Most common practices for solving building retrofit problems lack efficiency and overall
robustness. Knowledge of novel methods that support decision-making (DM) for retrofitting is …

The present study aims to assess the possibility of achieving net zero energy building in the
Moroccan housing stock by combining architectural energy efficiency practices and …

There is great potential for building performance optimization (BPO) in the early design
stage, but there is still a lack of methods, algorithms, and tools to support the BPO process in …

Building retrofitting towards nearly zero energy building (nZEB) with comfortable visual and
thermal conditions, requires a comprehensive parametric analysis of building retrofit …

Buildings significantly contribute to global annual energy consumption and carbon footprint
in their operation and initial construction. Coming up with an eco-friendly and energy …

Morocco's building sector accounts for about 25% of the country's total energy consumption,
including 18% for residential and 7% for the services sector. This energy consumption is …

Performance-based design has become increasingly important for designing
environmentally friendly buildings. It is an interdisciplinary and time-consuming process that …

This paper proposes a performance-based design validation approach to study EnergyPlus
for daylight harvesting capabilities. It considers EnergyPlus as a possible analytical tool to …

The existing residential building stock accounts for a substantial portion of worldwide energy
consumption and greenhouse emissions. Improvements to the thermal performance of …

Abstract Design support tools are increasingly used to address complex issues. However,
existing tools are limited in the interpretability of their solutions, the participation of architects …