Structural design optimization (SDO) plays a pivotal role in enhancing various aspects of
construction projects, including design quality, cost efficiency, safety, and structural …

Self-shading in facades can serve as a strategy to reduce heat gain and improve the energy
efficiency of building envelopes. It leverages the form of the building envelope or its …

Daylight is an important factor that significantly contributes to patients' healing, with a
reduction in the length of stay in the hospital. It can strongly affect energy consumption …

In response to the European 2030 climate and energy policy framework and to satisfy
various stakeholders, trade-offs between different goals should be considered in the …

The building industry is in constant change and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a leader
in innovative solutions for green buildings. The standards used in achieving sustainable …

Courtyard houses constructed recently with air-conditioning systems need to increase
efficiency by simultaneously reducing thermal load and improving thermal comfort in all …

This study explores the optimization of kinetic facades to promote environmental
sustainability in building designs, addressing the critical issues of high energy consumption …

Dynamic facades (DFs) can potentially transform how we design and experience buildings.
Their adaptability to changing environmental conditions can significantly reduce energy …

Compared to commercial glass, transparent wood-based windows is provided with better
thermal insulation performance, and more comparable solar transmittance. However …

Architects face the challenge of exploring various design solutions in the early design stage,
often with conflicting optimization goals. To tackle this complexity, they need to rely on tools …