Occupant behavior modeling methods for resilient building design, operation and policy at urban scale: A review

B Dong, Y Liu, H Fontenot, M Ouf, M Osman, A Chong… - Applied Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
Traditional occupant behavior modeling has been studied at the building level, and it has
become an important factor in the investigation of building energy consumption. However …

Advancing waste heat potential assessment for net-zero emissions: A review of demand-based thermal energy systems

J Oh, U Han, Y Jung, YT Kang, H Lee - Renewable and Sustainable …, 2024 - Elsevier
Amid the global energy and climate crises, research on waste heat recovery has become
imperative, with extensive studies focusing on assessing waste heat potential and …

[HTML][HTML] A novel population-based occupancy modeling approach for district-scale simulations compared to standard-based methods

M Mosteiro-Romero, I Hischier, JA Fonseca… - Building and …, 2020 - Elsevier
District-scale building energy models can be a powerful tool for the integration of renewable
energy sources and efficiency measures in urban areas. One key limitation of these models …

Context-specific urban occupancy modeling using location-based services data

G Happle, JA Fonseca, A Schlueter - Building and Environment, 2020 - Elsevier
Energy-related occupant behavior is a major source of uncertainty in building and urban
energy performance simulations. Standardized assumptions, published by ASHRAE and …

Defining archetypes of mixed-use developments using Google Maps API data

Z Shi, H Silvennoinen, A Chadzynski… - … and Planning B …, 2023 - journals.sagepub.com
Urban planning relies on the definition, modelling and evaluation of multidimensional
phenomena for informed decision-making. Urban building energy modelling, for instance …

[HTML][HTML] Integration of renewable energy in wastewater treatment during COVID-19 pandemic: challenges, opportunities, and progressive research trends

S Zahmatkesh, KTT Amesho, M Sillanpaa… - Cleaner Chemical …, 2022 - Elsevier
SARS-CoV-2 has aroused drastic effects on the global economy and public health. In
response to this, personal protective equipment, hand hygiene, and social distancing have …

Spatial modeling and design of smart communities

T Yoshida, Y Yamagata, S Chang, V de Gooyert… - Urban Systems …, 2020 - Elsevier
This chapter illustrates how to integrate both the building (Chapters 3–4 Chapter 3 Chapter
4) and mobility (Chapters 5–6 Chapter 5 Chapter 6) sectors for simulating urban systems …

[HTML][HTML] How Does Density Impact Carbon Emission Intensity: Insights from the Block Scale and an Optimal Parameters-Based Geographical Detector

L Li, F Yan - Land, 2024 - mdpi.com
Density is a crucial indicator for urban sustainable development and is considered a critical
factor influencing the carbon emission intensity of construction land (CICL). The impact of …

Smart city and ICT infrastructure with vehicle to X applications toward urban decarbonization

T Kobashi, Y Yamagata, T Yoshida, S Chang… - Urban systems …, 2020 - Elsevier
Smart cities are rapidly evolving due to the recent development of new technologies, such
as information and communication technologies (ICTs) and artificial intelligence. Growing …

Residential electricity demand projections for Italy: A spatial downscaling approach

M Rizzati, E De Cian, G Guastella, MN Mistry… - Energy Policy, 2022 - Elsevier
This work projects future residential electricity demand in Italy at the local (1 km grid) level
based on population, land use, socio-economic and climate scenarios for the year 2050. A …