An AI-driven multi-objective framework for optimizing window dimensions considering energy demand and thermal comfort [PDF]
Scientific ReportsDesigning energy-efficient windows requires balancing energy demand and occupant thermal comfort, particularly during early-stage design. This study presents an artificial intelligence–driven multi-objective framework for optimizing window dimensions in ...
Seyed Mohammad Reza Adel Nasab +1 more
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Development of a Python-based algorithm for adaptive thermal comfort: Theoretical formulation and application cases [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2023 Adaptive thermal comfort has gained momentum within the scientific community as a cost effective and affordable way of maintaining acceptable levels of comfort in dwellings while abating energy expenditure.
Garcia Daniel Sanchez +3 more
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ARQUISUR Revista, 2021 On a universe of twenty-one prototypes of individual houses produced by the government, since 2004, in the main cities of the Argentine Northeast, a sample of five cases of houses was defined, representing the main typological groups. One hundred surveys
Herminia María Alías +1 more
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The Effect of Natural Materials-Based Climate Adaptation Techniques on Thermal Comfort in the Vernacular Architecture of Sistan, Iran [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Archaeological Studies, 2023 Adjusting indoor environment so as to provide thermal comfort is a matter of utmost importance in architecture. Despite the remarkable achievements so far made, the main challenge is to provide thermal comfort in buildings through minimum use of fossil ...
Mohammad Ali Sargazi
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Energies, 2021 Passive thermal comfort has been widely used to test the thermal performance of a building. The science of active thermal comfort is important to be connected with the science of architecture.
Hermawan Hermawan, Jozef Švajlenka
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Study on adaptive model and behavioural adaptation for thermal comfort of Japanese office buildings [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2023 This study focuses on the behavioural aspects of the occupants in Japanese office buildings. The behavioural adaptations such as window opening, heating/cooling use, clothing adjustments are important contributor factors for the adaptive thermal comfort.
Khadka Supriya +12 more
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Thermal Comfort and Energy Efficiency: Challenges, Barriers, and Step towards Sustainability
Smart Cities, 2022 With the increasing number of people living in cities, the demand for energy in office buildings and homes is constantly increasing; thus, smart buildings were created to provide users with better comfort conditions.
Iasmin Lourenço Niza +3 more
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Development of an adaptive model for thermal comfort in the office buildings of Nagasaki City, Japan [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2023 Thermal comfort in office buildings is instrumental in improving the productivity of employees while maintaining their health. The primary objectives of this research were to analyze the comfort temperature in Japanese office buildings and investigate ...
Genjo Kahori +12 more
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Experimental Investigation of Adaptive Thermal Comfort in French Healthcare Buildings
Buildings, 2021 The thermal comfort requirements of disabled people in healthcare buildings are an important research topic that concerns a specific population with medical conditions impacted by the indoor environment.
Zoubayre El Akili +4 more
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Energies, 2020 Including recycled waste material in cement mixes, as substitutes for natural aggregates, has resulted in diverse research projects, normally focused on mechanical capacities.
Vicente Flores-Alés +3 more
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