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Visual Beauty Assessment Scale: Psychometric Validation of Italian and English Versions
European Journal of Neuroscience, Volume 62, Issue 6, September 2025.ABSTRACT Since ancient times, philosophers and researchers have attempted to define beauty. In recent years, psychologists have distinguished between subjective and objective beauty, as well as between emotional and cognitive dimensions. However, a psychometrically validated tool for assessing beauty is still lacking.
Marco Iosa +3 more
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The Application of Biomimicry in Kinetic Facades
Journal of Engineering, 2016 Biomimicry, as a way of thinking to go back to nature for inspiration, has its impact on many contemporary technological achievements. Some of them are used to design and construct kinetic facades in architecture, because of the importance role of ...
Wijdan Deyaa Abdul Jalil, Lecturer
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SMP Prototype Design and Fabrication for Thermo-responsive Façade Elements
Journal of Facade Design and Engineering, 2019 The aim to attain sustainability in the built environment introduced the innovative application of advanced material technologies for low-energy, but aesthetically intriguing, building design strategies.
Jungwon Yoon
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Fire and Materials, Volume 49, Issue 4, Page 371-387, June 2025.ABSTRACT The need for numerical‐based approaches to investigate the fire behaviour in buildings with combustible components is growing due to the increasing use of timber by the construction industry to meet the ‘Climate Action Plan 2050’. This requires consideration of the complex kinetic processes that take place during the burning of the wood in the
Ranjith Nandish +2 more
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Exploring the Impact of Kinetic Façade Environmental Control Systems in the Development of Sustainable Design: A Systematic Literature Review [PDF]
, 2022 Dema Khraisat +2 more
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Facile Preparation of Durable Multicolor Superhydrophobic Coatings for Concrete Protection
Advanced Materials Interfaces, Volume 12, Issue 9, May 5, 2025.The colored superhydrophobic coatings (CSC)multi‐colored superhydrophobic coatings prepared by a simplified one‐step spraying method to demonstrate exceptional durability and stability following prolonged mechanical abrasion and tape stripping tests, as well as under a range of acidic, alkaline, and harsh environmental conditions.
Xueting Shi +6 more
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Modern Mashrabiyas with High-tech Daylight Responsive Systems
ARCHive-SR, 2017 The environmental and social role of closed oriental balconies (Mashrabiyas) remains a significant vernacular aspect of Middle Eastern architecture. However, nowadays this traditional Islamic window element with its characteristic latticework is used to ...
Yasmin M. El Semary +2 more
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Reinforcement Learning-Enabled Adaptive Control for Climate-Responsive Kinetic Building Facades
BuildingsAs people spend most of their time indoors, the quality of the indoor lighting environment plays a crucial role in occupant health, mood, and productivity.
Zhuorui Li +5 more
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BuildingsThe design and construction of adaptive façades have garnered increasing attention as a means to enhance the energy performance and sustainability of high-rise residential buildings.
Ayrin Assadimoghadam +4 more
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Adaptive high-performance and multifunctional façade systems
Frontiers in Built EnvironmentAdaptive, 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
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