up to 23%
smart adaptive interventions could raise studio environmental quality scores
Smart adaptive interventions could improve studio environmental quality scores by up to 23%
Through scenario-based simulations applied to the Egyptian architectural studio context, the researchers found that smart adaptive building interventions — targeting thermal comfort, air quality, lighting, and acoustics — had the potential to improve the overall Smart Studio Quality Index (SSQI) scores by up to 23%, while also reducing CO₂ concentrations and optimizing energy use.
Scenario-based simulations showed that smart adaptive interventions could improve SSQI scores by up to 23%, while reducing CO₂ concentrations and optimizing energy use.
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