Water use behavior in single-family homes: A case study in Texas

Peng Xue, Tianzhen Hong, Bing Dong

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Abstract

Residential water use has become a critical issue of the built environment due to drought and increasing water retail price in many regions around the world. However, there is limited research done to understand water use behavior in residential buildings. This paper presents data analytics and results from monitoring data of daily water use in 50 single-family homes in Texas, USA. Based on data analysis, residents' regular water use patterns are investigated. The results help generate awareness of water use behavior and support further studies in clustering water use behavior patterns and developing water use models for simulation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication15th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association, Building Simulation 2017
EditorsCharles S. Barnaby, Michael Wetter
PublisherInternational Building Performance Simulation Association
Pages1702-1708
Number of pages7
ISBN (Electronic)9781510870673
DOIs
StatePublished - 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event15th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association, Building Simulation 2017 - San Francisco, United States
Duration: Aug 7 2017Aug 9 2017

Publication series

NameBuilding Simulation Conference Proceedings
Volume4
ISSN (Print)2522-2708

Conference

Conference15th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association, Building Simulation 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco
Period8/7/178/9/17

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Building and Construction
  • Architecture
  • Modeling and Simulation
  • Computer Science Applications

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