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LSEWOA: An Enhanced Whale Optimization Algorithm with Multi-Strategy for Numerical and Engineering Design Optimization Problems [PDF]

open access: yesSensors
The Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) is a bio-inspired metaheuristic algorithm known for its simple structure and ease of implementation. However, WOA suffers from issues such as premature convergence, low population diversity in the later stages of ...
Junhao Wei   +6 more
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Nano-textured polymers for future architectural needs

open access: yesJournal of Facade Design and Engineering, 2013
Corresponding author: Prof. Dr. Dirk J. Broer, Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology, Chemical Engineering & Chemistry, Department of Functional Organic Materials & Devices (SFD), Helix building STO 0.34, Den Dolech 2, 5612 AZ Eindhoven, The ...
Cees W.M., Albert , Michael , Dirk J.
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Lightweight bonded acrylic facing at the Vitra VSL Factory

open access: yesJournal of Facade Design and Engineering, 2013
Corresponding author: Matthias Michel, E-mail: michel@imagine-structure.eu Acrylic glass is omnipresent in the industrialised world; but as a building material most architects, facade planners and engineers are still unfamiliar with this material.
Matthias, Holger
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Comparison and development of sustainable office façade renovation solutions in the Netherlands

open access: yesJournal of Facade Design and Engineering, 2013
Corresponding author: Ir. Michiel Ritzen, Eindhoven University of Technology/Zuyd University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands. E-mail: m.j.ritzen@tue.nl Environmental, commercial and societal developments in the Netherlands stimulate the ...
Michiel, Bertold, Ronald , Zeger, Chris
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Tectonic thinking in contemporary industrialized architecture

open access: yesJournal of Facade Design and Engineering, 2013
Corresponding author: Professor Anne Beim, Ph.D., CINARK – Centre for Industrialized Architecture, Institute of Architectural Technology, The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts – School of Architecture, Phillip Langes ALlé 10, DK-1435 Copenhagen, Denmark.
Anne
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Priming Engineers to Think About Sustainability: Cognitive and Neuro-Cognitive Evidence to Support the Adoption of Green Stormwater Design

open access: yesFrontiers in Neuroscience, 2022
Green infrastructure is the application of nature-based solutions like bioswales, rain gardens, and permeable pavements to reduce flooding in urban areas. These systems are underutilized in the design of the built environment.
Mo Hu, Tripp Shealy
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A Modified Gorilla Troops Optimizer for Global Optimization Problem

open access: yesApplied Sciences, 2022
The Gorilla Troops Optimizer (GTO) is a novel Metaheuristic Algorithm that was proposed in 2021. Its design was inspired by the lifestyle characteristics of gorillas, including migration to a known position, migration to an undiscovered position, moving ...
Tingyao Wu   +6 more
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Visual assessment of BIPV retrofit design proposals for selected historical buildings using the saliency map method

open access: yesJournal of Facade Design and Engineering, 2015
With the increasing awareness of energy efficiency, many old buildings have to undergo a massive facade energy retrofit. How to predict the visual impact which solar installations on the aesthetic cultural value of these buildings has been a heated ...
Ran Xu, Stephen Wittkopf
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Individual Disturbance and Attraction Repulsion Strategy Enhanced Seagull Optimization for Engineering Design

open access: yesMathematics, 2022
The seagull optimization algorithm (SOA) is a novel swarm intelligence algorithm proposed in recent years. The algorithm has some defects in the search process.
Helong Yu   +4 more
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Assessing facade value - how clients make business cases in changing real estate markets

open access: yesJournal of Facade Design and Engineering, 2013
Corresponding author: Dr. ir. Alexandra den Heijer, Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, Department of Real Estate & Housing, Julianalaan 134, 2628 BL Delft, The Netherlands. Tel.: +31 15 278 4159;
Alexandra Den Heijer
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