So far, most building simulation models tend to ?treat people like fixed metabolic heat generators passively experiencing the indoor environment? (Newsham 94). These models neglect the fact that office users do actually influence their immediate working environment by operating the artificial lighting system and/or the shading and glare protection device for example. The exact nature of this user-building interaction may significantly influence the incoming solar gains and therefore the thermal and visual comfort conditions as well as cooling and heating loads. The influence is pronounced in buildings with large architectural glazings.This paper presents the experimental setup and preliminary results of a pilot study which aims to gain more...
A simulation algorithm is proposed that predicts the lighting energy performance of manually and aut...
This paper reports a study on the impact of different usage patterns of an automated blinds system o...
Algorithms to describe the manual control of window blinds and electric light-ing, in response to co...
Algorithms to describe the manual control of window blinds and electric lighting, in response to com...
This paper reviews, validates and extends present knowledge of the degree and kind of manual control...
Behavioural models derived from on-going field studies can provide the basis for predicting personal...
This study presents the results of a monitoring campaign aiming to further our understanding of occu...
Behavioural models derived from on-going field studies can provide the basis for predicting personal...
A significant proportion of the total energy consumption in office buildings is attributable to ligh...
Behavioural models derived from on-going field studies can provide the basis for predicting personal...
Despite the significant impact that the position of movable shading devices has on building energy u...
This study aims to encourage a wider usage of daylighting design features in office buildings. The t...
Whilst simulation techniques for predicting building performance are maturing, questions still arise...
While building engineers attempt to reduce energy use and provide occupants with comfortable spaces ...
As a result of the technological advances and increasing focus on energy efficient buildings, simple...
A simulation algorithm is proposed that predicts the lighting energy performance of manually and aut...
This paper reports a study on the impact of different usage patterns of an automated blinds system o...
Algorithms to describe the manual control of window blinds and electric light-ing, in response to co...
Algorithms to describe the manual control of window blinds and electric lighting, in response to com...
This paper reviews, validates and extends present knowledge of the degree and kind of manual control...
Behavioural models derived from on-going field studies can provide the basis for predicting personal...
This study presents the results of a monitoring campaign aiming to further our understanding of occu...
Behavioural models derived from on-going field studies can provide the basis for predicting personal...
A significant proportion of the total energy consumption in office buildings is attributable to ligh...
Behavioural models derived from on-going field studies can provide the basis for predicting personal...
Despite the significant impact that the position of movable shading devices has on building energy u...
This study aims to encourage a wider usage of daylighting design features in office buildings. The t...
Whilst simulation techniques for predicting building performance are maturing, questions still arise...
While building engineers attempt to reduce energy use and provide occupants with comfortable spaces ...
As a result of the technological advances and increasing focus on energy efficient buildings, simple...
A simulation algorithm is proposed that predicts the lighting energy performance of manually and aut...
This paper reports a study on the impact of different usage patterns of an automated blinds system o...
Algorithms to describe the manual control of window blinds and electric light-ing, in response to co...