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Guevara, Carmen SanchezAuthorArranz, BeatrizAuthor

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October 15, 2024
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Efficient daylighting and thermal performance through tessellation of geometric patterns in building facade: A systematic review

Publicated to:Energy For Sustainable Development. 83 101563- - 2024-12-01 83(), DOI: 10.1016/j.esd.2024.101563

Authors: Dastoum, M; Guevara, CS; Arranz, B

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Univ Politecn Madrid UPM, Sch Architecture ETSAM, Dept Construct & Architectural Tecgnol, Madrid, Spain - Author

Abstract

In the realm of sustainable architecture and construction, facade design plays a crucial role in regulating building energy consumption by controlling factors such as daylight and thermal comfort. Traditional approaches have evolved to incorporate geometric patterns like tessellations, which offer both aesthetic and functional benefits. However, understanding the intricate relationship between tessellation patterns and energy efficiency remains a complex task. Although numerous literature reviews exist on energy-efficient building facades, only a few have specifically addressed the geometric aspects of facade design and their impact on energy performance. This study conducts a systematic review of existing literature, employing the PRISMA framework to uncover the nuanced effects and potential limitations of tessellation patterns. Of the 611 papers identified in the initial search, a large number were excluded based on selection criteria and screening, leaving a total of 36 papers for review. Among these, 22 studies specifically focused on tessellated patterns. The review identifies significant gaps in the literature: 40 % of studies concentrated on static shading screens, while only 28 % and 23 % addressed static and dynamic double-skin facades, respectively. Research on dynamic shading screens remains largely unexplored. Daylight performance was the most studied energy indicator (73 %), while thermal performance accounted for only 18 % of the focus. Additionally, 62 % of the studies focused on hot-arid and semi-arid climates. These findings highlight the need for further research on dynamic shading screens, the integration of daylight and thermal performance, diverse climate contexts, sustainable materials, smart controls, and practical designs for real-world application. The significance of this study extends beyond academia to architects, urban planners, and policymakers involved in sustainable building design and construction.

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DesignEnergEnergy efficiencEnergy efficiencyFacade designGeometric patternsPrismaSystematic reviewTessellation

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Energy For Sustainable Development due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency Scopus (SJR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2024 there are still no calculated indicators, but in 2023, it was in position , thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil), in the category Geography, Planning and Development. Notably, the journal is positioned above the 90th percentile.

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2025-07-23:

  • Scopus: 2

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-07-23:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 92 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

    It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

    • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
    • Assignment of a Handle/URN as an identifier within the deposit in the Institutional Repository: https://oa.upm.es/88327/

    As a result of the publication of the work in the institutional repository, statistical usage data has been obtained that reflects its impact. In terms of dissemination, we can state that, as of

    • Views: 64
    • Downloads: 21

    Leadership analysis of institutional authors

    There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (Dastoum, Mana) and Last Author (ARRANZ ARRANZ, BEATRIZ).

    the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been Dastoum, Mana.