Browsing by Author "Beltran, Liliana"
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Abdulmajeed, Shatha M (2023-01-23)The impacts of global climate change on the designed and built environment have accelerated in the twenty-first century, leading contemporary architects to reconsider conventional building practices. For many centuries, ...
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Beltran, Liliana; Lee, Eleanor; Selkowitz, Stephen (Taylor & Francis Group, 1997)We present two perimeter daylighting systems that passively redirect bean sunlight further from the window wall using special optical films, and optimized geometry, and a small glazing aperture. The objectives of these ...
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Liu, Xin (2023-08-02)Residential Photovoltaic (PV) systems have been gaining increasing attention due to their potential to contribute significantly to sustainable energy solutions. This dissertation delves into an in-depth exploration of the ...
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Mao, Chunliu (2016-04-28)This study aims to provide valid comparisons of the peak cooling load methods that were published in the ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals, including the Heat Balance Method (HBM), the Radiant Time Series Method (RTSM), the ...
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Attia, Shady; Beltran, Liliana; De Herde, Andre; Hensen, Jan (IBPSA, 2009)A wide range of scientifically validated Building Performance Simulation tools BPS is available internationally. The users of those tools are mainly researchers, physicists and experts who value empirical validation, ...
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Huo, PanwangThis project is a multistory indoor/outdoor space in Guelph, Canada, incorporating restaurants, pavilions, plaza and exhibition areas, indoor/outdoor vendor spaces, open-air classrooms, greenhouses, and a large farmers ...
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Visitsak, Sopa; Beltran, Liliana; Sridaranon, Nattaree (International Solar Energy Society, 2018)This paper evaluates the daylighting performance of an integrated skylight and shading dome with natural ventilation (SDV) for residential buildings in the tropics using the RADIANCE lighting simulation program and the ...
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Harntaweegonsa, Siritip; Beltran, Liliana (2017-06-17)This paper presents the findings of a study that evaluated the daylight performance of three toplighting systems: skylights, lightscoops, and roof monitors for office buildings in Thailand. These toplighting systems were ...
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Beltran, Liliana; Lee, Eleanor; Papamichael, Konstantinos; Selkowitz, Stephen (American Solar Energy Society, 1994-06)We present results from the design and evaluation of three advanced daylighting systems: a light shelf, a light pipe, and a skylight. These systems use optical films and an optimized geometry to passively intercept and ...
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Do, Sung Lok (2014-04-18)The intent of this study was to improve residential energy efficiency in Texas by developing an improved tool for home builders and code officers to use for evaluating their designs. It was achieved by developing a new ...
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Sullivan, Robert; Beltran, Liliana; Lee, Eleanor; Rubin, Michael; Selkowitz, Stephen (ASHRAE, 1998-12)This paper presents the results of a study investigating the energy and daylight performance of anisotropic angular selective glazings. The DOE-2.1E energy simulation program was used to determine the annual cooling, ...
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Yellamraju, Vijaya (Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)The main objectives of this research are (a) to investigate the thermal effect of double skin facades in office buildings in hot climates and (b) to propose guidelines for their efficient design based on this evaluation. ...
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Beltran, Liliana; Liu, Di (Passive Low Energy Architecture, 2020-09-01)This paper demonstrates that it is possible to achieve 3 daylight credits of Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design version 4 (LEED v4) in all latitudes and orientations. This study uses a space with sidelight windows ...
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Zomorodian, Zahra; Azizkhani, Mehdi; Beltran, Liliana (ASHRAE, 2017)Thermal and visual comfort are often listed by occupants as the most important requirements for indoor environmental quality. Leadership in energy and environmental design (LEED), as an internationally recognized rating ...
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Beltran, Liliana (2017-06-17)This paper presents the design, development and construction process of an experimental rotating room to study the performance of complex fenestration systems (CFS). The room, of 600 ft2 represents a workspace of 20 ft ...
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Miller, Kali J.The question being asked is how can vulnerable, underserved communities feel safe economically, physically, mentally, and culturally through architecture. This question provokes the thought of rethinking the term "architect"� ...
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Pathak, Rutuparna (2010-10-12)When working on United States Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED projects, architects, designers, and engineers involved in a sustainable design project often require ...
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Jori, Swapnil Shriram (2011-02-22)In the aspects of global sustainability, buildings are known to be one of the largest energy consumers. Though sustainable building construction through technological advances is helping in achieving environment friendly ...
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Hope Shu, ShiIn this project, the main problem about function will be three different points: the communication between physician and patients, the special treatment for children of different age, and the need for local family culture. ...
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Al-Qattan, Emad; Beltran, Liliana; Yan, Wei (2017-06-05)The research project presented in this paper explores the benefits of utilizing a hybrid workstation in a daylight design application. The prototype developed for this work links a physical design object with digital ...