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Weighted Point Cloud Augmentation for Neural Network Training Data Class-Imbalance [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
Recent developments in the field of deep learning for 3D data have demonstrated promising potential for end-to-end learning directly from point clouds.
Boehm, Jan, Griffiths, David
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Energy Performance and Control Strategy for Dynamic Façade with Perovskite PV Panels—Technical Analysis and Case Study

open access: yesEnergies, 2023
Effective implementation of renewable energy sources (RES) is one of the main challenges in regard to the organization of local energy microgrids with buildings.
Andrzej Ożadowicz, Gabriela Walczyk
doaj   +1 more source

Intelligent energy buildings based on RES and Nanotechnology [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
The paper presents the design features, the energy modelling and optical performance details of two pilot Intelligent Energy Buildings, (IEB). Both are evolution of the Zero Energy Building (ZEB) concept.
Kaplani, Eleni, Kaplanis, Socrates
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A Simplified Model Validation for the Energy Assessment of Opaque Adaptive Façades with Variable Thermal Resistance

open access: yesEnergies
Adaptive façades, also known as climate-adaptive building shells (CABSs), could make a significant contribution towards reducing the energy consumption of buildings and their environmental impacts.
Ismael Palacios Mackay   +2 more
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Review on the use of FRP composites for fa\ue7ades and building skins [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) composites represent a class of materials typically able to offer excellent mechanical, thermal and insulation properties, taking advantage of a combination of their constitutive fibers and polymers.
Bedon, Chiara
core   +1 more source

A Study on the Impact of Climate Adaptive Building Shells on Indoor Comfort

open access: yesJournal of Facade Design and Engineering, 2019
Energy savings and indoor comfort are widely considered to be key priorities in the current architectural design trends. Additionally, the well-being and satisfaction of end users is a relevant issue when a human-centred perspective is adopted.
Adele Ricci   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cultural evolution in Vietnam’s early 20th century: a Bayesian networks analysis of Hanoi Franco-Chinese house designs [PDF]

open access: yes, 2019
The study of cultural evolution has taken on an increasingly interdisciplinary and diverse approach in explicating phenomena of cultural transmission and adoptions.
Bui, Quang-Khiem   +8 more
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Quick-cast: A method for fast and precise scalable production of fluid-driven elastomeric soft actuators

open access: yes, 2018
Fluid-driven elastomeric actuators (FEAs) are among the most popular actuators in the emerging field of soft robotics. Intrinsically compliant, with continuum of motion, large strokes, little friction, and high power-to-weight ratio, they are very ...
Begle, Moritz   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Adaptive high-performance and multifunctional façade systems

open access: yesFrontiers in Built Environment
Adaptive, high-performance and multifunctional façades are recognized as key contributors to the EU’s climate-neutral agenda, as outlined in Directive (EU) 2024/1275, the Renovation Wave, and Horizon Europe initiatives.
Maria Matheou   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Adaptive facade systems - review of performance requirements, design approaches, use cases and market needs [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
The paper reflects the work of COST Action TU1403 Workgroup 3/Task group 1. The aim is to identify research needs from a review of the state of the art of three aspects related to adaptive facade systems: (1) dynamic performance requirements; (2) facade ...
Almeida, Manuela Guedes de   +9 more
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