[HTML][HTML] Measuring human physiological indices for thermal comfort assessment through wearable devices: A review

SA Mansi, G Barone, C Forzano, I Pigliautile, M Ferrara… - Measurement, 2021 - Elsevier
Thermal comfort is defined as the condition of mind that expresses satisfaction with the
thermal environment and it is assessed by subjective evaluation. Achieving comfortable …

The interaction between humans and buildings for energy efficiency: A critical review

T Harputlugil, P de Wilde - Energy Research & Social Science, 2021 - Elsevier
Buildings consume energy for different purposes. One core function is to provide healthy
and comfortable living conditions for the humans that inhabit these buildings. The …

Ten questions concerning occupant-centric control and operations

Z Nagy, B Gunay, C Miller, J Hahn, MM Ouf… - Building and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Occupant-Centric Control and Operation (OCC) represents a transformative
approach to building management, integrating sensing of indoor environmental quality …

Energy citizenship: Accounting for the heterogeneity of human behaviours within energy transition

LF Schlindwein, C Montalvo - Energy Policy, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract According to the European Green Deal, achieving energy transition, which aims to
establish a shift towards a more sustainable and low-carbon energy system, requires the …

What prevents us from taking low-carbon actions? A comprehensive review of influencing factors affecting low-carbon behaviors

T Wang, B Shen, CH Springer, J Hou - Energy Research & Social Science, 2021 - Elsevier
Nearly two-thirds of global greenhouse gas emissions are directly or indirectly linked to
human daily activities. Change in people's behavior is key to mitigating climate change. This …

The impacts of building characteristics, social psychological and cultural factors on indoor environment quality productivity belief

CF Chen, S Yilmaz, AL Pisello, M De Simone… - Building and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Indoor environmental quality (IEQ) plays a key role in determining occupants' productivity at
work; however, analyses of the interconnected factors among building physical, attitudinal …

Ten questions concerning agent-based modeling of occupant behavior for energy and environmental performance of buildings

J Malik, A Mahdavi, E Azar, HC Putra, C Berger… - Building and …, 2022 - Elsevier
The complexity of occupant behavior is one of the major contributors to uncertainty in
building performance simulation. Agent-based modeling (ABM), a computational simulation …

The office of the future: Operational energy consumption in the post-pandemic era

E Mantesi, K Chmutina, C Goodier - Energy Research & Social Science, 2022 - Elsevier
As a result of COVID-19 and in order to combat the spread of the virus, work-from-home and
remote working has become a widely accepted practice in professional settings globally. It is …

Addressing the impact of COVID-19 lockdown on energy use in municipal buildings: A case study in Florianópolis, Brazil

MS Geraldi, MV Bavaresco, MA Triana, AP Melo… - Sustainable cities and …, 2021 - Elsevier
COVID-19 has spread quickly to several countries following the initial outbreak of the
disease. As a consequence, several measures have been taken to mitigate the virus spread …

Comparative feasibility study of physiological signals from wristband-type wearable sensors to assess occupants' thermal comfort

S Moon, SS Kim, B Choi - Energy and Buildings, 2024 - Elsevier
This study compares the feasibility of physiological signals acquired from wearable sensors
to assess building occupants' thermal comfort. Field experiments were conducted to acquire …