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Quantifying the potential of automated dynamic solar shading in office buildings through integrated simulations of energy and daylight
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In this paper, the authors quantified the potential of dynamic solar shading facade components by using integrated simulations that took energy demand, the indoor air quality, the amount of daylight available, and visual comfort into consideration.About:
This article is published in Solar Energy.The article was published on 2011-05-01. It has received 237 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Facade & Daylight.read more
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Review of simulation modeling for shading devices in buildings
TL;DR: In this article, the authors focused on the shading device types used in the building sector and the previous studies done for designating the performance aspects of different shading devices types and reviewed the importance of simulation modeling for shading devices in buildings.
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Search for the optimal window-to-wall ratio in office buildings in different European climates and the implications on total energy saving potential
TL;DR: In this article, the optimal window-to-wall ratio (WWR) in different European climates in relation to an office building characterized by best-available technologies for building envelope components and installations was investigated.
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Review of current status, requirements and opportunities for building performance simulation of adaptive facades†
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present a review of the capabilities of five widely used building performance simulation (BPS) tools in terms of their ability to model energy and occupant comfort performance of adaptive facades.
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Application of passive wall systems for improving the energy efficiency in buildings: A comprehensive review
Hossein Omrany,Ali GhaffarianHoseini,Amirhosein Ghaffarianhoseini,Kaamran Raahemifar,John Tookey +4 more
TL;DR: In this article, a comprehensive technical review of passive wall systems in building envelopes while discussing their respective capabilities in optimizing energy efficiency is presented. But, the authors do not consider the impact of the passive wall system on the overall building environment.
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Optimizing the configuration of a façade module for office buildings by means of integrated thermal and lighting simulations in a total energy perspective
TL;DR: In this article, the authors presented a methodology and the results of the search for the optimal transparent percentage in a facade module for low energy office buildings, in a temperate oceanic climate, on the four main orientations, on three versions of the office building and with different HVAC system's efficiency.
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The elusive challenge of daylighted buildings
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors focus on daylighting as a design strategy and building solution that can save energy and improve human performance and satisfaction in indoor spaces, and highlight the gap between the potential benefits claimed for daylighted buildings and the actual achievements in building practice.