An expert decision support tool for office buildings facades during early design stages: A parametric approach

[en] Design decision-making during the early stages of facade development influences the final performance of buildings. The role of architects is to integrate their design with energy analysis. Thus, this process can lead to decision fatigue and significant time investment when using building simulation tools to consider the numerous possibilities and choices available. This study presents a parametric design approach for façades of office buildings in cities with a temperate climate. The study presents an expert decision-support tool that informs and facilitates decision-making. Furthermore, the research highlights the most critical decision-making parameters. In conclusion, the expert system alleviates design decision fatigue and informs architects and designers.

Disciplines :

Architecture

Author, co-author :

Nassimos, Meray ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Département ArGEnCo > Lucid - Lab for User Cognition & Innovative Design

Attia, Shady ; Université de Liège - ULiège > Urban and Environmental Engineering

Language :

English

Title :

An expert decision support tool for office buildings facades during early design stages: A parametric approach

Publication date :

04 September 2023

Event name :

Building Simulation 2023

Event organizer :

Tongji University

Event place :

Shanghai, China

Event date :

04.09.2023

Event number :

By request :

Yes

Audience :

International

Main work title :

Building Simulation 2023

Author, co-author :

Yan, Da

Publisher :

Tongji University, Shanghai, China

Peer reviewed :

Peer reviewed

Development Goals :

7. Affordable and clean energy

Additional URL :

https://publications.ibpsa.org/conference/paper/?id=bs2023_1260

Available on ORBi :

since 05 September 2023

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