The impact of the Tokyo emissions trading scheme on office buildings: what factor contributed to the emission reduction?
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DOI: 10.1007/s10018-020-00271-w
Abstract: Tokyo ETS is the first emissions trading scheme to control GHG emissions from office buildings. Although the Tokyo government claimed that Tokyo ETS had been successful, some argued that the emission reduction under Tokyo ETS… read more here.
Keywords: emission reduction; reduction; office buildings; tokyo ets ... See more keywords
Influence of climate change on summer cooling costs and heat stress in urban office buildings
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DOI: 10.1007/s10584-017-2058-1
Abstract: Indoor climatic conditions are strongly influenced by outdoor meteorological conditions. It is thus expected that the combined effect of climate change and the urban heat island effect negatively influences working conditions in urban office buildings.… read more here.
Keywords: office; methodology; change; climate ... See more keywords
Optimisation analysis of PCM-enhanced opaque building envelope components for the energy retrofitting of office buildings in Mediterranean climates
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.11.081
Abstract: The energy retrofitting of existing buildings is of major importance to reach the energy sustainability target set by the European Union (EU) for 2020. Innovative retrofitting solutions can involve the adoption of Phase Change Materials… read more here.
Keywords: retrofitting office; energy; envelope; office buildings ... See more keywords
Using machine learning techniques for occupancy-prediction-based cooling control in office buildings
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2017.12.002
Abstract: Abstract Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) are among the major energy demand in the buildings sector globally. Improving the energy efficiency of such systems is a critical objective for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning… read more here.
Keywords: office; machine learning; energy; office buildings ... See more keywords
A scalable life cycle assessment of alternating and direct current microgrids in office buildings
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.117878
Abstract: Abstract Microgrids integrating local renewable energy sources at low-voltage level show promising potentials in realizing a reliable, efficient, and clean supply of electricity. Further improvements are expected when such a microgrid is operated based on… read more here.
Keywords: life cycle; cycle assessment; power; office buildings ... See more keywords
Effects of the type of facade on the energy performance of office buildings representative of the city of Barcelona
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DOI: 10.1016/j.asej.2017.04.009
Abstract: Abstract The aim of this article is to analyze the energy efficiency issues of eight office buildings built in Barcelona. Using computer simulations to compare energy demand and level of indoor natural lighting, it is… read more here.
Keywords: energy; office buildings; type facade; energy performance ... See more keywords
Determining the optimal occupancy density for reducing the energy consumption of public office buildings: A statistical approach
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2017.11.010
Abstract: Abstract Due to the various restrictions on the energy performance of public office buildings, it is essential to obtain occupancy information for not only evaluating but also regulating the building energy performance. There is still… read more here.
Keywords: energy; occupancy density; public office; density ... See more keywords
How does indoor environmental quality in green refurbished office buildings compare with the one in new certified buildings?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2020.106677
Abstract: Abstract A cross-sectional study was conducted in Singapore to investigate whether buildings refurbished to attain the Green Mark (GM) standards present measurable improvements to indoor environmental quality (IEQ) that are also manifested by the occupants… read more here.
Keywords: office; environmental quality; office buildings; indoor environmental ... See more keywords
Effect of thermal comfort on occupant productivity in office buildings: Response surface analysis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2020.107021
Abstract: Abstract Thermal environment is one of the main factors that influence occupants' comfort and their productivity in office buildings. There is ample research that outlines this relationship between thermal comfort and occupant productivity. However, there… read more here.
Keywords: thermal comfort; productivity; office buildings; occupant productivity ... See more keywords
Comparative analysis of indoor air quality in green office buildings of varying star levels based on the grey method
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2021.107690
Abstract: Abstract To reduce energy consumption, green office buildings have been proposed and promoted as a popular trend. In office buildings, perfect indoor air quality can improve work efficiency, while protecting the health of office staff.… read more here.
Keywords: air; air quality; indoor air; office buildings ... See more keywords
Absolute sustainability of New Zealand office buildings in the context of climate targets
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DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2021.108186
Abstract: Abstract An LCA-based absolute environmental sustainability approach was used to assess the performance of New Zealand office buildings in the context of climate targets for the period 2018–2050. It was found that the carbon footprint… read more here.
Keywords: zealand office; office; new zealand; carbon ... See more keywords