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A Survey of Methods for Constructing 3D Urban Models From Point Clouds

Computer Graphics Forum, EarlyView.
The survey outlines a general process for constructing 3D models from point clouds and categorizes the methods based on their use of templates, basic surface primitives, hybrid approaches, or linear primitives. Additionally, the survey reviews the datasets and benchmarks that are essential for testing and training the developed methods.
Chiara Romanengo, Silvia Biasotti, Bianca Falcidieno, Daniela Cabiddu, Elia Moscoso Thompson, Michela Spagnuolo   +5 more
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Feasibility of Solar Energy for Lighting Vertical Farms in China: Techno‐Economic and Environmental Views

Modern Agriculture, Volume 4, Issue 1, June 2026.
A plant factory, an innovative farming method, addresses urban land constraints. Using solar energy in it reduces reliance on fossil fuels and cuts carbon emissions and economic costs. Integrating vertical farms with solar energy supports sustainable modern agriculture.
Bateer Baiyin, Xinyan Wang, Yue Xiang, Yang Shao, Jung Eek Son, Kotaro Tagawa, Qichang Yang   +6 more
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Multifaceted Behavior and Functional Versatility of Ferritic Stainless Steels, Part I: Applications and Processing, a Review

steel research international, Volume 97, Issue 3, Page 1201-1225, March 2026.
This review investigates the processing‐microstructure‐property relationships in ferritic stainless steels (FSSs). It highlights advances in deformation behavior, heat treatments, surface modifications, and alloying effects. Theoretical models, including Johnson‐Mehl‐Avrami‐Kolmogorov, Arrhenius, nucleation theory, and diffusion theories, are discussed
Shahab Bazri, Carlo Mapelli, Silvia Barella, Andrea Gruttadauria, Davide Mombelli   +4 more
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Experimental Infrastructure Design for Energy-Independent Car Park Building Based on Parametric Photovoltaic Facade System

Applied Sciences
The purpose of this study is to develop a new architectural model that responds to environmental pollution. The subject of this study is infrastructure buildings related to automobiles, which cause environmental pollution.
Ho-Soon Choi
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Harvesting renewable energies through innovative kinetic honeycomb architectural facades: the mathematical & CFD modeling for wind turbine design optimization

Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering, 2022
The research was specifically focused on the renewable energy factors associated with thousands of hexagonal micro-module wind turbines, hexagonal solar cell modules, and hexagonal modules for solar-reflecting pipes.
Danny Santoso Mintorogo, Aris Budhiyanto, Feny Elsiana, Fandi D. Suprianto, Sutrisno   +4 more
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Decentralized Wind Energy Systems as Catalysts for Urban Resilience: A Design Framework

Energy Science &Engineering, Volume 14, Issue 2, Page 682-700, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Confronting the escalating extreme weather events (EWEs) and intensifying winds, this study proposes an active response to these issues by exploring decentralized wind energy production for Peng Chau Island, Hong Kong. It integrates theoretical perspectives on energy democracy—empowering local communities through energy autonomy—and urban ...
Tian Cheng
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Optimizing the Shading Device Configuration of Kinetic Façades through Daylighting Performance Assessment

Buildings
When designing a façade, it is essential to consider the impact of daylight and how it can be optimized through external movable shading devices. To accurately evaluate the lighting performance of a kinetic facade, it is crucial to consider the operation
Dong-Hyun Kim, Hieu Trung Luong, Trang Thao Nguyen   +2 more
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Tailoring MXene/Nickel Cobalt Phosphate Composite for Enhanced Electrochromic and Supercapacitor Applications

Battery Energy, Volume 5, Issue 1, January 2026.
The NCP/Ti3C2 composite delivers outstanding electrochemical performance, achieving 2270 F/g specific capacitance, high coloration efficiency, and stable cycling, supported by predictive modeling with 99.17% accuracy, highlighting its potential for next‐generation energy storage and electrochromic applications ABSTRACT Electrochromic materials that ...
Muhammad Norhaffis Mustafa, Muhammad Amirul Aizat Mohd Abdah, Norshahirah Mohamad Saidi, Arshid Numan, Yusran Sulaiman, Rashmi Walvekar, Mohammad Khalid   +6 more
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Identify and Prioritize the Criteria Affecting Hospital Design with a Passive Defense Approach [PDF]

مجله علوم پزشکی صدرا, 2000
Introduction: In this paper, Prioritizing the effective criteria for hospital design with a passive defense approach will enable hospitals, as one of the most important centers for providing services to the injured, to perform their duties as correctly ...
Nasim Dehghanian, Rahim Ostovar, Ali Bamdad   +2 more
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Predictive Automation of Window Ventilation in Green Buildings: A Data‐Driven Framework for Integrating IoT Sensors, Machine Learning, and Occupant Behavior Modeling

Indoor Air, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
This paper presents an Internet of Things (IoT)–enabled automated control framework for optimizing residential window ventilation systems. The system combines sensors, AI prediction, and automated motors to control ventilation based on environmental conditions and human behaviors.
Masood Karamoozian, Zhang Hong, Amirhossein Karamoozian, Behzad Abbasnejad, Farzad Rahimian, Poulami Jha   +5 more
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