The most ambitious challenge for designers is an effective shading system that is able to
keep the balance between the daylight harvesting and view out maximization while …

Abstract The idea of Adaptive Solar Façade (ASF), as a modular, dynamic, and flexible types
of smart façades could be a promising approach in a comfort-centric design through the …

During the last decades, a great number of innovative building envelope materials and
façade components have been developed. The majority of these technologies promise …

In recent years, attention has focused on improving the health and satisfaction of employees
by enhancing visual comfort in workplaces. This involves providing adequate natural …

The assessment of adaptive facades presents a barrier as there is no established
assessment technique. Many of the available facade performance evaluation systems or …

Nations have attempted to commit to the Kyoto Protocol and effectively reduce hazardous
emissions through energy-efficient design techniques, strategies, and policies (optimized …

Purpose Decisions taken during the early design of adaptive façades involving kinetic,
active and responsive envelope for complex commercial buildings have a substantial effect …

Energy use in buildings is increasing to provide optimal comfort for the occupants. People
spend 90% of their lifetime in buildings. Therefore, indoor environment quality and comfort …

Adaptive building envelope systems can manage energy and mass transformation between
indoor and outdoor environments, which contributes to the achievement of environmental …

At present, buildings are increasingly being designed with transparent materials, with glass
paneling being especially popular as an installation material due to its architectural allure …