The role of occupants in buildings' energy performance gap: myth or reality?

A Mahdavi, C Berger, H Amin, E Ampatzi, RK Andersen… - Sustainability, 2021 - mdpi.com
Buildings' expected (projected, simulated) energy use frequently does not match actual
observations. This is commonly referred to as the energy performance gap. As such, many …

Building-level and stock-level in contrast: A literature review of the energy performance of buildings during the operational stage

MS Geraldi, E Ghisi - Energy and Buildings, 2020 - Elsevier
This paper aimed to review the literature of the past ten years about the energy performance
of buildings during their operational stage. The focus of this review was empirical works that …

Mapping sustainability initiatives in higher education institutions in Latin America

W Leal Filho, N Amaro, LV Avila, L Brandli… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2021 - Elsevier
Many higher education institutions (HEIs) around the world are involved in a variety of
sustainability initiatives. These are acknowledged to be important elements in fostering the …

Comparison of EnergyPlus and IES to model a complex university building using three scenarios: Free-floating, ideal air load system, and detailed

A Al-janabi, M Kavgic, A Mohammadzadeh… - Journal of Building …, 2019 - Elsevier
The energy performance gap is one of the most discussed issues in the design community
since energy modeling became an integral part of the building design process. Different …

Investigation of heating energy performance gap (EPG) in design and operation stages of residential buildings

N Zare, SME Saryazdi, AM Bahman, A Shafaat… - Energy and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract The Energy Performance Gap (EPG) in buildings is a recognized phenomenon.
However, its definition and underlying factors are extensive, necessitating a thorough …

Realistic scheduling mechanism for smart homes

D Mahmood, N Javaid, N Alrajeh, ZA Khan, U Qasim… - Energies, 2016 - mdpi.com
In this work, we propose a Realistic Scheduling Mechanism (RSM) to reduce user frustration
and enhance appliance utility by classifying appliances with respective constraints and their …

Closing the building energy performance gap through component level analysis and stakeholder collaborations

PXW Zou, M Alam - Energy and buildings, 2020 - Elsevier
Despite the endorsement of green building regulations and the incorporation of energy-
efficient technologies, commercial buildings often fail to achieve the desired energy …

Benchmarking energy consumption in universities: a review

TC Quevedo, MS Geraldi, AP Melo… - Journal of Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Universities have an important role towards a sustainable future. It is essential to understand
their energy consumption and how to improve their efficiency. This paper aims to review the …

Dealing with uncertainties in comparative building life cycle assessment

ML Pannier, P Schalbart, B Peuportier - Building and Environment, 2023 - Elsevier
Building LCA aims at guiding designers towards more sustainable projects. Many sources of
uncertainties affect environmental modelling. Therefore, the reliability of decisions based on …

[HTML][HTML] Assessing and comparing the environmental impact of smart residential buildings: A life cycle approach with uncertainty analysis

C Lagarde, M Robillart, D Bigaud… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2024 - Elsevier
While there is an increasing integration of connected devices in buildings to reduce energy
consumption, little evidence exists regarding the effective environmental impact of the smart …