Sfoglia per Soggetto "Occupant behaviour"
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Analysis of the greek behavioural pattern in residences and its effect on thermal simulation estimates
(2012)Occupants' interaction with the building envelope systems may provide a comfortable indoor environment and lead to a better energy performance of the building. Through questionnaire survey, this study investigates occupant's ... -
Comparison of the EN 15251 and Ashrae Standard 55 adaptive thermal comfort models in the context of a Mediterranean climate
(2011)Strong heat waves in the past decade and resulting legal cases which gave full responsibility for indoor thermal comfort to building professionals lead to an increased uncertainty how to maintain thermal comfort in offices ... -
Exploring occupant behaviour in Greek residences during summer
(2012)In naturally ventilated buildings, the appropriate use of the building shell components is the key to better energy performance and to a more comfortable indoor environment. Through questionnaire survey, this study ... -
Impact of climate change on comfort and energy performance in offices
(2012)This paper investigates the impact of a climate change scenario on comfort and energy performance in offices, in relation to the influence of building design and occupants. It focuses on a typical cellular office room in ... -
A review of occupant control on natural ventilation
(2010)According to IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change), the largest use of energy in commercial buildings is space heating in colder climates and air conditioning in hot climates. In Europe, the Directive on the ...