Building information modeling for energy retrofitting–A review

L Sanhudo, NMM Ramos, JP Martins… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2018‏ - Elsevier
Abstract Building Information Modeling (BIM), as a rising technology in the Architecture,
Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry, has been applied to various research topics …

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 …

[کتاب][B] Energy simulation in building design

J Clarke - 2007‏ - taylorfrancis.com
Since the appearance of the first edition of'Energy Simulation in Building Design', the use of
computer-based appraisal tools to solve energy design problems within buildings has grown …

Evolutionary energy performance feedback for design: Multidisciplinary design optimization and performance boundaries for design decision support

SH Lin, DJ Gerber - Energy and Buildings, 2014‏ - Elsevier
In pursuit of including energy performance as feedback for architects' early stage design
decision making, this research presents the theoretical foundation of a designer oriented …

Selection criteria for building performance simulation tools: contrasting architects' and engineers' needs

S Attia, JLM Hensen, L Beltrán… - Journal of Building …, 2012‏ - Taylor & Francis
This article summarises a study undertaken to reveal potential challenges and opportunities
for using building performance simulation (BPS) tools. The article reviews current trends in …

Uncertainty and sensitivity analysis in building performance simulation for decision support and design optimization

CJ Hopfe - 2009‏ - research.tue.nl
Building performance simulation (BPS) uses computer-based models that cover
performance aspects such as energy consumption and thermal comfort in buildings. The …

PassivBIM: Enhancing interoperability between BIM and low energy design software

A Cemesova, CJ Hopfe, RS Mcleod - Automation in Construction, 2015‏ - Elsevier
The process of building design is currently undergoing some major changes. In an attempt
to mitigate climate change, the design of more sustainable buildings is advocated by the UK …

Climate information for improved planning and management of mega cities (needs perspective)

G Mills, H Cleugh, R Emmanuel, W Endlicher… - Procedia Environmental …, 2010‏ - Elsevier
The majority of the population of the planet (6.6 billion) now live in urban areas, which have
distinct impacts upon climate at scales from the local to the global. This urban effect is due to …

A comparative study of the IFC and gbXML informational infrastructures for data exchange in computational design support environments

B Dong, KP Lam, YC Huang, GM Dobbs - 2007‏ - aivc.org
Significant progress has been made in the area of common data exchange in the building
industry with the development of information technology. Currently, the Industry Foundation …

Designing-in performance: A framework for evolutionary energy performance feedback in early stage design

SHE Lin, DJ Gerber - Automation in Construction, 2014‏ - Elsevier
Multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO) has been identified as a potential means for
integrating design and energy performance domains but has not been fully explored for the …