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Towards Integrating Occupant Behavioral Modeling With Building Performance Simulation

Towards Integrating Occupant Behavioral Modeling With Building Performance Simulation
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Author(s): Sunil K. Sansaniwal (The Energy and Resources Institute, New Delhi, India)and Roberto Alonso González-Lezcano (Universidad CEU San Pablo, Spain)
Copyright: 2024
Pages: 19
Source title: Design Strategies for Efficient and Sustainable Building Facilities
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Roberto Alonso González-Lezcano (Universidad CEU San Pablo, Spain)and Sunil Kumar Sansaniwal (The Energy and Resources Institute, India)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-3200-9.ch013

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Abstract

This chapter explores the integration of occupant behavioral modeling with building performance simulation (BPS) to enhance building energy performance. It discusses methodologies and tools such as obXML, obFMU and occupancy simulator for modeling occupant behavior, along with simulation approaches like user-defined profiles and co-simulation techniques. Limitations of BPS programs are addressed, highlighting their inability to capture multiple behaviors simultaneously and incorporate social influences on occupant behavior in shared spaces. Recent advancements in co-simulation technology offer promising avenues for enhancing predictive capabilities, utilizing major BPS programs. Integrating behavioral models into BPS programs provides stakeholders with insights into occupant interactions with building systems, identify energy-savings, evaluate design alternatives, and predict comfort levels. Continued research in this field is essential to address existing limitations and unlock innovative building design and operation strategies prioritizing energy efficiency and occupant well-being.

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