The building stock in the world consumes approximately 40% of the energy and emits one
third of the total greenhouse gases emissions (GHG). Improving the energy efficiency in …

A trade-off problem exists in ventilation systems to ensure acceptable indoor air quality (IAQ)
with minimized energy use. It is often solved by the centralized optimization approach today …

Cleanrooms can be 10–100 times as energy-intensive as typical office buildings. The
causes of this are mainly high air change rates and counteraction (ie overcooling and …

This paper classifies common sequencing logic faults in multiple zone variable air volume
(VAV) air handling unit (AHU) systems by conducting a critical review of the literature. Six …

In a traditional building design process (TDP), design variables are fixed sequentially, as
opposed to integrated design process (IDP) which tends to avoid sequential design phases …

While studies highlight the significant impact of actions performed by occupants and facility
managers on building energy performance, current policies ignore the importance of human …

The performance and energy saving of building heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
(HVAC) systems can be significantly improved by the implementation of intelligent and …

Modern building control systems adopt demand control heating, ventilation, and cooling
(HVAC) for increased energy efficiency. The integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) in the …

Air-conditioning systems in commercial buildings are usually switched on before office hour
to precool buildings to create an acceptable working environment at the beginning of the …

Summer peak electric demand of commercial buildings and districts is typically driven by the
cooling load. This paper presents a novel approach to holistically optimize both the air-and …