[HTML][HTML] Review of urban building energy modeling (UBEM) approaches, methods and tools using qualitative and quantitative analysis
The world has witnessed a significant population shift to urban areas over the past few
decades. Urban areas account for about two-thirds of the world's total primary energy …
decades. Urban areas account for about two-thirds of the world's total primary energy …
Urban building energy modeling (UBEM) tools: A state-of-the-art review of bottom-up physics-based approaches
Regulations corroborate the importance of retrofitting existing building stocks or constructing
new energy-efficient districts. There is, thus, a need for modeling tools to evaluate energy …
new energy-efficient districts. There is, thus, a need for modeling tools to evaluate energy …
Ten questions on urban building energy modeling
Buildings in cities consume up to 70% of all primary energy. To achieve cities' energy and
climate goals, it is necessary to reduce energy use and associated greenhouse gas …
climate goals, it is necessary to reduce energy use and associated greenhouse gas …
Urban heat island impacts on building energy consumption: A review of approaches and findings
Urban heat island (UHI) could have significant impacts on building energy consumption by
increasing space cooling demand and decreasing space heating demand. However, the …
increasing space cooling demand and decreasing space heating demand. However, the …
[HTML][HTML] A data-driven approach for multi-scale GIS-based building energy modeling for analysis, planning and support decision making
Urban planners, local authorities, and energy policymakers often develop strategic
sustainable energy plans for the urban building stock in order to minimize overall energy …
sustainable energy plans for the urban building stock in order to minimize overall energy …
Urban building energy modeling: State of the art and future prospects
During recent years, urban building energy modeling has become known as a novel
approach for identification, support and improvement of sustainable urban development …
approach for identification, support and improvement of sustainable urban development …
[HTML][HTML] Information modelling for urban building energy simulation—A taxonomic review
Climate change, increasing emissions and rising global temperatures have gradually
affected the way we think about the future of our planet. Urban areas possess significant …
affected the way we think about the future of our planet. Urban areas possess significant …
Assessment of the overall energy performance of an SPD smart window in a hot desert climate
In this study, the overall energy consumption and visual comfort of a switchable suspended
particle device (SPD) smart window were investigated as part of the glazing integration of an …
particle device (SPD) smart window were investigated as part of the glazing integration of an …
[HTML][HTML] A review of assessment methods for the urban environment and its energy sustainability to guarantee climate adaptation of future cities
The current climate change is calling for a drastic reduction of energy demand as well as of
greenhouse gases. Besides this, cities also need to adapt to face the challenges related to …
greenhouse gases. Besides this, cities also need to adapt to face the challenges related to …
A review on occupant behavior in urban building energy models
Urban building energy models aspire to become key planning tools for the holistic
optimization of buildings, urban design, and energy systems in neighborhoods and districts …
optimization of buildings, urban design, and energy systems in neighborhoods and districts …