TY - JOUR
T1 - IEA EBC Annex 66
T2 - Definition and simulation of occupant behavior in buildings
AU - Yan, Da
AU - Hong, Tianzhen
AU - Dong, Bing
AU - Mahdavi, Ardeshir
AU - D'Oca, Simona
AU - Gaetani, Isabella
AU - Feng, Xiaohang
N1 - Funding Information:
This paper summarizes and highlights the main research issues, outcomes, and findings from Annex 66, drawing content from the final report on Annex 66 and other publications. The authors appreciate the strong leadership and technical contribution of the subtask leaders, as well as the contributions from all of the Annex 66 participants. The IEA (International Energy Agency) Energy in Buildings and Community (EBC) Programme ( iea-ebc.org ) carries out research and development activities toward near-zero energy and carbon emissions in the built environment. These joint research projects are directed at energy-saving technologies and activities that support technology application in practice. The results are also used in the formulation of international and national energy conservation policies and standards. Da Yan and Tianzhen Hong, the operating agents of Annex 66, appreciate the strong support received from the IEA EBC Chair, Secretary, and Executive Committee . This study was supported by the China Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and the Ministry of Science & Technology, under the U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center for Building Energy Efficiency (grant no. 2016YFE0102300-04 ), and Innovative Research Groups of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (grant number 51521005 ). Participation of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Annex 66 was supported by the Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of the United States Department of Energy under Contract No. DE-AC02-05CH11231 .
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© 2017 Elsevier B.V.
PY - 2017/12/1
Y1 - 2017/12/1
N2 - More than 30% of the total primary energy in the world is consumed in buildings. It is crucial to reduce building energy consumption in order to preserve energy resources and mitigate global climate change. Building performance simulations have been widely used for the estimation and optimization of building performance, providing reference values for the assessment of building energy consumption and the effects of energy-saving technologies. Among the various factors influencing building energy consumption, occupant behavior has drawn increasing attention. Occupant behavior includes occupant presence, movement, and interaction with building energy devices and systems. However, there are gaps in occupant behavior modeling as different energy modelers have employed varied data and tools to simulate occupant behavior, therefore producing different and incomparable results. Aiming to address these gaps, the International Energy Agency (IEA) Energy in Buildings and Community (EBC) Programme Annex 66 has established a scientific methodological framework for occupant behavior research, including data collection, behavior model representation, modeling and evaluation approaches, and the integration of behavior modeling tools with building performance simulation programs. Annex 66 also includes case studies and application guidelines to assist in building design, operation, and policymaking, using interdisciplinary approaches to reduce energy use in buildings and improve occupant comfort and productivity. This paper highlights the key research issues, methods, and outcomes pertaining to Annex 66, and offers perspectives on future research needs to integrate occupant behavior with the building life cycle.
AB - More than 30% of the total primary energy in the world is consumed in buildings. It is crucial to reduce building energy consumption in order to preserve energy resources and mitigate global climate change. Building performance simulations have been widely used for the estimation and optimization of building performance, providing reference values for the assessment of building energy consumption and the effects of energy-saving technologies. Among the various factors influencing building energy consumption, occupant behavior has drawn increasing attention. Occupant behavior includes occupant presence, movement, and interaction with building energy devices and systems. However, there are gaps in occupant behavior modeling as different energy modelers have employed varied data and tools to simulate occupant behavior, therefore producing different and incomparable results. Aiming to address these gaps, the International Energy Agency (IEA) Energy in Buildings and Community (EBC) Programme Annex 66 has established a scientific methodological framework for occupant behavior research, including data collection, behavior model representation, modeling and evaluation approaches, and the integration of behavior modeling tools with building performance simulation programs. Annex 66 also includes case studies and application guidelines to assist in building design, operation, and policymaking, using interdisciplinary approaches to reduce energy use in buildings and improve occupant comfort and productivity. This paper highlights the key research issues, methods, and outcomes pertaining to Annex 66, and offers perspectives on future research needs to integrate occupant behavior with the building life cycle.
KW - Building performance
KW - Energy modeling
KW - Energy use
KW - IEA EBC Annex 66
KW - Interdisciplinary approach
KW - Occupant behavior
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U2 - 10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.09.084
DO - 10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.09.084
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85030723429
SN - 0378-7788
VL - 156
SP - 258
EP - 270
JO - Energy and Buildings
JF - Energy and Buildings
ER -