Building performance optimization (BPO) paired with building performance simulation (BPS)
is a promising solution for evaluating many different design options and obtaining the …

Rising energy costs and international pressure has motivated governments and
homeowners to reduce the energy consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of …

The residential sector accounts for 17% of all energy consumption in Canada. Efforts to
reduce this energy consumption and the associated emissions include the replacement of …

Há setores cujo consumo de energia elétrica é empregado majoritariamente na
manutenção e conforto térmico e luminoso dos seus prédios, como o setor residencial …

Dans le contexte de l'accélération du changement climatique et des impératifs inhérents à la
pratique architecturale durable, il convient de souligner que le secteur résidentiel demeure …

Traditionally viewed as mere energy consumers, buildings have in recent years evolved,
capitalizing on distributed energy resources and smart grid technologies to efficiently use …

This paper investigates the combination of building form, floor shape, MVAC and renewable
energy potential at building site to achieve an Environmental Friendly Construction (EFC) …

In light of the growing strain on the energy grid and the increased awareness of the
significant role buildings play within the energy ecosystem, the need for building operational …

Buildings consume a substantial amount of energy and adversely affect the global climate
and environment. According to the US Department of Energy (DOE), buildings account for …

Automated mathematical building performance optimisation (BPO) paired with building
performance simulation (BPS) is a promising solution to use as a means to evaluating many …