Abstract Building Energy Management is identified as a key part of the move towards
localised energy generation and control. The significant discrepancy between building …

The energy savings of buildings promised by automatic control systems are often ineffective
due to occupants who may not use the features of the system to the full potential at best, or …

Buildings are responsible for a large portion of global energy consumption. Therefore, a
detailed investigation towards a more effective energy performance of buildings is needed …

This study sets out to bridge the gap between building energy simulation and empirical
evidence on occupant behaviour. The major output is a self-contained simulation module …

We present an adaptive control strategy for lighting control in office spaces, with the aim to
reduce energy consumption and provide occupant comfort. Based on the premise that each …

Optimal management of buildings' energy-consuming systems is of great importance for
minimizing building energy consumption while satisfying the occupants. Since the operation …

We present experimental evaluation of two occupancy-based control strategies for HVAC
(heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning) systems in commercial buildings that were …

Occupancy schedules and density can have a substantial influence on building plug,
lighting, and air conditioning energy usage. In recent years, the study related to occupancy …

Today, buildings consume more than 40% of primary energy in and produce more than 36%
of CO2. So, an intelligent controller applied to the buildings for energy and comfort …

Occupants have a significant impact upon building energy use, eg through the actuation of
window blinds and switching off lights. Automation systems with fixed set points for …