The building envelope has an important role in regulating the energy exchanges between
the internal and external environment. In recent years, various studies on technological …

Buildings account for 30% of global energy consumption. Improving the energy efficiency of
buildings becomes essential to reducing energy consumption for alleviating their …

The effects of climate change on the built environment represents an important research
challenge. Today, green roofs (GRs) represent a viable solution for enhancing energy and …

In the field of three-dimensional object design and fabrication, this paper explores the
transformative potential at the intersection of biomaterials, biopolymers, and additive …

Definition The term “bioinspiration” defines a creative approach based on the observation of
biological principles and transfer to design. Biomimicry is the recent approach, which …

The concept of bioinspiration, which is a new design paradigm inspired by solutions found in
biological systems, has led to many innovative designs in different fields in recent years …

Biomimetics is an opportunity for the development of energy efficient building systems.
Several biomimetic building skins (Bio-BS) have been built over the past decade, however …

Enhancing building energy performance has become a focal point in reducing the
environmental impacts of buildings to address climate change. Considering the high share …

Energy efficiency and the reduction of carbon emissions have become the main climate
goals for newly constructed or existing buildings. In the building sector, curtain walls (CWs) …

The architectural form of the façade determines its identity as well as interactions with micro-
climate forces of the ambient environment, such as solar radiation. The dynamic nature of …