Due to the fast advancement of communication and information technology, intelligent
buildings have garnered great interest. These buildings can forecast weather, ambient …

This paper reviews applications of multi-objective optimization approaches for design,
control, and the combination of both design and control of a single element or a set of …

Exterior static shading devices of buildings, if correctly designed, can control sunlight and
daylight to reduce glare while guaranteeing interiors' natural illumination and connection to …

Smart lighting has become a universal smart product solution, with global revenues of up to
US 5.9 billion by 2021. Six main factors drive the technology: light-emitting diode (LED) …

Uncontrolled sunlight entering through windows contributes to substantial heating and
cooling demands in buildings, which leads to high energy consumption from the buildings …

Predictive control offers significant advantages in nonlinear control, high thermal inertia, and
dynamic control. This article uses a Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses methodology to …

Incorporating phase-change material (PCM) wallboards into building envelopes can help
reduce electricity costs associated with heating and enhance demand flexibility in dynamic …

Satisfying thermal comfort in indoor spaces is still a challenge in terms of energy saving, and
several HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning) systems have been proposed for …

Wind direction is random and time-varying, which is arduous to be accurately predicted. The
yaw control based on the predicted wind direction is limited by the accuracy of the wind …

Active latent heat storage (ALHS) involving phase-change materials constitutes a promising
energy-efficient solution for building energy management (BEM) by reshaping building …