[HTML][HTML] Genetic algorithm-based multi-objective optimisation for energy-efficient building retrofitting: A systematic review

K Alexakis, V Benekis, P Kokkinakos, D Askounis - Energy and Buildings, 2024 - Elsevier
The operation of buildings accounts for approximately 40% of global energy consumption
and 36% of greenhouse gas emissions. Retrofitting existing buildings has become essential …

Multi-objective optimization of building integrated photovoltaic windows in office building

X Qiao, T Zhao, X Zhang, Y Li - Energy and Buildings, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) offer a promising solution to enhance
building energy efficiency and reduce building energy consumption. Among the various …

Daylighting and energy performance optimization of anidolic ceiling systems for tropical office buildings

S Shoeb, MAR Joarder - Building and Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
A simple window is often unable to ensure standard illumination to the deep parts of large
office spaces, and advanced daylighting systems are necessary to ensure the level of …

[HTML][HTML] Optimal control strategy for a cutting-edge hybrid ventilation system in classrooms: Comparative analysis based on air pollution levels across cities

S Nateghi, A Behzadi, J Kaczmarczyk… - Building and …, 2025 - Elsevier
Natural ventilation has the potential to enhance indoor air quality in classrooms with
elevated CO 2 levels, although it may introduce outdoor pollutants. This study introduces a …

Thermal comfort, daylight, and energy performance of envelope-integrated algae-based bioshading and static shading systems through multi-objective optimization

M Talaei, H Sangin - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Energy-efficient envelopes integrated with different shading devices, as noticeable passive
design strategies, have been of great interest for research studies. However, there is a lack …

Development of window scheduler algorithm exploiting natural ventilation and thermal mass for building energy simulation and smart home controls

N Yoon, L Norford, M Wetter, A Malkawi - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Building energy simulations often rely on abstract assumptions when it comes to natural
ventilation, such as 'windows always open [or closed]'or 'windows open when outdoor …

[HTML][HTML] A multi-objective window placement approach using BIM and surrogate model

S Zhou, X Man, D Li, ST Ng, R Wei, Y Xu… - Developments in the Built …, 2024 - Elsevier
Conventional expertise-based approaches yield less-than-optimal window placement
schemes (WPSs). The simulation-based window placement approaches (eg, EnergyPlus) …

Interpretable reduced-order optimization research for improving indoor environmental quality in buildings based on dimensional analysis and surrogate-based …

Q Xiao, Y Huang, J Wang, Z Liu, D Zeng - Journal of Building Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Implementing large-scale optimization designs and identifying optimal design variables in
fields such as architectural engineering is crucial for improving indoor environmental quality …

[HTML][HTML] The Synergy Between CO2 and Air Pollution Emissions in Chinese Cities by 2060: An Assessment Based on the Emissions Inventory and Dynamic …

G Wang, W Xia, Y Xiao, X Guan, X Zhang - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
Synergizing air pollution control and climate change mitigation has been of significant
academic and policy concern. The synergy between air pollution and carbon emissions is …

[HTML][HTML] Energy-saving regulation methods and energy consumption characteristics of office air-conditioning loads in hot summer and cold winter areas

H Jiang, S Qiu, B Ran, S Song, J Long - Energy and Built Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
The air-conditioning system of an office building may have much higher operational energy
consumption than its designed value due to the actual use behavior which significantly …