There often is a significant difference between predicted (computed) energy performance of
buildings and actual measured energy use once buildings are operational. This article …

Abstract Evaluation methods can be used to determine what constitutes good energy
performance in a building. With an increasing focus on energy use of buildings worldwide …

One of the most discussed issues in the design community is the performance gap. In this
research, we investigate for the first time whether part of the gap might be caused by the …

Computing technologies and artifacts are increasingly integrated into most aspects of our
professional, social, and private lives. One consequence of this growing ubiquity of …

In recent years, a growing concern has been how to determine the actual thermal behaviour
of façades in their operational stage, in order to establish appropriate energy-saving …

Much of the people-centered attention in current work on building energy use focuses on
changing the behavior of individuals around a fixed set of things and energy services. This …

Sustainable development is a highly topical issue and is of critical importance to tourism as
the environment is of utmost importance for the continued development and prosperity of the …

The ubiquitous presence of computer simulations in all kinds of research areas evidences
their role as the new driving force for the advancement of science and engineering research …

Professional responsibilities in a complex and contested work environment are constantly
being reshaped by a changing economic, environmental and social context. Responsibility …

Over the past 25 years, building regulations in many countries have become less
prescriptive and more functional or performance oriented. Concurrently, there has been an …