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Construction & Building Technology
Daniel Ibaseta, Andres Garcia, Martin Alvarez, Belen Garzon, Fidel Diez, Pablo Coca, Claudio Del Pero, Julio Molleda
Summary: The application of W3C WoT enables universal integration of BEMS and proposes a novel architecture based on W3C specifications. By collecting data from sensors and analyzing it with a simple process, smart building retrofit can benefit from the ability to merge different systems, access data easily, reduce costs, and offer standard interfaces.
SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND SOCIETY
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Jameel Ali, Majid Altamimi
Summary: Smartphones today are equipped with WLAN interfaces calibrated to IEEE standards, including MIMO. While this technological advancement meets WLAN requirements, smartphone capabilities are limited by battery life. Research shows that increasing MIMO configuration to 2 x 2 improves throughput and reduces per-bit energy consumption.
COMPUTER COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Fei Han, Bin Liu, Yang Wang, Georgios Dermentzis, Xinyun Cao, Lingmin Zhao, Rainer Pfluger, Wolfgang Feist
Summary: This study in the framework of PH design and commissioning mode, verifies the feasibility of largest certified PH office building in China, considering local climate conditions, actual energy consumption, and indoor environmental comfort. Results show significant improvement in energy efficiency of the building, with greatly reduced electricity consumption while maintaining indoor comfort within the comfort range.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Radwan A. Almasri, Mohamed A. Al-Anazi, A. F. Almarshoud, Mohammed S. Alshitawi, Nidal H. Abu-Hamdeh
Summary: This study analyzed the energy consumption of two masjids in Saudi Arabia and found opportunities for energy rationalization. A photovoltaic system was used to achieve nearly zero bill or nearly zero energy building conditions. The energy use intensities of the masjids were 111 kWh/m2 and 121 kWh/m2, respectively. Cooling accounted for the highest energy consumption, followed by lighting. Improving the building envelope saved about 60% of AC energy load, while increasing ambient temperature resulted in a 30% increase in electricity requirement for ACs. Changing the set-point temperature allowed for a 27% electrical energy savings on a summer day. The environmental benefits of using solar energy were also identified.
ALEXANDRIA ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Jin-chun Chai, Yafei Qiao, Wenqi Ding, Hehua Zhu
Summary: In designing a vacuum consolidation project, it is important to consider the energy required. By deriving explicit equations, the energy consumption during vacuum consolidation can be calculated, including the extraction of sealed-in air, seepage consolidation of soils, draining water collected by PVDs, and air-leaking rate. The study shows that for an ideal vacuum consolidation, the energy required is higher but comparable to the work done by gravity force. Analysis using design guides in China and Japan indicates that a small percentage of the required energy is used for seepage consolidation and draining water, while the rest may be wasted. Therefore, improving the sealing system and setting a target range of vacuum pressure can increase energy efficiency. Shortening the project duration by reducing PVD spacing is also an option for saving energy.
TRANSPORTATION GEOTECHNICS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Bo Wang, Nana Deng, Xiangxiang Liu, Qingyu Sun, Zhaohua Wang
Summary: Energy consumption has led to serious environmental issues, but energy efficiency labeling policies have not effectively promoted consumers' green consumption, as prices can negatively affect the relationship between energy efficiency grade and sales.
RESOURCES CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Matheus Koengkan, Jose Alberto Fuinhas, Fariba Osmani, Emad Kazemzadeh, Anna Auza, Nooshin Karimi Alavijeh, Monica Teixeira
Summary: The study found that per capita income in Portugal has a negative impact on high-energy efficiency housing, with consumers preferring to choose low-cost, low-efficiency housing. Consumer credit has a positive impact on high-efficiency housing, while fiscal policies are favorable for higher-grade certified housing.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Siti Birkha Mohd Ali, M. Hasanuzzaman, N. A. Rahim, M. A. A. Mamun, U. H. Obaidellah
Summary: The building sector is a major energy user and greenhouse gas emitter. Energy audit is an effective approach to identify efficient energy usage and savings. A detailed energy audit for a Research and Development building revealed that air-conditioning, lighting, and PC/laptops are the main contributors to energy consumption.
ALEXANDRIA ENGINEERING JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Energy & Fuels
Abdulrahman Alanezi, Kevin P. Hallinan, Rodwan Elhashmi
Summary: This study explores the potential of using smart WiFi thermostats to improve accuracy in estimating residential energy consumption, by combining data with outdoor temperatures and known residential characteristics. Machine learning models are used to predict energy consumption in individual homes, showing potential energy savings of up to 5% for residences with attic insulation. This approach offers value for utility-wide energy savings measurement and verification.
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Energy & Fuels
Malgorzata Cwil, Witold Bartnik, Sebastian Jarzebowski
Summary: This paper investigates the differences in energy consumption between different railway vehicle types and examines the importance of energy consumption in railway vehicle tenders. By analyzing real data, the procurement process can be optimized to ensure the acquisition of more energy-efficient vehicles.
Article
Thermodynamics
Pranay Kumar, Holly Caggiano, Rachael Shwom, Frank A. Felder, Clinton J. Andrews
Summary: The objective of this study is to analyze the role of energy efficiency and curtailment behaviors and examine how these behaviors are mediated by annual household income to explain overall energy consumption dynamics in US households using a nationally representative dataset. Our findings suggest that efficiency behaviors are positively correlated with the household income, but the direction of relationship between income and curtailment behaviors appears to vary depending upon specific actions. Our study provides important insights for tailored, targeted, and effective policies in residential energy saving behaviors.
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Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Iftikhar ul Husnain, Nasrullah, Muhammad Aamir Khan
Summary: The study examines the relationship between energy consumption, economic growth, and trade openness, identifying weaknesses in existing literature and applying a new methodology. The findings suggest a positive influence of economic growth and trade on energy consumption in many countries.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Razak Olu-Ajayi, Hafiz Alaka, Ismail Sulaimon, Funlade Sunmola, Saheed Ajayi
Summary: This study employs machine learning techniques to predict annual building energy consumption, finding Deep Neural Network as the most efficient predictive model, aiding in energy optimization at the early design phase.
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Business
Fengsheng Chien, Lihua Huang, Wei Zhao
Summary: Recently, there has been a global increase in energy demand, leading to a growing interest in efficient energy production among regulators and researchers. This study examines the impact of multiple energy demands on China's energy efficiency (renewable energy production). The researchers analyze secondary data from 1986 to 2019 using time series analysis techniques and find a positive association between multiple energy demands and energy efficiency in China. The study provides implications and recommendations for future research and regulation.
JOURNAL OF INNOVATION & KNOWLEDGE
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wang Lei, Yuantao Xie, Muhammad Hafeez, Sana Ullah
Summary: The study explores the dynamic impacts of energy efficiency and renewable energy consumption on CO2 emissions in China from 1991 to 2019. Findings show that improving energy efficiency and increasing renewable energy consumption have positive effects on reducing CO2 emissions in the long run, while certain policy measures are suggested for achieving environmental sustainability in China.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Applications
Claudio Martani, Ying Jin, Kenichi Soga, Stefan Scholtes
COMPUTER-AIDED CIVIL AND INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING
(2016)
Review
Construction & Building Technology
Prashant Kumar, Claudio Martani, Lidia Morawska, Leslie Norford, Ruchi Choudhary, Margaret Bell, Matt Leach
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2016)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Clemens Kielhauser, Claudio Martani, Bryan T. Adey
STRUCTURE AND INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Marcel Burkhalter, Claudio Martani, Bryan T. Adey
JOURNAL OF INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS
(2018)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
David Lee, Dietmar Offenhuber, Fabio Duarte, Assaf Biderman, Carlo Ratti
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Clio Andris, David Lee, Marcus J. Hamilton, Mauro Martino, Christian E. Gunning, John Armistead Selden
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Byeongjoon Noh, Wonjun No, Jaehong Lee, David Lee
APPLIED SCIENCES-BASEL
(2020)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jaehong Lee, Hans Han, Jong-Yoon Park, David Lee
Summary: Large-scale informal recycling networks often emerge in developing economies to address urban waste challenges. Despite being developed, South Korea maintains an extensive informal recycling sector. The use of urban informatics can increase efficiency and sustainability in waste management.
Article
Management
Bryan T. Adey, Claudio Martani, Clemens Kielhauser, Ignacio Urqulijo Robles, Natalia Papathanasiou, Marcel Burkhalter, Inaki Beltran-Hernando, David Garcia-Sanchez
Summary: This paper presents the methodology proposed in the Foresee EU research project for estimating and setting resilience targets for transport systems, requiring clear definition, measurement, and management of transport system resilience.
INFRASTRUCTURE ASSET MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Management
Claudio Martani, Bryan T. Adey, Ignacio Robles, Federico di Gennaro, Livia Pardi, Inaki Beltran-Hernando, Concepcion Toribio-Diaz, Noemi Jimenez Redondo, Adrian Antonio Moli Diaz
Summary: This paper provides an example of how an infrastructure manager can estimate the resilience of, and set resilience targets for, a transportation system in a relatively short period of time, even with limited expertise and knowledge of basic input variables.
INFRASTRUCTURE ASSET MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Management
Bryan T. Adey, Marcel Burkhalter, Claudio Martani
INFRASTRUCTURE ASSET MANAGEMENT
(2020)
Proceedings Paper
Computer Science, Cybernetics
David Lee, Seolha Lee
UBICOMP/ISWC'19 ADJUNCT: PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2019 ACM INTERNATIONAL JOINT CONFERENCE ON PERVASIVE AND UBIQUITOUS COMPUTING AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE 2019 ACM INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON WEARABLE COMPUTERS
(2019)
Article
Management
Bryan T. Adey, Claudio Martani, Natalia Papathanasiou, Marcel Burkhalter
INFRASTRUCTURE ASSET MANAGEMENT
(2019)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Claudio Martani, Laurent Cattarinussi, Bryan T. Adey
JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING
(2018)
Article
Architecture
Cinzia Talamo, Nazly Atta, Claudio Martani, Giancarlo Paganin
TECHNE-JOURNAL OF TECHNOLOGY FOR ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENT
(2016)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Samiran Khorat, Debashish Das, Rupali Khatun, Sk Mohammad Aziz, Prashant Anand, Ansar Khan, Mattheos Santamouris, Dev Niyogi
Summary: Cool roofs can effectively mitigate heatwave-induced excess heat and enhance thermal comfort in urban areas. Implementing cool roofs can significantly improve urban meteorology and thermal comfort, reducing energy flux and heat stress.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Qi Li, Jiayu Chen, Xiaowei Luo
Summary: This study focuses on the vertical wind conditions as a main external factor that limits the energy assessment of high-rise buildings in urban areas. Traditional tools for energy assessment of buildings use a universal vertical wind profile estimation, without taking into account the unique wind speed in each direction induced by the various shapes and configurations of buildings in cities. To address this limitation, the study developed an omnidirectional urban vertical wind speed estimation method using direction-dependent building morphologies and machine learning algorithms.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Xiaojun Luo, Lamine Mahdjoubi
Summary: This paper presents an integrated blockchain and machine learning-based energy management framework for multiple forms of energy allocation and transmission among multiple domestic buildings. Machine learning is used to predict energy generation and consumption patterns, and the proposed framework establishes optimal and automated energy allocation through peer-to-peer energy transactions. The approach contributes to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and enhances environmental sustainability.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ying Yu, Yuanwei Xiao, Jinshuai Chou, Xingyu Wang, Liu Yang
Summary: This study proposes a dual-layer optimization design method to maximize the energy sharing potential, enhance collaborative benefits, and reduce the storage capacity of building clusters. Case studies show that the proposed design significantly improves the performance of building clusters, reduces energy storage capacity, and shortens the payback period.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Felix Langner, Weimin Wang, Moritz Frahm, Veit Hagenmeyer
Summary: This paper compares two main approaches to consider uncertainties in model predictive control (MPC) for buildings: robust and stochastic MPC. The results show that compared to a deterministic MPC, the robust MPC increases the electricity cost while providing complete temperature constraint satisfaction, while the stochastic MPC slightly increases the electricity cost but fulfills the thermal comfort requirements.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Somil Yadav, Caroline Hachem-Vermette
Summary: This study proposes a mathematical model to evaluate the performance of a Double Skin Facade (DSF) system and its impact on indoor conditions. The model considers various design parameters and analyzes their effects on the system's electrical output and room temperature.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2024)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Ruijun Chen, Holly Samuelson, Yukai Zou, Xianghan Zheng, Yifan Cao
Summary: This research introduces an innovative resilient design framework that optimizes building performance by considering a holistic life cycle perspective and accounting for climate projection uncertainties. The study finds that future climate scenarios significantly impact building life cycle performance, with wall U-value, windows U-value, and wall density being major factors. By using ensemble learning and optimization algorithms, predictions for carbon emissions, cost, and indoor discomfort hours can be made, and the best resilient design scheme can be selected. Applying this framework leads to significant improvements in building life cycle performance.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2024)