Engineering origami: A comprehensive review of recent applications, design methods, and tools

M Meloni, J Cai, Q Zhang, D Sang‐Hoon Lee… - Advanced …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Origami‐based designs refer to the application of the ancient art of origami to solve
engineering problems of different nature. Despite being implemented at dimensions that …

An overview of the mechanical description of origami-inspired systems and structures

LM Fonseca, GV Rodrigues, MA Savi - International Journal of Mechanical …, 2022 - Elsevier
Origami is inspiring several fields of knowledge such as engineering, aerospace systems,
medicine, and biomechanics, motivating the creation of novel adaptive and morphing …

[HTML][HTML] The impact of facade geometry on visual comfort and energy consumption in an office building in different climates

M Mahdavinejad, H Bazazzadeh, F Mehrvarz… - Energy Reports, 2024 - Elsevier
In recent years, there has been a heightened emphasis improving visual comfort and energy
efficiency. Various solutions have been explored to achieve high-performance design …

[HTML][HTML] A morphological approach for kinetic façade design process to improve visual and thermal comfort

SM Hosseini, M Mohammadi, A Rosemann… - Building and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Visual and thermal comfort for occupants significantly depend on exterior environmental
climatic conditions, which are continuously changing. In particular, optimizing visual and …

Integrated parametric design of adaptive facades for user's visual comfort

A Tabadkani, MV Shoubi, F Soflaei… - Automation in …, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract The idea of Adaptive Solar Façade (ASF), as a modular, dynamic, and flexible types
of smart façades could be a promising approach in a comfort-centric design through the …

Smart materials in architecture for actuator and sensor applications: A review

M Sobczyk, S Wiesenhütter… - Journal of Intelligent …, 2022 - journals.sagepub.com
Severe challenges such as depletion of natural resources, natural catastrophes, extreme
weather conditions, or overpopulation require intelligent solutions especially in architecture …

Shape morphing solar shadings: A review

F Fiorito, M Sauchelli, D Arroyo, M Pesenti… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2016 - Elsevier
This paper provides an overview of available innovative shape morphing building skins and
their design principles. In particular, the proposed review deals with comfort-related issues …

Design optimisation of solar shading systems for tropical office buildings: Challenges and future trends

SM Al-Masrani, KM Al-Obaidi, NA Zalin, MIA Isma - Solar Energy, 2018 - Elsevier
Most high-rise office buildings in the tropics, particularly in Malaysia and Singapore, exceed
the required level of the energy efficiency index. The implementation of conventional …

Biomimetic building skins: An adaptive approach

KM Al-Obaidi, MA Ismail, H Hussein… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2017 - Elsevier
This paper provides an overview of the design of biomimetic building skins. Many types of
smart and responsive building envelopes have been developed, but their improvement to …

Dynamic shading systems: A review of design parameters, platforms and evaluation strategies

SM Al-Masrani, KM Al-Obaidi - Automation in construction, 2019 - Elsevier
The advancements in software and hardware technologies provide opportunities for solar
shading systems to function dynamically within their context. This development has helped …