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Abdul-Aziz, A-R (2012) Control mechanisms exercised in Malaysian housing public-private partnerships. Construction Management and Economics, 30(01), 37–55.

Almufarrej, A M and Erfani, T (2023) Climate, buildings’ envelope design and energy patterns: improving energy performance of new buildings in Kuwait. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(01), 172-88.

Amadi, A (2023) Integration in a mixed-method case study of construction phenomena: from data to theory. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(01), 210-37.

Cattell, D W (2012) An overview of component unit pricing theory. Construction Management and Economics, 30(01), 81–92.

Davey, C L, Powell, J A, Powell, J E and Cooper, I (2002) Action learning in a medium-sized construction company. Building Research & Information, 30(01), 5–15.

Dou, Y, Sun, X, Ji, A, Wang, Y and Xue, X (2023) Development strategy for prefabricated construction projects: a tripartite evolutionary game based on prospect theory. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(01), 105-24.

Feng, K, Chen, S, Lu, W, Wang, S, Yang, B, Sun, C and Wang, Y (2023) Embedding ensemble learning into simulation-based optimisation: a learning-based optimisation approach for construction planning. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(01), 259-95.

Gounder, S, Hasan, A, Shrestha, A and Elmualim, A (2023) Barriers to the use of sustainable materials in Australian building projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(01), 189-209.

Gurung, N and Mahendran, M (2002) Comparative life cycle costs for new steel portal frame building systems. Building Research & Information, 30(01), 35–46.

Hosseinian, A H and Baradaran, V (2023) A two-phase approach for solving the multi-skill resource-constrained multi-project scheduling problem: a case study in construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(01), 321-63.

Irfan, M, Khalid, R A, Kaka Khel, S S U H, Maqsoom, A and Sherani, I K (2023) Impact of work–life balance with the role of organizational support and job burnout on project performance. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(01), 154-71.

Kus, H and Nygren, K (2002) Microenvironmental characterization of rendered autoclaved aerated concrete. Building Research & Information, 30(01), 25–34.

Lahdenperä, P (2012) Making sense of the multi-party contractual arrangements of project partnering, project alliancing and integrated project delivery. Construction Management and Economics, 30(01), 57–79.

Lee, J S (2023) Quantifying costs of the productivity loss due to schedule changes in construction projects. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(01), 56-73.

Parchamijalal, M, Moradi, S and Zabihi Shirazi, M (2023) Claim management office maturity model (CMOMM) in project-oriented organizations in the construction industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(01), 74-104.

Ruan, X, Ochieng, E G, Price, A D F and Egbu, C O (2012) Knowledge integration process in construction projects: a social network analysis approach to compare competitive and collaborative working. Construction Management and Economics, 30(01).

Salmaninezhad, M and Jazayeri Moghaddas, S M (2023) A multi-attribute approach to select the best method for repairing river bridge columns. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(01), 1-18.

Sharifi, A A and Farahinia, A H (2023) A theoretical framework for developing the MAU model to determine the most appropriate use for historic buildings. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(01), 238-58.

Shipworth, D T (2002) A stochastic framework for embodies greenhouse gas emissions modelling of construction materials. Building Research & Information, 30(01), 16–24.

Sorooshnia, E, Rashidi, M, Rahnamayiezekavat, P, Rezaei, F and Samali, B (2023) Optimum external shading system for counterbalancing glare probability and daylight illuminance in Sydney's residential buildings. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(01), 296-320.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: daylight glare probability; external shade; multi-objective optimisation; useful daylight illuminances
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  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1108/ECAM-03-2021-0191
  • Abstract:

    Purpose: Optimisation of daylight admission through window is crucial for alleviating glare while maintaining useful daylight levels in order to enhance occupants’ health, visual comfort and moderating lighting energy consumption. Amongst various solutions, fixed external shade is an affordable solution for housing spaces that need to be sophisticatedly designed, especially during the period of increasing home spaces as working environments. In the humid subtropical region, daylight control plays an important role in indoor comfort, particularly with areas with a high window to wall ratio (WWR). Due to the insufficient amount of such study on non-office spaces in Australia, shading-related standards are not addressed in Australian building codes. Design/methodology/approach: The chosen methodology for the research is a quantitative data collection and analysis through field measurement and simulation simultaneously. The first step is a multi-objective optimisation of shading elements through a non-dominated sorting genetic algorithm (NSGA-II) on parametric modelling via Rhino3D CAD and simulation engines (DIVA and ClimateStudio). In the second phase, the Pareto front solutions are validated by experimental measurements within a room with a single north-facing window (the most probable for the daytime glare in Sydney) for the seven most common local window configurations. Findings: Through the simulation of ten genes, 1,560 values and 2.4 × 1,019 of search space, this study found an optimum shade for each local common window layout, resulted in +22% in (UDI) and −16% in views with discomfort glare on average. Moreover, an all-purpose polygonal shade showed an average of 4.6% increase in UDI and a 5.83% decrease in the percentage of views with discomfort glare. Research limitations/implications: The findings are subject to the room dimensions, window dimensions and layouts, and orientation of windows for selected residential buildings in Sydney. Originality/value: The study contributes to the development of highly accurate fixed external shading systems with rectangular and tapered-form external shapes. A real-time measurement by luminance-metre sensors and HQ cameras located at six eye levels is conducted to corroborate simulation results of the visual comfort. © 2021, Ehsan Sorooshnia, Maria Rashidi, Payam Rahnamayiezekavat, Fatemeh Rezaei and Bijan Samali.

Tabish, S Z S and Jha, K N (2012) The impact of anti-corruption strategies on corruption free performance in public construction projects. Construction Management and Economics, 30(01), 21–35.

Tian, B, Wang, Z, Li, C and Fu, J (2023) Can relational governance improve sustainability in public-private partnership infrastructure projects? An empirical study based on structural equation modeling. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(01), 19-40.

Xu, Y, Chong, H Y and Chi, M (2023) Modelling the blockchain adoption barriers in the AEC industry. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(01), 125-53.

Yılmaz, F (2023) Analysis of the interaction between safety measures and workers' safety awareness from the construction workers' perspective. Engineering, Construction and Architectural Management, 30(01), 41-55.