Integrating optimization algorithms into simulation-based design processes is a promising
approach for achieving energy efficient buildings. Building Energy Simulation and …

Daylighting design has become prevalent in modern buildings in the effort to create a more
sustainable living environment. Past and recent bodies of research emerged are mainly …

The residential sector is responsible for approximately a quarter of energy consumption in
Europe. This consumption, together with that of other buildings, mainly from the tertiary …

Daylighting is a passive strategy which is significant in increasing the liveliness,
performance, and visual comfort of the residents. It helps to reduce the overall electrical …

This study was conducted with an idea that practical daylighting design and control should
reduce the energy consumption without eroding residents' satisfaction with luminous …

Optimizing the building performance at the early design stage is justified as a promising
approach to achieve many sustainable design goals in buildings; in particular, it opens a …

Used properly, daylight can provide visual comfort, reduce energy consumption and improve
health and safety at work. This paper investigates the influence that different roof types,(ie …

In the realm of museum design, the meticulous planning of natural lighting plays a vital role
in enhancing energy efficiency, improving the indoor atmosphere, and preserving and …

The main aim of this article is to determine a suitable proportion and shape for monitor
skylights, which are characterized mainly by two opposite vertical openings fixed by a …

The skylight on the roof of an atrium can be popular for commercial malls to illuminate the
core area of the building. However, the solar radiation and its heat can get into the building …