Building Applications, Opportunities and Challenges of Active Shading Systems: A State-of-the-Art Review

Active shading systems in buildings have emerged as a high performing shading solution that selectively and optimally controls daylight and heat gains. Active shading systems are increasingly used in buildings, due to their ability to mainly improve the building environment, reduce energy consumptio...

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Main Authors: Joud Al Dakheel, Kheira Tabet Aoul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-10-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/10/10/1672