Dr Ahmad Eltaweel's Outputs (3)

An automated louver with innovative parametrically-angled reflective slats: Prototyping and validation via using parametric control in Grasshopper along with Arduino board (2020)
Journal Article
Eltaweel, A., Su, Y., Hafez, M., & Eltaweel, W. (2021). An automated louver with innovative parametrically-angled reflective slats: Prototyping and validation via using parametric control in Grasshopper along with Arduino board. Energy and Buildings, 231, Article 110614. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2020.110614

Energy-saving potential in lighting is significant in office buildings due to their primary occupancy during the daytime. This potential can be realised with an advanced daylighting system being particularly able to deliver more uniform and steadier... Read More about An automated louver with innovative parametrically-angled reflective slats: Prototyping and validation via using parametric control in Grasshopper along with Arduino board.

A user detective adaptive facade towards improving visual and thermal comfort (2020)
Journal Article
Rizi, R. A., & Eltaweel, A. (2021). A user detective adaptive facade towards improving visual and thermal comfort. Journal of Building Engineering, 33, Article 101554. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2020.101554

Adaptive skins and, in particular, adaptive façade play a significant role in the future of environmentally friendly spaces. Meanwhile, occupants' involvement in the process of adaptive façade design and operation is essential to guarantee its useful... Read More about A user detective adaptive facade towards improving visual and thermal comfort.

Advanced parametric louver systems with bi-axis and two-layer designs for an extensive daylighting coverage in a deep-plan office room (2020)
Journal Article
Eltaweel, A., Su, Y., Lv, Q., & Lv, H. (2020). Advanced parametric louver systems with bi-axis and two-layer designs for an extensive daylighting coverage in a deep-plan office room. Solar Energy, 206, 596-613. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2020.06.035

Advanced daylighting systems have become commonly used in modern architecture for a more sustainable environment. The mainstream of recent daylighting studies focuses not only on the quantity but also the quality of daylight delivered to an interior... Read More about Advanced parametric louver systems with bi-axis and two-layer designs for an extensive daylighting coverage in a deep-plan office room.