This study addresses the multi-objective trade-offs among energy consumption, thermal comfort, and construction cost in rural buildings by proposing a performance optimization framework that ...

This paper presents a synthetic building operation dataset which includes HVAC, lighting, miscellaneous electric loads (MELs) system operating conditions, occupant counts, environmental parameters, ...

We developed an open-source building performance simulation test bed, the Advanced Controls Test Bed (ACTB), that interfaces high-fidelity Spawn of EnergyPlus building models, with advanced ...

In a study recently published by AIA, less than 13% of architectural firms have incorporated building performance as part of their practice. With buildings contributing 40% of total carbon emissions ...

Well-written and efficient models equal high performance simulation platforms but the challenge is understanding what it takes to create one. In real estate it’s all about location, location, location ...

Today in the United States, buildings account for nearly 40% of carbon emissions (EESI) and 78% of electricity usage. The most sustainability-focused firms run energy simulations for less than 50% of ...