There is an increasing need for energy-efficient windows; however, these windows can have high embodied impacts and be costly. This has not been thoroughly analyzed the literature mainly focused on operational performance of windows. It important to wisely select optimal that minimize energy consumption, costs, environmental throughout their life cycle, considering influence window orientation ...

Objectives: To estimate the expected cost and clinical benefits associated with the use of drotrecogin alfa (activated) [Xigris; Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis, IN] in the French hospital setting. Methods: The PROWESS study results (1,271 patients with multiple organ failure) were adjusted to 9,948 hospital stays from a database of Parisian area intensive care units (ICUs) – the CubRea dat...

Optimizing building performance and economic benefits through feedback in design is a hot topic current academic research. However, few studies on prefabricated buildings have been undertaken this field. Meanwhile, the methodology used for achieving optimized solutions still poor. In paper, genetic algorithms correlation analysis are employed two parametric methods—i.e., floor plan generation m...