Design Environment Research Articles

Theory of molecular emission power spectra. III. Non-Hermitian interactions in multichromophoric systems coupled with polaritons.

Based on our previous study [Wang et al., J. Chem. Phys. 153, 184102 (2020)], we generalize the theory of molecular emission power spectra (EPS) from one molecule to multichromophoric systems in the framework of macroscopic quantum electrodynamics. This generalized theory is applicable to ensembles of molecules, providing a comprehensive description of the molecular spontaneous emission spectrum in arbitrary inhomogeneous, dispersive, and absorbing media. In the far-field region, the analytical formula of EPS can be expressed as the product of a lineshape function (LF) and an electromagnetic environment factor (EEF). To demonstrate the polaritonic effect on multichromophoric systems, we simulate the LF and EEF for one to three molecules weakly coupled to surface plasmon polaritons above a silver surface. Our analytical expressions show that the peak broadening originates from not only the spontaneous emission rates but also the imaginary part of resonant dipole-dipole interactions (non-Hermitian interactions), which is associated with the superradiance of molecular aggregates, indicating that the superradiance rate can be controlled through an intermolecular distance and the design of dielectric environments. This study presents an alternative approach to directly analyze the hybrid-state dynamics of multichromophoric systems coupled with polaritons.

A fractional-order model for the effects of expansions in hospitals on the applicability of performance certificate programme

This study explores the impact of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification system on healthcare services in private hospitals in North Cyprus using a fractional-order system of equations. The Near East Hospital (NEH) earned Gold-level certification with 79 points, while Burhan Nalbantoğlu Hospital (BNH) obtained 31 points. Through sensitivity analysis of indoor air quality and sustainable land criteria, the study demonstrates that hospitals adopting LEED certification provide superior service quality. The findings suggest that government hospitals could benefit from aligning with green certification criteria, potentially improving patient outcomes. Data collected from NEH and BNH support a positive relationship between green certification and increased patient and employee satisfaction, with significant evidence ( p < 0.05 ) distinguishing LEED-certified hospitals from non-certified ones. The study also evaluates how hospital expansions affect the applicability of certification programs and the management of COVID-19, focusing on criteria such as sustainable sites, water efficiency, and indoor environmental quality. The analysis provides insights for healthcare administrators and policymakers seeking to enhance hospital infrastructure to meet certification standards, improve healthcare services, and better manage future pandemics. The research underscores the importance of green certification in improving patient care, employee satisfaction, and overall hospital performance.

Structural Organization in Environmental Awareness Poster Designs

يكشف البحث عن أساليب اظهار التنظيمات الشكلية في المنجز التصميمي و قد تضمن البحث اربع فصول و جاء في الفصل الأول (الاطار المنهجي) الذي كشف عن مشكلة البحث و قد جاء تساؤل الباحث عن مشكلة الدراسة و تحددت بالتساؤل التالي: - ما هو دور التنظيم الشكلي في تصاميم ملصقات التوعية البيئية؟ وجاءت أهمية البحث في المساهمة في اختيار و بناء الفكرة وفق محددات التنظيم الشكلي و ما يؤديه من تحسين الادراك المرئي و تحدد الهدف في الكشف عن دور هذه التنظيمات، كما حدد الحدود الزمانية و المكانية و الموضوعية وتبعتها تحديد المصطلحات الواردة و تعريفها اجرائيا ً , و قد احتوى الفصل الثاني (الاطار النظري) على مبحثين هما :-دور الاتصال و الشكل و مفاهيمه في التصميم الكرافيكي ثم اكتمل الفصل الثاني بمؤشرات وعرض ومقارنة بين الدراسة السابقة و الدراسة الحالية، وبعدها الحق الفصل الثالث الذي عنى بإجراءات البحث ,اما الفصل الرابع والأخير فقد تضمن النتائج البحث من أبرزها: 1.ان التنظيم الشكلي الذي يتمثل بالنمط المركزي والبؤري هو السائد في التصميم التوعوي وهو من أكثر الأنظمة استخداما في الإخراج النهائي للمنجز الجرافيكي التوعوي كما تضمن الفصل الرابع، عدة استنتاجات ومن أهمها: - 1.اعتماد الأنماط في النظام الشكلي متباين للعناصر ضمن فضاء الملصق يؤدي للتنافس بين الجذب المرئي وتحقيق السيادة للأشكال و في نهية البحث تم الحاق قائمة المصادر و قائمة الاشكال و المخططات

A user-centered approach in complex engineering design environments

In complex engineering design environments, the demand for high quality products and high functionality are critical, the end-user requirements have to be integrated into the design process since the earliest design stages. In such contexts, strict design requirements related to quality, safety, and usability must be taken into account concurrently. To this aim, in this work, an integrated user-centered decision-based design method is proposed in the medical design environment context. This work is aimed at proposing a design method to be applied to complex design environments. The proposed case study is the design of an intercom device, aimed at improving patient-doctor communication in the case of bedridden patients on with helmet for Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) therapy during SARS- CoV2 pandemic emergency. Patients undergoing helmet-assisted ventilation are often immersed in a highly noisy environment, unable to fully communicate their needs to the doctors. A three-steps decision based integrated product design and process simulation are used in the early design stages, to gain optimal product designs in a user-centered design viewpoint, for novel industrial products. The first step, modular design, is aimed at defining relations between the components of the assembly in a user centered approach. Design alternatives are generated in a Design for Manufacturing and Assembly DFMA viewpoint. In the second step, the group decision making step, in a multiple criteria context, the Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) is applied together with the fuzzy set theory, to overcome uncertainties in the verbal judgments of the decision makers. The third step is related to the simulation of the assembly and manufacturing process, with the aim of defining a final optimal design. The proposed group multicriteria decision making based design method proved to be efficient in complex user centered engineering design contexts.

Making New Zealand: Celebration and Anti-Myth

The Making New Zealand publications were a New Zealand government‐produced series of magazines to celebrate the centenary of the 1840 signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. Each issue of the series (covering topics from infrastructure and defence, to fashion and sport) was to present an objective overview of the history of its subject – within the confines of a publication commemorating New Zealand's history. Joe Heenan, Undersecretary of Internal Affairs, was keen for the centenary celebrations and ephemera to "celebrate 100 years of colonisation," bringing "the bright side of our national progress" before the eyes of the world. While some authors were happy to articulate their topics in support of Heenan's vision, others became interested in producing what they believed to be a more realistic narrative grounded in the social realities of this country, including its negative aspects. Rather than making a case for the maintenance of cultural continuity, these writers sought a national identity arising from cultural adaptation to the specific conditions of New Zealand as a new world. This paper looks at a range of Making New Zealand issues to explore the narratives put forward as retrospective accounts of and normative directives for the design of New Zealand's interior and landscape environments.

A Conceptual Framework for Sustainable Evidence-Based Design for Aligning Therapeutic and Sustainability Outcomes in Healthcare Facilities: A Systematic Literature Review.

Objective: The aim of this systematic review was to identify which aspects of evidence-based design (EBD) and sustainable design principles overlap based on evidence in the peer reviewed academic literature. By doing so, the study enables hospital infrastructure design decisions that prioritize both sustainability outcomes (sustainable hospital infrastructure design) and therapeutic (EBD) outcomes. Background: Healthcare facilities need to adapt to the future demands from a changing climate, demographic shifts, and economic restraints. Facilities need to be designed in ways that better support patients, staff, and the environment to ensure their long-term success. Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted through searches in SCOPUS and Web of Science. All studies in acute care settings were included in the review except those investigating EBD in the context of specific health conditions, which were excluded. Themes that overlap were identified to form a conceptual framework for sustainable EBD. Results: Sixty-five articles were included in the final analysis. Identified sustainability features were related to: Sociocultural and functional, Indoor environmental quality and wellbeing, Energy and atmosphere, Water, Materials and resources, Waste, Sustainable sites, and Facility design. EBD thematic analyses were categorized into Indoor environmental quality, Design, Sociocultural, and Functional performance and safety. Conclusions: Key areas of synergy include Indoor environmental quality and wellbeing and Energy and atmosphere. The development of the conceptual framework enables scholars and practitioners to identify design features that align both priorities and through future research, refine the framework.

Incorporating Patient and Family Perspectives into ICU Environmental Design: A Systematic Review and Narrative Synthesis of Existing Literature.

This review aims to assess the incorporation of patient and family input into intensive care unit (ICU) design processes. It aims to highlight the importance of prioritising patient and family perspectives in ICU design to improve patient experiences and clinical outcomes. Traditionally, ICU design has focused on clinical efficiency at the expense of patient-centered needs, leading to heavily sedated patients and neglected holistic care delivery. While architects historically dominated design decisions, there's no recognition of the necessity to integrate patient and family perspectives. However, such efforts remain rare despite professional guidelines advocating for multi-professional team involvement. This review summarises the published literature on built ICUs that have incorporated patient and family input into the design process. It evaluates methodologies used and measures patient-centric outcomes to identify successful examples and areas for improvement in future initiatives. The limited published literature identifies only three projects successfully integrating patient and family input into ICU design. Additionally, one project was identified in a search of the gray literature. However, these projects often lack rigorous evaluation of patient-centric outcomes, with initiatives involving patients and families remaining uncommon. The review underscores the need for more comprehensive evaluation and greater emphasis on patient and family involvement in ICU design. This review emphasizes the significance of integrating patient perspectives into ICU design to enhance outcomes and improve experiences. While progress has been made in recognizing their importance, more efforts are needed to prioritize patient and family involvement for creating conducive environments for healing and recovery.

The Application of Augmented Reality in Simulation-Based Design Evaluations of Trauma Rooms.

This study examined the augmented reality (AR) application in design evaluations through an immersive experience of medical task simulations in combination with a full-scale physical mock-up of a trauma room. Augmented reality technology is emerging in various fields including architectural design. Traditionally, building physical mock-ups has been the most effective tool to involve end-users in design evaluations. However, AR can eliminate cost- and labor-intensive components of a physical mock-up by replacing them with holograms. Two simulation sessions with emergency department clinicians were conducted using AR. The research team collected user feedback through simulations and interviews. Clinicians' feedback was systematically categorized and summarized according to various design elements. The integration of mock-up and AR simulations enabled the evaluation of design elements that were previously unattainable. Examples include simulating color-coded floor boundaries and adjusting door widths, which enhanced clinicians' immersion and involvement in design changes. Interviews and analyses of video recordings captured from the clinicians' perspectives supported the design evaluations during simulations. Augmented reality has great potential to be used widely in the evaluation of healthcare environment design. Augmented reality is an innovative approach that can benefit end-users in interacting with a mix of real spaces and virtual components. It also introduces new ways of data collection and analysis to architectural design evaluation methods.

Research on Teaching Reform of Smoke Control and Exhaust Course under the Background of New Engineering

A large number of fire cases have proven that smoke is the main cause of casualties in fires, with over 80% of victims dying directly or indirectly due to smoke. Scientific and rational design of smoke control systems is crucial for slowing down the spread of fires and ensuring safe evacuation time. At present, the process of smoke exhaust in fire scenes is still the main way of fire rescue utilization, and industries related to smoke exhaust are also one of the main employment areas for undergraduate students majoring in fire engineering. However, traditional smoke exhaust engineering courses have outdated teaching content, teaching methods, and assessment methods, which cannot meet the demand for cultivating technical talents in energy engineering majors under the background of new engineering construction. This study first starts from the characteristics of smoke control engineering courses and the problems existing in teaching. Using advanced online teaching platforms, advanced teaching aids, mature commercial software, and computer programming language design environments, the teaching content of smoke control engineering courses is upgraded and transformed towards modular computing, intelligent design, and other directions. In the context of new engineering disciplines, students' learning interests are enhanced, and their practical, innovative, and comprehensive computing abilities are exercised.

Research on the Training of Environmental Design Professionals under the Background of the Cultural Heritage Protection and Construction of the Yellow River

Research on the Training of Environmental Design Professionals under the Background of the Cultural Heritage Protection and Construction of the Yellow River

Environmental Design Principles for Urban Comfort: The Pilot Case Study of Naro Municipality

Nowadays, considering the urgent issues related to climate change and land consumption as well as the increasing urban population, urban spaces, enhanced by appropriate design solutions, can help reduce risks and improve conditions of environmental well-being. In this context, thanks to a collaboration between the Department of Architecture of the University of Palermo and the Municipality of Naro, in the province of Agrigento (Sicily, Italy), an urban environmental design workshop was promoted to redefine an urban space without a precise identity and denied to public use, within the fabric of a minor historical center in the Sicilian hinterland. The article summarizes the adopted methodology, including the population needs’ assessment, the environmental context assessment, the historical analysis of the urban space to redefine within the context of the whole historical center, possible urban and greening solutions, and design references according to the urban biophilic approach. The resulting preliminary design aims to be an example of an interdisciplinary approach, respectful of what already exists, which places the comfort and well-being of the user at the center of the design. Moreover, it is an interesting example of urban regeneration through the biophilic approach applied to a small urban center, which could be replicated in other similar contexts.

The Influence of Safety Performance For Hauling Operators At PT. XYZ

Occupational safety is a crucial issue in the mining industry, given the high risk of accidents that can occur in the field. The mining industry plays an important role in the economy of many countries, especially those rich in natural resources. The purpose of the research is to analyze the effect of safety culture and work environment on safety performance. This research uses quantitative analysis with survey methods. The sample in the study was 154 hauling operators and the analysis tool used SEM-PLS. the research results state that there is a positive and significant influence on safety culture and the work environment on safety performance. This suggests that the results of the study can provide a strong basis for companies to develop and strengthen safety culture programs that focus on increasing awareness and compliance with safety procedures among hauling operators. In addition, improvements in the design and condition of the work environment can create a safer and more comfortable working environment, which in turn will improve safety performance and operator productivity. The implications of the research show that a good safety culture and work environment significantly improve the safety performance of hauling operators at PT XYZ. To improve safety, the company should intensify safety training and rewards, improve working conditions, and adopt the latest safety technologies and procedures. With these measures, PT XYZ can reduce work incidents, increase productivity and strengthen its safety reputation.

Transition for people with dementia from day respite services to permanent residential care: a realist synthesis

Respite and permanent transition to residential aged care are processes that are designed to support preferences and needs of people living with dementia and their carers as the disease progresses. These services are highly variable in acceptability, accessibility, and availability for the caregiving dyad, often not reflecting a person-centred, co-ordinated and cohesive approach. This study aimed to use a two-phase realist synthesis to explore how respite and permanent transition models of care work in different contexts, through different mechanisms to produce varying outcomes.Phase 1 explored preliminary theories and assumptions of the respite care journey, including (a) identification of systematic reviews and innovative programs, and (b) semi-structured interviews sessions with key stakeholders. Phase 2 involved an iterative scoping review to identify and map the available evidence, with a synthesis designed to unpack underlying program theories of why, for whom and in what circumstances respite/transition models of care works.Phase 1(a) identified ten citations from 126 systematic review abstracts. Fourteen residential care managers participated in a contextual scan – Phase 1(b). Phase 2 expanded this knowledge, identifying a further 13 studies. Three program theories, at the macro, meso and micro level, were elucidated: (1) system-level evidence-based integration, through collaboration and co-ordination; (2) inclusive, quality care, with supportive environmental design; and (3) trust, autonomy, and meaning-making.A novel realist synthesis approach was used to explore respite and permanent transition models of care beyond ‘what works’. Importantly, findings at the macro, meso and micro level context, suggest nuance, with a shared decision-making approach, is needed to optimise the ever-changing dementia care journey.

The effect of Papaya leaf Powder in Seed Storage and its Impact on the Viability of Black Soybeans of the Detam-1 variety Led to the Establishment of the Callosobruchus analis F.

Black soybeans are one of the soybean varieties that have black skin and have various ingredients that provide many benefits for the human body. The shrinking of soybean seeds causes a decrease in the quality and quantity of seeds which can result in reduced supply of seeds for seeding purposes during the storage process. One of the factors that affect the viability of seeds during storage is the attack of warehouse pest insects, so it is necessary to control using vegetable insecticides by utilizing papaya leaf powder. This study aims to study the development of C. analis F. beetles due to the application of papaya leaf powder in seed storage and its effect on the viability of black soybeans of the Detam-1 variety. This experiment was carried out at the Basic Laboratory of the Faculty of Winaya Mukti University from June to August 2023. Environmental Design uses Complete Randomized Design consisting of 6 treatments and 4 repeats. Treatment dose of papaya leaf powder per 100 g black soybeans, namely: A = 0 g; B = 1 g; C = 2 g; D = 3 g; E = 4 g and F = 5 g. The results showed that the dose of papaya leaf powder 3 g per 100 g black soybeans seeds had an effect on the development of C. analis F beetles (mortality, number of eggs, number of larvae, number of pupae and number of imago), percentage of seed damage and percentage of seed weight, but did not affect the viability of black soybean seeds of the Detam-1 variety.. KEYWORDS :Callosobrucus analis F., Papaya leaf powder, Viability, Black soybeans.

Designing for Teen Mental Health: An exploration of the co-design of virtual reality in the public library setting

Teen mental health is in a state of crisis in the United States. One in three adolescents is suffering from a mental health issue and suicide is the third leading cause of death for teens ages 15–24. The demand for mental health resources far outweighs the supply suggesting creative and accessible mental health resources are needed. The public library is a community resource available to all community members and is an ideal location for providing mental health supports. Therefore, in this project, we engaged three, diverse groups of teens (n = 30) in the design and development of a virtual reality environment intended to support teen mental health. Teens from two urban (Seattle and Washington, D.C.) and one rural setting (Texas) participated in a 13-session, after school co-design program led by local library staff. Through these design sessions, we learned that (1) Teens are interested and engaged in talking about their mental health and find nature and animals relaxing and helpful. (2) Teens envision virtual reality (VR) as an environment to help them manage or avoid stress and feelings of overwhelm. (3) As designers teens enjoy active interaction and the ability to iterate on their designs. (4) VR designs by teens often included being in nature and with animals. These data suggest that virtual reality may be a successful medium and public libraries an appropriate site in which to engage teens in co-design for mental health. More importantly, such programs may offer an invitation to encourage teens to think about and discuss their own mental health.

Medical Resident Perceptions of Distress during Training.

This study used a qualitative research approach to grounded theory to identify factors that contributed to resident distress during 2021-2022 in multiple different specialties and at different postgraduate years of residency. By better understanding these contributors to distress, the aim was to inform the design of optimal interventions to reduce burnout and other emotional distress. The residents enrolled in this study completed a demographic survey and semistructured interview. Interviews were recorded and transcribed. Data analysis included developing codes inductively, grouping codes into categories, and describing themes. Recruitment continued until data analysis indicated theoretical saturation/sufficiency had been reached. A qualitative research approach to grounded theory was used to identify themes and relationships among themes to better understand how the sources of distress affected the trainees of various specialties and postgraduate levels of training. Thirty-three participants (15 medical-based, 9 hospital-based, and 9 surgical-based residents) participated in interviews between 2021 and 2022. Seven themes described sources of distress and potential ameliorating factors: workload, support and community, culture, resident outlook, institutional resources, work-life balance, and coronavirus disease 2019. The grounded theory highlights that these factors can collectively influence work-life balance and distress. The findings of the grounded theory qualitative analysis were used to examine ways to better mitigate the sources of distress that the residents enrolled in this study described. As institutions strive to diminish distress among residents, they can consider opportunities to assess environmental factors and design targeted interventions for their institutions or programs.

Impact of short-term aircraft noise on cardiovascular disease risk in the area surrounding London Heathrow airport: the RISTANCO epidemiological study.

Long-term exposure to aircraft noise has been associated with small increases in cardiovascular disease risk, but there are almost no short-term exposure studies. Research questions were: Is there an association between short-term changes in exposure to aircraft noise and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality? What are the key effect modifiers? Is there variability in risk estimates between areas with consistent versus changing patterns of noise exposure? Do risk estimates differ when using different noise metrics? Descriptive analyses of noise levels and variability at different times of day, analyses of inequalities in noise exposure and case-crossover analyses of cardiovascular events in relation to aircraft noise exposure. Area surrounding London Heathrow airport. 2014-18. Whole population in study area. Cardiovascular disease hospitalisations and mortality. Aircraft noise levels modelled using a standard noise model for: (1) daily equivalent continuous sound levels at different times of day; (2) daily number of events above defined noise thresholds (2018 only). National Health Service digital hospital admission records and Office for National Statistics mortality records for 2014-18 for cardiovascular outcomes, plus individual-level confounders available from healthcare records. Confounder data including road traffic noise (Leicester modelled), rail noise and air pollution (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs), area level deprivation and ethnicity (UK Census). The morning shoulder period (06.00-07.00 hours) was the noisiest of all eight bands (mean: 50.92 dB). The morning shoulder period also had the third highest number of noisy events (flights) > 60 dB per day, with three events across postcodes on average. However, the highest number of noisy events occurred in daytime (highest between 07.00 and 15.00 hours, second highest 15.00 and 19.00 hours). To identify areas with high variability in aircraft noise exposure (due to changes in flight paths because of wind direction and airport operations), we used coefficients of variation (CoV). The period 24.00-04.30 hours had the highest mean CoV (67.33-74.16), followed by 04.30-06.00 hours and 23.00-24.00 hours. Postcodes in the least deprived quintiles of Carstairs index or avoidable death rate had the lowest noise levels. In case-crossover analyses, we observed increased risk for cardiovascular disease hospital admissions for evening noise 19.00-23.00 hours (odds ratio 1.005, 95% confidence interval 1.000 to 1.010 per 5 dB), but not for other periods or mortality. Further analyses suggested that increased risks were occurring in postcodes with low CoV for noise. We found effect modification by age, sex, ethnicity, deprivation and season. The industry standard noise model, the Aviation Environmental Design Tool, used does not take account of wind direction, which may have led to some exposure misclassification. We developed a comprehensive dataset of daily aircraft noise variability. We found small associations between cardiovascular hospitalisations (but not deaths) and evening aircraft noise levels, particularly in areas with low variability of noise. More studies are needed to understand the effect of noise variation and respite/relief on cardiovascular disease. This award was funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Public Health Research programme (NIHR award ref: 15/192/13) and is published in full in Public Health Research; Vol. 12, No. 13. See the NIHR Funding and Awards website for further award information.

Optimization of building thermal environment in industrial heritage landscape regeneration design simulation based on image visual visualization

With the increasing attention paid to the regeneration design of industrial heritage landscape, how to effectively improve the thermal energy environment in these areas has become a research hotspot. The thermal efficiency of buildings not only affects the energy consumption, but also relates to the comfort of users and the sustainable development of the region. This study aims to explore the optimization method of building thermal energy environment based on image visual visualization, so as to achieve efficient regeneration of industrial heritage landscape, and improve the thermal energy performance and environmental adaptability of buildings through scientific design and simulation means. Through the use of computer aided design (CAD) and building information modeling (BIM) techniques, combined with heat flow simulation and visual image analysis, a detailed thermal environment assessment is carried out for selected industrial heritage buildings. Through data collection and analysis, we take into account factors such as sunlight, ventilation and heat loss in the building to develop an optimization plan. The simulation results show that the energy consumption of buildings with optimized thermal environment design is significantly reduced and the indoor thermal comfort is greatly improved. Visual tools effectively help the design team identify problem areas and provide intuitive data support for all parties during the design process. The optimization method of building thermal energy environment based on image visual visualization provides a new idea for the regeneration design of industrial heritage landscape, which helps to realize the dual goals of protecting the historical value and meeting the needs of modern environmental protection.

Society, Design, Communication: Prolegomenon to a Great Problem

The article “Society, Design, Communication” examines the intersection of contemporary societal challenges and environmental design practices. It contextualizes these challenges within the pressing global environmental crisis, highlighting critical perspectives that caution against unchecked technological and industrial advancement often disregarding natural ecosystems. The study explores how sustainable design, when integrated with innovative communication strategies, can address these concerns and foster awareness and action. The article delves into the role of sustainable design in commercial and public communication, focusing on word-of-mouth strategies and immersive presentations at trade fairs and exhibitions. Using the Milan Design Week as a case study, it highlights the BioWoodesign project led by the Technical University of Zvolen, which exemplifies a biomimicry-inspired approach to design. This initiative underscores the synergy between nature and human creativity in addressing sustainability while fostering meaningful audience engagement. Furthermore, the discussion expands on emerging trends in sustainable communication, such as systemic design and circular economy principles. These approaches enhance both the functional and experiential dimensions of design exhibitions, creating immersive narratives that resonate with modern audiences. The article also critiques the prevalence of “greenwashing”—the practice of overstating environmental credentials—emphasizing the importance of transparent and credible strategies for fostering trust. By examining the intersections of society, design, and communication, the article contributes to the discourse on sustainable practices, demonstrating their potential to influence meaningful behavioral and systemic change in a rapidly evolving world.

Real-Time Environmental Design Parameters and their Impact on the Performance of Passive Basin Solar Still: A Dynamic CFD Modeling Approach

A computational fluid dynamics (CFD) approach was used in this work to investigate various design and environmental factors and their impact on the performance of passive basin solar stills (PBSS). This requires using the ANSYS software to build a sophisticated geometrical solar still model with the associated solar cells. The impact of solar cell configuration on energy optimization was determined by analyzing the developed system in both series and parallel configurations. Accuracy of simulation results was ensured in the model by introducing a meshing technique that consisted of&gt;2 million components. The results (for static pressure analysis) indicated the absence of any high-pressure-induced strains after evaluating the performance metrics (static pressure, velocity, and energy distribution) for impact on the system using &gt; 200 iterations; this suggests that the system design is balanced. Hence, the performance of solar stills can be improved by using new materials and design configurations as shown in this work. This study has improved knowledge of solar water desalination and other forms of renewable energy sources for related applications.