A systematic review of genetic algorithm-based multi-objective optimisation for building retrofitting strategies towards energy efficiency

I Costa-Carrapiço, R Raslan, JN González - Energy and Buildings, 2020 - Elsevier
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 …

Life cycle sustainability assessment in building energy retrofitting; A review

HA Toosi, M Lavagna, F Leonforte, C Del Pero… - Sustainable Cities and …, 2020 - Elsevier
This paper aims to review the publications in the field of Life Cycle Sustainability
Assessment (LCSA) of building energy retrofitting. The main focus is to demonstrate the …

Energy, economic and comfort optimization of building retrofits considering climate change: A simulation-based NSGA-III approach

F Mostafazadeh, SJ Eirdmousa, M Tavakolan - Energy and Buildings, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Modular approach to multi-objective environmental optimization of buildings

B Kiss, Z Szalay - Automation in Construction, 2020 - Elsevier
The application of heuristic algorithms with life cycle assessment (LCA) is a promising
approach to efficiently optimize the building and minimize the environmental impact even in …

Multi-objective optimization methodology for net zero energy buildings

F Harkouss, F Fardoun, PH Biwole - Journal of Building Engineering, 2018 - Elsevier
Abstract The challenge in Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB) design is to find the best
combination of design strategies that will face the energy performance problems of a …

A parallel computing simulation-based multi-objective optimization framework for economic analysis of building energy retrofit: A case study in Iran

M Tavakolan, F Mostafazadeh, SJ Eirdmousa… - Journal of Building …, 2022 - Elsevier
The building sector represents a large share of rising global energy demand. Improving
energy efficiency in existing building stock is a crucial strategy. Adopting the best energy …

Multiobjective optimisation of energy systems and building envelope retrofit in a residential community

R Wu, G Mavromatidis, K Orehounig, J Carmeliet - Applied Energy, 2017 - Elsevier
In this paper, a method for a multi-objective and simultaneous optimisation of building
energy systems and retrofit is presented. Tailored to be suitable for the diverse range of …

An optimization framework for building energy retrofits decision-making

A Jafari, V Valentin - Building and environment, 2017 - Elsevier
Buildings are major consumers of energy in the United States. One way to improve
building's energy efficiency is through energy retrofitting. The selection of a combination of …

[HTML][HTML] Bio-based materials as a robust solution for building renovation: A case study

A Galimshina, M Moustapha, A Hollberg, P Padey… - Applied Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Boosting building renovation is urgently needed to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
Building retrofit can be achieved by energy-efficient measures such as thermal insulation or …

[HTML][HTML] Sustainable energy efficiency retrofits as residenial buildings move towards nearly zero energy building (NZEB) standards

P Moran, J O'Connell, J Goggins - Energy and Buildings, 2020 - Elsevier
9 million housing units in Ireland are required to be retrofitted for the existing Irish national
housing stock to be considered nearly zero energy building (nZEB). This paper assesses …