Evaluation of passive strategies, natural ventilation and shading systems, to reduce overheating risk in a passive house tower in the north of Spain during the warm season
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2021.102607
Abstract: Abstract During the last decade in the European Union, some targets have been set to reduce energy consumption in buildings, promoting the construction of nearly Zero Energy Buildings and under certificates as Passivhaus. Different regulations… read more here.
Keywords: shading systems; ventilation; natural ventilation; risk ... See more keywords
Biomimetic Shading Systems: Integrating Motorised and Moisture-Responsive Actuation for Adaptive Façades
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DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics10100711
Abstract: A biomimetic adaptive façade applies natural principles to building design using shading devices that dynamically respond to environmental changes, enhancing daylight, thermal comfort, and energy efficiency. While motorised systems offer precision through sensors and mechanical… read more here.
Keywords: responsive actuation; moisture responsive; actuation; shading systems ... See more keywords
In-Depth Analysis of Photovoltaic-Integrated Shading Systems’ Performance in Residential Buildings: A Prospective of Numerical Techniques Toward Net-Zero Energy Buildings
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DOI: 10.3390/buildings15020222
Abstract: The three categories of energy scarcity, population growth and environmental concerns explain the need for new energy sources. Saudi Arabia has become one of the regions capable of using solar energy, particularly through the use… read more here.
Keywords: integrated shading; energy; shading systems; photovoltaic integrated ... See more keywords
Assessment of Shading Systems with Advanced Windows at Restaurants Under Sunny Climates in Spain
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DOI: 10.3390/buildings15071173
Abstract: 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 problems,… read more here.
Keywords: system; glare; shading systems; glare index ... See more keywords
Energy-Saving Performance and Optimization Study of Adaptive Shading System—A Case Study
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DOI: 10.3390/buildings15111961
Abstract: In the context of global energy challenges, adaptive shading systems have emerged as pivotal components in building energy efficiency research. This study systematically evaluates critical performance factors influencing energy efficiency in adaptive shading systems for… read more here.
Keywords: panel; adaptive shading; energy; shading systems ... See more keywords
A Systematic Review of the Most Recent Concepts in Kinetic Shading Systems with a Focus on Biomimetics: A Motion/Deformation Analysis
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DOI: 10.3390/su16135697
Abstract: 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… read more here.
Keywords: kinetic shading; deformation; motion deformation; shading systems ... See more keywords