Skyscrapers Go Green: Optimized Facades Slash Energy Costs, Boost Comfort
This research focused on improving energy efficiency in high-rise office buildings, which usually use a lot of energy. The scientists tested different designs for the building's outer walls and shading systems to find the best one for keeping people comfortable and using less energy. By using a special computer program, they analyzed how each design affected the building's temperature and lighting. They discovered the design that was most comfortable for the people inside and used the least energy.