Abstract
Occupant-centric controls (OCC) are defined in a new position paper1 as an indoor climate control approach whereby occupancy and occupant comfort information are used in the sequences of operation of building energy systems. In addition to basic OCC techniques that have been adopted by building codes,2,3 more advanced algorithms have been implemented to reduce energy use and cost and to improve occupant comfort and indoor environmental quality (IEQ). Commercial solutions tailored for OCC applications also have begun to emerge. This article categorizes information available for OCC implementations into six information grades (IGs) formed by three levels for occupant data and two for spatial resolution.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 30-40 |
Number of pages | 11 |
Journal | ASHRAE Journal |
Volume | 63 |
Issue number | 5 |
State | Published - May 2021 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Building and Construction
- Mechanical Engineering