This study presents a systematic review and summary of performative computational
architecture using swarm and evolutionary optimisation. The taxonomy for one hundred …

Proper sunlight access has a positive impact on the physical and mental health of citizens,
as well as on reducing energy consumption. This capacity may be limited by inappropriate …

Performance-based Generative Architecture Design (PGAD) is a design approach based on
coupling parametric modelling with performance simulation and optimization tools. It is …

Decentralized solar PhotoVoltaic (PV) is one of the most promising energy sources for cities
and individuals pursuing energy self-sufficiency. Especially, the already available rooftop …

Buildings are responsible for 40% of energy consumption and 36% of CO ₂ emissions in
the European Union. To bring these levels down, governments are striving to promote a …

The massive deployment of Photovoltaic (PV) energy in cities, which is expected in the
coming years, brings new challenges when it comes to controlling power variations inherent …

Localized assessment of solar energy economic feasibility will benefit the structuring of
residential solar energy deployment globally. In the US growing interest in rooftop …

Available renewable energy resources play a vital role in fulfilling the energy demands of
the increasing global population. To create a sustainable urban environment with the use of …

Precise estimation of solar energy on building roofs plays a critical role in sustainable
development and renewable energy consumption of high-density human habitats …

Sun duration is the best proxy for solar radiation, which has important effects on different
aspects, including street thermal environments and solar energy utilization in urban areas …