume around 20% of the total energy utilized in the US The use of
shading devices in buildings has the potential to reduce building energy consumption while …

Predicting energy consumption and daylight illuminance plays an important part in building
lighting control strategies. The use of simplified or data-driven methods is often preferred …

Abstract Purpose of Review The use of dynamically operated shading has been shown to
provide energy savings and occupant visual and thermal comfort needs. As the literature in …

Windows and blinds play a significant role in both sha** energy consumption and
enhancing indoor comfort. But there are still difficulties with selecting windows and blinds …

Automatic shading devices are widely employed in office buildings to enhance daylight
comfort and reduce electricity consumption. However, conventional blinds control methods …

Lighting in the built environment affects different aspects, ranging from building performance
in terms of costs and energy consumption to human well-being in terms of thermal comfort …

Commercial buildings require a significant quantity of energy which has a direct
environmental impact. Energy savings can be achieved in A variety of ways, including …