Statistical models can be used as surrogates of detailed simulation models. Their key
advantage is that they are evaluated at low computational cost which can remove …

In most of the countries, buildings are often one of the major energy consumers, leading to
the necessity of achieving sustainable building designs, and to the mandatory use of …

Daylight confers extensive benefits for building occupants and improves energy efficiency;
thus, its prediction and performance are significant for design decision-making on building …

Fenestrations allow for natural daylight and outdoor views, but also represent the least
thermally efficient portion of the building envelope, and thus can be a source of unwanted …

The current practice with building energy simulation software tools requires the manual entry
of a large list of detailed inputs pertaining to the building characteristics, geographical …

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Cyber-Physical Systems for cognitive manufacturing systems. A technological mapping of …

This paper presents an implementation of multiobjective optimization for a rectangular
façade design proposal in a healthcare building's common space. Objectives are to …

The evolution of advanced computing, driven by breakthroughs in artificial intelligence and
large language models, presents significant opportunities for various industries. In this study …

The bioclimatic architecture concept refers to an approach that takes into account the
various characteristics of a building environment to make it more comfortable for its …

This study aimed to analyze multi-purpose optimized design alternatives for sports halls to
minimize total energy consumption, maximize daylight quantity, minimize glare probability …