Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems account for almost half of the
energy consumption in buildings. By benefiting from advancements in information and …

The use of machine learning (ML) in smart building applications is reviewed in this article.
We split existing solutions into two main classes: occupant-centric versus energy/devices …

In practice, building heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are essentially
set at nominal levels according to industry guidelines. However, several studies have …

Thermal comfort is one of the main driving factors in defining the operational settings of
HVAC systems, and it greatly impacts energy efficiency in buildings. Lack of information …

HVAC systems are the major energy consumers in commercial buildings in the United
States. These systems are operated to provide comfortable thermal conditions for building …

Scales are widely used to assess the personal experience of thermal conditions in built
environments. Most commonly, thermal sensation is assessed, mainly to determine whether …

This work introduces a new technique that provides real-time feedback to a Heating,
Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system controller with respect to the occupants' …

Research efforts have demonstrated the potentials of improving the performance of Heating,
Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) systems by leveraging personalized thermal …

HVAC systems are responsible for providing acceptable thermal conditions and indoor air
quality for building occupants. Increasing thermal comfort and reducing HVAC related …

The paper presents a field study on human interactions with motorized roller shades and
dimmable electric lights in private offices of a high performance building. The experimental …