Building energy simulation (BES) plays a significant role in buildings with applications such
as architectural design, retrofit analysis, and optimizing building operation and controls …

The growing demand for energy in urban areas has led to the development of a variety of
methodologies for modelling energy in buildings at large scale. However, their accuracy has …

The degree days (DD) approach is one of the most extensively used methods for building-
oriented climate zoning. However, DD only provides a limited view of the influence of …

Building energy models are a key element in regulatory compliance calculations. These
energy performance calculations often do not accurately reflect actual operating conditions …

This study conducts a detailed analysis to improve to enhance the energy performance of
residential buildings in UAE through various retrofit measures. The applied methodology …

The digital world is spreading to all sectors of the economy, and Industry 4.0, with the digital
twin, is a reality in the building sector. Energy reduction and decarbonization in buildings are …

Buildings play a major role in energy expenditure, representing 40% of Europe's total
energy consumption. It is estimated that heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems …

Nowadays, building energy models (BEMs) are widely used, particularly in the assessment
of energy consumption in buildings to address the potential savings that can be generated …

Natural ventilation dominates in Polish residential buildings. It is a simple and low-cost
system but its performance is affected by varying environmental conditions. Hence, setting …

A poorly calibrated model undermines confidence in the effectiveness of building energy
simulation, impeding the widespread application of advanced energy conservation …