Conference


Proceedings of SimBuild 2026: From Models to Reality: Bridging Simulation and Operational Performance

12th National Conference of IBPSA-USA

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DOI: 10.26868/30680611.2026

ISSN: 3068-0611

ISBN: 978-1-964372-10-5

Minneapolis, Minnesota

May 20–22, 2026

Conference Table of Contents



High-Fidelity Building Emulator for Integrated Comfort and Energy Analysis using EnergyPlus and Radiance
Tammie Yu, Taoning Wang, Christoph Gehbauer
Simulating the Impact of Photovoltaic Cell Temperature on Electricity Production under Various Global Climates
Chengde Wu
Optimized Control for Integrated Photovoltaic and Water Distribution System Applications
Nathan Kurtz, Leah Marucci, Wangda Zuo (1
Experimental Demonstration of a Self-Powered Dynamic Façade Using Thermoelectric-PCM Integration
Zia Mohajerzadeh, Mohammad Elmi, Amin Nozariasbmarz, Julian Wang, Rahman Azari
Wet-Bulb Temperature Performance Maps for Chiller-Water Side Economizer Plants: Guiding Multi-Sequence Control Strategies
Viswanathan Ganesh, Hongjun Li, Julia Ho, Wangda Zuo (1
Development of a Hybrid Simulation Platform for Training and Evaluation of Reinforcement Learning Algorithms for Commercial Buildings
Fangzhou Guo, Yang Shen, Sang woo Ham, Donghun Kim
A Framework for Generating and Simulating Prototype Energy Models of U.S. Data Centers at National Scale
Hang Li, Shovan Chowdhury, Vivek Singh, Joshua New
Numerical Simulation of Heat Transfer in an Un-Conditioned Underground Building: Spatiotemporal Variation of Indoor Surface Heat Transfer Coefficient
Sanjaya Sena, Rahul Goyal, S. Tyagi K.
Economizer Scoring Framework for AHU Performance Assessment
Min Yu Gyung, Alexander Schad, Stephanie Johnson, James Goddard, Tim Yoder, Xiaoli Duan, Timothy Salsbury
Profiling Building Demand Flexibility for Out-of-Scenario Transferability Using Frequency-Domain Decomposition
Kexin Xie, Dimitrios Rovas, Rui Tang
Development of Residential Archetypes to Predict Indoor Temperatures of Vulnerable Homes
Ulrike Passe, Kimia Sharifi
A Physiologically-Informed Visual Field Method for Assessing Space View Quality
Yingnan Chu, Holly Samuelson, Yehao Song
Phase Change Material Integration in Building Energy Simulation Using OpenStudio Measures and Python Library
Meftah Uddin, Sanjeev Khanna
Experience in Motion: Scalable, Sequential Urban Microclimates Simulations for Visual and Thermal Comfort
Yiqing Wang, Lujia Zhu, Yu Qian Ang
Solar-Hydrogen Building Skins: Validating Simulations through Experimentation
Jingshi Zhang, Rahman Azari, Ute Poerschke
From Data to Dialogue: A Visual Framework for Interpreting fTMY Future Weather Data in Climate-Responsive Design
Jiewei Li, Elaine Hoffman
Evaluating the Impact of Indoor Hydroponic Systems on Students' Well-being in High School Classrooms
Albert Ying, Alpha Arsano
An Impulse-based Fluid Dynamics for Fast Indoor Airflow Simulation
Woohyoung Lee, Cary Faulkner, Wangda Zuo (1
More Than a Label: Modeling Modern Heat Pump Performance Beyond Seasonal Efficiency Ratings
Neal Kruis, Nathan Oliver
Towards Open-Source Simulation Models for Flexible and Self-Sufficient Energy Hubs
Malihe Davari, Jaume Fitó, Julien Ramousse, Kathryn Hinkelman
Simulation Tool For The Configuration And Control Design Of Central Plant Heat Recovery Heat Pump Retrofits
Lauren Excell Ham, Donghun Kim
Overheating in Residential Buildings in the United States
Chima Hampo, Leah H. Schinasi, Simi Hoque
Validating the Electric Dream: Comparison of Modeled and Measured Performance of a High-Efficiency, All-Electric Residential Retrofit in Los Angeles, California
Kyle Konis
System Identification for a Building Thermal Model from Observational Data in the Presence of Unmeasured Disturbances
Sang Ham woo, Donghun Kim
Eppy-LLM: An Agentic Workflow for Language-Driven Building Energy Modeling And Optimization Using EnergyPlus
Huiwen Zhou, Liang Zhang
Eplusout Model Context Protocol (MCP): Large Language Model (LLM)-Enabled Simulation Results
Michael Sweeney, Ryan Meyer, Supriya Goel
LLM-Informed Efficient Bayesian Calibration of Building Energy Simulation Models under Limited Data
Yangxi Bai, Endong Wang
Control-Oriented Prototype Energy Model for Data Centers
Hongjun Li, Sen Huang, Wangda Zuo (1
Reduced Order Building Hydronic Models in Ambient Temperature Thermal Energy Networks for Improved Computational Efficiency
Julia Ho, Jing Wang, Xin Jin, Wangda Zuo (1
Applying Frequency Domain Methods for Calculating Outdoor Surface Temperatures.
Owen Beckett, Sam Owens, Andy Acred
Audit Template: A Modular, Interoperable Web-Based Platform for Building Energy Audits and Retrofit Planning
Supriya Goel, Simon Foucher, Sudha Eswaran, Kefei Mo, Juan Barajas, Jayati Chhabra
Principal Variate Selection Approach for LSTM Building Load Forecasting
Huawei Yu, Yunyang Ye, Jiuyi Xu, Yangming Shi
Updating Plug Loads and Operational Schedules for California Energy Code Compliance
Dimitri Contoyannis, Gypsy Achong, Rahul Athalye, Demian Vonder Kuhlen, Aboli Datey, Krishnan Gowri
A Comprehensive Review of Meta-Learning Applications in Building Domain
Jiyuan Sui, Rosina Adhikari, William Sitzabee, Wangda Zuo (1
Specialized Weather Data Files for Evaluating Thermal Safety and Grid Reliability Applications
Manan Singh, Ellen Franconi, Chitra Nambiar
Combining Generative Modeling and Advanced Control for Building Scenario Generation
Dylan Wald, Rawad El Kontar, Deepthi Vaidhynathan
Development of New Occupancy Schedules and Occupant-Centric Control Strategy for Residential Buildings
Ryunhee Kim, Cary Faulkner, Yan Chen, Yunyang Ye
Exploring the Interplay Between Window Design and External Views on Window-Opening Preferences in Educational Settings
Atousa Momenaei, Alexandra Rempel, Siobhan Rockcastle
Calendars of the City: Deterministic Schedule Libraries to Enhance UBEM Load Duration Forecasts
Chengxuan Li, Timur Dogan
Quantitative Model of Building Energy Performance due to Wind-Induced Envelope Damage
Imad Alhayik, Ryan Sharston, Arthriya Subgranon, Ge Ou
Co-design Optimal Sizing and Control Framework to Balance Cost and Resilience
Juan Diego Flores Garcia, Boming Liu, Sen Huang, Wangda Zuo
Parametric Energy and Cost Optimization for Courthouse Portfolios in California
Benjamin Brannon, Holly Brink, Arata Kiyono
Balancing Energy Efficiency and Overheating Risks: Optimal Retrofit Pathways for Baltimore Rowhouses
Rosina Adhikari, Genevieve I. Gandara, Jiyuan Sui, Wangda Zuo (1
Towards a Robust Approach for Simulating Thermal Resilience in Architectural Design: A literature review and benchmarking test in all US climate zones
Ruiyang Liang, Timur Dogan
Explainable AI and Machine Learning for Transparent Building Energy Benchmarking and Retrofit Decisions
Milan Jain, Supriya Goel, Xuechen Lei
Evaluating Prompt Engineering in Large Language Models (LLMs) for Transforming Occupant Behavior Modeling
Shundong Li, Nan Ma
Forecasting space heating flexibility: Comparing Measured Dwelling Cool-Down Rates with Dynamic Thermal Simulation
Jordan Townsend, Jenny Crawley, Arash Beizaee, David Allinson
Improving Thermal Resilience And Energy Efficiency Using Cool Building Envelope Materials
Ahmad Shoaib, Zahra Jandaghian, Abhishek Gaur
Scalable, Modular Resilience Hubs
Daniel L. Villa, Jimmy E. Quiroz, Andrea Mammoli, Kyle Elama Farm
A High Throughput Framework for Large Scale Building Energy Simulation: From Real-Time Alerts to AI-Ready Surrogates
Vishal Muralidharan, Ulrike Passe, Baskar Ganapathysubramanian
Probabilistic Modeling Approach for Estimating Rent Impacts of Energy Retrofits
Milan Jain, Chitra Nambiar, Adrienne Rackley, Ryan Meyer
Thermal Performance Optimization of Battery Energy Storage Enclosure for South Pole Applications
Ji-Hyun {Jeannie} Kim, Zhaoyun Zeng, Ralph T. Muehleisen, Amy N. Bender
Adding Timeseries Acceptance Criteria to ASHRAE Standard 140
Timothy McDowell, Ralph Muehleisen, Jason Glazer
Digital Twins for Building Energy Modeling: Balancing Level of Detail, Data Resolution, and Model Accuracy
Aikaterini Chatzivasileiadi, Aysegul Demir Dilsiz, Simon Lannon, Anthony Denzer, Luke Macy, Satish BK, Emmanouil Perisoglou, Rawan Jafar, Kamal Haddad, Abeer Qaed
A Systematic Approach for a Typological Analysis of African Residential Building Stock Across Multiple Climates
Alpha Arsano Yacob, Ermias Beyene Tessema, Elisabeth Molnar
Novel pair-wise Comparison Methodology for the Validation of Analytical Building Performance Modelling
Alpha Arsano Yacob, Colin Chu
A Case Study on Staging Mixed-Age Computer Room Air Conditioning Systems Considering Performance Degradation
Michael Maloney, Viswanathan Ganesh, Wangda Zuo (1
Exploring a Julia-based Toolchain for HVAC Innovation: Simulation-based Optimization Case Study of a Dedicated Outdoor Air System with a Desiccant Wheel
Ruizhi Song, Mingzhe Liu, Zhiyao Yang, Zheng O'Neill
EBuild AI: A Retrieval-Augmented Framework for Generating Global, Simulation-Ready Urban Building Datasets
Maryam Almaian, Rawad Elkontar, Noof Alkubaisi, Patrick Kastner
AI-Based Metric for Building and Grid Reliability Assessment via Input Propagation and Stress Testing
Rawad El Kontar, Maryam Almaian, Ardelia Clarke, Patrick Kastner, Isa Ferrall-Wolf, Robin Tuttle, Ryan King
Bridging Intent and Iteration: An Open Framework for LLM-Directed BEM Optimization at Scale
Mo ElSayed, Justin Shultz
Integration and Implementation Verification of Air-to-Water Heat Pump Models for California's Title 24 Compliance Software
Mohammad Dabbagh, Nasim Mirian, Eric Shadd, John Arent, Rahul Athalye, Demian Vonder Kuhlen, Nikhil Kapur, RJ Wichert
Enhancing EnergyPlus to Model the Time Independent Energy Recovery (TIER) System for Load Management and Code Compliance
Yujie Xu, Shaojie Wang, Sara Sultan, Krishnan Gowri, Bryan Boyce, Tianzhen Hong
Net Zero as Climate Resilience: Rethinking Net Zero Energy Building Performance Under Future Climate Change
Riley Renner, Wyatt Ross, Amanda Webb
Framework for Modeling 3D-Printed Concrete Construction to Assess Energy Efficiency and Backup Power Trade-offs in a Mixed-Use, New Construction Neighborhood Development
Sugirdhalakshmi Ramaraj, Rawad El Kontar, Hallie Dunham, Margaux Seward, Ben Polly, Selina Pedi-Smith
DARA: A Life Cycle Assessment Tool for Early-Stage Small-Scale Residential Design Decisions
Chris Savage, Teresa Moroseos, Bearach Miwatani-Minter, Chris Meek, Heather Burpee, Vikram Sami
BEMEval-Doc2Schema: Benchmarking Large Language Models for Structured Data Extraction in Building Energy Modeling
Yiyuan Jia, Xiaoqin Fu, Liang Zhang
Deep Learning Methods for Building Energy Benchmarking of Commercial Buildings
Rohit Chintala, Venkatesh Chinde, Janghyun Kim, Jie Xiong, Alex Chapin, Brian Ball
Validating Daylight, View, and Privacy Metrics through In-Situ Experiments in NYC Residential Units
Jaeha Kim, Katharina Kral, Timur Dogan
Efficient Residential Energy Model Calibration for Field Audits: Targeted Parameter Optimization Using OpenStudio and GenOpt
Ahmed Abdalla Saber, Alessandro Supriyatno, Mohamed Abdelsalam, David Pudleiner
Simulation-Based Validation of An Open-Source, Scalable Framework for Building Energy Management in Small and Medium-Sized Commercial Buildings
Jihoon Chung, Sen Huang, Jamie Lian, Srinivas Katipamula, Robert Lutes
Generalized and Localized AI Models for Urban Energy Characterization: A Comparative Analysis for UBEM Inputs Inference
Rawad El Kontar, Maryam Almaian, Dylan Wald, Deepthi Vaidhynathan, Ryan King
BESTOpt: A Modular, Physics-Informed Machine Learning based Building Modeling, Control and Optimization Framework
Zixin Jiang, Ruizhi Song, Guowen Li, Yuhang Zhang, Zheng O'Neill, Xuezheng Wang, Judah Goldfeder, Bing Dong
Passively Survivable Apartments: Retrofit Strategies for Multifamily Housing in Los Angeles During Extreme Heat Events
Jennifer Knop, Kyle Konis, Gideon Susman, Frances Anderton
A Whole-Building Demonstration of Differentiable Predictive Control with Stochastic Occupant Behavior
Michael Poplawski, Juwan Ha, Ammar H.A Dehwah, Karthikeya Devaprasad
Optimization and Prediction of the performance of Spatial Configuration in a Housing Created Under Permitted Development Rights
Amany Khalil, Bhargav Macha, Noorfazlenawati Azli, Michael Davies, Eleni Oikonomou, Ben Clifford, Anna Mavrogianni, Rokia Raslan
Developing a New Set of Prototypical Models for Office Buildings in California
Fatemeh Yousefi, Rahul Athalye
Digitalizing Building Control Deployment for Retrofits: A Case Study on Demand-Flexible Control Sequences
Marco Pritoni, Anand Prakash, Lazlo Paul, Weiping Huang, Roman Kukharchuk, Stephen Dawson-Haggerty, Matthias Sulzer, Michael Wetter
Year-by-Year Dynamic Building Energy Assessment with Future Climate Projections Capturing Extremes and Fluctuations
Parisa Salehi, Aslihan Karatas
Sun and Stone in the Windy City: New Estimates of Direct Solar Heating Potential in Greater Chicago
Alexandra Rempel, Atousa Momenaei, Alan Rempel, Sandipan Mishra