Comparing real and predicted window use in offices. A POE-based assessment. (October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Stazi, Francesca; Naspi, Federica; Bernardini, Gabriele; D'Orazio, Marco
• Is Part Of: Energy procedia. Volume 134(2017)
• Page Start: 141
• Page End: 150
• Publication Date: 2017-10
• Subjects: human behaviour -- widows use -- stocastic model -- Post-Occupancy evaluation -- building energy performance; Power resources -- Congresses; Power resources -- Periodicals; Power resources; Conference proceedings; Periodicals; 333.7905
• DOI: 10.1016/j.egypro.2017.09.552
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1876-6102

Abstract

Abstract: Accurate predictions of human-building interactions are essential to decrease energy waste and improve indoor comfort. Although users' dynamic behaviour has been recognised, most of simulation programs still work using deterministic rules. This paper investigates the effectiveness of both deterministic and stochastic models in reproducing window openings, using a Post-Occupancy evaluation (POE). A summer monitoring campaign in offices settled in Mediterranean climate was performed to acquire experimental data. Results highlight that deterministic approaches poorly reflect real behaviours. Probabilistic models seem to represent effective users' actions. Findings demonstrate the urgent need of behavioural approaches in simulations.