Conference


Proceedings of Building Simulation 2011: 12th Conference of IBPSA

BS 2011 Sydney, Australia November 14-16, 2011

List of topics



Advances in building physics



Numerical Investigation Of Heat And Mass Transfer In Flax And Hemp Concrete Walls
Chadi Maalouf, Le Anh Dung Tran, Michèle Quéneudec T'kint
Impact of insulation configuration on the ability of a basement thermal mass to shape heat losses
Michaël Fournier, François Laurencelle
Building Passive Cooling through Unsaturated Capacitive Porous Medium on Roof
Gerson Henrique Santos, Nathan Mendes
The Influence Of Thermal Mass On The Space Conditioning Energy And Indoor Comfort Conditions Of Buildings
Nicolas Perez, Alan Tucker, Larry Bellamy
Spatial Distribution Of Pressure Drag Acting On Rectangular Block Arrays With Various Layouts
Ahmad Zaki Shaikh Salim Sheikh, Aya Hagishima, Jun Tanimoto
Energy Use Of Buildings At Urban Scale: A Case Study Of London School Buildings
Wei Tian, Ruchi Choudhary
Numerical study on the carbon dioxide distribution in a naturally ventilated space
Andre Isele, Gerrit Hoefker, Malcolm Cook
Effective absorptances and emittances of opaque surfaces and their impact on simulations of thermal and energy performance of buildings.
Victor Figueiredo Roriz, Rosana Maria Caram, Maurício Roriz
Dynamic analysis of energy performance of different roof systems during the cooling season
Francesca Cappelletti, Andrea Gasparella, Giovanni Pernigotto
Numerical Simulation on Hygrothermal Environment of Whole Buildings Taking into Account Complete HAM Features
Akihito Ozaki, Myonghyang Lee, Yuko Kuma
A new thermal analysis by numerical simulation to investigate the energy performance of buildings
Ilaria Ballarini, Vincenzo Corrado
Numerical Analysis Of The Hygrothermal Performance Of Selected Building Structures In Slovak Climatic Conditions
Miloslav Bagona, Martin Lopusniak, Marian Vertal
Development Of A Software Tool For The Evaluation Of The Shading Factor Under Complex Boundary Conditions
Ylenia Cascone, Vincenzo Corrado, Valentina Serra
Review Of Modelling Approaches For Developing Virtual Natural Lighting Solutions
Rizki Armanto Mangkuto, Carlos E. Ochoa, Myriam B.C. Aries, Loenen van



Applications of simulation in regulatory processes



Capability And Deficiency Of The Simplified Model For Energy Calculation Of Commercial Buildings In The Brazilian Regulation
Ana Paula Melo, Roberto Lamberts, Daniel Cóstola
Applications of simulation and CAD tools in the Israeli “Green Building” Standard for achieving bioclimatic and low energy architecture
Edna Shaviv
An Initial Parametric Evaluation of the Impact of the Energy Conservation Building Code of India on Commercial Building Sector
Sanyogita Manu, Justin Wong, Rajan Rawal
Development Of Computational Tool To Evaluate The Building Energy Efficiency Level According To The Brazilian Labeling
Mauricio Nath Lopes, Humberto Leitão Riella, Gabriel Iwamoto
The Building Simulation As An Alternative Method In Brazilian Energy Efficiency Labelling Of Commercial Buildings
Mauricio Nath Lopes, Gabriel Iwamoto, Humberto Leitão Riella
Agent-based Modelling of Commercial Building Stocks for Policy Support
Fei Zhao, Ignacio Martinez-Moyano, Godfried Augenbroe



Building Services



Application Potential Of Ground-Source Heat Pumps For Multi-Storey Office Buildings In Hong Kong
C. K. Lee, H. N. Lam
Evaluation Of The Effect Of Batteries In District Level Smart Grid
Shiori Takamura, Yohei Yamaguchi, Takuya Fujimoto
Energy Saving By Cooperative Operation Between District Heating And Cooling Plant And Building Hvac System
Yoshitaka Uno, Shinya Nagae, Yoshiyuki Shimoda
The relationship between heat load profile and energy efficiency in district heating and cooling plant
Yuki Hattori, Shinya Nagae, Yoshitaka Uno
Dynamic Insulation Applied To A Residential Building (Part 1) Numerical Evaluation Of Window Frame Applied Various Dynamic Insulation Patterns
Yutaka Oura, Satoshi Sawaki, Yoshikazu Nomura
Dynamic Insulation Applied To A Residential Building (Part 2) Numerical Evaluation Of Thermal Insulation Effect On Air Supply Window System
Sihwan Lee, Miho Tanaka, Shinsuke Kato



Case studies of the use of simulation in practice and the lessons learnt



Computer Simulation and Experimental Measurements for an Experimental PCM Impregnated Office Building
Augustin Tardieu, Sam Behzadi, John. J.J Chen
Estimation of Annual Energy Loss by Indoor Air Mixing
Kuniaki Mihara, Katsuhiro Miura, Yoshinobu Arai
Formal calibration methodology for a CFD model of a naturally ventilated room
Magdalena Hajdukiewicz, Michael Walsh, Marcus Keane
Thermal Storage Options for Solar Heated Buildings
Chris W Snoek, Steven C Kluiters
A Modelling Method To Assess The Effect Of Tree Shading For Building Performance Simulation
Anthony Dawkins, Dominique Hes, Lu Aye
Dispersion behaviors of exhaled droplets under a displacement ventilated room: Lagrangian simulations
Naiping Gao, Qibin He, Jianlei Niu
Calibration of a Detailed BES Model to Measured Data Using an Evidence-Based Analytical Optimisation Approach
Daniel Coakley, Paul Raftery, Padraig Molloy
Assessing chilled water system retrofit through data-log-based simulation
Cheng Chang, Qingpeng Wei, Xin Wang
Study Of The Partial Shading Impact On The PV Roof In Zero Energy Building In Singapore With PVSYST Simulations
Weimeng Sun, Poh Khai Ng, Jieer Ouyang
A Net Zero Energy Building In Italy: Design Studies To Reach The Net Zero Energy Target
Maurizio Cellura, Lucia Campanella, Giuseppina Ciulla
Analysis of energy saving potential and optimization of thermally broken fiberglass window frames
Jan Zajas, Per Heiselberg
Case Study of Applying Different Energy Use Modeling Methods to an Existing Building
Bin Yan, Ali Malkawi, Yun Kyu Yi
Climate Change, Building Design, And Thermal Performance
Kristina Orehounig, Eva-Maria Doppelbauer, Ardeshir Mahdavi
Energy efficiency potential of communal living models
Freya Brandl, Gabriela Heilmann, Kristina Kiesel
A Feasibility Study Of Natural Ventilation In A Midrise Student Dormitory Building
Steve Gross, Huafen Hu
Simulation of thermal comfort in soccer stadia using TRNSYS 17
Christian Frenzel, Sabine Gröger, Marion Hiller
Numerical prediction of water-flow glazing performance with reflective coating
Tintai Chow, Chunying Li, Joe Andrew Clarke
A simulation-based analysis of photovoltaic system adoption for residential buildings in Asian countries
Qiong Wu, Weijun Gao, Hongbo Ren
Thermal comfort and EPB in residential building: a commented case study in Ravena, Italy
Kristian Fabbri, Lamberto Tronchin
Modelling the impact of glazing selection on daylighting performance of an office building in Singapore using EnergyPlus
Poh Khai Ng, Stephen K Wittkopf, Weimeng Sun
Field Study Of The Performance Of Distributed Energy Resource In Kitakyushu Eco-Campus, Japan
Xingzhi Shi, Weijun Gao
Calibrated simulation model case studies in Australia
Peter Alan Taylor, Hongsen Zhang, Paul Bannister
Energy Saving Potentials of a 100% Outdoor Air System integrated with Indirect and Direct Evaporative Coolers for Cleanroom
Min-Hwi Kim, Oh-Hyun Kwon, Jeong-Tak Jin
Underfloor air distribution integrated with an indirect and direct evaporative cooling assisted 100% outdoor air system
Youn-Jin Seok, Hong-Jae Cho, Seul-Ki Han
Quantification of Retrofit Measures on a Multi-Family Residential Building for Different European Climates with Detailed and Simplified Calculation Tools
Gerhard Zweifel
Design And Validation Of A Facade Zigzag-Shading Model
Johannes Maderspacher, Sven Moosberger
Simulation of Solar Hot-water Supply and Air-conditioning/Ventilation System
Yoshihisa Momoi, Ryuichiro Yoshie, Akira Satake
Energy Performance Comparisons For A Given Building Acquired Using Measurements And Simulations Obtained During Annual Operation In Slovak Climatic Conditions
Miloslav Bagona, Martin Lopusniak, Marian Vertal
Analysis Of The Impact Of Selected Glass Units For Energy Performance And The Risk Of Overheating In The School Building Using Simulation
Miloslav Bagona, Dusan Katunsky, Martin Lopusniak
Thermal simulations of the effects of vegetated walls on indoor building environment
Juri Yoshimi, Hasim Altan
Zero Emission Building Envelopes – Numerical Simulations of a Well Insulated Building with Phase Change Material Panels Integrated in the Floor
Thomas Haavi, Mark A. Murphy, Frédéric Kuznik
Users’ behavior and energy performances of Net Zero Energy Buildings
Aurélie Lenoir, Shaan Cory, Donn Michael
Energy Consumption Analysis of House in Lhasa based on Survey and Simulation
En Li, Yasunori Akashi, Daisuke Sumiyoshi
Simulation versus Reality – 4 case studies
Anthony Calderone
Adoption Analysis of Distributed Energy Resource with the Climate Consideration in Hospital Facilities of Japan
Qunyin Gu, Hongbo Ren, Weijun Gao
The Application of a Dynamic Thermal Model for the Assessment of the Energy Efficiency of Adelaide Airport Terminal 1
Timothy C. W. Lau, Bassam B. Dally, Maziar Arjomandi
Modeling For Building Energy Performance Improvement In Accordance With The Local Climatic Settings: A Case Of A Generalizable Building Design Of Intermediate Health Care Facilities In Thailand
Nuttasit Somboonwit
Assessing the Effectiveness for Thermal Mass in the Building Envelope
Terry Williamson
Energy Performance Of Passive School Buildings – An Analysis Of Building Properties And Boundary Conditions
Barbara Wauman, Hilde Breesch, Dirk Saelens
Effect of heat discharge by natural ventilation on indoor environment and heat removal structure
Hiromi Habara, Yoshiyuki Shimoda
Research On Energy Saving Potential Of Daylighting In Tropical Climates: A Case Study Of The Building Ibope, Brazil
Camila Carvalho Ferreira, Carla Patrícia Santos Soares, Paula Rocha Leite
Relation Of Surrounding Building Configuration And Mitigation Effects Of School Lawn Planting
Takayuki Harada, Noriko Umemiya, Yuta Sakurai
Potential For Energy Savings In Retrofiting Of An Office Building In São Paulo / Brazil.
Fernando Ernesto Pasquali, Paulo Otto Beyer, Anna Maria Hennes
Whole-building performance simulation of a low-energy residence with an unconventional HVAC system
Omer Tugrul Karaguzel, Khee Poh Lam
Statistical Modeling for Anomaly Detection, Forecasting and Root Cause Analysis of Energy Consumption for a Portfolio of Buildings
Fei Liu, Young M. Lee, Huijing Jiang
Energy Performance Analysis to Realize a Zero Energy House, ‘ZenerHeim’ in Korea
Jihyun Kim, Bohwan Oh, Heeseong Lee
Estimation Of Thermal Characteristics Of Buildings And Annual Thermal Load By Use Of Short-Term Data
Yohei Morita, Tatsuo Nagai, Sumio Shiochi
Condensing Temperature Control through Energy Management System Simulation for a Large Office Building
Young-Hoon Kwak, Dong-Seok Kong, Se-Hwan Cheon
Analysis of Evacuation performance of merging points in Stadiums Based on Crowd Simulation
Ying Liu, Deming Liu, Norman Badler
Modelling Net Zero Energy Options For A Sustainable Buildings Research Centre
Paul Cooper, Xiong Liu, Prabuono Buyung Kosasih
Thermal and ventilation Performance of a Multifunctional Sports Hall within an Aquatic Centre
Priyadarsini Rajagopalan, Hisham Elkadi
Lessons Learned In Modeling Underfloor Air Distribution System
Kwang Ho Lee, Stefano Schiavon, Tom Webster
Multifunctional Whole Bulding Simulation As A Method In Assessing Retrofitting Strategies In Historical Buildings
Torun Widstrom, Magnus Mattsson



Comparing simulation to real world outcomess



Building Satisfaction – Using Thermal Modelling To Identify Areas Of Building Use Focus For Post Occupancy Evaluation
Alissa Jeyam Raj, Roberto Padovani, Dominique Hes
Integrated Building Control based on Occupant Behavior Pattern Detection and Local Weather Forecasting
Bing Dong, Khee Poh Lam, Charles Neuman
A Verification Test Bed for Building Control strategy Coupling TRNSYS with a DDC Controller
Yiqun Pan, Xingbin Lin, Zhizhong Huang
Building performance simulation for the management of thermal performance risks in buildings subject to climate change
Wilde Pieter De, Wei Tian
Prognostics Enabled Resilient Control For Model-Based Building Automation Systems
Kun Ji, Yan Lu, Linxia Liao
BACnet And Analog/Digital Interfaces Of The Building Controls Virtual Test Bed
Thierry Stephane Nouidui, Michael Wetter, Zhengwei Li
Stochastic Modeling of Moisture Supply in Dwellings based on Moisture Production and Moisture Buffering Capacity
Simon Pallin, Pär Johansson, Carl-Eric Hagentoft
Real Time Model-based Energy Diagnostics in Buildings
Zheng O'Neill, Madhusudana Shashanka, Xiufeng Pang
Identification Of The Electric Chiller Model For The Energyplus Program Using Monitored Data In An Existing Cooling Plant
Danielle Monfet, Radu Zmeureanu
Comparison of computed and measured irradiance on building surfaces
Kristina Orehounig, Sokol Dervishi, Ardeshir Mahdavi
Comparison of models for the derivation of diffuse fraction of global irradiance data for Vienna, Austria
Sokol Dervishi, Ardeshir Mahdavi
Exploring the energy performance of simulation-powered lighting and shading systems controls in buildings
Ardeshir Mahdavi, Sokol Dervishi
Comparison Of Different Optimal Control Strategies Of A Double-Skin Facade
Young-Jin Kim, Kyung-Soo Yoon, Cheol-Soo Park
Application of commissioning process to VRF system using energy simulation
Hiroyuki Murayama, Sumio Shiochi, Kouji Nagasawa
Empirical Evaluation Of A Predictive Simulation-Based Control Method
Matthias Schuß, Robert Zach, Kristina Orehounig
Modeling a solar chimney for maximum solar irradiation and maximum airflow, for low latitude locations
Leticia De Oliveira Neves, Maurício Roriz, Da Silva Fernando Marques
Enhancement Of The UK Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) Solar Water Heating Prediction Algorithm Using Parametric Dynamic Thermal Simulations
Gavin Bruce Murphy, Aizaz Samuel, John Counsell
Urban Modelling for Resource Performance Analysis: Estimating Cities’ Renewable Energy Potential
Juan José Sarralde, David Quinn, Daniel Wiesmann
Comparison Of Measured And Calculated Values For The Indoor Environment In One Of The First Danish Passive Houses
Tine Steen Larsen, Rasmus Lund Jensen
Systematic Development Of An Operational BIM Utilising Simulation And Performance Data In Building Operation
Edward Joseph Corry, Marcus M Keane, James O'Donnell
An approach for a statistical model for the user behaviour regarding window ventilation in residential buildings
Florian Antretter, Christine Mayer, Ulrich Wellisch
Analysis and modeling of energy demand of retail stores
Yusuke Suzuki, Yohei Yamaguchi, Kaori Shiraishi
Application of optimization method to actual central air conditioning systems
Akihiro Yamada, Tatsuo Nagai, Tshirou Inou
Comfort and building performance analysis of transparent building integrated silicon photovoltaic
Sandra Mende, Francesco Frontini, Jan Wienold
Optimal simulation of intermittently heated buildings: Part I – Modeling
Ion Hazyuk, Christian Ghiaus, David Penhouët
Optimal simulation of intermittently heated buildings: Part II – Control
Ion Hazyuk, Christian Ghiaus, David Penhouët
Inverse modelling for the assessment of energy performance: Estimation of envelope thermal characteristics
Alexandre Nassiopoulos, Frédéric Bourquin
A software tool that supports the comparison of measured and simulated building energy performance data
Tobias Maile, Vladimir Bazjanac, James O'Donnell
Heat pump modelling for annual performance, design and new technologies
Thomas Afjei, Ralf Dott
Using Building Simulation and Optimization to Calculate Control Lookup Tables Offline
Brian Edward Coffey
Adjustment of Hydronic Systems in Central Cooling/Heating Plants to Reduce Pump Electricity Consumption
Tatsuo Nagai, Masatora Kojima, Katsuhiro Miura
Simulation-Based Approaches for Building Control System Design and Integration
Stephen Treado, Payam Delgoshaei, Andrew Windham
Automated Fault Detection and Diagnosis of HVAC subsystems using Statistical Machine Learning
Samuel R. West, Ying Guo, X. Rosalind Wang
Daylight Distribution In A Building Space: A Comparison Of Real Conditions And Theoretical Sky Models
Dariusz Heim, Eliza Szczepanska
Short-term Wind Forecasting and Its Impact on the Mix-Mode Operated Buildings
Bing Dong, Xiaoqian Jiang
Improving energy modeling of large building stock through the development of archetype buildings
Ilaria Ballarini, Stefano Corgnati, Vincenzo Corrado
Description of occupant behaviour in building energy simulation: State-of-art and concepts for improvements
Valentina Fabi, Rune Andersen, Stefano Corgnati
Real-Time Building Energy Simulation Using Energyplus And The Building Controls Virtual Test Bed
Xiufeng Pang, Prajesh Bhattacharya, Zheng O'Neill



Energy capture and operation



Heating and cooling in high-rise buildings using façade integrated transparent solar thermal collector systems
Christoph Maurer, Thomas Baumann, Michael Hermann, Lauro Di
Household Electricity Simulation: Demand, The Electricity Generation And Demand-Supply Control Methods
Takuya Fujimoto, Yohei Yamaguchi, Yoshiyuki Shimoda
Development of the automatic optimization and degradation detection tool for HVAC primary system
Daisuke Sumiyoshi, Naomiki Matsushita, Je-Hyeon Lee
Feed-forward air-conditioning control using a weather forecasting data in school building in heating season
Yasuo Utsumi, Ken Hatakeyama, Kazuyuki Kamimura
Thermal characteristics and energy conservation measures in an indoor speed-skating arena
Junta Matsuo, Tatsuo Nagai, Akio Sagae
Feasibility energy performance simulation of DHC system with gas engine driven chiller by using LCEM Tool
Hideki Tanaka, Toshiharu Shimizu



Human aspects of the indoor environment



Significance of both internal and external boundary conditions on human thermal sensation
Riikka Holopainen, Pekka Tuomaala, Kalevi Piira
Quantitatively identify unsteady gas pollutant releases by inverse CFD modeling
Shi Yin, Tengfei Zhang, Shugang Wang
Factors affecting ‘end of day’ window position in non-air-conditioned office buildings
Shen Wei, Richard Buswell, Dennis Loveday
Evaluation of mould growth risk in apartment houses using hygrothermal simulation
Hyeun Jun Moon, Seung Ho Ryu, Min Seok Choi
Modelling occupants’ heating set-point preferences
Rune Vinther Andersen, Bjarne W. Olesen, Jørn Toftum
Effect Of Envelope Properties And Thermal Adaptation On Energy Consumption And Comfort Conditions Through Simulation Of Various Ecms
Shivraj Dhaka, Jyotirmay Mathur, Vishal Garg
From “technical” to “usage” energy efficiency in buildings: application to a heated room
Hervé Chenailler, Stéphane Ploix, Frédéric Wurtz
Energy Efficiency Vs Subjective Comfort: A Multiobjective Optimization Method Under Uncertainty
Céline Villa, Raphaël Labayrade
Human body’s micro-climate: Measurement and simulation
Conrad Voelker, Oliver Kornadt
Multi Agent Simulation Of Occupants’ Presence And Behaviour
Darren Robinson, Urs Wilke, Frédéric Haldi
A model of occupants’ activities based on time use survey data
Urs Wilke, Frédéric Haldi, Darren Robinson
A Discussion on the Occupancy-related Indoor Environment and Electricity Use in a UK Residential Building
Jia Cui, Steve Goodhew, Alan Fewkes
Effects of Variations of Occupant Behavior on Residential Building Net Zero Energy Performance
Michael Brandemuehl, Kristin Field
Effect of reducing indoor acetaldehyde concentration of sorptive building material
Janghoo Seo, Sunwoo Lee, Sumin Kim



Keynotes Speakers



BIM & Building Simulation
John Mitchell
Introducing A Framework for Advancing Building Energy Modeling Methods & Processes
Ellen Franconi
The Human Dimension of Building Performance Simulation
Ardeshir Mahdavi



Limitations of simulations in practice and how these can be addressed



Air tightness of Australian office buildings: reality versus typical assumptions used in energy performance simulation.
Aileen Marie Egan
Towards strategic use of BPS tools in Egypt
Shady G. Attia, Mohamed Hamdy, Herde André De
Representation of HVAC in Common Simulation Packages
Paul Bannister, PC Thomas, Lowndes Peter
Early Design Simulation Tools for Net Zero Energy Buildings: A Comparison of Ten Tools
Shady G. Attia, Herde André De
Testing the sensitivity of user patterns in building energy performance simulation
Erandi Samarakoon, Veronica Soebarto
The Scientific Approach to Building Simulations: The New Zealand Context
Patrick John Arnold
Comparison Of Turbulence Models In Simulating Key Elements Of Outdoor Wind Environment Around Building Complexes
Bing Wang, Borong Lin
Experimental Study On Control-Oriented Simulation Models For Building Control And Energy Management
Zhen Song, Yan Lu, Kun Ji
A Heterogeneous System Simulation of a Double Skin façade
Deuk-Woo Kim, Cheol-Soo Park
Calibrating Micro-Level Models With Macro-Level Data Using Bayesian Regression Analysis
Adam Thomas Booth, Ruchi Choudhary
Climate Data for Building Optimisation in Design and Operation in Australia
Trevor Roland Lee
Value of building simulation in sport facilities operation
Andrea Costa, Garay Raymond Sterling, Thomas Messervey
A theoretical method to quickly identify multiple constant contaminant sources indoors by limited number of ideal sensors
Hao Cai, Xianting Li, Lingjuan Kong
Application of a whole building simulation tool for a real-life building
Won-Jun Suh, Cheol-Soo Park, Deuk-Woo Kim
Building Energy Modeling: Industry-wide Issues and Potential Solutions
Kendra Tupper, Ellen Franconi, Coreina Chan
CFD modelling for swirl diffuser and its implications on Air Change Effectiveness assessment to GreenStar’s IEQ-2
Eddy Rusly, Mirek Piechowski
A system for the comparison of tools for the simulation of water-based radiant heating and cooling systems
Benjamin M. Behrendt, Daniela Raimondo, Ye Zhang
Simulating Human Behavior And Its Impact On Energy Uses
Yoon Soo Lee, Ali Malkawi, Yun Kyu Yi
A ‘Picasa’ For BPS – An Interactive Data Organization And Visualization System For Building Performance Simulations
Karthik Dondeti, Christoph F Reinhart
CFD and PIV based investigation of indoor air flows dominated by buoyancy effects generated by human occupancy and equipment
Rehan Yousaf, Daniel Wood, Malcolm Cook
Case Studies For The Evaluation Of Interoperability Between A BIM Based Architectural Model And Building Performance Analysis Programs
Hyeun Jun Moon, Min Seok Choi, Sa Kyum Kim
Occupant Behavior Model For Households To Estimate High-temporal Resolution Residential Electricity Demand Profile
Yohei Yamaguchi, Takuya Fujimoto, Yoshiyuki Shimoda
Investigating Glazing System Simulated Results with Real Measurements
Mark Brandt Luther, Timothy Anderson, Tim Brain
Measured occupancy levels in 18 Swedish apartment buildings – application to input data for building simulations
Dennis Johansson, Hans Bagge, Lotti Lindstrii
Integrated dynamic electric and thermal simulations for a residential neighborhood: Sensitivity to time resolution of boundary conditions
Ruben Baetens, Coninck Roel De, Lieve Helsen
Development of modeling and simulation strategies for large-scale urban districts
Jörg Huber, Christoph Nytsch-Geusen
Integration of HVAC Models into a Hygrothermal Whole Building Simulation Tool
Sebastian Burhenne, Jan Radon, Matthias Pazold
Comparing two Methods of Stochastic Modeling for Buildings
Dirk Jacob, Sebastian Burhenne, Sebastian Herkel
Sampling Based on Sobol’ Sequences for Monte Carlo Techniques Applied to Building Simulations
Sebastian Burhenne, Dirk Jacob, Gregor P. Henze
Review Of Reflective Insulation Estimation Methods
James Fricker, David Yarbrough
Integrated Computer Simulation For Considering Daylight When Assessing Energy Efficiency In Buildings
Evelise Leite Didoné, Fernando Oscar Ruttkay Pereira
Data dictionary pre-processor on interfaces of building energy simulation programs
Sergio Leal Ferreira, Brenda Chaves Coelho Leite, Joao Roberto Diego Petreche
Improving the modelling of surface convection during natural night ventilation in BES-models
Sarah Leenknegt, Rolf Wagemakers, Walter Bosschaerts
Software Components for Dynamic Building Simulation
Sana Gaaloul, Benoit Delinchant, Frédéric Wurtz
An Object-Oriented Database for Managing Building Modeling Components and Metadata
Nicholas Long, Katherine Fleming, Larry Brackney
Application of Dynamic Thermal Networks to the Modelling of Foundation Heat Exchangers
Denis Fan, Simon Rees, Jeffrey Spitler
How Useful are Building Energy Models for Policy? A UK Perspective
Alex James Summerfield, Rokia Raslan, Robert John Lowe
Solar Availability: A Comparison Study Of Six Irradiation Distribution Methods
Diego Ibarra, Christoph Reinhart
Use Of Simulation For The Validation Of A Model Predictive Control Strategy For Energy Management In Buildings
Mohamed Yacine Lamoudi, Patrick Béguery, Mazen Alamir
Impact and source of uncertainties in high efficiency building simulation: some examples
Jeanne Goffart, Etienne Wurtz, Gérard Sauce
A real-life experience of using dynamic building simulation for building environmental performance assessment in Turkey
Meltem Bayraktar, Ece Kalaycioglu, Ayse Zerrin Yilmaz
Assessing the effectiveness of building simulation to regulate residential water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in New South Wales, Australia
Nicholas Landreth, Kevin Wing Kan Yee, Scott Wilson
Issues and solutions to more realistically simulate conventional and cool roofs
Thomas Graham Carter
Development of a User Interface for the EnergyPlus Whole Building Energy Simulation Program
Richard See, Philip Haves, Pramod Sreekanthan



New work in simulation development



A Coupled Building Ventilation And Thermal Model Incorporating Passive Airflow Components
Alemu Tiruneh Alemu, Wasim Saman, Martin Belusko
Acceleration of Radiance for Lighting Simulation by Using Parallel Computing with OpenCL
Wangda Zuo, Andrew McNeil, Michael Wetter
Coupling Heterogeneous Computational Codes for Human-centred Indoor Thermal Performance Analysis
Treeck Christoph van, Sebastian Stratbücker, Sandeep Rao Bolineni
Study on Effective Use of an Ice Thermal Storage System with Simulation
Mingjie Zheng
Exergy analysis of residential heating systems: performance of whole system vs performance of major equipment
Xinyu Wu, Radu Zmeureanu
Climate Energy Index and Building Energy Index: New indices to assess and benchmark building energy performance
Don McLean, Ya Roderick, Richard Quincey
Web-Enabled Augmented Reality For A Double-Skin System
Young-Jin Kim, Cheol-Soo Park
Space Layout in Occupant Behavior Simulation
Rhys Goldstein, Alex Tessier, Azam Khan
Modeling Of Heat Transfer In Rooms In The Modelica “Buildings” Library
Michael Wetter, Wangda Zuo, Thierry Stephane Nouidui
Software for weather databases management and construction of Reference Years
Marco Beccali, Ilaria Bertini, Giuseppina Ciulla, Pietra Di
Combined CFD-Mean Energy Balance Method To Thermal Comfort Assessment Of Buildings In A Warm Tropical Climate
Stéphane Sanquer, Mohamed Abdesselam, Fabien Picgirard
The Design of an ESP-r and TRNSYS Co-Simulator
Ian Beausoleil-Morrison, Timothy McDowell, Michaël Kummert
Internal convection coefficients for building simulation
Leen Peeters, Ian Beausoleil-­Morrison, Brent Griffith
A Building Simulation Environment For Analysis Of Water Spray Evaporative Cooling
Nathan Mendes, Antonio Cesar Silveira Baptista Da Silva, Rogério Marcos Barbosa
High-resolution heat balance simulation for building and urban surfaces by combining the 3D CAD-based thermal environment simulator and CFD
Takashi Asawa, Akira Hoyano
Parameterization Of The Solar Radiation Absorption Characteristics On Groups Of Buildings
Masatoshi Nishioka, Yuko Hotta, Minako Nabeshima
Operational optimization of actual energy systems by means of the energy hub theory
Enrico Fabrizio, Marco Filippi, Marco Torbino
Efficient simulation of complex fenestration systems in heat balance room models
John L. Wright, Charles S. Barnaby, Philip Niles



Simulation validation, calibration and testing



Visualizing patterns in building performance data
Paul Raftery, Marcus Keane
Simulation of Heat and Moisture Induced Stress and Strain of Historic Building Materials
Portal Natalie Leonor Williams, Kalagasidis Angela Sasic, Schijndel A.W.M. {Jos} van
Test Cases To Assess The Accuracy Of Spectral Light Transport Software
Raphaël Labayrade, Vincent Launay
IEA BESTEST Multi-Zone Non-Airflow In-Depth Diagnostic Cases
Joel Neymark, Ron Judkoff, Don Alexander
The Building Energy Simulation Test for Existing Homes (BESTEST-EX) Methodology
Ron Judkoff, Joel Neymark, Ben Polly
Identification of equivalent thermal RC network models based on step response and genetic algorithms
Gilles Fraisse, Bernard Souyri, Sébastien Pinard
An active breathing wall to improve indoor environment
Yue Zhao, Tengfei Zhang, Shugang Wang
Gaining confidence in models of experiments in existing buildings
Jon William Hand, Jae Min Kim, Kyunghun Woo
Intermodel comparison and experimental validation of electrical water heater models in TRNSYS
Yannick Allard, Michaël Kummert, Michel Bernier
Numerical analysis of the thermal comfort in a retrofitted family house using a PCM/air heat exchanger system.
Kévyn Johannes, Julien Borderon, Joseph Virgone
Modeling PCM-Enhanced Insulation System And Benchmarking Energyplus Against Controlled Field Data
Som S. Shrestha, William A. Miller, Therese K. Stovall
An Empirical Validation of the ‘AccuRate’ Software Envelope Model Using a Concrete Slab-on-Ground Test Building
Mark Dewsbury, Florence Soriano, Roger Fay
A Monitoring Framework For Runtime Simulation Calibration And Validation
Robert Zach, Rainer Bräuer, Matthias Schuß
Towards urban-scale flow simulations using the lattice Boltzmann method
Christian Obrecht, Frédéric Kuznik, Bernard Tourancheau
Disaggregating Primary Electricity Consumption For Office Buildings In Nigeria
Amina G. Batagarawa, Neveen Hamza, Steve Dudek
Real-Time Compression of Time Series Building Performance Data
Rhys Goldstein, Michael Glueck, Azam Khan
Developing winter residential demand response strategies for electric space heating
Marie-Andrée Leduc, Daoud Ahmed, Bel Celyn Le
Validation Of Reynolds Averaged Model And Large Eddy Simulation In Actual Floor Heating Room
Hiroki Ono, Koji Sakai
Validation of Mestre Building Simulation System according to Best-Test Multi-Zone, Non-Airflow, In-Depth Diagnostic Cases
Aloísio Leoni Schmid, Helena Fernanda Graf
Fundamental Numerical Analysis Of Insolation Of The Human Body
Koji Sakai, Taku Ito, Hiroki Ono
The Archetype Sustainable House: Performance Simulation Of A Variable Capacity Two-Stage Air Source Heat Pump System
Amir A Safa, Alan S Fung, Wey H Leong
Implementing CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) In OpenCL For Building Simulation
Yue Wang, Ali Malkawi, Yun Yi
The Creation Of Generic Energy Simulation Models Which Represent Typical Commercial Buildings And Their Calibration Against Real Energy Data
Shaan Cory, Anthony Gates, Michael Donn
Statistical calibration of CFD modelling of street canyon flows
Nina Glover, Serge Guillas, Liora Malki-Epshtein
Radiance Analysis And Its Application To Real Time Dynamic Lighting Control
Spyros Stravoravdis, Andrew John Marsh
Thermal environment prediction using CFD with a Virtual Mannequin model and experiment with subject in a floor heating room
Ryoichi Kajiya, Kodai Hiruta, Hiroki Ono
Validation of a hygrothermal whole building simulation software
Florian Antretter, Fabian Sauer, Teresa Schöpfer
Modeling and experimental validation in partially wet conditions of an air-to-air heat recovery exchanger
Samuel Gendebien, Stephane Bertagnolio, Vincent Lemort
Variation Of Green Building Ratings Due To Variances In Sky Definitions
James Thompson, Michael Donn, Jacob Osborne
Three Complementory Methods To Determine Heat Losses Of Dwellings
Frans G Koene
Advanced analysis of coupled 1D / 3D simulation models by the use of a solar thermal system
Manuel Ljubijankic, Christoph Nytsch-Geusen, Alessandro Jänicke
Experimental And Ray Tracing Evaluation Of The Transmittance Of Glazing Systems With Selective Coatings, At Various Angles Of Incidence
Francesco Asdrubali, Giorgio Baldinelli, Samuele Schiavoni
A Cost-effective Model- and Measurement-based Methodology for Ongoing Commissioning
Dirk Jacob, Sebastian Burhenne, Christian Neumann
Heat and mass transfer modeling in Vacuum Insulation Panels, towards long term thermal performance simulation.
Mathias Bouquerel, Thierry Duforestel, Dominique Baillis
Moisture transport in wood – model to create input data to estimate the risk of mould growth and rot and rot
Jesper Arfvidsson
Summer Load Evaluation In The Italian Climate: Sensitivity Of The Loss Utilization Factor To The Weather Data
Alessandro Prada, Giovanni Pernigotto, Paolo Baggio
Investigating The Performance of a Hybrid Solar Domestic Hot Water System Through Computer Simulation and Data Analysis
Kamyar Tanha, Alan S. Fung, Wey H. Leong
Energy Model Validation Of Heated Outdoor Swimming Pools In Cold Weather
Herve Frank Nouanegue, Simon Sansregret, Lostec Brice Le
A Probabilistic Model for Assessing Energy Consumption of the Non-Domestic Building Stock
Ruchi Choudhary
Risk Analysis Of Energy-Efficiency Projects Based On Bayesian Calibration Of Simulation Models
Yeonsook Heo, Godfried Augenbroe, Ruchi Choudhary
Development of a Predictive Model for Power Consumption of Air-to-water Heat Pumps for Residential House
Hisashi Miura, Takashi Ogino
Empirical validation of building energy simulation software: EnergyPlus
Som Sagar Shrestha, Gregory Maxwell



Use of BIM in simulation



Analysis of Influence on Mechanical Design Process by BIM Spread – Consciousness Survey to BIM by Questionnaire of Mechanical Engineer -
Kyosuke Hiyama, Shinsuke Kato
Investigation On The Effect Of Phase Changing Materials On The Thermal Performance Of A Green House Using Finite Volume Method
Behdad Moghtaderi, Caimao Luo, Dariusz Alterman
SimModel: A domain data model for whole building energy simulation
James Thomas O'Donnell, Richard See, Cody Rose
A Simulation Based Fault Diagnosis Strategy Using Extended Heat Flow Models (HFM)
Gerhard Zimmermann, Yan Lu, George Lo
The role of MVD in defining curtain wall system for energy analysis
Justin Wong
Self-Activating Uncertainty Analysis For BIM-Based Building Energy Performance Simulations
Young-Jin Kim, Se-Min Oh, Cheol-Soo Park
Process-Driven BIM-Based Optimal Design Using Integration Of Energyplus, Genetic Algorithm, And Pareto Optimality
Se-Min Oh, Young-Jin Kim, Cheol-Soo Park
Transforming IFC Architectural View BIMs for Energy Simulation: 2011
Robert J. Hitchcock, Justin Wong
Architecture Data and Energy Efficiency Simulations: BIM and Interoperability Standards
Anna Osello, Gregorio Cangialosi, Daniele Dalmasso, Paolo Di
Towards A BIM-Based Service Oriented Platform: Application To Building Energy Performance Simulation
Anthony Cormier, Sylvain Robert, Pierrick Roger



What simulation can do to influence the design process



AusZEH Design: Software for low-emission and zero-emission house design in Australia
Zhengen Ren, Wan Yee Chan, Dong Chen
Total utility demand prediction for multi-dwelling sites considering variation of occupant behavior schedules
Jun Tanimoto, Aya Hagishima, Takeshi Iwai
Computer Tool to Aid Natural and Artificial Light Integration in Building Design
Eduardo Castro, Joseph Virgone, Leopoldo Bastos
Performance Analysis Methods for Passive Downdraft HVAC Systems
Andrew Corney, Todd Taniguchi
A new modelling approach which combines energy flows in manufacturing with those in a factory building
Michael Raymond Oates, Andrew Wright, Richard Greenough
Dynamic Thermal modelling and CFD simulation techniques used to influence the design process in buildings
Roberto Padovani, Dominique Hes, Finbar McLaughlin
The Contribution of Simulation to the Building Tuning Process for 2 Victoria Avenue
Geoffrey Hamish Osborne
Influence of control parameters on the system performance of ground coupled heat pump systems: a simulation study
Jan Hoogmartens, Lieve Helsen
Effect Of Convective Heat Transfer Coefficient On The Ability Of PCM To Reduce Building Energy Demand
M. Ebrahim Poulad, Alan Fung, David Naylor
Computational Building Performance Simulation For Integrated Design And Product Optimization
Marija Trcka, Roel Loonen, Jan Hensen
SHADERADE: Combining Rhinoceros And Energyplus For The Design Of Static Exterior Shading Devices
Jon A. Sargent, Jeffrey Niemasz, Christoph F. Reinhart
Calibrated Simulation of an Existing Convention Center: The Role of Event Calendar and Energy Modeling Software.
Ravi S. Srinivasan, Jaya Lakshmanan, Deepak Srivastav
Re(de)fining Net Zero Energy: Renewable Emergy Balance of Environmental Building Design.
Ravi S. Srinivasan, William W. Braham, Daniel E. Campbell
Sustainability Assessment Frameworks, Evaluation Tools and Metrics for Buildings and its Environment – A Review.
Ravi S. Srinivasan, William W. Braham, Daniel E. Campbell
Building Envelope Optimization using Emergy Analysis
Ravi S. Srinivasan, William W. Braham, Daniel E. Campbell
The Design of the The Cooperative Head Office Manchester
Mike Hitchmough, Nigel Holden, Mark Johnston
Optimizing the Length of Air Supply Duct in Cross Connections of Gotthard Base Tunnel
Rehan Yousaf, Oliver Scherer
OpenStudio: An Open Source Integrated Analysis Platform
Rob Guglielmetti, Daniel Macumber, Nicholas Long
Assessing community-scale energy supply scenarios using TRNSYS simulations
Antoine Courchesne-Tardif, Michaël Kummert, Scott Demark
Modelling and optimisation of a biomimetic façade based on animal fur
Matthew Webb, Eckhart Hertzsch, Ray Green
Case study—How could we optimize the energy-efficient design for an extra-large railway station with a comprehensive simulation?
Jiagen Liu, Borong Lin, Yufeng Zhang
Understanding envelope design: survey about architectural practice and building performance.
Raoni Venancio, Aldomar Pedrini, den Ham Eric van, der Linden van
Think designerly! Using multiple simulation tools to solve architectural dilemmas.
Dos Santos Lima Raoni Venancio, Aldomar Pedrini, den Ham E.R. van, der Linden van
Modelling The Impact Of New UK Future Weather Data On A School Building
Hu Du, Jerry Edge, Chris Underwood
MEESG – A Total Energy Demand Prediction and Optimization Program for Architectural Scheme Design Stage
Xiaoru Zhou, Borong Lin, Yingxin Zhu
Using Building Simulation To Evaluate Low-Carbon Refurbishment Options For Airport Buildings
James Parker, Paul Cropper, Li Shao
Identifying Non-Technical Barriers To Energy Model Sharing And Reuse
Holly Wasilowski Samuelson, Andrew Lantz, Christoph F. Reinhart
Fast Computation Of Incident Solar Radiation From Preliminary To Final Building Design
Nathaniel L Jones, Donald P Greenberg
The Optimal Thermal Design Of Residential Buildings Using Energy Simulation And Fuzzy Sets Theory
Arkadiusz Weglarz, Piotr Narowski
A Simple Cost-Benefit Estimation For Daylighting Design And Analysis During The Design Process
Arpan Bakshi, J. Alstan Jakubiec
Determination of cooling strategy on a 200m high glazed lift shaft: a CFD approach
Guillaume Francois Jolly, Charentenay Julien De, Brenton King
Validation Of An Active Chilled Beam Design For A Healthcare Facility
Nick Iain Devlin
Changing Climate: Ersatz Future Weather Data For Lifelong System Evaluation
Trevor Roland Lee
Heuristic Vs. Meta-Heuristic Optimization For Energy Performance Of A Post Office Building
Won-Jun Suh, Cheol-Soo Park, Deuk-Woo Kim
On-Off Boiler, Thermal Storage and Solar Collector: Energy Balance Based Model and its Optimization
Milica Grahovac, Petra Liedl, Jérôme Frisch
Building Form Optimization In Early Design Stage To Reduce Adverse Wind Condition – Using Computational Fluid Dynamics
Jihun Kim, Yun Kyu Yi, Ali M. Malkawi
Analytical Assessment of Thermal Performance of a Ventilated Glazed Facade System
Michael Brian Dagnall, Adriaan Bartholomew Window, Anthony Leung
275 George Street, Brisbane – Case Study
Andrew Gentner
Impacts of infiltration/exfiltration from wind, stack and buoyancy in A/C design – an EnergyPlus energy simulation case study
Eddy Rusly, Mirek Piechowski
Six green stars in a warm tropical climate – William McCormack Place Phase 2 – Case Study
Roger Edward Cladingboel, Carl Gray, Graeme Standfield
Closing the Loop. Office Tower Simulation Assumptions vs Reality.
Jeffrey Ivan Binks
Building integrated vegetation as an energy conservation measure applied to non-domestic building typology in UK
Apeksha Gupta, Matthew Hall, Christina Hopfe
Electricity load management in smart home control
Félix Iglesias Vázquez, Wolfgang Kastner, Gaceo Sergio Cantos
Exploring rapid prototyping techniques for validating numerical models of naturally ventilated buildings
Tong Yang, Richard Buswell, Malcolm Cook
Numerical Investigation Of Wall’s Optimum Multilayer Insulation Position
Lazaros Elias Mavromatidis, Anna Bykalyuk, Mankibi Mohamed El
Using Design Of Experiments Methods To Develop Low Energy Building Model Under Modelica
Gilles Plessis, Sila Filfli, Cristian Muresan
A low-energy retrofit study of an off-gas Welsh village using renewable energy simulation combined with the UK standard assessment procedure
Apeksha Gupta, Christina Hopfe, Yacine Rezgui
Optimisation of low-energy building design using surrogate models
Esmond Gerald Tresidder, Yi Zhang, Alexander Forrester
A whole-life value based assessment and optimisation model for high-performance glazed facades
Qian Jin, Mauro Overend, Peter Thompson
Comparing the robustness of building regulation and low energy design philosophies
Stephen Paul Simm, David Alexander Coley, Wilde Pieter De
Optimization of local renewable energy systems using automotive simulation approaches
Torsten Schwan, Bernard Bäker, René Unger
Evaluation and minimization of the energy impact of typical European buildings on the electricity grid: a simulation case study
Michaël Salvador, Stéphane Grieu
Using Simulation Tools For Enhancing Residential Buildings Energy Code In Egypt
Ahmed Nabih, Mina Samaan, Osama Farag, Aishy El
Annual Energy-Using Simulation Of Separate Heat-Pipe Heat Exchanger
Dandan Zhu, Da Yan, Zhen Li
CFD Modelling of Plume Interaction in Natural Ventilation
Faisal Durrani, Malcolm J. Cook, Jim J. McGuirk
A Simplified Dynamic Systems Approach For The Energy Rating Of Dwellings
Gavin Bruce Murphy, Yousaf Khalid, John Counsell
Effect of roof shape on energy yield and positioning of roof mounted wind turbines
Islam Mohamed Abohela, Neveen Hamza, Steven Dudek
Using Energy Simulation and Real-time Data Monitoring to Investigate Thermal Performance of Exterior Cavity Walls.
Nader Victor Chalfoun
Using Computer Simulation as a Tool to Develop a Net-Zero Energy Code for Tucson, Arizona
Nader Victor Chalfoun, Virginia Cardona, Rich Franz-Ünder
Sky high and back again: The evolution of simulation-based design from aerospace to construction
Bianca Toth, Allan Russell, Robin Drogemuller
Learning by Playing – Teaching Energy Simulation as a Game
Christoph F Reinhart, Timur Dogan, Diego Ibarra, Wasilowski Samuelson
A Simple User Interface for Energy Rating of Buildings
Abraham Yezioro, Oren Shapir, Guedi Capeluto
Simulation of the behaviour of Phase Change Materials for the improvement of thermal comfort in lightweight buildings
Gianpiero Evola, Novella Papa, Fabio Sicurella
Low Energy and Sustainable Solutions Online Knowledge System
Gavin Bunker, Andrew Wright, Richard Greenough
Modelling of Conduction Transfer Functions for Typical Thermal Bridges Identified in BIM Data
Piotr Narowski, Jacek Stasierski, Piotr Wereszczynski
Numerical analysis of heat storage and heat conductivity in the concrete hollow core deck element
Michal Zbigniew Pomianowski, Per Heiselberg, Jensen Rasmus Lund
Optimisation for CHP and CCHP decision-making
Ralph Evins, Philip Pointer, Ravi Vaidyanathan
Multi-objective optimisation of the configuration and control of a double-skin façade
Ralph Evins, Philip Pointer, Ravi Vaidyanathan
Performance Of A Daylight Redirecting Glass Shading System Demonstration In An Office Building
David Appelfeld, Svend Svendsen, Steen Traberg-Borup
Trombe Wall Thermal Performance for a Modular Façade System in different Portuguese Climates: Lisboa, Porto, Lajes and Funchal
Helenice Maria Sacht, Luis Bragança, Manuela Guedes Almeida
Defining Parameters for a Quality Daylight Simulation Validation Dataset
Jacob Zachary Steven Osborne, Michael Donn
Blinds down-under – A Comparative Analysis of Shading Systems for Sustainable Building Refurbishments
Christoph Begert, Eckhart Hertzsch
Modeling Of Heat Transfer In Geothermal Heat Exchanger Using GHX Zonal Model Method
Moon Jung Choi, Seung Hyo Baek, Myoung Souk Yeo
An Assessment of the Use of Building Energy Performance Simulation in Early Design
Vladimir Bazjanac, Tobias Maile, Cody M. Rose
New Zealand’s New Weather Data – How Different?
Anthony John Gates, Ben Liley, Michael Donn
Let There Be Light – Daylight, Glare And Thermal Performance Of Facades – Case Studies
Kenneth David Thomson
Potential Saving In Lighting Energy Due To Advancement In Indian Standard Time: An Enquiry In Context Of Commercial Office Spaces In India
Padmini Rajaram, Rajan Rawal
CFD Benchmarking: Hamer Hall Auditorium Case Study
Anthony Joseph Scanlon, Anthony Calderone
Formulating a Building Climate Classification Method
Shaan Cory, Aurelie Lenoir, Michael Donn
Optimizing building designs using a robustness indicator with respect to user behavior
Pieter-Jan Hoes, Marija Trcka, Jan Hensen
Study on the impact of the building form on the energy consumption
Tiberiu Catalina, Joseph Virgone, Vlad Iordache
Analyzing the potential of low exergy building refurbishment by simulation
Philippe Goffin, Volker Ritter, Viola John
On a novel approach to control natural and mechanical night ventilation
Layal Chahwane, Louis Stephan, Etienne Wurtz
Passive Hygrothermal Control Of A Museum Storage Building
Jorgen Erik Christensen, Hans Janssen
The meaning and value of information for energy-conscious architectural design
Guedi Capeluto
Operation Strategies For An Office Building Integrated With Multi-Story Double Skin Facades In The Heating Season
Jae-Wan Joe, Won-Jun Choi, Jung-Ho Huh
A comparison of different mould prediction models
Evy Vereecken, Dirk Saelens, Staf Roels
Integration Of Solar Photovoltaics: To Suffice Interior Lighting Energy Consumption Of Office Buildings In Ahmedabad
Ashima Charnalia, Jyotirmay Mathur, Rajan Rawal
Extension of the dynamic transfer characteristics under sinusoidal periodic boundary condition to real periodic solicitation conditions for the envelope opaque components
Andrea Gasparella, Giovanni Pernigotto, Marco Baratieri
Large-eddy simulation of indoor dispersion of expiratory aerosol
Takamasa Hasama
Italian benchmark building models: the office building
Enrico Fabrizio, Daniele Guglielmino, Valentina Monetti
Coupling Strategy Of Hvac System Simulation And CFD 2 Part 1: Study On The Design Phase Of An Under Floor Air 3 Distribution System
Gyuyoung Yoon, Junya Kondo, Yuka Sakai
Thermal comfort analysis of a naturally ventilated building
Tiago Arent Longo, Ana Paula Melo, Enedir Ghisi
Economic Performance Assessment of the Deployment of Rooftop Photovoltaic (PV) Systems for Industrial Halls
Bruno Lee, Marija Trcka, Jan Lm Hensen
Energy performance of chillers with water mist assisted air-cooled condensers
Kwok Tai Chan, Jia Yang, Fu Wing Yu
Coupling Strategy Of Hvac System Simulation And CFD Part 2: Study On Mixing Energy Loss In An Air-Conditioned Room
Satoru Iizuka, Mina Sasaki, Gyuyoung Yoon
A simulation assisted design tool for boiler room hydronics
Roel Vandenbulcke, Luc Mertens
Exploring the potential of climate adaptive building shells
Roel Loonen, Marija Trcka, Jan Hensen
What architects want? Between BIM and simulation tools: an experience teaching Ecotect.
Massimo Palme
The ‘adaptive zone’ – A concept for assessing glare throughout daylit spaces
John Alstan Jakubiec, Christoph Reinhart
DIVA 2.0: Integrating daylight and thermal simulations using Rhinoceros 3D, DAYSIM and EnergyPlus
John Alstan Jakubiec, Christoph Reinhart
Design of refurbishment : Determining of parameters to be measured to adjust the predicted energy calculation
Myriam Humbert, Sihem Tasca-Guernouti, Julien Berger
Integrated Building Design, Information and Simulation Modelling: The Need for a New Hierarchy
Robina Hetherington, Robin Laney, Stephen Peake
Thermal comfort in naturally ventilated classrooms: application of coupled simulation models
Malcolm John Cook, Tong Yang, Paul Charles Cropper
Smart Building Simulation – HOMES Pilot Sites
Patrick Beguery, Yacine Lamoudi, Olivier Cottet
Effect Of Surface Reflectance On Lighting Efficiency In Interiors
Rohini Singh, Rajan Rawal
Designing the city according to the wind: using a CFD to minimize the impacts of city growth on natural ventilation
Renan Cid Varela Leite, Anésia Barros Frota
SIMEB: simplified interface to DOE2 and Energy Plus – A user’s perspective – Case study of an existing building
Jocelyn Millette, Simon Sansregret, Ahmed Daoud
Thermal Insulation Of Building Envelope Toward Zero Energy Design In Hot-Humid Climate
Fernando Simon Westphal, Mary Yamakawa, Luiza Castro
Comparative analysis of natural ventilation performance in non-uniform double skin facades in temperate climates
Neveen Hamza, Malcolm Cook, Paul Cropper
Application and limitations of regional and future predictive climate data in Passivhaus design
Robert S McLeod, Christina J Hopfe, Yacine Rezgui
Uncertainty Quantification of Microclimate Variables in Building Energy Simulation
Yuming Sun, Yeonsook Heo, Huizhi Xie
Multi-period optimization of building refurbishment decisions: Assessing options and risk under economic uncertainty
Adam Rysanek, Ruchi Choudhary
Design Optimization Of A Contemporary High Performance Shading Screen- Integration Of ‘Form’ And Simulation Tools
Azadeh Omidfar
A Method for the Design and Analysis of Parametric Building Energy Models
Kevin Bucher Pratt, David Bosworth
Understanding Net Zero Energy Buildings: Evaluation of load matching and grid interaction indicators
Jaume Salom, Joakim Widen, José A. Candanedo
Climate Change risks from a building owner’s perspective: Assessing future climate and energy price scenarios
Seth Holmwood Holmes, Christoph F Reinhart
Comparison of Corrective Phase Change Material Algorithm with ESP-r Simulation
Fabio Almeida, Dahai Zhang, Alan S. Fung
Simulation-Based Daylighting Design Education and Technical Support
den Wymelenberg Kevin van, Chris Meek
Simulation In Control System Sensor Location Design
Karel Kabele, Jana Bartonova, Michaela Patakiova
An Integrated Approach to Energy Analysis in Building Design – The Relocatable Classroom Project
James Pow Chew Wong, Usha Iyer-Raniga
Solar Radiation Performance Evaluation For High Density Urban Forms In The Tropical Context
Daniel Jun Chung Hii, Chye Kiang Heng, Lai Choo Malone-Lee
Empirical Prediction of Office Building Lift Energy Consumption
Paul Bannister, Chris Bloomfield, Haibo Chen
Ventilated Buildings Optimisation By Using A Coupled Thermalairflow Simulation Program
Ivan Oropeza-Perez, Poul Alberg Østergaard, Arne Remmen
Exploitation of the environmental energy resources : indicators and design strategies
Lou Chesné, Thierry Duforestel, Jean-Jacques Roux
Climate based simulation of different shading device systems for comfort and energy demand
Jan Wienold, Francesco Frontini, Sebastian Herkel
Effect Of Operative Temperature Based Thermostat Control As Compared To Air Temperature Based Control On Energy Consumption In Highly Glazed Buildings
Vaibhav Jain, Vishal Garg, Jyotirmay Mathur
Online software platform for dedicated product related simulations
Coninck Roel De, Dirk Devriendt, Sébastien Thiesse
Development of passive design tool using 3D-CAD compatible thermal simulation -Prediction of indoor radiation environment considering solar shading by surrounding trees and buildings -
Kazuaki Nakaohkubo, Akira Hoyano
The thermal performance evaluation of future Chinese low-energy apartments within changing climate in ‘Hot summer and cold winter’ climatic zone in China
Xi Wang, Hasim Altan
Benchmarking Plug-load Densities for K-12 Schools
Ravi S. Srinivasan, Jaya Lakshmanan, Deepak Srivastav
The Use of Normative Energy Calculation Beyond Building Performance Rating systems
Sang Hoon Lee, Fei Zhao, Godfried Augenbroe
Air Curtains Used For Separating Smoke Free Zones In Case Of Fire
Grzegorz Krajewski, Grzegorz Sztarbala
A Comparative Study On Uncertainty Propagation In High Performance Building Design
Bryan Eisenhower, Zheng O'Neill, Satish Narayanan
Procedure for performance diagnostic for small air conditioning systems using dynamic simulations
Franck Lucas, Mathieu David, Olivier Marc
Fire Safety Assessment of Semi-Open Car Parks
der Heijden M.G.M. van, M.G.L.C. Loomans, A.D. Lemaire
Impact of the climate on the design of low-energy buildings for Australia and Reunion Island
Bruno Malet-Damour, François Garde, Deo Prasad
Modeling and simulation of HVAC Faults in EnergyPlus
Mangesh Basarkar, Xiufeng Pang, Liping Wang
Rightsizing – using simulation tools to solve the problem of oversizing
Ery Djunaedy, den Wymelenberg Kevin van, B. Acker
Improving The Design Process Using Simulations And Multi-Criteria Decision Making
Kwok Wai Tham, B. Raphael, J. Pantelic
Experimental And Simulation Study Of Hybrid Ground-Source Heat Pump Systems With Unglazed Solar Collectors For French Office Buildings
Vincent Helpin, Michael Kummert, Cauret Odile