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Energies, 2020 This work addresses the effect of using thermochromic paints in residential buildings. Two different thermochromic paint types were considered: One that changes properties through a step transition at a certain temperature, and another that changes ...
Vasco Granadeiro +5 more
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Assessment of Passive Retrofitting Scenarios in Heritage Residential Buildings in Hot, Dry Climates
Energies, 2021 Retrofitting heritage buildings for energy efficiency is not always easy where cultural values are highly concerned, which requires an integrated approach.
Hanan S.S. Ibrahim +4 more
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Building Performance Simulation
, 2023 AbstractSimulation is a proven technique that uses computational, mathematical, and machine learning models to represent the physical characteristics, expected or actual operation, and control strategies of a building and its energy systems. Simulations can be used in a number of tasks along the deep renovation life cycle, including: (a) integrating ...
Asimina Dimara +3 more
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A ducted wind turbine simulation model for building simulation [PDF]
, 2004 Power production is shifting away from centralized generation plants to production of heat and power at the point of demand. A technology that may play a part in this shift is the ducted wind turbine (DWT).
A Grant +9 more
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Fifty Years of PMV Model: Reliability, Implementation and Design of Software for Its Calculation
Atmosphere, 2019 In most countries, PMV is the reference index for the assessment of thermal comfort conditions in mechanically conditioned environments. It is also the basis to settle input values of the operative temperature for heating and cooling load calculations ...
Francesca Romana d’Ambrosio Alfano +4 more
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Retrofit Analysis of City-Scale Residential Buildings in the Hot Summer and Cold Winter Climate Zone
Energies, 2023 The rising energy consumption in residential buildings within the hot summer and cold winter (HSCW) climate zone, driven by occupants’ pursuit of improved thermal comfort, necessitates effective energy conservation measures.
Yanfei Ji +4 more
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Applied Sciences, 2021 Climate change impact is one of the most important global concerns at present. In the building environment, climate-responsive design may help to enhance the adaptation capacity through a better building energy performance.
Ivan Julio Apolonio Callejas +6 more
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Temperature Sensing Optimization for Home Thermostat Retrofit
Sensors, 2021 Most existing residential buildings adopt one single-zone thermostat to control the heating of rooms with different thermal conditions. This solution often provides poor thermal comfort and inefficient use of energy.
Federico Seri +3 more
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Integrating power flow modelling with building simulation [PDF]
, 2001 The inclusion of photovoltaic facades and other local sources of both heat and power within building designs has given rise to the concept of embedded generation: where some or all of the heat and power demands are produced close to the point of use ...
Clarke, J.A., Kelly, N.J.
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Surrogate Models for Efficient Multi-Objective Optimization of Building Performance
Energies, 2023 Nowadays, the large set of available simulation tools brings numerous benefits to urban and architectural practices. However, simulations often take a considerable amount of time to yield significant results, particularly when performing many simulations
Gonçalo Roque Araújo +4 more
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