As a result of the desire to improve living standards, increasing attention is paid to creating a
comfortable and healthy lighting environment that contributes to human health and well …

Abstract Semi-Transparent Photovoltaic (STPV) windows have the potential of active energy-
saving and have attracted more attention in recent years. Due to the selective absorption …

During early building design stages, decisions are made regarding building's form,
orientation, distribution, and size of glazing. Although these features are crucial for building …

Off-site construction can represent a potential solution for worldwide mass housing demand
and has gained a lot of attention during the refugee crisis in Europe. In particular, modular …

Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the best placement of windows in short-term
rehabilitation facilities in terms of daylighting and outdoor views by exploring the impact of …

Indoor lighting conditions and the efficient use of solar energy are becoming increasingly
important, both in terms of overall living comfort and energy-efficient buildings. Thus, the …

The problem of energy consumption of buildings is complex and multidimensional, as it is a
cross section of building envelope performance, indoor environmental conditions and user …

Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) remains a public health emergency of
international concern, and some countries still implement strict regional lockdowns. Further …

Building-management systems (BMSs) are becoming increasingly important as they are an
efficient means to having buildings that consume less energy as well as for improving the …

The purpose of this research is to investigate the interior lighting environment of the
registration room and waiting room of a bilateral lit clinic. Through measuring and comparing …