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Energy Science &Engineering, EarlyView.This study explores the potential of solar PV and concentrating PV (CPV) technologies as sustainable energy solutions for Nigeria, highlighting their suitability in transitioning away from fossil fuels. By harnessing abundant solar resources, these technologies offer efficient, clean, and locally adaptable alternatives, supporting energy security ...
Sani Mohammed Lawal +4 more
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Geometry-material coordination for passive adaptive solar morphing envelopes [PDF]
, 2017 The cost-intensive and mechanical complexity natures of the adaptive facades of the past decades drifted designers and researchers’ interest towards passive material-based actuation systems.
Chronis, A, Leung, C, Mokhtar, S
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Journal of Facade Design and Engineering, 2019 In times of energy use awareness, decarbonisation, and resource efficiency, the performance of well-known façade components must be pushed beyond current limits through innovative designs and new combinations in construction.
Thomas Wüest, Andreas Luible
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Weighted Point Cloud Augmentation for Neural Network Training Data Class-Imbalance [PDF]
, 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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Fire and Materials, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This research was conducted within the framework of project SI2.825082, funded by the European Commission—DG GROW. The project's objective was to finalise a European approach for assessing the fire performance of façades under medium and large fire exposure conditions.
Péter Tóth +7 more
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Dynamic Daylight Metrics for Electricity Savings in Offices: Window Size and Climate Smart Lighting Management [PDF]
, 2018 Daylight performance metrics provide a promising approach for the design and optimization of lighting strategies in buildings and their management.
Acosta García, Ignacio Javier +3 more
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Emerging Perovskite Solar Cells for Building‐Integrated Photovoltaic Applications
Information &Functional Materials, EarlyView.In this review, we discuss technological approaches of perovskite solar cells that are highly compatible with the requirements of building‐integrated photovoltaic applications, including semi‐transparent, colorful, and flexible perovskite solar cells.
Yongke Liang +4 more
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Adaptive Comfort Models Applied to Existing Dwellings in Mediterranean Climate Considering Global Warming [PDF]
, 2018 Comfort analysis of existing naturally ventilated buildings located in mild climates, such as the ones in the Mediterranean zones, offer room for a reduction in the present and future energy consumption.
Canivell, Jacinto +4 more
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PLANTS, PEOPLE, PLANET, EarlyView.The increasing demand for sustainable food production requires innovative solutions that balance productivity, resource efficiency, and environmental impact. Vertical Farming Systems (VFSs) offer a promising approach; however, their high energy consumption remains challenging.
Alessio Dessì +11 more
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Sustainable Urban Planning for High-Rise Residential Complexes Using an Adaptive Facade System
Applied SciencesThis study proposes a sustainable urban planning strategy that enhances building energy self-sufficiency through photovoltaic-based renewable energy generation.
Ho-Soon Choi
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