Qualitative analysis of the use of building performance simulation for retrofitting lower quality office buildings in Australia
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.09.040
Abstract: Abstract Building Performance Simulation (BPS) has become an important tool in the upgrading of the existing commercial building stock. It allows a user to predict energy savings from upgrades, and thereby optimise the energy, financial… read more here.
Keywords: use; energy; building performance; performance simulation ... See more keywords
Application and characterization of metamodels based on artificial neural networks for building performance simulation: A systematic review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2020.109972
Abstract: Abstract In most of the countries, buildings are often one of the major energy consumers, leading to the necessity of achieving sustainable building designs, and to the mandatory use of building performance simulation (BPS) tools… read more here.
Keywords: neural networks; building performance; performance simulation; review ... See more keywords
In the matter of simulation and buildings: some critical reflections
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DOI: 10.1080/19401493.2019.1685598
Abstract: Is there firm evidence suggesting that the deployment of building performance simulation in the design process has actually a significant impact on buildings’ subsequent long-term environmentally relevant performance? More importantly, do we have conclusive evidence… read more here.
Keywords: matter simulation; performance simulation; simulation buildings; simulation ... See more keywords
3D internal forced convection heat-transfer correlations from CFD for building performance simulation
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DOI: 10.1080/19942060.2018.1476267
Abstract: This study presents new correlations for internal forced convective heat-transfer coefficients (CHTCs) in buildings. CHTCs are used by building energy performance simulation (BES) tools to estimate the annual heating and cooling demands of buildings. Most… read more here.
Keywords: performance simulation; internal forced; geometry; heat transfer ... See more keywords
Multidisciplinary Energy Assessment of Tertiary Buildings: Automated Geomatic Inspection, Building Information Modeling Reconstruction and Building Performance Simulation
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DOI: 10.3390/en10071032
Abstract: There is an urgent need for energy efficiency in buildings within the European framework, considering its environmental implications, and Europe’s energy dependence. Furthermore, the need for enhancing and increasing productivity in the building industry turns… read more here.
Keywords: building; performance simulation; building information; energy ... See more keywords