The aim of the paper is to report a comprehensive review into a recently emerging building
integrated solar thermal technology, namely, Active Solar Thermal Facades (ASTFs), in …

This work aims to apply parametric design to minimize the embodied greenhouse gas
emissions and operational energy in a zero emission building in Oslo, Norway. An original …

In cities seeking energy self-sufficiency, one of the trends is to pursue nearly zero-energy
buildings (nZEB). To achieve this target, reducing energy consumption as well as replacing …

This paper aims to examine the integration of a hybrid photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) solar
system in an energy efficient, environmentally friendly, and technologically advanced …

The harvesting of solar energy still encounters many barriers in Scandinavia. This paper
proposes a set of solar urban planning recommendations to enhance the solar accessibility …

Promoting sustainable strategies at the urban scale requires reliable assessment of solar
irradiation received by buildings envelope. This will guide modelers, urban planners, and …

This paper presents a parametric study on the impact of solar cells at the building envelope
on the generated power, energy consumption, comfort conditions (interior temperature …

The paper is focused on a new solar urban planning approach for building densification and
preservation in existing urban areas. Dense urban environments provide a complex …

This paper aims to determine the optimum geometry of the building blocks in order to ensure
the viable building integration of active solar energy systems in the urban fabric. Through …

Despite recent developments, neighborhood-scale performance assessment at the early-
design phase is seldom carried out in practice, notably due to high computational …