Statistical models can be used as surrogates of detailed simulation models. Their key
advantage is that they are evaluated at low computational cost which can remove …

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 …

Integrating optimization algorithms into simulation-based design processes is a promising
approach for achieving energy efficient buildings. Building Energy Simulation and …

The carbon emission emergy factor (Em-CEF) model is applied to evaluate the carbon
emissions associated with the traditional concrete production method, fly ash concrete …

Abstract Building Performance Simulation (BPS) is a powerful and widely used technique to
evaluate building design and operation strategies prior to construction or retrofitting …

Abstract Wireless Sensing Systems based on the Internet of Things (IoT) are increasingly
being deployed in smart buildings to reduce their energy consumption and environmental …

Outdoor microclimate simulations as part of sustainable urban development process have
become of a great significance to reduce energy consumption, CO 2 emissions, urban heat …

Decreasing the building energy consumption and improving thermal comfort through
optimization of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) control systems are …

This paper assesses the thermal performance of an office building with an intermittent
occupancy pattern, designed according to three construction scenarios. Annual simulations …

In 2008, the Turkish government legislated a new regulation mandating the retrofit of
existing buildings and construction of energy-efficient buildings. Owing to the requirements …