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Intelligent Control Strategies for Kinetic Façades Using Artificial Neural

Efficiently providing visual comfort and thermal performance in office buildings is critical for occupant well-being and environmental sustainability. Dynamic façade systems play a key role in regulat...

Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 347-362

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Optimising Daylight Performance in Healthcare Buildings with a Computational Framework

Daylight has a direct impact on patient comfort and building energy consumption in healthcare facilities. It is essential to design healthcare facilities using strategies that prioritise individual he...

Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 333-346

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Optimizing Horizontal Shading Devices for Daylight Performance and Energy Efficiency

This study optimizes horizontal shading devices for south-facing office façades in Kathmandu to balance daylight, energy, and visual comfort under current and future climates. From 210 simulations var...

Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 315-332

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Improving Renewable Energy Forecasting through Integrated Analysis of Solar and

This study investigates the application of machine learning, deep learning, and hybrid approaches for predicting solar radiation and meteorological variables. Using a dataset of 6,421 hourly observati...

Journal of Daylighting 13 (2026) 300-314

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Height-Responsive Balcony-Integrated Envelope Design for High-Rise Residential

Balconies function as essential shading elements within the building envelope, playing a critical role in regulating occupant comfort and energy efficiency. Despite their importance, balconies are oft...

Journal of Daylighting 12 (2025) 375-396

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Multi-objective Optimization of Window and Shading Systems for Enhanced

Addressing the challenges of global warming and rising energy demands, this study explores fixed shading systems as passive and sustainable solutions to improve energy efficiency, thermal comfort, and...

Journal of Daylighting 12 (2025) 91-110

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Integration of light well through generative design to achieve optimal

A case of urban densification in heritage towns like Pondicherry has led to deep-plan wall to wall layouts, where the depth of the plot is considerably more than its width and multi-storey buildings w...

Journal of Daylighting 12 (2025) 548-560

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EEG-Based Neurophysiological Responses to Classroom Window Views in Green

This study examines the neurophysiological responses of students to different classroom window views - forest, park, and city - within energy-efficient, green campus environments. Ten architecture stu...

Journal of Daylighting 12 (2025) 359-374