Performance-Based Evaluation of Architectural Shading Devices for Energy-Efficient Buildings
The continuous growth in the use of electrical equipment within buildings has intensified global concerns about rising energy consumption. In response, architectural design has increasingly focused on passive strategies that reduce cooling demand while maintaining indoor comfort. Among these strategies, shading devices play a critical role in mitigating overheating and managing solar gains when they are thoughtfully integrated into building façades at the early design stage. Role of Shading Devices in Climate-Responsive Design Shading devices are especially vital in regions with hot summers, where excessive solar radiation significantly increases cooling loads. Properly designed shading systems allow beneficial solar gains during winter while blocking unwanted radiation in summer. This seasonal adaptability positions shading devices as key architectural elements for balancing thermal comfort and energy efficiency across varying climatic conditions. Typologies of Architectural Sh...