This paper presents a systematic literature review of solar energy studies conducted in
Nordic built environments to provide an overview of the current status of the research …

Planning of neighborhoods that efficiently implement active solar systems (eg, solar thermal
technologies, photovoltaics) and passive solar strategies (eg, daylight control, sunlight …

Early design decisions have a considerable influence on energy use and occupants' comfort
in buildings. Balancing these two design aspects is extremely important in educational …

Energy consumption and visual comfort are issues worthy of concerning in the teaching
buildings. To improve the light and thermal environment in the classroom, structural …

Today's world is witnessing an increasing concern about energy consumption, Global
Warming, and economic crisis; therefore, attention has been paid to the evaluation of …

This paper aims to develop long-term adaptation strategies for the existing Canadian school
buildings under extreme current and future climates using a developed methodology based …

Electric lighting plays a critical role in buildings, not only impacting the well-being,
satisfaction, and performance of building occupants but also accounting for a significant …

Advanced shading systems, including light redirecting systems, may cause undesirable
glare and affect the quality of the transmitted daylight. Therefore, it is important to integrate …

Multi-dimensional performance optimization of buildings is crucial to achieving comfort and
realizing green and sustainable development. This study developed a multi-performance …

Shading devices, particularly louvers, if chosen and designed correctly, reduce excessive
uncontrolled solar gains and daylight in interior space, consequently improving building …