Thermal comfort and energy efficiency: Challenges, barriers, and step towards sustainability
With the increasing number of people living in cities, the demand for energy in office
buildings and homes is constantly increasing; thus, smart buildings were created to provide …
buildings and homes is constantly increasing; thus, smart buildings were created to provide …
Indoor environmental quality and comfort in offices: a review
VI Fissore, S Fasano, GE Puglisi, L Shtrepi, A Astolfi - Buildings, 2023 - mdpi.com
People spend about 90% of their time in closed spaces such as residential and office
environments, and indoor environmental quality (IEQ) has effects on their health, well-being …
environments, and indoor environmental quality (IEQ) has effects on their health, well-being …
Ten questions concerning occupant-centric control and operations
Abstract Occupant-Centric Control and Operation (OCC) represents a transformative
approach to building management, integrating sensing of indoor environmental quality …
approach to building management, integrating sensing of indoor environmental quality …
Analyzing occupants' control over lighting systems in office settings using immersive virtual environments
Research has identified occupant behavior as one of the key contributors to building energy
performance gap. Thus, this study systematically analyzed the impact of having personal …
performance gap. Thus, this study systematically analyzed the impact of having personal …
[HTML][HTML] Development of an IoT occupant-centric metrics: A systematic literature review
The impact of global climate change on the built environment highlights the need for
advanced technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT). While also recognizing the …
advanced technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT). While also recognizing the …
Uncertainty and sensitivity analysis to moderate the risks of energy performance contracts in building renovation: a case study on an Italian social housing district
One of the pillars of the policies undertaken to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 in the
European Union is the decarbonisation of the construction sector. Massive energy …
European Union is the decarbonisation of the construction sector. Massive energy …
[HTML][HTML] A review on the approaches in analysing energy-related occupant behaviour research
The effect of occupant behaviour on the energy performance of a building is one of the most
important and critical parameters in building energy studies. Occupant behaviour, driven by …
important and critical parameters in building energy studies. Occupant behaviour, driven by …
Modeling window and thermostat use behavior to inform sequences of operation in mixed-mode ventilation buildings
Operable windows have become desirable design features of modern mechanically
ventilated office buildings in North America. While they improve perceived control and …
ventilated office buildings in North America. While they improve perceived control and …
Investigation of a model predictive controller for use in a highly glazed house with hydronic floor heating and cooling
S Brown, I Beausoleil-Morrison - Science and Technology for the …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Presented are the results of an investigation into a model predictive controller (MPC) for
hydronic floor heating and cooling in a highly glazed house in Ottawa, Canada. The goal of …
hydronic floor heating and cooling in a highly glazed house in Ottawa, Canada. The goal of …
Providing for Occupant Experience in Optimized Connected Energy Communities-A Systematic and Critical Review
This work present a critical and systematic review of literature. Its primary objectives are
understanding ways in which occupant experience provisions can be integrated into …
understanding ways in which occupant experience provisions can be integrated into …