Highlights•A novel Productive Architectural Surface System (PASS) is proposed.•Productive
double-skin facade (PDSF) was constructed based on PASS.•The daylighting performance …

The building sector has a major economic, environmental, and social impact on society;
hence, it is crucial to promote sustainable construction practice. The facade is one of the …

This simulation study explores the potential of a novel façade design with integrated control
system comprising a dynamic photovoltaic (PV) facade integrated with dimming lighting …

Mosques are unique in terms of architectural design and operational efficiency. Architectural
Design, building envelope characteristics, intermittent operating schedules, and occupancy …

Accepted: 20 September 2018 In recent years, green libraries are springing up in many
Chinese universities. The green library is an energy-efficient type of library that provides an …

Architectural design is a building system that has room composition and design products
that take into account environmental conditions. The thing that most influences the …

Integrated building performance monitoring through sensors and instruments is the current
need of building engineering and sciences for retrofitting, optimizing, and future design …

Dari seluruh kabupaten atau kota di Aceh, Banda Aceh sebagai ibu kota merupakan daerah
yang paling parah terkena dampak gempa dan tsunami pada tahun 2004. Perumahan …

The proportions of light-wells that are specified in Code four of the National Building
Regulations of Iran are determined only for one-floor to four-floor buildings. These …

Natural lighting is an important factor that affects the comfort of building users. Natural
lighting in a room requires a window area of ​ ​ at least 1/6 of the floor area. This study …