A global building occupant behavior database

B Dong, Y Liu, W Mu, Z Jiang, P Pandey, T Hong… - Scientific data, 2022 - nature.com
This paper introduces a database of 34 field-measured building occupant behavior datasets
collected from 15 countries and 39 institutions across 10 climatic zones covering various …

Demonstration of an MPC framework for all-air systems in non-residential buildings

B Merema, D Saelens, H Breesch - Building and environment, 2022 - Elsevier
In educational buildings, the HVAC system is a major contributor to the total energy use. It is
well-known that energy reductions could be achieved by more advanced control strategies …

Analysis of the building occupancy estimation and prediction process: A systematic review

J Caballero-Peña, G Osma-Pinto, JM Rey… - Energy and …, 2024 - Elsevier
The prediction of the occupancy in buildings is essential to design efficient energy control
strategies that optimize consumption and reduce losses while guaranteeing the comfort of …

Occupant-centric HVAC and window control: A reinforcement learning model for enhancing indoor thermal comfort and energy efficiency

X Liu, Z Gou - Building and Environment, 2024 - Elsevier
Occupant behavior plays a crucial role in enhancing indoor thermal comfort and achieving
energy efficiency by influencing the operational modes of Heating, Ventilation, and Air …

[HTML][HTML] Implementation of next-generation occupant-centric sequences of operation in an office building using supervisory control

BW Hobson, AA Markus, J Bursill, HB Gunay… - Energy and …, 2025 - Elsevier
Abstract ASHRAE RP-1747 is a CO 2-based demand-controlled ventilation (DCV) approach
which uses trim and respond logic to dynamically adjust variable air volume (VAV) terminal …

Development of energy disaggregation algorithms for commercial buildings

N Zaeri Esfahani - 2024 - repository.library.carleton.ca
Energy management in commercial buildings requires accurate measurement of end-uses,
which is crucial for sustainability and cost reduction. However, a common challenge is the …

An inquiry into the effect of thermal energy meter density and configuration on load disaggregation accuracy

N Zaeri Esfahani, B Gunay, A Ashouri… - Science and Technology …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Initial and maintenance costs often prevent dense submeter installations that enable room-
level thermal energy monitoring. Previous studies suggested that building automation …

Next-Generation Sequences of Operation for Occupant-Adaptive Building HVAC Systems

BW Hobson - 2024 - repository.library.carleton.ca
Abstract Occupant-centric control (OCC), which adapts building systems based on
occupants' presence or preferences, represents a promising alternative to the way buildings …

Urban Scale Vehicle-to-Building-to-Grid Integration Leveraging Human Mobility Modeling

Y Liu - 2024 - search.proquest.com
Abstract In the United States (US), the buildings sector consumes about 76% of electricity
use and 40% of all primary energy use and associated greenhouse gas emissions …

Nudging Window Use Behaviour Through Algorithmic Setpoint Adjustments

A Hassan, B Gunay, M Ouf, A Chong… - Available at SSRN … - papers.ssrn.com
Mixed-mode buildings combine natural ventilation and mechanical ventilation, which can
enhance occupant comfort and reduce their energy consumption. While mixed-mode …