Exploring the Role of Intelligent Facades in Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Educational Buildings: A Scoping Review

Abstract

Recent advances in digital technologies have greatly influenced construction and architectural design, highlighting the importance of intelligent technologies for sustainable architecture. Facades, which serve as barriers between interior and exterior spaces, play a crucial role in energy efficiency and thermal comfort. Despite the importance of improving energy efficiency in university buildings- Since students spend about a third of their day in it, accessing the intelligent facades for optimizing energy efficiency in university buildings is still an area of study that is rarely researched. This paper aims to identify the state of the art of the intelligent facade technology and its role for energy efficiency in the educational buildings. Through scoping reviews, the research seeks to inform architects and Decision makers about the importance of intelligent facades for energy efficiency. Findings indicate that intelligent facades can significantly reduce energy consumption, contributing valuable insights to promote energy efficiency in educational environments.