Abstract
Window opening behaviour has been shown to have a significant impact on airflow rates and hence energy consumption. Nevertheless, the inhabitant behaviour related to window opening in residential buildings is currently poorly investigated through both field surveys and building energy simulations. In particular, reliable information regarding user behaviour in residential buildings is crucial for suitable prediction of building performance (energy consumption, indoor environmental quality, etc.). To face this issue, measurements of indoor climate and outdoor environmental parameters and window “opening and closing” actions were performed in 15 dwellings from January to August 2008 in Denmark. Probabilistic models of inhabitants’ window “opening and closing” behaviour were developed and
implemented in the energy simulation software IDA ICE to improve window opening and closing strategies in simulations. The present contribution extends the knowledge about the windows control in dwellings and underlines the importance of appropriate occupant behaviour models for a better prediction of energy consumptions in buildings.
implemented in the energy simulation software IDA ICE to improve window opening and closing strategies in simulations. The present contribution extends the knowledge about the windows control in dwellings and underlines the importance of appropriate occupant behaviour models for a better prediction of energy consumptions in buildings.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of 7th Windsor Conference : The changing context of comfort in an unpredictable world |
Number of pages | 11 |
Publication date | 2012 |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Event | 7th Windsor Conference 2012: The changing context of comfort in an unpredictable world - Cumberland Lodge, Windsor great parks, London, United Kingdom Duration: 12 Apr 2012 → 15 Apr 2012 Conference number: 7 http://nceub.org.uk/ |
Conference
Conference | 7th Windsor Conference 2012 |
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Number | 7 |
Location | Cumberland Lodge, Windsor great parks |
Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | London |
Period | 12/04/2012 → 15/04/2012 |
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Keywords
- Occupant behaviour
- Energy modelling
- Energy consumptions