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Hopfe, Christina J. (author), Brembilla, E. (author), McElroy, Lori B. (author), McLeod, Robert S. (author), Gustin, Matej (author), Costola, Daniel (author)
The global COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 has forced universities to completely re-think their teaching concepts to provide safe, remote teaching of students off-campus. One of the challenges of this rapid transition is ensuring that the quality of the learning experience remains high and that students are able to engage and thrive in this new and...
conference paper 2022
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Zhang, A. (author), Bokel, R.M.J. (author), van den Dobbelsteen, A.A.J.F. (author), Sun, Y. (author), Huang, Qiong (author), Zhang, Qi (author)
This paper discusses the role of geometry parameters including building shape, window to wall ratio, room depth, and orientation on the energy use and thermal comfort of school buildings in cold climates of China. The annual total energy demand and summer thermal discomfort time were compared through computer simulations with DesignBuilder....
journal article 2017
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de Klijn-Chevalerias, M.L. (author), Loonen, R.C.G.M. (author), Zarzycka, A. (author), de Witte, D. (author), Sarakinioti, M.V. (author), Hensen, J.L.M. (author)
Thermal mass is usually positively associated with energy efficiency and thermal comfort in buildings. However, the slow response of heavyweight constructions is not beneficial at all times, as these dynamic effects may actually also increase heating and cooling energy demand during intermittent operation or can cause unwanted discomfort. This...
conference paper 2017
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Overduin, J.P. (author)
Cooling load reduction for high-rises is a necessity for further developement for the densification of urban areas. This study describest the approach for HVAC cooling reduction potential for tall-office buildings in Singapore. Via passive ventilation strategies and adaptive thermal comfort the comfort temperature is increased what leads to a...
master thesis 2016
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D'Aquilio, A. (author), Sileryte, R. (author), Yang, D. (author), Turrin, M. (author)
In large sport’s buildings, a big part of energy can be saved by providing natural instead of mechanical ventilation. However, additional challenges arise while controlling airflow and temperatures in different zones. These measures<br/>highly depend on the shape, construction and ventilation openings, which are mostly decided in the early...
conference paper 2016
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Mangone, G. (author)
The design of office buildings can substantially improve the building, social, and ecological performance of office building projects. However, existing research on improving the performance of work environments has primarily focused on identifying and evaluating methods to make work environments less bad, rather than focusing on how to develop...
doctoral thesis 2015
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Taleghani, M. (author)
The urban heat island (UHI) phenomenon and the dependency of buildings on fossil fuels were the two main issues that formed this dissertation. UHI results in higher air temperatures in dense urban areas compared with their suburbs and rural surroundings. This phenomenon affects human health through thermal discomfort and air pollution....
doctoral thesis 2014
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Muris, V.L.C. (author)
Industrial buildings, used as warehouses or distribution centres, are characterized by large doors which are opened temporarily or for longer periods. A new technique - called Ambergy - is investigated which prevents unnecessary energy loss through open overhead doors in heated industrial halls. This technique consists of a smart coupling...
master thesis 2013
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Loukopoulou, A. (author)
This project is aiming to reduction of energy demands, and greenhouse gas emissions consequently, by achieving less heating demand and higher thermal comfort for residential buildings. The choice of refurbishment as the best solution for that is investigated. For the needs of the project, a case study was used, carefully chosen to be...
master thesis 2012
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Taleghani, M. (author), Tenpierik, M.J. (author), Van den Dobbelsteen, A.A.J.F. (author)
Purpose- This paper focuses on the effect of courtyards, atria and sunspaces on indoor thermal comfort and energy consumption for heating and cooling. One of the most important purposes is to understand if certain transitional spaces can reduce the energy consumption of and improve thermal comfort in houses. Method of Research- To conduct this...
conference paper 2012
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Frandoloso, M.A.L. (author), Brandli, L.L. (author), Couto, F.A. (author), Wildner, P.D. (author)
This paper demonstrates the results of research concerning eco-efficiency at the University of Passo Fundo – Southern Brazil. Its objective is to identify the factors that affect energy consumption in buildings of Higher Education Institutions and to elaborate a methodology that can facilitate the evaluation of the degree of influence of each...
conference paper 2010
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