There is an issue in the building stock, especially in Europe, concerning energy efficiency
and climate change adaptation. Due to insufficient thermal insulation and passive solutions …

Adaptive façades (AF), unlike conventional façades, respond to their environment to reduce
energy consumption while increasing comfort. The planning of AF presents architects and …

Energy efficiency and the reduction of carbon emissions have become the main climate
goals for newly constructed or existing buildings. In the building sector, curtain walls (CWs) …

This open access book addresses the pressing need for sustainability in urban development
and the use of technology, with cities to serve as the main stage for strategies that seek to …

A smart window is an active light control technology that can freely control the transmittance
of light, thereby improving the energy efficiency of the interior space and providing a …

Compared to conventional façades, adaptive façades (AFs) can adjust their properties in
response to environmental changes and user requirements. Often performed through the …

For several years now, the debate on climate change has become increasingly central
because of the consequences of climate anomalies for different sectors of human activity …

Over the past century, architects have been attempting to dominate nature with the aid of
technological development, machines, and high consumption of energy; so the gap between …

Globally, the construction sector in developed and develo** countries has been slow to
adopt smart building technologies. This issue is particularly pronounced in develo** …

تستهدف الدراسة مراجعة الأبعاد الغائبة عن الأغلفة الذكية في البيئة المحلية، حتى نستطيع
صياغة اغلفة ذكيه محلية يمكن التعامل مع أداءها بصورة جيده من خلال موقف ثقافي أوسع، وإنشاء حوار …‎