In the last two decades, the fast and elitist non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm (NSGA-
II) has attracted extensive research interests, and it is still one of the hottest research …

To realize project management improvement, many different objectives have to be
considered simultaneously due to the nature of complexity and uncertainty in construction …

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 …

Green buildings (GB) have been widely promoted in various nations. However, the post
occupancy evaluation suggests many GB cannot well fulfill the expected targets. To …

Building envelope parameters and geometric configurations can considerably influence the
building energy performance. However, determining the best trade-offs of different building …

This paper presents a new, multi-objective method of analysing and optimising the energy
processes associated with window system design in office buildings. The simultaneous …

Improving building energy performance is central to promote sustainability and mitigate
climate change, but it has proved to be a challenging process requiring investigation of a …

In accordance with national and international regulations, the energy usage and emissions
of buildings need to be reduced. Both new constructions and retrofit actions should consider …

With the increasing demand for sustainable design and green buildings, building
performance is having a greater influence on design decisions. Design decisions on …

Worldwide, the residential buildings are consuming a considerable amount of energy. The
high potential of buildings towards energy efficiency has drawn special attention to the …