# A simulation-based framework for design and control a dynamic facade using Honeybee\[+\]

**URL:** <https://discourse.ladybug.tools/t/a-simulation-based-framework-for-design-and-control-a-dynamic-facade-using-honeybee/5111>\
**Category:** publications\
**Created:** [January 29, 2019, 10:30am UTC](https://discourse.ladybug.tools/t/a-simulation-based-framework-for-design-and-control-a-dynamic-facade-using-honeybee/5111 "2019-01-29T10:30:11Z")\
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**Author:** ![fazel.ganji](https://discourse.ladybug.tools/user_avatar/discourse.ladybug.tools/fazel.ganji/32/8392_2.png) [@fazel.ganji](https://discourse.ladybug.tools/u/fazel.ganji)\
**Post date:** [January 29, 2019, 10:30am UTC](https://discourse.ladybug.tools/t/a-simulation-based-framework-for-design-and-control-a-dynamic-facade-using-honeybee/5111/1 "2019-01-29T10:30:12Z")

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I want to share with you two papers for controlling dynamic shading which I presented on **BauSIM** 2018 and **PowerSkin** 2019 conferences.

1. [Exploring the potential of the dynamic facade simulating daylight and energy performance of complex fenestration systems (venetian blinds)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/327980579_Exploring_the_Potential_of_The_Dynamic_Facade_Simulating_Daylight_and_Energy_Performance_of_Complex_Fenestration_Systems)
2. [A simulation-based framework exploring the controls for a dynamic facade with electrochromic glazing (EC)](https://www.researchgate.net/publication/330485693_A_Simulation-based_Framework_Exploring_the_Controls_for_a_Dynamic_Facade_with_Electrochromic_Glazing_EC)

In order to find an effective control strategy for dynamic facades such as a complex fenestration system (e.g. venetian blinds) or a switchable window (e.g. EC), these papers proposed a simulation-based framework that explores different scenarios for the most appropriate window states.  
By using a weighted penalty function method the multi objective criteria for providing visual comfort, thermal comfort and energy saving have been defined.

For these studies I have used Honeybee[+] to generate day lighting annual results (3 phase method).

This paper also addressed a common error of simulating dynamic facade, “thermal inertia and initialization issue”, and a method to overcome.

Thank you all.

Regards,  
Fazel

 ![Fazel_Dynamic%20facade%20framework](https://discourse.ladybug.tools/uploads/default/original/2X/c/cd333108c25a386ccb2ebd10e6bf0a432d714067.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![sarith](https://discourse.ladybug.tools/user_avatar/discourse.ladybug.tools/sarith/32/17511_2.png) [@sarith](https://discourse.ladybug.tools/u/sarith)\
**Post date:** [January 29, 2019, 12:03pm UTC](https://discourse.ladybug.tools/t/a-simulation-based-framework-for-design-and-control-a-dynamic-facade-using-honeybee/5111/2 "2019-01-29T12:03:56Z")

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The paper presented by Fazel at PowerSkin 2019 in Munich, was awarded the prize for the best presentation. (cc @mostapha).

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**Author:** ![mostapha](https://discourse.ladybug.tools/user_avatar/discourse.ladybug.tools/mostapha/32/15244_2.png) [@mostapha](https://discourse.ladybug.tools/u/mostapha)\
**Post date:** [January 31, 2019, 4:32pm UTC](https://discourse.ladybug.tools/t/a-simulation-based-framework-for-design-and-control-a-dynamic-facade-using-honeybee/5111/3 "2019-01-31T16:32:37Z")

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Very nice! Congrats @fazel.ganji! Looking forward to read your paper.

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**Author:** ![mostapha](https://discourse.ladybug.tools/user_avatar/discourse.ladybug.tools/mostapha/32/15244_2.png) [@mostapha](https://discourse.ladybug.tools/u/mostapha)\
**Post date:** [January 31, 2019, 4:33pm UTC](https://discourse.ladybug.tools/t/a-simulation-based-framework-for-design-and-control-a-dynamic-facade-using-honeybee/5111/4 "2019-01-31T16:33:13Z")

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