Optimization and Prediction of Energy Consumption, Daylighting, and Thermal Comfort of Buildings in Tropical Areas

Table 2

Design variables and ranges of values.

Type	Material	Parameter	Range
Window	6C_12A_6C glass	WWR of north
		WWR of west
		WWR of south
		WWR of east
		Window height	From 2.0 to 3.5 m with 0.1 m increment
Shading material	Aluminum	Number of horizontal panels of louver	From 5 to 20 with 1 increment
		Depth of louver	From 0.03 to 0.10 m with 0.01 increment
		Angle of louver	From −60° to 60° with 10° increment