[HTML][HTML] Review of the building energy performance gap from simulation and building lifecycle perspectives: Magnitude, causes and solutions

Z Zheng, J Zhou, Z Jiaqin, Y Yang, F Xu… - Developments in the Built …, 2024 - Elsevier
The building energy performance gap (EPG) seriously restricts the improvement of building
energy efficiency. Currently, although many studies on EPG, it is not yet fully understood and …

An integrated model of the driving mechanism for the building energy performance gap

Z Zheng, J Zhou, Y Jin, Y Yang, F Xu, H Liu - Journal of Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
The gap between the designed and actual energy performance of buildings (BEPG) poses a
severe challenge to achieving building energy efficiency goals and has garnered global …

[HTML][HTML] The Impact of Architects' Reasoning on Early Design Decision-Making for Energy-Efficient Buildings

SA Ouldja, P Demian, M Eftekhari - Sustainability, 2024 - mdpi.com
Architects arguably have the greatest influence on the design of buildings. One of the key
factors that make it hard to improve the energy efficiency of buildings is the use of architects' …

Understanding the Integration of Building Energy Modeling into the Building Design Process: Insights from Two Collaborative Construction Projects

N Hashempour, PA Zadeh, S Staub-French - 2024 - open.library.ubc.ca
This research investigates the integration of building energy modeling (BEM) within
collaborative construction projects to inform design decisions for achieving high-energy …

Perspectives on ambitious goals and collaboration

G Vergerio, V Knotten - ZEN Report, 2024 - sintef.brage.unit.no
How can we ensure that buildings/areas are realized as intended? How can we ensure
good processes for a zero-emission area? What are the possibilities, limitations, and effects …

Understanding Current Building Energy Modeling Practices in Vancouver, Canada: Lessons Learned

N Hashempour, PA Zadeh, S Staub-French… - Canadian Society of …, 2023 - Springer
Buildings account for roughly one-third of global energy consumption and contribute nearly
20% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions worldwide. Although there have been significant …