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Energy Efficiency in Buildings: Smart Glass Technology Evaluation and Selection Model

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In the context of the architecture and construction industries implementing environmentally friendly sustainable solutions, smart glass is also designed using sustainable materials and sustainable operations, contributing to environmental protection efforts. The application of smart glass in large buildings optimizes the buildings’ operation, helping to reduce reliance on air conditioners that consume large amounts of electricity and emit significant amounts of CO2 into the environment. Additionally, smart glass enhances energy-saving efficiency by intelligently regulating the indoor temperature and natural lighting, thereby reducing overall energy consumption and operational costs. In this study, the authors propose a fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM) model to evaluate and select optimal sustainable smart glass technology based on technical, environmental, economic, and social criteria. The model integrates the fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (FAHP) to calculate the weights of the criteria and the Interactive and Multi-criteria Decision-Making in Portuguese Model (TODIM) to rank different smart glass technology alternatives. The findings highlight the most suitable smart glass technology, offering significant benefits in reducing energy consumption while ensuring aesthetic appeal and durability. This study provides a comprehensive approach to integrating sustainability into smart glass design, contributing to the development of green and energy-efficient buildings.

Source: Energies

DOI: 10.3390/en18071798

Authors: Nguyen Van Thanh, Nattaporn Chattham, Apichart Pattanaporkratana, Chawalit Jeenanunta, Vannak Seng

Institutions: Van Lang University, Kasetsart University, Thammasat University, Royal University of Phnom Penh

Language: English

Topic: Multi-Criteria Decision Making

Subfield: Management Science and Operations Research

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Responsible consumption and production, Climate action, Affordable and clean energy, Sustainable cities and communities, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,137