Abstract Archetype Building Energy Models (ABEMs) are representations of buildings in a
certain region that enable the assessment of energy use across building stocks in a bottom …

The urban energy infrastructure is facing a rising number of challenges due to climate
change and rapid urbanization. In particular, the link between urban morphology and energy …

Urban building energy modeling is crucial for guiding carbon reduction policies, but
acquiring reliable data at the urban scale remains challenging. This study develops a model …

Facing global warming, the construction industry, as one of the main sources of carbon
emissions, is facing challenges. Assessing the changes in urban building energy …

The assessment of rooftop solar potential is vital for optimal photovoltaic (PV) system
placement and renewable energy policy in dense urban areas. Complex shading from …

Initiatives aimed at retrofitting the existing buildings stock and constructing Zero Carbon
Community (ZCC) have been recognized as highly effective measures for reaching the zero …

Prototype building energy models are significant in building energy performance evaluation
and energy efficiency potential analysis. However, their establishment process is time …

The building sector is facing a challenge in achieving carbon neutrality due to climate
change and urbanization. Urban building energy modeling (UBEM) is an effective method to …

Community energy systems, integrating electricity storage, smart transportation, and flexible
energy interactions can mitigate renewable energy intermittency and uncertainty, and …

The transitional pathway to carbon neutrality in commercial building stock requires
improvement of energy efficiency, use of renewable sources and implementation of non …