The objective of Subtask A (“Performance”) of IEA SHC Task 27 “Solar Façade Components” is to further develop, structure and integrate the energy performance assessment methodology for windows and other solar building envelope components. Such a methodology will facilitate selection of components and enable comparative performance to be made. Particular emphasis is given to the assembly and int...

This paper proposes an optimization algorithm for envelope design during an early stage freeform building design. This study performs geometric modeling using a three-dimensional (3D) design tool called Rhino, which designs examples of freeform buildings with a parametric design method, i.e., a 3D design technique for freeform building design. This method proceeds by mesh generation for the fre...

The thermoelectric building envelope (TBE) integrates materials with the for active space heating and cooling. advantage of TBE cooling includes its significantly low-profile design no refrigerant use. Although there are existing studies evaluating performance, they were based on limited operating conditions. study aims to experimentally evaluate performance a prototype under various was instal...

the municipality of tehran is intending to construct a permanent international flower exhibition. the activities for construction began in the year 2006. the exhibition has three distinct areas namely “northern area”,”southern area” and “central area”. in northern and southern area the flowers are supposed to be preserved and in central area, they will be sold out. in the present st...