Narrative modelling: A comparison of high and low mass dwelling solutions in Afghanistan and Peru
Journal Article
Eltaweel, A., Kuchai, N., Albadra, D., Coley, D., Hart, J., Acevedo-De-los-Ríos, A., & Rondinel-Oviedo, D. R. (in press)
Narrative modelling: A comparison of high and low mass dwelling solutions in Afghanistan and Peru. Building Services Engineering Research and Technology, https://doi.org/10.1177/01436244221125720
Displaced populations are housed in various constructions, including lightweight predesigned structures. Theoretically, self-built heavyweight structures should ensure better ...
Daylighting performance improvements using of split louver with parametrically incremental slat angle control
Journal Article
Alsukkar, M., Hu, M., Eltaweel, A., & Su, Y. (2022)
Daylighting performance improvements using of split louver with parametrically incremental slat angle control. Energy and Buildings, 274, Article 112444. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2022.112444
Different shading device systems and control strategies can be employed in different parts of a window system to perform different functions, particularly for fully glazed faç...
A novel automated louver with parametrically-angled reflective slats; design evaluation for better practicality and daylighting uniformity
Journal Article
Eltaweel, A., Su, Y., Mandour, M. A., & Elrawy, O. O. (2021)
A novel automated louver with parametrically-angled reflective slats; design evaluation for better practicality and daylighting uniformity. Journal of Building Engineering, 42, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2021.102438
Daylighting harvest systems have been improved in recent decades. They have been dramatically used in green buildings to achieve a more sustainable living environment. However...
An automated louver with innovative parametrically-angled reflective slats: Prototyping and validation via using parametric control in Grasshopper along with Arduino board
Journal Article
Eltaweel, A., Su, Y., Hafez, M., & Eltaweel, W. (2021)
An automated louver with innovative parametrically-angled reflective slats: Prototyping and validation via using parametric control in Grasshopper along with Arduino board. Energy and Buildings, 231, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2020.110614
Energy-saving potential in lighting is significant in office buildings due to their primary occupancy during the daytime. This potential can be realised with an advanced dayli...
A user detective adaptive facade towards improving visual and thermal comfort
Journal Article
Rizi, R. A., & Eltaweel, A. (2021)
A user detective adaptive facade towards improving visual and thermal comfort. Journal of Building Engineering, 33, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2020.101554
Adaptive skins and, in particular, adaptive façade play a significant role in the future of environmentally friendly spaces. Meanwhile, occupants' involvement in the process o...
Advanced parametric louver systems with bi-axis and two-layer designs for an extensive daylighting coverage in a deep-plan office room
Journal Article
Eltaweel, A., Su, Y., Lv, Q., & Lv, H. (2020)
Advanced parametric louver systems with bi-axis and two-layer designs for an extensive daylighting coverage in a deep-plan office room. Solar Energy, 206, 596-613. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2020.06.035
Advanced daylighting systems have become commonly used in modern architecture for a more sustainable environment. The mainstream of recent daylighting studies focuses not only...
Contrasting daylight simulation, measurements, and occupant’s perception in a LEED Office building in Arid Climate
Journal Article
Elrawy, O. O., Eltaweel, A., & Mansour, O. E. (2019)
Contrasting daylight simulation, measurements, and occupant’s perception in a LEED Office building in Arid Climate. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 397(1), https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/397/1/012014
Daylight is vital to building occupants as it impacts health and productivity of humans in the indoor environment. No doubt that green building rating systems contribute to th...
Evaluation of Suitability of a Parametrically Controlled Louvers for Various Orientations throughout a Year Comparing to an Existing Case
Journal Article
Eltaweel, A., & Su, Y. (2017)
Evaluation of Suitability of a Parametrically Controlled Louvers for Various Orientations throughout a Year Comparing to an Existing Case. Buildings, 7(4), https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings7040109
Nowadays, daylighting systems and shading devices are controlled automatically to achieve their optimum benefits. For more comprehensive accuracy, parametric control was recen...
Using integrated parametric control to achieve better daylighting uniformity in an office room: A multi-Step comparison study
Journal Article
Eltaweel, A., & Yuehong, S. (2017)
Using integrated parametric control to achieve better daylighting uniformity in an office room: A multi-Step comparison study. Energy and Buildings, 152, 137-148. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.07.033
In addition to windows, louvers are the most common architectural elements widely used in office buildings to protect them from excessive daylight and improve daylight penetra...
Parametric design and daylighting: A literature review
Journal Article
Eltaweel, A., & SU, Y. (2017)
Parametric design and daylighting: A literature review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 73, 1086-1103. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2017.02.011
In the history, architecture was exploited to the human being to protect him from unsteady environmental conditions. In the past centuries, architecture was pioneer art which ...