This research seeks to identify optimised screen façade patterns and ratios for the effective management of daylight ingress and glare effects. It employs generative adversarial networks (GANs) to generate pattern variations and further evalua...
A possible way to solve the problem of energy saving in construction is to introduce energy-efficient buildings at the design stage and, in particular, during retrofit. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to conduct a theoretical analysis of ther...
Urban environments have become significantly brighter and more illuminated, and cities now consider media architecture and non-static, self-luminous LED displays an essential element of their strategy to attract residents, visitors, and tourists in t...
Integrating bioluminescent organisms as passive lighting sources in the built environment is currently a hot topic. However, there are several limitations facing the implementation and up-scaling of these naturally bioluminescent organisms in the bui...
Tree screens have a demonstrated role in lessening the visual impact of buildings nonintegrated aesthetically by means of filtering façades. This is particularly useful on village fringes and in areas bordering urban green spaces. However, the...
Exterior louver blinds are one of the most common shading devices attached to the building façade, which will not only screen solar radiation but also affect the flow around the building and change the convective heat exchange at the faç...
The glossy appearance of the cover glass of a photovoltaic module is mainly responsible for giving the module a mirroring effect, which is often disturbing in the case of building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) façade applications. In this work, an i...
Particulate matter (PM) exposure in urban areas is a continuous threat to human health and requires sustainable solutions for effective reduction. The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive overview of façade greening and its effects...
Currently, the energy and environmental efficiency of buildings has led to the development of cladding systems that may help to reduce the structure’s energy demand, using techniques such as the Permeable Double Skin Façade (PDSF). Given complex aero...
In recent years, artificial intelligence technology has widely influenced the design field, introducing new ideas to efficiently and systematically solve urban renewal design problems. The purpose of this study is to create a stylized generation tech...
This study addresses daylighting to enhance the quality of indoor atmospheres, considering building skins. In the hotel industry, lighting accounts for more than 10% of energy consumption. Many highly glazed façades create visual comfort probl...
Overheating, glare, and high-energy demand are recurrent problems in office buildings in Santiago, Chile (33°27'S; 70°42'W) during cooling periods. Santiago climate is warm and dry, with high solar radiation and temperature during most of the year. T...
Porous medium models are commonly used in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) to simulate flow through permeable screens of various types. However, the setup of these models is often limited to replicating a pressure drop in cases where fluid inflow i...
The built environment is increasingly recognized as a critical determinant of human health, profoundly influencing neurophysiological and psychological well-being. Previous studies show that specific visual patterns can elicit cortical hyperexcitatio...
Numerous fire disasters have involved thermoplastic expanded polystyrene (EPS) external thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS) on building façades. This study evaluates the flame-retardant efficiency of expandable graphite (EG)-blended E...
This field statement reviews the sources, issues, approaches, and missions of Dunhuang architectural studies from 1926 to the present. The studies of Dunhuang architecture constitute a subfield at the intersection of Dunhuang studies, Silk Road archa...
Adaptive façades represent a viable and effective technological solution to reduce the building energy demand for cooling while achieving interesting aesthetic effects on the building envelope to screen solar radiation. During the last decade,...
This review summarizes the current status of the research and development of natural ventilation-enabling noise control devices for use on the façades of high-rise residential buildings in congested cities. These devices are important for a sustainab...
Cities need photovoltaic (PV) systems to meet climate-neutral goals, yet dense urban forms and variable weather limit their output. This review synthesizes how machine learning (ML) models capture both static factors (orientation, roof, and faç...
Aerodynamic studies of canceled structures are important for design of buildings, analysis of air flows inside buildings, evaluation of buildings’ effects on air flow patterns of the adjoining area, and optimal choice of enclosing structures. T...
This manuscript presents a theoretical study of a newly developed energy-efficient external wall structure in comparison with a traditional ventilated facade. To conduct numerical studies based on mathematical models of the heat transfer of water vap...
With the increasing density of modern cities, visual privacy has become a critical concern in urban communities. The need for privacy arises from religious and cultural beliefs, personal preferences, and security considerations. Urban planners and ar...
Thermography for building audits is commonly carried out by means of terrestrial recording processes with static cameras. The implementation of drones to automatically acquire images from various perspectives can speed up and facilitate the procedure...
As a concept to describe the characteristics of urban spatial forms, urban grain emphasizes the size of urban parcels. Fine grain and coarse grain are considered essential attributes. Fine grain plays a crucial role in promoting the adaptability of u...
Integrated planning of urban blue–green infrastructures is crucial to strengthen urban environmental quality and mitigate negative climate change-associated effects. It implies, however, increased water demand for irrigation, wherefore greywater (was...
In the context of sustainability and ambitious goals for reducing CO2 emissions, modifying transparency in architecture becomes a crucial tool for managing energy flow into buildings. Kinetic shading systems (KSSs) regulate light and heat entry into...
Demand for energy and resources is increasing day by day. The construction industry plays a major role in the consumption of energy and resources. Buildings that were built before energy-efficient sustainable practices became popular consume a larger...
At present, little information is available in the scientific literature related to the durability (weathering resistance) of fire-retarded wood and natural fiber-reinforced thermoplastics. In this work, thermoplastic profiles for façade applications...
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Introduction: Three recent systematic reviews suggested a relationship between noise exposure and adverse birth outcomes. The aim of this review was to evaluate the evidence for the World Health Organization (WHO) noise guidelines and conduct an upda...