Thermochromic and electrochromic smart windows are increasingly receiving attention for
their specific ability to regulate the dynamics of light and heat. The goal of improving smart …

In this study, the overall energy consumption and visual comfort of a switchable suspended
particle device (SPD) smart window were investigated as part of the glazing integration of an …

Current discomfort glare prediction metrics usually account for at least one of the two
categories of effects that induce discomfort glare–the saturation and contrast effects …

Buildings are significant sources of energy consumption due to the non-optimal
configuration of shading devices that results in excessive solar heat gain. Amorphous …

While the influence of a glare source's spectrum on sensitivity to discomfort glare has been
demonstrated repeatedly under electric light conditions, it has not yet been studied under …

BIPV (building-integrated photovoltaic) technology can convert incident solar energy directly
into electricity while reducing cooling energy consumption. Using PV modules as a …

Demand response (DR) increases the flexibility and reliability of the electricity grid as use of
intermittent renewable energy sources increases. HVAC and envelope DR measures …

Transparent aerogel window based on silica aerogel has been investigated for achieving
energy-saving buildings. However, most of the attention was paid to the effective thermal …

Providing adequate glare protection and a view to the outside through fabric shading
devices is challenging because these two objectives require conflicting material properties …

Daylight contains dynamic features such as color and intensity that may vary over time. The
ideas of Orosi windows and biomimetic kinetic lessons of butterfly wings are viewed as …