This research looked at how the design of office buildings affects energy use. They focused on the building envelope, including walls, roof, windows, and shading. By analyzing different components of the envelope, they found that adding the right shading can reduce energy consumption by blocking out excess heat. This is important in warm, humid areas. The research showed that the shading elements have the biggest impact on making buildings more energy-efficient by limiting how much heat from the sun gets in. This means that carefully choosing shading can help save energy and make buildings more comfortable without relying too much on air conditioning and lights.