Integrated parametric design of adaptive facades for user's visual comfort

A Tabadkani, MV Shoubi, F Soflaei… - Automation in …, 2019 - Elsevier
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 …

A review of factors affecting occupant comfort in multi-unit residential buildings

MS Andargie, M Touchie, W O'Brien - Building and Environment, 2019 - Elsevier
Traditionally, less focus has been given to comfort evaluations in residential buildings
compared to commercial buildings. Despite having an increased level of control relative to …

Optimization of thermal and daylight performance of school buildings based on a multi-objective genetic algorithm in the cold climate of China

A Zhang, R Bokel, A van den Dobbelsteen, Y Sun… - Energy and …, 2017 - Elsevier
A high demand for heating energy in winter, overheating in summer and visual discomfort
are important issues in school buildings in the cold climate of China. This study presents the …