The most ambitious challenge for designers is an effective shading system that is able to
keep the balance between the daylight harvesting and view out maximization while …

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 …

The advancements in software and hardware technologies provide opportunities for solar
shading systems to function dynamically within their context. This development has helped …

Balconies are an ancient architectural archetype that are being increasingly considered in
multi-family buildings of high-density cities. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive …

As most countries have widespread and growing concerns about the sustainable
development of society, the requirement to continuously reduce energy consumption poses …

In architectural design, daylight has a contradictory effect on the indoor thermal and visual
comfort, and energy use. The resulting need to control or guide the daylight for reaching a …

Currently, there is a tendency to use Islamic Geometric Patterns (IGPs) as important
identities and cultural elements of building design in the Middle East. Despite high demand …

Recently, architectural designs with dynamic facades have been introduced as a strategy for
improving building environmental performance. Currently, such as those capable of rotation …

This paper reviewed related research works and developments on the traditional
architectural element “mashrabiya” focusing on its history, design and structure, typology …

Zero energy buildings (ZEBs) are targeted by several developed countries around the world
which consequently promotes the progress toward achieving ZEBs. The concept of ZEBs is …