Smart window technology, which enables dynamic regulation of optical properties, offers a promising route to lower HVAC-related energy demand. However, current research predominantly
ers for active modules'' norm compliance and applicability, considering all the impacts and building aspects they address. Parameters such as thermal transmittance, heat transfer, energy production,
These smart windows, which have a wide response range of 30–50 °C, can dynamically adjust their blocking performance. As the ambient temperature increases, the window''s ability to
Modular and prefabricated buildings are advantageous in terms of construction, transport, energy efficiency, fixed costs, and the use of
In contrast, passive cooling techniques have emerged as viable alternatives to active methods for managing PV panel temperatures, thanks to their simplicity, cost-effectiveness, and low
The growing demand for sustainable construction, driven by climate change and urban expansion, highlights the urgent need for next generation building materials that enhance energy
Buildings account for a large proportion of the global energy consumption. Here the electrochromic smart window realizes year-round energy savings by managing visible, near-infrared
Fiber-optic daylighting systems have emerged as a promising solution to transport concentrated sunlight deep into building interiors.
Thermochromic smart windows offer energy‐saving potential through temperature‐responsive optical transmittance adjustments, yet face
Thermal management plays a pivotal role in enhancing the reliability and efficiency of high-power pluggable optical modules. Explore current and future trends.
This work advances the design of smart windows by harmonizing high visible transparency, adaptive thermal regulation, and manufacturability, offering a promising solution for
Installed in windows or building facades, it allows personalized daylight steering as well as thermal and energy management in buildings via electrostatic actuation,
Reducing the energy consumption of new and existing buildings by adopting dry-assembled envelope technology solutions that integrate innovative materials is fundamental to promoting the energy
The cycles in temperature induce thermal stresses in our modules, consequently, since the quality of our adhesive is very low, the composite sandwich structure will not behave as structural component, but
Improvements in building envelope performance and onsite power generation are key to enabling zero-energy buildings. Here, Svetozarevic et al. present an adaptive solar facade driven by
Abstract— The growing demand for energy-efficient and sustainable building solutions has intensified interest in advanced materials capable of enhancing indoor environmental quality. Smart glass, with
High-temperature measurements above 1000 °C are critical in harsh environments such as aerospace, metallurgy, fossil fuel, and power production.
Intelligent controllers have been optimized using evolutionary algorithms designed to control smart building subsystems. Synergy between neural networks, fuzzy logic and evolutionary
The study''s goal is to minimize heat gain seeping into buildings with transparent glass walls, and thus the required cooling loads, through boosting the thermal resistance of those walls by
Thermal insulation materials are the most prototype building blocks used in buildings to control heat dissipation rate and temperature. We discuss current industrial thermal insulation materials including
Our electrochromic window takes advantage of a WO 3 /VO 2 film structure that, with a controllable lithium-ion intercalation depth, affords three active optical states to control visible and...
This study investigates the application of distributed fiber optic sensors (FOS) for spatially resolved temperature measurements, comparing their effectiveness with conventional point
The temperature of the device in outdoor environment will increase due to smaller form factors and no access to forced airflow, which will increase the heat flux density of the radio unit. This results in high
This results in high operating temperatures that exceed the maximum temperature limit of the optical transceiver, thus requiring an active cooling solution. Optical
In light of the issues mentioned above, this article presents a comparative analysis of the most relevant and recent smart building-integrated designs, including different optics. The designs
This paper addresses the characterization of electrochromic smart windows (ECSWs) and semi-transparent photovoltaic modules (STPV) for building integration, from the optical and thermal points
Here, we demonstrate a method for adaptive, broadband, and highly efficient solar modulation for energy-efficient smart windows through active
To further demonstrate an actively controlled, highly flexible, and high-contrast smart window, we build in an array of electric heaters made of printed elastomeric composite. The
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