A review on simulation-based optimization methods applied to building performance analysis

AT Nguyen, S Reiter, P Rigo - Applied energy, 2014 - Elsevier
Recent progress in computer science and stringent requirements of the design of “greener”
buildings put forwards the research and applications of simulation-based optimization …

A review of computational optimisation methods applied to sustainable building design

R Evins - Renewable and sustainable energy reviews, 2013 - Elsevier
This paper presents a comprehensive review of all significant research applying
computational optimisation to sustainable building design problems. A summary of common …

A performance comparison of multi-objective optimization algorithms for solving nearly-zero-energy-building design problems

M Hamdy, AT Nguyen, JLM Hensen - Energy and Buildings, 2016 - Elsevier
Integrated building design is inherently a multi-objective optimization problem where two or
more conflicting objectives must be minimized and/or maximized concurrently. Many multi …

Towards adoption of building energy simulation and optimization for passive building design: A survey and a review

Z Tian, X Zhang, X **, X Zhou, B Si, X Shi - Energy and Buildings, 2018 - Elsevier
Integrating optimization algorithms into simulation-based design processes is a promising
approach for achieving energy efficient buildings. Building Energy Simulation and …

A review on building energy efficient design optimization rom the perspective of architects

X Shi, Z Tian, W Chen, B Si, X ** - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2016 - Elsevier
Energy efficiency is a mandatory requirement and integral part of green and sustainable
buildings. Energy efficient design optimization is both a design philosophy and a practical …

Assessing gaps and needs for integrating building performance optimization tools in net zero energy buildings design

S Attia, M Hamdy, W O'Brien, S Carlucci - Energy and buildings, 2013 - Elsevier
This paper summarizes a study undertaken to reveal potential challenges and opportunities
for integrating optimization tools in net zero energy buildings (NZEB) design. The paper …

A multi-stage optimization method for cost-optimal and nearly-zero-energy building solutions in line with the EPBD-recast 2010

M Hamdy, A Hasan, K Siren - Energy and Buildings, 2013 - Elsevier
Finding cost-optimal solutions towards nearly-zero-energy buildings (nZEBs) in accordance
with European energy performance of buildings directive (EPBD-recast 2010) is a …

Simulation-based model predictive control by the multi-objective optimization of building energy performance and thermal comfort

F Ascione, N Bianco, C De Stasio, GM Mauro… - Energy and …, 2016 - Elsevier
Efficient HVAC devices are not sufficient to achieve high levels of building energy
performance, since the regulation/control strategy plays a fundamental role. This study …

On the development of multi-linear regression analysis to assess energy consumption in the early stages of building design

S Asadi, SS Amiri, M Mottahedi - Energy and Buildings, 2014 - Elsevier
Modeling of energy consumption in buildings is essential for different applications such as
building energy management and establishing baselines. This makes building energy …

A new methodology for cost-optimal analysis by means of the multi-objective optimization of building energy performance

F Ascione, N Bianco, C De Stasio, GM Mauro… - Energy and …, 2015 - Elsevier
The recast version of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (2010/31/EU) proposes
a comparative methodology aimed at defining the energy performance of buildings “with a …