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A low cost shading analyzer and site evaluator design to determine solar power system installation area [PDF]
, 2015 Shading analyzer systems are necessary for selecting the most suitable installation site to sustain enough solar power. Afterwards, changes in solar data throughout the year must be evaluated along with the identification of obstructions surrounding the ...
Dinçer, Furkan +5 more
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Multi-objective Optimization Approach of Enhancing Visual Comfort in Educational Buildings: A Case study-MSA University Classrooms, Egypt. [PDF]
JES: Journal of Engineering SciencesThis research presents a multi-objective optimization (MOO) strategy for existing educational buildings using different geometric shapes that affect the efficiency of daylight and visual performance.
Manar Eltanbouly +2 more
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Climate Responsive Design and the Milam Residence [PDF]
, 2011 Energy conservation and efficiency is an essential area of focus in contemporary building design. The perception that the designers of buildings during the Modernist period of architecture ignored these principles is a false one.
Fiocchi, Carl +2 more
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Adaptive biomimetic facades: Enhancing energy efficiency of highly glazed buildings
Frontiers of Architectural Research, 2019 In this paper, we investigate the design of an adaptive biomimetic facade as a practical solution for enhancing energy efficiency of highly glazed buildings in the hot and humid regions.
Wajiha Tariq Sheikh, Quratulain Asghar
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AIP Advances, 2015 In this paper, smart photovoltaic (SPV) devices, integrating both functions of solar cells and smart windows, was fabricated based on dye-sensitized solar cells using photochromic spiropyran derivatives SIBT as photosensitizers.
Shengbo Ma +6 more
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DESIGNING OF CONSTRUCTIVE SHADING DEVICES
Наука и техника, 2016 The paper shows how to determine dimensions of stationary horizontal (canopies) and vertical (ribs) shading devices in order to prevent penetration of normal beam solar radiation into the buildings during warm season of the year. While analyzing formulae
V. L. Borukhava, A. S. Shybeka
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Frontiers of Architectural Research, 2014 Passive design responds to local climate and site conditions in order to maximise the comfort and health of building users while minimising energy use. The key to designing a passive building is to take best advantage of the local climate.
Hanan M. Taleb
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ASSESSING THE COOLING EFFECT OF URBAN TEXTILE SHADING DEVICES THROUGH TIME-LAPSE THERMOGRAPHY
, 2020 The overheating of the street surfaces has negative impacts on pedestrian comfort and cooling energy consumption. During the past few decades, extensive research has been carried out on heat mitigation technologies. However, there is limited knowledge on
E. García-Nevado, B. Beckers, H. Coch
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Algae and building façade revisited. A study of façade system for infill design
Journal of Architecture and Urbanism, 2017 Buildings account for around 30 percent of the world’s total energy consumption and a similar percentage of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions the main cause of climate change.
Widjaja Martokusumo +4 more
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High-Performance Integrated Window and Façade Solutions for California [PDF]
, 2020 The researchers developed a new generation of high-performance façade systems and supporting design and management tools to support industry in meeting California’s greenhouse gas reduction targets, reduce energy consumption, and enable an adaptable ...
Breshears, John +11 more
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