[HTML][HTML] Design Optimization of the Skylight for Daylighting and Energy Performance Using NSGA-II

BV Fakhr, M Mahdavinejad, M Rahbar… - Journal of Daylighting, 2023 - solarlits.com
In terms of sustainable design, lateral windows and skylights are important. Daylighting has
become a vital component in office buildings because it increases occupants' productivity …

Assessment of polycarbonate material as a sustainable substitute for glazing in hot climates

MA Mohammed, MM Menkabo… - International Journal of …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
In modern buildings, it is evident that exterior glazing is highly desirable to enhance the
visual environment and provide daylight. This study investigates the energy performance of …

Daylighting and artificial lighting criteria that promote performance and optical comfort in preschool classrooms

AI Samiou, LT Doulos, S Zerefos - Energy and Buildings, 2022 - Elsevier
The objective of the present research is to determine those daylighting design strategies that
may optimize the visual environment in preschool classrooms in the context of the climatic …

Improving the energy efficiency of lighting systems for a marine equipment manufacturing plant through retrofitting, daylighting, and behaviour change

E Uyan, M Atlar, AI Ölçer - Journal of Cleaner Production, 2023 - Elsevier
As the emissions from the operation phase of ship's life cycle are reduced as a result of
ongoing efforts, it is anticipated that the decarbonization of ship's manufacturing phase will …

Simple mathematical models to link climate-based daylight metrics with daylight factor metrics and daylighting design implications

S Li, DHW Li, W Chen, S Lou, EKW Tsang - Heliyon, 2023 - cell.com
Determination of interior daylight illuminance is the key step in daylighting schemes.
Recently, climate-based daylight metrics (CBDMs) which considers the real climatic data for …

Adaptive design of formworks for building renovation considering the sustainability of construction in BIM environment—Case study

P Mésároš, M Spišáková, T Mandičák, J Čabala… - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
Progressive technologies and practices are shifting the possibilities of building design and
improving work efficiency. Constantly changing site conditions require different procedures …

Sustainable Adaptive Cycle Pavements Using Composite Foam Concrete at High Altitudes in Central Europe

M Decky, K Hodasova, Z Papanova, E Remisova - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
Climate pavement adaptability is an integral part of a holistic concept of road design,
construction, and pavement management. One of the possibilities for fulfilling the mentioned …

Thermo-environmental performance of polycarbonate materials as a glazing substitute in hot climates

MM Menkabo, MM Alhaji, IM Budaiwi… - Advances in Building …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Buildings consume substantial energy, primarily for cooling and heating, resulting in
equivalent CO2 emissions. Proper building envelope design in hot climates is crucial for …

[HTML][HTML] An all-sky luminance and radiance distribution model for built environment studies

S Lou, DHW Li, KA Alshaibani, H Xing, Z Li, Y Huang… - Renewable Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
The diffuse radiance and luminance can be anisotropic over the skydome, which is
important to the daylight and thermal environments of buildings and the urban areas. This …

Estimation of sky and externally reflected components under various obstructed CIE skies

DHW Li, S Li, EKW Tsang, W Chen - Journal of Building Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
In many urban cities, the external obstructions may significantly reduce the amount of
daylight entering to the indoor space. The estimation of daylight illuminance gained via …