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Utilizing Kinematic Models of Kinetic Facades to Obtain Optimal Natural Lighting in an Office Building
Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
Abstract: Kinetic facades with various geometric models perform remarkably well in response to changing outdoor conditions. Therefore, their performance in controlling interior daylight could be optimized and balanced. This study ...
Building Envelope Thermal Mass and Its Effect on Spring and the Autumn Seasonal Transition Period
Publisher: ASCE
Abstract: Increases in fossil fuel usage and energy consumption have become important issues in most countries of the world. Recent statistics show that the building sector is the main contributor to the world total energy consumption, ...