An occupant-centric control strategy for indoor thermal comfort, air quality and energy management

Wang, Zu; Calautit, John Kaiser; Tien, Paige Wenbin; Wei, Shuangyu; Zhang, Wuxia; Wu, Yupeng; Liang, Xin

doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2023.112899

Cited by 26 publications

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“…Indoor air quality (IAQ) refers to the indoor air that is breathed in confined environments, such as dwellings and public and private offices [25,26].…”

Section: Calculation Methodologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Energy Transition: Semi-Automatic BIM Tool Approach for Elevating Sustainability in the Maputo Natural History Museum

Piras,

Muzi

2024

Energies

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Mozambique is experiencing the consequences of a severe energy crisis with economic and social impacts. Its strict dependence on hydroelectric sources is being severely tested by recent droughts that have drastically reduced water levels in dams. However, Mozambique is addressing energy poverty by exploring renewable energy sources thanks to investments in the sector by the European Union. The research concerns an energy analysis profile of the country and the penetration of renewable energy, presenting an energy upgrading scope through a semi-automatic calculation methodology in a Building Information Modeling (BIM) environment. The building under study, located in Maputo, is the Natural History Museum, which plays an important role in biodiversity conservation. Therefore, this paper proposes a BIM methodology for sizing an environmental control system tailored to serve the museum. The proposed system replaces the previous one and includes a photovoltaic system that not only meets the museum’s load but also supplies electricity to the surrounding area. Energy production from renewable sources with a surplus of 30% has been achieved. The proposed digital methodology has identified a maximum gap of 1.5% between the dimensions of the BIM duct and those of a traditional plant design, meeting ASHRAE requirements for environmental control.

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“…Indoor air quality (IAQ) refers to the indoor air that is breathed in confined environments, such as dwellings and public and private offices [25,26].…”

Section: Calculation Methodologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Energy Transition: Semi-Automatic BIM Tool Approach for Elevating Sustainability in the Maputo Natural History Museum

Piras,

Muzi

2024

Energies

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“…In the burgeoning era of urbanisation, an increasing shift towards indoor human engagement has underscored the paramountcy of indoor living environment quality. Society's heightened aspirations for quality of life have transformed indoor thermal comfort from a mere residential necessity to a linchpin in architectural design [1][2][3][4]. Estimates suggest approximately 80% of individuals dedicate their time within indoor confines, spanning residences, workplaces, and leisure locales [5].…”

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confidence: 99%

Optimising Heat Transfer and Ventilation in Interior Architecture for Enhanced Human Thermal Comfort

Qi,

Ren

2023

IJHT

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As urbanisation intensifies, an increased proportion of human activities is observed to be conducted indoors, amplifying the imperative of a superior indoor living environment. Among the various facets influencing indoor environmental quality, thermal comfort emerges as a pivotal factor influencing both physical and mental well-being. While predominant research methodologies predominantly employ empirical evaluations, the nuanced impacts of interior architectural structures on airflow and temperature distribution often remain unaddressed. Furthermore, rigorous simulations based on fluid dynamics are frequently absent from these assessments. In this study, the interplay of heat transfer and ventilation within interior architecture is meticulously examined. A novel research framework is introduced, encapsulating evaluations of human thermal comfort in ventilated interiors, intricate indoor airflow simulations predicated on fluid dynamics, and the pioneering design strategies for optimised hollow and ventilated architectural interior wall systems.

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A review of current research on occupant-centric control for improving comfort and energy efficiency

Yuan,

Song,

Gao

et al. 2024

Build. Simul.

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An occupant-centric control strategy for indoor thermal comfort, air quality and energy management

Cited by 26 publications

References 67 publications

Energy Transition: Semi-Automatic BIM Tool Approach for Elevating Sustainability in the Maputo Natural History Museum

Energy Transition: Semi-Automatic BIM Tool Approach for Elevating Sustainability in the Maputo Natural History Museum

Optimising Heat Transfer and Ventilation in Interior Architecture for Enhanced Human Thermal Comfort

A review of current research on occupant-centric control for improving comfort and energy efficiency

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