Multi-objective optimization of a nearly zero-energy building based on thermal and visual discomfort minimization using a non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm (NSGA-II) [PDF]
, 2015 Multi-objective optimization methods provide a valid support to buildings' design. They aim at identifying the most promising building variants on the basis of diverse and potentially contrasting needs.
Carlucci, Salvatore +3 more
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Sustainable Development, Volume 34, Issue S1, Page 1067-1095, January 2026.ABSTRACT The design of lighting systems, has, in recent years, transcended the basic function of providing visibility, becoming a key component of promoting the health and well‐being of occupants by integrating biological, psychological, and energy aspects. The growing understanding of the effects of light on the circadian cycle has posed a fundamental
Lara Vélez González +3 more
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Assessment and Improvement of Daylighting Quality in Classrooms with Double-Side Windows
BuildingsDaylighting in educational buildings is a key factor in ensuring visual comfort and maintaining indoor environmental quality. In this context, daylight quality plays a crucial role in enhancing the lighting conditions within classrooms.
Ezzaddeen Ali Mohammed Saeed AL-Mowallad +6 more
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Optimization of Useful Daylight Illuminance for Vertical Shading Fins Covered by Photovoltaic Panels for a Case Study of an Office Room in the City of Wroclaw, Poland [PDF]
, 2021 Marcin Brzezicki +2 more
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Ground Factors and Lighting Design in an Urban Area: Daylighting and Light Pollution [PDF]
, 2017 In urban areas the daylight available to a building directly from the sky may be compromised, and the contribution from reflected daylight can become more significant.
Du, J, Sharples, S, Zhang, X
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Smart City Lighting for All Ages: Age‐Adaptive Fuzzy Systems for Real‐Time Energy Management
IET Circuits, Devices &Systems, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.Taking advantage of cutting‐edge technologies to efficiently control energy consumption while prioritizing public well‐being is a wise choice for the sustainable development of cities and societies. From this perspective, the proposed approach in this study, which employs real‐time electricity pricing, user age, and user preferences as input parameters
Mohammad Javad Kalani +2 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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Sunlight analysis for the Kuwaiti Government dwelling design and effects on householders’ health [PDF]
, 2017 This paper discusses access to sunlight and daylight in contemporary Kuwaiti Government dwellings. Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among the Kuwaiti population is related to a lack of exposure to sunlight radiation.
Al-Ali +29 more
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The Plant Phenome Journal, Volume 8, Issue 1, December 2025.Abstract Image‐based plant phenotyping has diverse applications, ranging from providing quantitative traits for genetic breeding to enhancing management practices for indoor and outdoor production systems. Misidentification of cell lines or ecotypes/varieties is a major problem across all biological research disciplines.
Rijad Sarić +5 more
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Emara: Indonesian Journal of Architecture, 2018 The department of architecture’s building of Malikussaleh University was found problematic with its daylighting distribution through out the spaces. Also, earlier research had acknowledged the situation.
Atthaillah Atthaillah +2 more
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