Occupant behavior modeling methods for resilient building design, operation and policy at urban scale: A review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2021.116856
Abstract: Abstract Traditional occupant behavior modeling has been studied at the building level, and it has become an important factor in the investigation of building energy consumption. However, studies modeling occupant behaviors at the urban scale… read more here.
Keywords: modeling methods; urban scale; occupant behavior; building science ... See more keywords
Parallel computational building-chain model for rapid urban-scale energy simulation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.07.034
Abstract: Abstract As buildings consume substantial amounts of energy, researchers and decision makers are giving more attention to urban-scale energy assessment and design. In fact, researchers have developed many building-energy modeling and simulation tools that are… read more here.
Keywords: model; urban scale; building; energy ... See more keywords
Solar shading and multi-zone thermal simulation: Parsimonious Modelling at Urban Scale
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2021.111176
Abstract: Abstract With the growing interest in urban scale simulation, urban building energy modelling tools (UBEM) are being developed. The purpose of these UBEM is to tackle multiple issues that can range from buildings retrofit potential… read more here.
Keywords: zone; solar shading; urban scale; building ... See more keywords
"Measurement drives diagnosis and response” : gaps in transferring food security assessment to the urban scale
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DOI: 10.1016/j.foodpol.2017.12.001
Abstract: The understanding of food security has seen major shifts since the original conceptualisations of the challenge. These changes in understanding have been accompanied by different food security measurement approaches. Despite the fact that the world… read more here.
Keywords: urban scale; food security; food; security measurement ... See more keywords
Residential carbon dioxide emissions at the urban scale for county-level cities in China: A comparative study of nighttime light data
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.01.131
Abstract: Abstract Carbon emissions from residential energy consumption in urban areas play a pivotal role in meeting emission targets. It is more beneficial to decomposing the emission reduction target to subnational units. This study aims to… read more here.
Keywords: carbon emissions; carbon; urban scale; level ... See more keywords
Ancient Lowland Maya neighborhoods: Average Nearest Neighbor analysis and kernel density models, environments, and urban scale
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0275916
Abstract: Many humans live in large, complex political centers, composed of multi-scalar communities including neighborhoods and districts. Both today and in the past, neighborhoods form a fundamental part of cities and are defined by their spatial,… read more here.
Keywords: maya; average nearest; urban scale; household ... See more keywords
Energy Consumption Models at Urban Scale to Measure Energy Resilience
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DOI: 10.3390/su12145678
Abstract: Energy resilience can be reached with a secure, sustainable, competitive, and affordable system. In order to achieve energy resilience in the urban environment, urban-scale energy models play a key role in supporting the promotion and… read more here.
Keywords: methodology; energy; urban scale; model ... See more keywords
Urban Scale Monitoring Approach for the Assessment of Rising Damp Effects in Venice
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DOI: 10.3390/su15076274
Abstract: In coastal areas, the rising damp of salty water is a well-known degradation factor of historical masonries, leading to visible features such as crusts, masonry erosion, and plaster loss. Venetian masonries are strongly affected by… read more here.
Keywords: damp effects; scale monitoring; rising damp; urban scale ... See more keywords