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Assessing Responsive Building Envelope Designs Through Robustness-Based Multi-Criteria Decision Making in Zero-Emission Buildings
(Journal article, 2022)Responsive building envelopes (RBEs) are central to developing sustainability strategies for zero emission/energy buildings (ZEBs). RBEs are a large group of complex technologies and systems, which is why multi-criteria ... -
Building integrated photovoltaics: A concise description of the current state of the art and possible research pathways
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Nanofluids are considered a promising choice for several heat transfer applications. With the increasing awareness for energy saving and efficiency improvement in various thermal systems, including refrigeration systems, ... -
Building Integrated Photovoltaics: A Concise Description of the Current State of the Art and Possible Research Pathways
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2016)Building integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) offer an aesthetical, economical and technical solution to integrate solar cells harvesting solar radiation to produce electricity within the climate envelopes of buildings. ... -
CFD Study of Diffuse Ceiling Ventilation through Perforated Ceiling Panels
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)Diffuse Ceiling Ventilation (DCV) is a promising concept to address internal air quality and thermal comfort requirements in contemporary buildings. Sound-absorbing perforated ceiling panels are common in office rooms and ... -
Economic and Energy Performance of Heating and Ventilation. Systems in Deep Retrofitted Norwegian Detached Houses
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)The aim of this study was to evaluate the life-cycle costs (LCC) and energy performance of different heating and ventilation systems (HVAC) in deep-energy renovation of Norwegian detached houses. Eight different HVAC ... -
Evaluating the Use of Displacement Ventilation for Providing Space Heating in Unoccupied Periods Using Laboratory Experiments, Field Tests and Numerical Simulations
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Displacement ventilation is a proven method of providing conditioned air to enclosed spaces with the aim to deliver good air quality and thermal comfort while reducing the amount of energy required to operate the system. ... -
Evaluation Method for the Hourly Average CO2eq. Intensity of the Electricity Mix and Its Application to the Demand Response of Residential Heating
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)This work introduces a generic methodology to determine the hourly average CO2eq. intensity of the electricity mix of a bidding zone. The proposed method is based on the logic of input–output models and avails the balance ... -
Is It Possible to Supply Norwegian Apartment Blocks with 4th Generation District Heating?
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)Direct electricity is widely used for heating purposes in Norway, leading to significant strain on the electricity grid during the heating season. Conversion to 4th generation district heating (4GDH) is an effective method ... -
Machine-Learning-Based Prediction of HVAC-Driven Load Flexibility in Warehouses
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)This paper introduces a methodology for predicting a warehouse’s reduced load while offering flexibility. Physics-based energy simulations are first performed to model flexibility events, which involve adjusting cooling ... -
Market Manipulation in Stock and Power Markets: A Study of Indicator-Based Monitoring and Regulatory Challenges
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)In recent years, algorithmic-based market manipulation in stock and power markets has considerably increased, and it is difficult to identify all such manipulation cases. This causes serious challenges for market regulators. ... -
Parametric Design to Maximize Solar Irradiation and Minimize the Embodied GHG Emissions for a ZEB in Nordic and Mediterranean Climate Zones
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)This work presents a validated workflow based on an algorithm developed in Grasshopper to parametrically control the building’s shape, by maximizing the solar irradiation incident on the building envelope and minimizing ... -
Robustness-Based Evaluation of GHG Emissions and Energy Use at Neighborhood Level
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2024)Evaluating neighborhood performance is crucial for achieving long-term zero-carbon goals, enabling efficient energy, cost, and resource sharing among buildings. This task requires balancing multiple criteria and managing ... -
Uniformity of Supply Air in the Plenum for Under-Floor Air Distribution Ventilation in a Circular Conference Room: A CFD Study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Underfloor air distribution (UFAD) systems are increasingly used for their advantages in improving energy savings, indoor air quality, and thermal comfort. In UFAD systems, an underfloor plenum delivers conditioned air to ...