Topology optimization for thermal insulation: an application to building engineering

The design, properties and performance of shape optimized masonry blocks

“…The holes are assumed to be of rectangular shape and arranged in a regular mesh, either aligned or staggered. A more general approach has been presented by Bruggi and co-workers (Bruggi & Cinquini, 2011;Bruggi, Cinquini, & Taliercio, 2013;Bruggi & Taliercio, 2013a, 2013b with no a priori assumption made about the geometry of the holes in the block, so as to fully exploit the potentials of topology optimization; nevertheless, the presented twodimensional problem of topology optimization should be studied as 3D. The search for new environment-friendly masonry products urges for mixes composed entirely of recycled and waste aggregates.…”

Opaque Envelopes: Pathway to Building Energy Efficiency and Demand Flexibility: Key to a Low-Carbon, Sustainable Future

“…In addition to image processing, other software and computational methods used in other industries could enable component, subsystem, and whole-building designs that improve energy efficiency. At the component level, topology optimization could be applied to some envelope components [84]. In general, topology optimization describes a method used to identify the optimal geometry for a structural component subject to specific loads, while minimizing weight and/or the material required.…”

Multi‐material topology optimization method for transient thermal structure with constraint on permissible temperatures

“…Structures working in thermal environment are very important structures in industrial and engineering applications. Topology optimization has been used in the design of thermal structures, the design objective includes the optimal heat dissipation, [12][13][14][15][16][17] thermal insulation, [18][19][20] and thermal-elastic stiffness. [21][22][23][24][25][26] With the development of technology, thermal structures are facing more severe thermal environment.…”