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Haidar, A, Underwood, J and Coates, P (2019) Smart processes for smart buildings: ‘sustainable processes’, ‘recyclable processes’ and ‘building seeds’ in parametric design. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 15(05), 402–29.

Jalilzadehazhari, E, Johansson, J and Mahapatra, K (2019) Applying a decision-making framework for resolving conflicts when selecting windows and blinds. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 15(05), 382–401.

Jalilzadehazhari, E, Johansson, P, Johansson, J and Mahapatra, K (2019) Developing a decision-making framework for resolving conflicts when selecting windows and blinds. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 15(05), 357–81.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Trade-off design; big-data; optimization; multi-criteria decision-making; non-dominated genetic algorithm II; framework design; analytical hierarchy process;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 1745-2007
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/17452007.2018.1537235
  • Abstract:
    Windows and blinds play a significant role in both shaping energy consumption and enhancing indoor comfort. But there are still difficulties with selecting windows and blinds due to the existence of potential conflicts between visual comfort, thermal comfort, energy consumption and life-cycle cost. A literature review was conducted with the purpose of developing a decision-making framework that resolves the conflicts, and allows selecting a window and blind design based on trade-off between visual comfort, thermal comfort, energy consumption and life-cycle cost. The decision-making framework was developed by integrating non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm-II as an optimization algorithm with analytical hierarchy process as a multi-criteria decision-making method. The optimization algorithm considers different window and blind design variables and analyses multiple designs, while the multi-criteria decision-making method ranks the optimization results and selects a trade-off design. An operating package enabled the decision-making framework to be automated. The operating package was obtained by coupling EnergyPlus as a simulation tool and modeFRONTIER as an integration platform. The decision-making framework was developed to select a trade-off window and blind design through intelligent use of simulation in analysing big-data in built environment, energy and cost sectors. Application of the framework ensures the minimum visual and thermal comfort thresholds with the lowest energy demand and cost. Architects and designers can use the framework during the design or renovation phase of residential and commercial buildings.

Moloney, J, Globa, A, Wang, R, Khoo, C K and Tokede, O (2019) Hybrid environmental-media facades: rationale and feasibility. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 15(05), 313–33.

Petrova, E, Pauwels, P, Svidt, K and Jensen, R L (2019) Towards data-driven sustainable design: decision support based on knowledge discovery in disparate building data. Architectural Engineering and Design Management, 15(05), 334–56.