In support of the clean energy transition, rooftop photovoltaics (RTPV) deployment has been
globally advocated, enabling citizens as energy prosumers within their localised building …

A synthetic review of the application of multi-objective optimization models to the design of
climate-responsive buildings and neighbourhoods is carried out. The review focused on the …

Incorporating intelligent optimization algorithms in the early stages of office building design
facilitates a better response to the local climate. The indoor and outdoor thermal …

Recently, due to the increasing demand for energy and the identification of fossil fuels and
their pollution, the focus on renewable energy is increasing day by day, so the use of …

The transitional pathway to carbon neutrality in commercial building stock requires
improvement of energy efficiency, use of renewable sources and implementation of non …

Postponing performance analysis of buildings until the final stage of the design process
often leads to unexpected results, introducing errors and disrupting the architect's workflow …

Abstract Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs) play a key role to save energy. However,
unpredictable scenarios and uncertainties about stability of energy production from …

The energy needs of a Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB) are fully met by renewable energy
sources. Nevertheless, the time span of the energy balance can affect the effective energy …

The low carbon building design has become critical given the urgent need to reduce global
carbon emissions. Reducing operational energy use through multi-objective optimizations …

The ongoing transition towards resilient and energy-efficient cities highlights the design of
new buildings as a critical concern. With the increasing urbanization in Europe and the …