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Publication list for
Ardeshir Mahdavi
E259 - Institute of Architectural Sciences
as author or essentially involved person

1515 records (1983 - 2022)


Books and Book Editorships


U. Pont, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"12th Envibuild - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application Proceedings of the 12th International EnviBUILD Conference (7th & 8th September 2017)";
in series "enviBUILD - Proceedings: Building and Environment", series editor: enviBUILD - Conference Series; issued by: envibuild; Trans Tech Publications, Zürich, Switzerland, 2019, ISBN: 978-3-0357-1202-5, 686 pages.

U. Pont, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi (ed.):
"12th international enviBUILD conference - Buildings and Environment 2017 - From Research to Application";
Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, Wien, 2017, 91 pages.

E. Heiduk, U. Pont, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi (ed.):
"Fassadenbautagung 10.Juni 2016: Zukunftsperspektiven im Fassadenbau 2016";
TU Wien Fakultät für Architektur und Raumplanung Eigenverlag, Wien, 2016.

E. Heiduk, U. Pont, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi (ed.):
"Fassadenbautagung 12.Juni 2015: Zukunftsperspektiven im Fassadenbau 2015";
TU Wien Fakultät für Architektur und Raumplanung Eigenverlag, Wien, 2015.

A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.):
"Journal of Information Technology in Construction (ITCON) - Special Issue - ECPPM 10th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling - ITCON Special Issue (Volume 20)";
ITCON - Journal of Information Technology in Construction (ITCON), 2015, ISSN: 1874-4753; 172 pages.

A. Mahdavi, B. Martens, R.J. Scherer (ed.):
"Proceedings of the 10th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling (ECPPM 2014)";
CRC Press, Leiden, 2014, ISBN: 978-1-138-02710-7; 943 pages.

A. Bishara, P. Häupl, F. Hansel, A. Witek, D Gawin, P.P. Housez, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi, J. Fort, Z. Pavlik, J. Zumar, M. Pavlikova, R. Cerny, Z. Huibregts, J. van Schijndel, H. Schellen, N. Blades:
"Journal of Building Physics - CESBP 2013 Special Issue Editors";
in series "Journal of Building Physics", series editor: A. Mahdavi, B. Martens; issued by: sage journals ISSN: 1744-2591; Sage, Vienna, 2014, ISSN: 1744-2591.

A. Mahdavi, J.Z. Tang, H Hohenstein, D. Gstöhl, K. Schober, H.P. Petschenig, T. Toepfer, B. Krick, M. Riel:
"Fassadenbautag 2014 - Zukunftsperspektiven im Fassadenbau";
in series "Fassadenbautagung", series editor: E. Heiduk, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss; issued by: Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, TU Wien.; Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, Wien, 2014, 246 pages.

A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.):
"Contributions to Building Physics - Proceedings of the 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics 9-11 September 2013, Vienna, Austria";
ÖKK-Verlag, Wien, 2013, ISBN: 978-3-85437-321-6; 996 pages.

A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.):
"Building Performance Simulation in a Changing Environment [Book of Abstracts of the Third German-Austrian IBPSA Conference]";
ÖKK-Verlag, Wien, 2010, ISBN: 978-3-85437-314-8; 91 pages.

A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.):
"Building Performance Simulation in a Changing Environment [Proceedings of the Third German-Austrian IBPSA Conference]";
ÖKK-Verlag, Wien, 2010, ISBN: 978-3-85437-317-9; 543 pages.

H. Ertl, A. Fail, E. Panzhauser, R. Boisits, E. Heiduk, A. Mahdavi (ed.):
"Natürliche Schachtentlüftung - Messung - Beurteilung - Planung - Wohnhabitat 3";
Eigenverlag, Wien, 1987, 139 pages.

E. Panzhauser, A. Fail, M. Haider, W. Heindl, H. Knötig, A. Mahdavi (ed.):
"Planung der (konventionellen) Fensterlüftung, Wohnhabitat 5";
Eigenverlag, Wien, 1991, 119 pages.

M. Haider, W. Heindl, H. Knötig, A. Mahdavi, E. Panzhauser, A. Fail, L. Kakasy, K. Krec, A. Sigmund (ed.):
"Bedeutung von Pufferräumen, Wohnhabitat 6";
Eigenverlag, Wien, 1991.


Publications in Scientific Journals


N. Hauck, A. Mahdavi:
"An Investigation of the Implications of Visual Impairment for Illumination Requirements";
Journal of Visual Impairment & Blindness, 0 (2022), 0; 1 - 14.

N. Sterl, A. Mahdavi:
"Automated generation of a hierarchical building systems control structure";
Journal of Building Engineering, 55 (2022), 104646.

J. Malik, E. Azar, A. Mahdavi, T. Hong:
"A level-of-details framework for representing occupant behavior in agent-based models";
Automation in Construction, 2022 (2022), 139.

J. Malik, A. Mahdavi, E. Azar, H.C. Putra, C. Berger, C. Andrews, T. Hong:
"Ten questions concerning agent-based modeling of occupant behavior for energy and environmental performance of buildings";
accepted for publication in Building and Environment BAE 109016 (2022).

H. Teufl, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Laboratory tests of a prototypical user-centric radiant cooling solution";
Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2069 (2021), 012122.

A. Mahdavi, D. Wolosiuk, C. Berger:
"A bi-directional approach to building-integrated PV systems configuration";
Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2069 (2021), 012114.

C. Sarikaya, C. Berger, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Visual Performance of home offices: A case study";
Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2069 (2021), 012155.

B. Sommer, U. Pont, G. Moncayo, P. Bauer, Jakob Braun, M. Sommer-Nawara, I. Prieler, T. Brus, A. Mahdavi:
"Recent progress of SPIDER: Aspects of subtractive approaches to existing building's performance improvement";
Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2069 (2021), 012086.

M. Schuss, U. Pont, M. Wölzl, P. Schober, A. Mahdavi:
"In-situ performance evaluation of historic box-type windows with vacuum glazing";
Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2069 (2021), 012128.

A. Mahdavi, V. Bochukova, C. Berger:
"A Pragmatic Theory of Occupants' Indoor-Environmental Control Behaviour";
Frontiers in Sustainable Cities, November 2021 (2021), 1 - 15.

A. Mahdavi:
"The trouble with `HIM´: new challenges and old misconceptions in human information modelling";
Journal of Building Performance Simulation, 14 (2021), 5; 611 - 618.

C. Zhang, O Berk Kazanci, R. Levinson, P.K. Heiselberg, B. Olesen, G. Chiesa, B. Sodagar, Z. Ai, S. Selkowitz, M Zinzi, A. Mahdavi, H. Teufl et al.:
"Resilient cooling strategies- a critical review and qualitative assessment";
Energy and Buildings, ENB 111312 (2021).

A. Mahdavi, H. Teufl, C. Berger:
"An Occupant-Centric Theory of Building Control Systems and Their User Interfaces";
ENERGIES, 14 (2021), 4788.

A.L. Pisello, I. Piglautile, M.S. Andargie, C. Berger, P. Bluyssen, S. Carlucci, G. Chinazzo, Z Deme Belafi, B. Dong, M. Favero, A Ghahramani, G. Havenith, A. Heydarian, D. Kastner, M. Kong, D Licina, Y. Liu, A Luna-Navarro, A. Mahdavi, A Nocente, M. Schweiker, M. Touchie, M. Vellei, F. Vittori, A. Wagner, A. Wang, S. Wei:
"Test rooms to study human comfort in buildings: A review of controlled experiments and facilities";
Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews, 149 (2021).

H. Teufl, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Potential and challenges of a user-centric radiant cooling approach";
Energy and Buildings, 246 (2021).

S.N. Khosravi, A. Mahdavi:
"A CFD-Based Parametric Thermal Performance Analysis of Supply Ait Ventilated Windows";
ENERGIES, 14 (2021), 2420.

C. Berger, A. Mahdavi:
"Exploring Cross-Modal Influences on the Evaluation of Indoor-Environmental Conditions";
Frontiers in built environment, 7 (2021), 1 - 13.

A. Mahdavi, C. Berger, H. Amin, E. Ampatzi, R.K. Andersen, E. Azar, V.M. Barthelmes, M. Favero, J. Hahn, D. Khovalyg, H.N. Knudsen, A.L. Navarro, A. Roetzel, F.C. Sangogboye, M. Schweiker, M. Taheri, D. Teli, M. Touchie, S. Verbruggen:
"The Role of Occupants in Buildings´ Energy Performance Gap: Myth or Reality?";
Sustainability, 13 (2021).

P. Schober, J. Haberl, U. Pont, M. Wölzl, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Das Schiebefenster neu gedacht";
Glas - Offizielles Organ der Bundesinnung der Glaser Österreich (invited), 1 (2021), 26 - 29.

P. Schober, U. Pont, M. Wölzl, J. Haberl, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Fensteröffnungsarten neu gedacht: Einfach auf die Seite geschoben";
Glaswelt online (Website) - www.glaswelt.de (invited), 72. Jahrgang (2020), 11; 12 pages.

P. Schober, U. Pont, M. Wölzl, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Einfach auf die Seite geschoben - Fensteröffnungen neu gedacht (Top-Thema Bauelemente in Bewegung)";
Glaswelt (invited), 2020 (2020), 11; 20 - 23.

A. Mahdavi, C. Berger, B. Veselina, L. Bourikas, R.T. Hellwig, Q. Jin, A.L. Pisello, M. Schweiker:
"Necessary Conditions for Multi-Domain Indoor Environmental Quality Standards";
Sustainability, 8439 (2020), 12; 24 pages.

U. Pont, P. Schober, M. Wölzl, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Fenster mit Vakuumglas: Von der Forschung in die Praxis";
Bauelemente - Das Marketingmagazin für Bauausstatter (invited), 10 (2020), 10; 30 - 31.

G. Wurzer, U. Pont, W Lorenz, S. Swoboda, A. Mahdavi:
"A web-based 3D Simulation Plattform aimed at Policy Makers for Estimating the Effects of Urban Heat Islands";
Slovak Journal of Civil Engineering, 28 (2020), 18 - 22.

A. Mahdavi, H. Teufl, C. Berger:
"A structured approach to the evaluation of indoor environments´ecological valency";
International Journal of Ventilation, 2020 (2020).

W. O´Brien, A. Wagner, M. Schweiker, A. Mahdavi, J. Day, M.B. Kjaergaard, S. Carlucci, B. Dong, F. Tahmasebi, D. Yan, T. Hong, H. Burak Gunay, Z. Nagy, C. Miller, C. Berger:
"Introducing IEA EBC annex 79: Key challenges and opportunities in the field of occupant-centric building design and operation";
Building and Environment, 178 (2020).

A. Heydarian, C. McIlvvennie, L. Arpan, S. Yousefi, M. Syndicus, M. Schweiker, F. Jazizadeh, P.R. Rissetto, A.L. Pisello, C. Piselli, C. Berger, Z. Yan, A. Mahdavi:
"What drives our behaviours in buildings? A review on occupant interactions with building systems from the lens of behavioral theories";
Building and Environment, 179 (2020), 179.

M.B. Kjaergaard, O. Ardakanian, S. Carlucci, B. Dong, S.K. Firth, N. Gao, G.M. Huebner, A. Mahdavi, M.S. Rahaman, F.D. Salim, F.C. Sangogboye, J.H. Schwee, D. Wolosiuk, Y. Zhu:
"Engineering advance - Current practices and infrastructure for open data based research on occupant-centric design and operation of buildings";
Building and Environment, 2020 (2020), 177.

M. Schweiker, E. Ampatzi, M.S. Andargie, R.K. Andersen, E. Azar, V.M. Barthelmes, C. Berger, L. Bourikas, S. Carlucci, G. Chinazzo, L.P. Edappilly, M. Favero, S. Gauthier, A. Jamrozik, M. Kane, A. Mahdavi, C. Piselli, A.L. Pisello, A. Roetzel, A. Rysanek, K. Sharma, S. Zhang:
"Review of multi-domain approaches to indoor environmental perception and behaviour";
Building and Environment, 176 (2020).

C. Berger, A. Mahdavi:
"Review of current trends in agent-based modeling of building occupants for energy and indoor-environmental performance analysis";
Building and Environment, 173 (2020).

P. Schober, A. Mahdavi:
"Der Mensch steht im Zentrum - Interview mit Prof. Ardeshir Mahdavi über Fragen zur Stadtentwicklung";
Holzforschung Austria - Magazin für den Holzbereich, 2020 (2020), 01; 12 - 14.

A. Mahdavi, C. Berger, F. Tahmasebi, M. Schuss:
"Monitored data on occupants´ presence and actions in an office building";
Scientific Data, 6 (2019), 290; 1 - 5.

A. Mahdavi, C. Berger:
"Predicting Buildings' Energy Use: Is the Occupant-Centric "Performance Gap" Research Program Ill-Advised";
Frontiers in Energy Research, 7 (2019), 124; 1 - 11.

A. Mahdavi:
"In the matter of simulation and buildings: some critical reflections";
Journal of Building Performance Simulation, 13 (2019), 1; 26 - 33.

A. Mahdavi:
"Explanatory stories of human perception and behavior in buildings";
Building and Environment, 168 (2020).

S. Eikemeier, R. Wimmer, A. Mahdavi:
"Simulation-supported shading design optimisation for a multi-storey building with passive cooling";
IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 609 (2019), 072009.

M. Alhayek, A. Wadi, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Prediction of buildings' cooling energy demand: A comparison of simulation-based and prescriptive approaches";
IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 609 (2019), 07216.

A. Mahdavi, H. Teufl, C. Berger:
"Application of the ecological valency concept to buildings' environmental control systems";
IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 609 (2019), 042022.

M. Vuckovic, K. Hammerberg, A. Mahdavi:
"Urban weather modeling applications: A Vienna case study";
Building Simulation, 1 (2019).

S.N. Khosravi, O. Sikula, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Implications of Model Complexity for the Simulated Thermal Behavior of a Casement Window";
IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 290 (2019), 1; 9 pages.

U. Pont, S. Swoboda, A. Jonas, A. Mahdavi:
"Design Studios as academic testlab for technical innovation and fit-for-reality training";
Architecture. Construction. Education, 13 (2019), 1; 39 - 50.

F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"Revisiting the benefits of diversity representation in window operation models for building performance simulation";
Bauphysik, 41 (2019), 30 - 37.

N. Hauck, F. Buser, A. Mahdavi:
"Visual Impairment, Adaptation Luminance, and Glare: An Empirical Investigation";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 12th Envibuild - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application Proceedings of the 12th International EnviBUILD Conference (7th & 8th September 2017) (2019), 887; 527 - 537.

M. Schuss, F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"A Web Based Data Processing Concept for Building Diagnostics and Performance Evaluation";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 12th Envibuild - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application Proceedings of the 12th International EnviBUILD Conference (7th & 8th September 2017) (2019), 887; 641 - 649.

M. Vanca, J. Lechleitner, A. Mahdavi:
"Low Frequency Noise Level Assessment in Vienna";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 88712th Envibuild - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application Proceedings of the 12th International EnviBUILD Conference (7th & 8th September 2017) (2019), 887; 547 - 552.

M. Schuss, M. Taheri, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Analysis of Thermal Comfort and Air Quality in the Kindergarten Hart - A Case Study of a Unique Sustainable Building Design";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 12th Envibuild - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application Proceedings of the 12th International EnviBUILD Conference (7th & 8th September 2017) (2019), 887; 500 - 507.

M. Schuss, A. Balmus, F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"Comparison of Measured and Calculated Air Changes due to Single Sided Window Openings - A Case Study";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 12th Envibuild - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application Proceedings of the 12th International EnviBUILD Conference (7th & 8th September 2017) (2019), 887; 492 - 499.

S. Aien, M. Taheri, S. Pinich, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Predictive Performance of Hygro-Thermal Simulation Models: A Case Study";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 12th Envibuild - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application Proceedings of the 12th International EnviBUILD Conference (7th & 8th September 2017) (2019), 887; 401 - 408.

S. Eikemeier, A. Mahdavi, R. Wimmer:
"Simulation-Supported Early Stage Design Optimisation for a Case Study of Life Cycle Oriented Buildings";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 12th Envibuild - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application Proceedings of the 12th International EnviBUILD Conference (7th & 8th September 2017) (2019), 887; 353 - 360.

K. Hammerberg, M. Vuckovic, A. Mahdavi:
"Approaches to Urban Weather Modeling: A Vienna Case Study";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 12th Envibuild - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application Proceedings of the 12th International EnviBUILD Conference (7th & 8th September 2017) (2019), 887; 344 - 352.

C. Di Noi, A. Mahdavi, M. Dalprà, A. Frattari, M. Costantini, U. Pont:
"LCA-Based Design Support for a Senior Citizens´ Residence";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 12th Envibuild - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application Proceedings of the 12th International EnviBUILD Conference (7th & 8th September 2017) (2019), 887; 303 - 310.

M. Schuss, M. Taheri, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Thermal Performance of Konrad Frey´s Prefabricated Low-Cost Loft House - A Case Study of a Pioneering Instance of Sustainable Architecture";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 12th Envibuild - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application Proceedings of the 12th International EnviBUILD Conference (7th & 8th September 2017) (2019), 887; 204 - 211.

A. Azarnejad, A. Mahdavi:
"On the Impact of Building Façades´ Color on Thermal Building Performance and Outdoor Thermal Comfort";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 12th Envibuild - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application Proceedings of the 12th International EnviBUILD Conference (7th & 8th September 2017) (2019), 887; 189 - 195.

C. Berger, H. Teufl, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Uncertainties in Building Energy Certification: Two Case Studies Pertaining to Zoning";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 12th Envibuild - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application Proceedings of the 12th International EnviBUILD Conference (7th & 8th September 2017) (2019), 887; 156 - 164.

U. Herbig, K.M. Valent, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Conserving the Paradise: Toward Sustainable Touristic Development in the Westmanggarai, Indonesia";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 12th Envibuild - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application Proceedings of the 12th International EnviBUILD Conference (7th & 8th September 2017) (2019), 887; 282 - 291.

U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Evaluation of Prescriptive Indicators for Building Performance - A Ranking Based Approach";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 12th Envibuild - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application Proceedings of the 12th International EnviBUILD Conference (7th & 8th September 2017) (2019), 887; 172 - 180.

U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Subjective Evaluation of Sustainability and Attractiveness Criteria of Planned Buildings: A Case Study";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 12th Envibuild - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application Proceedings of the 12th International EnviBUILD Conference (7th & 8th September 2017) (2019), 887; 374 - 384.

E. Bazafkan, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Usability and Usefulness of Non-Conventional Building Performance Simulation Tools in Architectural Design Processes";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 12th Envibuild - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application Proceedings of the 12th International EnviBUILD Conference (7th & 8th September 2017) (2019), 887; 219 - 226.

A. Mahdavi:
"Can we Quantify the Ecological Valency of Built Environments?";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 12th Envibuild - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application Proceedings of the 12th International EnviBUILD Conference (7th & 8th September 2017) (2019), 887; 369 - 373.

A. Mahdavi:
"On the Evaluation of Behavioural Models of Buildings' Inhabitants";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 12th Envibuild - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application Proceedings of the 12th International EnviBUILD Conference (7th & 8th September 2017) (2019), 887; 3 - 9.

B. Sommer, D. Minovski, U. Pont, M. Sommer-Nawara, A. Mahdavi:
"Analyzing the Relation between Input Data and Key Performance Indicators for Building Energy Certificates: An Approach Using Algorithmic Modeling";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 12th Envibuild - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application Proceedings of the 12th International EnviBUILD Conference (7th & 8th September 2017) (2019), 887; 212 - 218.

B. Sommer, U. Pont, G. Moncayo, V. Sandor, A. Mahdavi:
"Recent progress in the EVA project: Evaluation of visionary architectural concepts - state of the art";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 12th Envibuild - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application Proceedings of the 12th International EnviBUILD Conference (7th & 8th September 2017) (2019), 887; 227 - 236.

U. Pont, U. Herbig, A. Mahdavi:
"Performance Enquiries Regarding Traditional and Contemporary Indonesian Architecture: A Holistic Approach";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 12th Envibuild - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application Proceedings of the 12th International EnviBUILD Conference (7th & 8th September 2017) (2019), 887; 273 - 281.

M. Markovic, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"The Potential of Descriptive Building Specifications as an Alternative To Detailed Normative Calculations";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 12th Envibuild - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application Proceedings of the 12th International EnviBUILD Conference (7th & 8th September 2017) (2019), 887; 164 - 171.

U. Pont, D. Latzer, R. Giffinger, A. Mahdavi:
"Assessing Energy Profiles of Urban Neighborhoods: A Streamlined GIS-Based Approach";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 12th Envibuild - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application Proceedings of the 12th International EnviBUILD Conference (7th & 8th September 2017) (2019), 887; 264 - 272.

N. Jakic, K. Kiesel, A. Mahdavi:
"Exploring the Potential of Simulation Model Calibration: An Acoustical Retrofit Case Study";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 88712th Envibuild - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application Proceedings of the 12th International EnviBUILD Conference (7th & 8th September 2017) (2019), 887; 561 - 568.

E. Keco, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Thermal Performance of School Buildings: A Case Study from Albania";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 12th Envibuild - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application Proceedings of the 12th International EnviBUILD Conference (7th & 8th September 2017) (2019), 887; 484 - 491.

G. Wurzer, U. Coraglia, U. Pont, C. Weber, W Lorenz, A. Mahdavi:
"A Cell-Based Method to Support Hospital Refurbishment";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 12th Envibuild - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application Proceedings of the 12th International EnviBUILD Conference (7th & 8th September 2017) (2019), 887; 553 - 560.

M. Taheri, A. Mahdavi:
"Structured representation of monitored occupancy data";
Bauphysik, 40 (2018), 6; 434 - 440.

P.R. Rissetto, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Performance comparison of timber-based assemblies and other construction solutions for rooftop extensions";
International Review of Applied Sciences and Engineering, 9 (2018), 2; 153 - 161.

U. Pont, S. Swoboda, A. Jonas, Florian Waldmayer, P. Schober, Heinz Priebernig, A. Mahdavi:
"Combining scientific approaches in building science and architectural design in academia: A case study";
International Review of Applied Sciences and Engineering, 9 (2018), 2; 129 - 135.

A.E. Engedy, J. Lechleitner, A. Mahdavi:
"Sound propagation in urban canyons: a case study of simulation reliability";
Journal of Building Performance Simulation, 2018 (2018), 363 - 377.

F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"On the utility of occupants´ behavioural diversity information for building performance simulation: An exploratory case study";
Energy and Buildings, 176 (2018), 380 - 389.

O. Aleksandrowicz, A. Mahdavi:
"The application of building performance simulation in the writing of architectural history: Analysing climatic design in 1960s Israel";
Frontiers of Architectural Research, tba (2018), tba.

K. Hammerberg, O Brousse, A. Martilli, A. Mahdavi:
"Implications of employing detailed urban canopy parametersfor mesoscale climate modelling: a comparison between WUDAPT and GIS databases over Vienna, Austria";
International Journal of Climatology, 1 (2018).

M. Vuckovic, A. Maleki, A. Mahdavi:
"Strategies for Development and Improvement of the Urban Fabric: A Vienna Case Study";
Climate, 7 (2018), 6.

A. Azarnejad, A. Mahdavi:
"Implications of facades' visual reflectance for buildings' thermal performance";
Journal of BUILDING PHYSICS, 42 (2018), 2; 125 - 141.

U. Pont, P. Schober, A. Mahdavi:
"Vakuumglasfenster - Eine gangbare Alternative?";
Architektur & Bau Forum (invited), November 2017 (2017), 26.

D. Yan, T. Hong, B. Dong, A. Mahdavi, S. D´Oca, I. Gaetani, X. Feng:
"IEA EBC Annex 66: Definition and simulation of occupant behavior inbuildings";
Energy and Buildings, 156 (2017), 258 - 270.

W. O´Brien, H. Burak Gunay, F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"Guest Editorial Special issue on the fundamentals of occupant behaviour research";
Journal of Building Performance Simulation (invited), Special issue on the fundamentals of occupant behaviour research (2017).

M. Schuss, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Long-term experimental performance evaluation of aerogel insulation plaster";
Energy Procedia, 132 (2017), 11. Nordic Symposium on Building Physics,NSB2017; 508 - 513.

A. Mahdavi, U. Pont:
"Effective computational support for knowledge-based design and operation of bio-climatically sensitive buildings";
Journal of Comparative Cultural Studies in Architecture (JCCS-a) (invited), Special Issue: Approaches on Transformations of Indonesian Traditional Architecture (2017).

M. Vuckovic, K. Kiesel, A. Mahdavi:
"Studies in the assessment of vegetation impact in the urban context";
Energy and Buildings, 145 (2017), 331 - 341.

O. Aleksandrowicz, M. Vuckovic, K. Kiesel, A. Mahdavi:
"Current trends in urban heat island mitigation research: Observations based on a comprehensive research repository";
Urban Climate, tba (2017).

Y. Wu, A. Mahdavi:
"Assessment of thermal comfort under transitional conditions";
Building and Environment, 76 (2014), 30 - 36.

N. Ghiassi, F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"Harnessing buildings´ operational diversity in a computational framework for high-resolution urban energy modeling";
Building Simulation, 2017 (2017).

N. Ghiassi, A. Mahdavi:
"Reductive bottom-up urban energy computing supported by Multivariate Cluster Analysis";
Energy and Buildings, 144/2017 (2017), 144.

M. Vuckovic, K. Kiesel, A. Mahdavi:
"The Extent and Implications of the Microclimatic Conditions in the Urban Environment: A Vienna Case Study";
Sustainability, 9 (2017), 177.

W. O´Brien, H. Burak Gunay, F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"A preliminary study of representing the inter-occupant diversity in occupant modelling";
Journal of Building Performance Simulation, 10 (2017), 5-6; 509 - 526.

A. Mahdavi, M. Taheri:
"An ontology for building monitoring";
Journal of Building Performance Simulation, Special Issue: The fundamentals of occupant behaviour research (2017), 10; 499 - 508.

M. Vuckovic, K. Kiesel, A. Mahdavi:
"Toward advanced representations of the urban microclimate inbuilding performance simulation";
Sustainable Cities and Society, 27 (2016), 356 - 366.

M. Krajčík, L. Kudiváni, A. Mahdavi:
"Energy Saving Potential of Personalized Ventilation Applied in an Open Space Office under Winter Conditions";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 861 (2017), 417 - 424.

C. Sustr, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Rule Based Building Construction Generation: An Approach Based on Formal Language Methods";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 861 (2017), 564 - 573.

M. Schuss, S. Glawischnig, A. Mahdavi:
"Building Monitoring and Diagnostics: A Web-Based Approach";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 861 (2017), 556 - 563.

M. Covic, U. Pont, N. Ghiassi, M. Taheri, R. Bräuer, A. Mahdavi:
"An Inquiry into the Current Practice of Building Product Data Handling by Different Stakeholders in Austria";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 861 (2017), 547 - 555.

C. Tauber, E. Bajraktari, J. Lechleitner, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Double Skin Facades with Natural Ventilation Capability: A Case Study of Acoustical Enhancement via Passive and Active (Noise Cancelling) Methods";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 861 (2017), 537 - 544.

C. Theocharis, E. Kainmüller, J. Lechleitner, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Improving the Impact Sound Insulation of an Existing and Refurbished Wooden Beam Floor Construction";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 861 (2017), 527 - 536.

E.M. Vazifeh, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"A Comparative Assessment of Diffuse Fraction Models";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 861 (2017), 509 - 515.

S. Eikemeier, M. Schuss, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi, R. Wimmer:
"Monitoring of a Prototype Building in Tropical Climate";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, 861 (2017), 392 - 399.

G. Gourlis, F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"Performance Simulation of External Metal Mesh Screen Devices: A Case Study";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, (*) (2016), 1 - 9.

F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"The sensitivity of building performance simulation results to the choice of occupants´ presence models: a case study";
Journal of Building Performance Simulation, 10 (2017), 5-6; 625 - 635.

A. Mahdavi, F. Tahmasebi:
"On the quality evaluation of behavioural models for building performance applications";
Journal of Building Performance Simulation, 10 (2017), 5-6; 554 - 564.

A. Mahdavi, F. Tahmasebi, M. Kayalar:
"Prediction of plug loads in office buildings: Simplified and probabilistic methods";
Energy and Buildings, 129 (2016), 322 - 329.

F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"An inquiry into the reliability of window operation models in building performance simulation";
Building and Environment, 105 (2016), 343 - 357.

A. Mahdavi, L. O´Brien:
"Occupant action models in commercial buildings (Subtask C - Annex 66)";
Annex 66 - Newsletter (invited), 1 (2016), 3; 5.

A. Mahdavi, F. Tahmasebi:
"The deployment-dependence of occupancy-related models in building performance simulation";
Energy and Buildings, 117 (2016), 313 - 320.

E. Bajraktari, J. Lechleitner, A. Mahdavi:
"The Sound Insulation of Double Facades with Openings for Natural Ventilation";
Building Acoustics, 22 (2015), 3+4; 163 - 176.

E. Bajraktari, J. Lechleitner, A. Mahdavi:
"Estimating the Sound Insulation of Double Facades with Openings for Natural Ventilation";
Energy Procedia, 78 (2015), 140 - 145.

A. Mahdavi:
"Innovative Fassaden für natürliche Raumlüftung und optimierten Schallschutz";
OiB aktuell - Das Fachmagazin für Baurecht und Technik (invited), 16. Jahrgang (2015), 04; 18 - 21.

D. Yan, W. O´Brien, T. Hong, X. Feng, H. Burak Gunay, F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"Occupant behavior modeling for building performance simulation: Current state and future challenges";
Energy and Buildings, 107 (2015), 264 - 278.

I. Kovacic, M. Filzmoser, K. Kiesel, L. Oberwinter, A. Mahdavi:
"BIM teaching as support to integrated design practice";
GRADEVINAR, 67 (2015), 6; 537 - 546.

V. Jain, A. Mahdavi:
"Implementation of simulation-based virtual sensors using Radiance and Java";
Applied Mechanics and Materials (invited), Special Volume: Building Concepts - Energy Saving & Environmental Friendly Technologies (2016), 428; 740 - 747.

B. Rader, A. Mahdavi:
"Bridging the gap between Systems Controls and Architectural Design";
Applied Mechanics and Materials (invited), Special Volume: Energy Saving and Environmentally Friendly Technologies - Concepts of Sustainable Buildings (2016), 824; 821 - 828.

M. Maringer, D. Wolosiuk, N. Hauck, U. Pont, C. Vogelauer, E. Fürst, F. Buser, A. Mahdavi:
"Toward visual accessibility in the built environment: The ViDeA Project";
Applied Mechanics and Materials (invited), Special Volume: Energy Saving and Environmentally Friendly Technologies - Concepts of Sustainable Buildings (2016), 428; 829 - 835.

O. Proskurnina, U. Pont, M. Schuss, C. Sustr, E. Heiduk, P. Schober, A. Mahdavi:
"High-tech solutions for building retrofit: investigation of window systems with vacuum glazing";
Applied Mechanics and Materials (invited), Special Volume: Energy Saving and Environmentally Friendly Technologies - Concepts of Sustainable Buildings (2016), 824; 437 - 444.

U. Pont, S. Swoboda, A. Jonas, K. Tavoussi Tafreshi, A. Mahdavi:
"Effort and effectiveness considerations in architectural design: Two case studies of architectural design studios";
Applied Mechanics and Materials, Special Volume: Energy Saving and Environmentally Friendly Technologies - Concepts of Sustainable Building (2016), 428; 836 - 844.

M. Taheri, M. Schuss, A. Fail, A. Mahdavi:
"A performance assessment of an office space with displacement, personal, and natural ventilation systems";
Building Simulation, 9 (2016), 2.

F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"Stochastic models of occupants' presence in the context building system control";
Advances in Building Energy Research, 1 (2015), 1 - 9.

E. Bajraktari, A. Mahdavi:
"Estimating the sound insulation of double facades with openings for natural ventilation";
Energy Procedia, Proceedings of 6th International Building Physics Conference, IBPC 2015 (2015), 131.

A. Azarnejad, A. Mahdavi:
"Building façades´ visual reflectance and surface temperatures: a field study";
Energy Procedia, Proceedings of 6th International Building Physics Conference, IBPC 2015 (2015), 151.

M. Vuckovic, K. Kiesel, A. Mahdavi:
"Toward advanced representations of the urban microclimate in building performance simulation";
Energy Procedia, Proceedings of 6th International Building Physics Conference, IBPC 2015 (2015), 164.

F. Tahmasebi, S. Mostofi, A. Mahdavi:
"Exploring the implications of different occupancy modelling approaches for building performance simulation results";
Energy Procedia, Proceedings of 6th International Building Physics Conference, IBPC 2015 (2015), 172.

M. Rashani, A. Mahdavi:
"Energy performance assessment of existing multi-family apartment buildings in Kosovo";
Energy Procedia, Proceedings of 6th International Building Physics Conference, IBPC 2015 (2015), 792.

C.Y. Lee, A. Mahdavi, J.A. Jiang, M. Cheng, C.H. Lin:
"Sensors and Sensor Networks in Agriculture, Architecture, and Civil Engineering - Editorial";
International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks (invited), 2015 (2015).

E.M. Vazifeh, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Radiometric boundary condition models for building perfromance simulation: an empricial assessment";
Energy Procedia, Proceedings of 6th International Building Physics Conference, IBPC 2015 (2015), 188.

K. Ghazi Wakili, T. Stahl, E. Heiduk, M. Schuss, R. Vonbank, U. Pont, C. Sustr, D. Wolosiuk, A. Mahdavi:
"High performance aerogel containing plaster for historic buildings with structured façades";
Energy Procedia, Proceedings of 6th International Building Physics Conference, IBPC 2015 (2015), 324.

A. Mahdavi, U. Pont, N. Ghiassi, F Shayeganfar, S. Fenz, J. Heurix, A. Anjomshoaa, A. Tjoa:
"Performance-based building design and retrofit optimization: The SEMERY approach";
Dosya (Dossier) - Bi-Monthly Magazine of the Chamber of Architects / Turkey (invited), Digital Opportunities in Architecture (2015), 35; 49 - 57.

P. Penna, F. Cappelletti, A. Gasparella, F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"Multi-Stage Calibration of the Simulation Model of a School Building through Short-Term Monitoring";
www.itcon.org - Journal of Information Technology in Construction, 20 (2015), Special Issue; 132 - 145.

A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss, B. Rader:
"A Multi-Domain Multi-Zontal Schema for Systematic Compartmentalisation of Building Systems Control Logic";
www.itcon.org - Journal of Information Technology in Construction, 20 (2015), Special Issue; 121 - 131.

R. Zach, H. Hofstätter, C. Tauber, A. Mahdavi:
"A distributed and scalable Approach to Building Monitoring";
www.itcon.org - Journal of Information Technology in Construction, 20 (2015), Special Issue; 159 - 172.

U. Pont, N. Ghiassi, S. Fenz, J. Heurix, A. Mahdavi:
"SEMERGY: Application of Semantic Web Technologies in Performance-Guided Building Design Optimization";
www.itcon.org - Journal of Information Technology in Construction, 20 (2015), Special Issue; 107 - 120.

S. Fenz, J. Heurix, T. Neubauer, A. Tjoa, N. Ghiassi, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"SEMERGY.net - automatically identifying and optimizing energy-efficient building designs";
Computer Science - Research and Development, 31 (2016), 135 - 140.

A. Mahdavi, B. Martens:
"Editorial";
Journal of BUILDING PHYSICS (invited), 38 (2014), 2; 101 - 102.

A. Mahdavi, F. Tahmasebi:
"Predicting people's presence in buildings: An empirically based model performance analysis";
Energy and Buildings, 86 (2015), 349 - 355.

A. Mahdavi, K. Kiesel, M. Vuckovic:
"Empircial and computational assessment of the urban heat island phenomenon and related mitigation measures";
Geographica Polonica, 87 (2014), 4; 77 - 88.

M. Taheri, A. Mahdavi:
"Optimization-based monitoring-supported calibration of a thermal performance simulation model";
International Journal of Optimization in Civil Engineering, 4 (2014), 2; 261 - 271.

K. Orehounig, A. Mahdavi, E. Doppelbauer, W. Loibl, T. Tötzer:
"Projections of design implications on energy performance of futurecities: A case study from Vienna";
Sustainable Cities and Society, 12 (2014), 92 - 101.

P.P. Housez, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"A comparison of projected and actual energy performance of buildings after thermal retrofit measures";
Journal of BUILDING PHYSICS, 38 (2014), 2; 138 - 155.

R. Wimmer, C. Pokpong, M.J. Kang, A. Mahdavi:
"Analysis of user needs for a solar cooking stove acceptance";
Energy Procedia, 2013 (2013).

L. Skoruppa, U. Pont, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Thermal comfort in a refurbished low-energy house: The OEKOHAUS case study";
Advanced Materials Research - Web, 899 (2014), 70 - 76.

N. Saipi, M. Schuss, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Comparison of simulated and actual energy use of a hospital building in Austria";
Advanced Materials Research - Web, 899 (2014), 11 - 15.

D. Wolosiuk, N. Ghiassi, U. Pont, F Shayeganfar, A. Mahdavi, S. Fenz, J. Heurix, A. Anjomshoaa, A. Tjoa:
"SEMERGY: Performance-Guided Building Design and Refurbishment within a Semantically Augmented Optimization Environment";
Advanced Materials Research - Web, 899 (2014), 589 - 595.

G. Adam, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Evaluation of thermal environment and indoor air quality in university libraries in Vienna";
Advanced Materials Research - Web, 899 (2014), 315 - 320.

S. Glawischnig, A. Mahdavi:
"Human Interface Devices and Building Information Systems - A Usability Study";
IADIS International Journal on WWW/Internet, 11 (2013), 2; 129 - 142.

I. Kovacic, K. Orehounig, A. Mahdavi, F. Bleicher, A. Dimitrou, L. Waltenberger:
"Energy Efficient Production - Interdisciplinary, Systemic Approach through Integrated Simulation";
Strojarstvo (invited), 55 (2013), 1; 17 - 34.

P. Kaveh, A. Mahdavi:
"A performance comparison of ordinary and container classrooms in Austria";
Asian Journal of Civil Engineering, 15 (2014), 3; 383 - 390.

S. Dervishi, A. Mahdavi:
"A simple model for the derivation of illuminance values from global radiation data";
Building Simulation, 6 (2013), 4; 379 - 383.

K. Kiesel, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Including sustainability criteria in architectural completion: A critical case study of current practices";
Advanced Materials Research - Web, 649 (2013), 4 pages.

M. Chiogna, A. Mahdavi, R. Albatici, A. Frattari:
"Energy efficiency of alternative lighting control systems";
Lighting Research & Technology, 44 (2012), 4; 397 - 415.

A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss, K. Orehounig:
"A novel simulation-assisted predictive control approach to passive cooling in buildings";
ABACUS, Volume 6 (2011), No 2 (Monsoon); 45 - 53.

S. Dervishi, A. Mahdavi:
"Computing diffuse fraction of global horizontal solar radiation: A model comparison";
Solar Energy, 86 (2012), 6; 1796 - 1802.

A. Mahdavi:
"Cogitative Buildings: Concepts, Technologies, Implementations";
www.itcon.org - Journal of Information Technology in Construction, vol 14./2009 (2009), vol 14; 12 pages.

M. Chiogna, A. Mahdavi, R. Albatici, A. Frattari:
"Energy efficiency of alternative lighting control systems";
Lighting Research & Technology, Lighting Res. Technol. 2011; 0: 1-19 (2011), 0; 1 - 19.

A. Mahdavi, S. Dervishi:
"A comparison of luminous efficacy models based on data from Vienna, Austria";
Building Simulation, 4 (2011), 4; 183 - 188.

K. Orehounig, A. Mahdavi:
"Energy performance of traditional bath buildings";
Energy and Buildings, 43 (2011), 2442 - 2448.

S. Kumar, S. Manu, A. Deshmukh, R. Kapoor, A. Mahdavi:
"An Introduction to Building Physics - Sustainable Building Design Education";
USAID - India, 1 (2011), 1.

A. Mahdavi, K. Orehounig:
"Approaches to the thermal retrofit of historic buildings";
HBRC Journal, Special Issue Revitalizing Histotic Buildings (2011), 79 - 86.

A. Mahdavi, C. Pröglhöf, M. Schuss, K. Orehounig:
"Passive Cooling in existing buildings: an innovative approach";
REHVA Journal, 47 / 4 / Antalya (2010), 4; 42 - 47.

C. Koranteng, A. Mahdavi:
"An investigation into the thermal performance of office buildings in Ghana";
Energy and Buildings, Volume 43 / issue 2-3 (2010), Volume 43 / issue 2-3; 555 - 563.

M. Schuss, C. Pröglhöf, K. Orehounig, A. Mahdavi:
"A simulation-powered approach to ventilation, lighting and shading systems control";
Bauphysik, 32. Jahrgang (2010), Dezember 2010; 391 - 398.

K. Kiesel, K. Orehounig, A. Mahdavi:
"Model assumptions and their influence on the predicted heating load of an office building";
Bauphysik, 32. Jahrgang (2010), Dezember 2010; 359 - 364.

A. Mahdavi, B. Martens:
"Herausforderungen für Gebäudesimulationen in einem von Veränderungen gekennzeichneten Umfeld";
Bauphysik (invited), 32 (2010), 6; 347 - 413.

M. Schuss, C. Pröglhöf, K. Orehounig, S. Dervishi, M. Müller, H. Wascher, A. Mahdavi:
"Predictive Model-Based Control Of Ventilation, Lighting, And Shading Systems In An Office Building";
IBPSA News, 20-2 (2010), 2; 24 - 31.

A. Mahdavi:
"Was kann das Plusenergiehaus - Eine kritische Betrachtung über das "Plusenergiehaus".";
Baumagazin, 5 (2010), 4 - 7.

K. Orehounig, A. Mahdavi:
"Performance evaluation of traditional bath buildings via empirically tested simulation tools";
Journal of Building Performance Simulation, 1 (2010), 12; 2 - 13.

E. Doppelbauer, A. Mahdavi:
"Ein Vergleich von Passiv- und Niedrigenergiegebäuden am Beispiel zweier Wohnhäuser in Österreich";
Bauphysik, 32 (2010), 3; 125 - 131.

A. Mahdavi:
"Überlegungen zur Energieeffizienz - Reflections on the energy performance";
ISG Magazin (Internationales Städteforum Graz), 2 (2010), 2/2010; 3 - 10.

A. Mahdavi, S. Dervishi:
"Approaches to computing irradiance on building surfaces";
Journal of Building Performance Simulation, 3 (2010), 2; 129 - 134.

A. Mahdavi, E. Doppelbauer:
"A performance comparison of passive and low-energy buildings";
Energy and Buildings, 1/2010 (2010).

S. Chien, A. Mahdavi:
"Requirement Specification And Prototyping For User Interfaces Of Buildings' Environmental Controls";
www.itcon.org - Journal of Information Technology in Construction, ITcon Vol. 14 (2009) (2009), 14; 642 - 653.

A. Mahdavi:
"Patterns and Implications of User Control Actions in Buildings";
Indoor and Built Environment, 18 (2009), 5; 440 - 446.

G. Hodecek, A. Mahdavi:
""Naurally Cool"";
frei.haus - Zeitschrift für MitarbeiterInnen der Technischen Universität Wien, Nr.11 / Juli 2009 (2009), 11; 8.

A. Korjenic, F. Bitzinger, A. Mahdavi:
"Bauphysikalische, ökologische und ökonomische Bewertung von geförderten Sanierungskonzepten in Wien";
Bauphysik, Volume 31 (2009), Issue 3; 163 - 173.

A. Mahdavi, K. Orehounig:
"An Inquiry Into The Thermal, Acoustical, And Visual Aspects Of Indoor Environment In Traditional HammĀms";
archnet - IJAR - International Journal of Architectural Research, Volume 2 / Issue 3 (2008), 3; 14 pages.

S. Chien, A. Mahdavi:
"Evaluating interface designs for user-system interaction media in buildings";
Advanced Engineering Informatics, 22 (2008), Number 4; 484 - 492.

A. Mahdavi, J. Lechleitner, P. JinGuk:
"Measurement and predicitions of room acoustics in atria";
Journal of Building Performance Simulation, Volume 1 (2008), Number 2; 67 - 74.

A. Mahdavi, B. Kainrath, K. Orehounig, J. Lechleitner:
"Measurement and Simulation of room Acoustics Parameters in Traditional and Modern Bath Buildings";
Building Simulation, Volume 1, Number 3 (2008).

A. Mahdavi, A. Mohammadi, E. Kabir, L. Lambeva:
"Shading and Lighting Operation in office Buildings in Austria: A Study of User Control Behavior";
Building Simulation, Volume 1 Number 2 June 2008 (2008), 111 - 117.

A. Mahdavi, A. Mohammadi, E. Kabir, L. Lambeva:
"Occupants operation of lighting and shading systems in office buildings";
Journal of Building Performance Simulation, Volume 1 Number 1 2008 (2008), 1; 57 - 65.

A. Mahdavi:
"Predictive Simulation-Based Lighting and Shading Systems Control in Buildings";
Building Simulation, Volume 1 / Number 1 / March 2008 (2008), 25 - 35.

A. Mahdavi, C. Pröglhöf:
"A model-based approach to natural ventilation";
Building and Environment, Volume 43 / Issue 4 (2006), 620 - 627.

A. Mahdavi:
"The technology of sentient buildings";
A/Z - ITU Journal of the Faculty of Architecture, Vol 3. / No 1-2 (2006), 24 - 36.

A. Mahdavi, L. Lambeva, A. Mohammadi, E. Kabir, C. Pröglhöf:
"Two case studies on user interaction with buildings' environmental systems";
Bauphysik, 29. jahrgang / Februar 2007 / Heft 1 (2007), 1; 72 - 75.

A. Riell, A. Mahdavi:
"Sentiente Gebäude";
Baumagazin, Ausgabe 2, März 2006 (2006), 18 - 20.

A. Bodvay, A. Mahdavi:
"Lebensqualität im Altenpflegeheim";
Schriftenreihe des Zentrums für Alternswissenschaften und Sozialforschung - NÖ Landesakademie - Soziales und Gesundheit, Band 30 (2005), 1 - 367.

A. Mahdavi, S. El-Bellahy:
"Effort and effectiveness considerations in computational design evaluation: a case study";
Building and Environment, 40 (2005), 1651 - 1664.

A. Mahdavi:
"Vom Schema zum Akkord; gibt es vergleichbare räumliche und akustische Strukturen?";
ARCHITEKTUR AKTUELL, 107 (1985), 56 - 60.

A. Mahdavi:
"Zu den elementaren Kriterien einer architekturbezogenen vergleichenden Analyse";
Transparent, 1985/7/8/9 (1985), 34 - 42.

A. Mahdavi:
"Raumakustische Kriterien: Messungen zur Nachhallzeit";
Österreichische Ingenieur- und Architekten-Zeitschrift (ÖIAZ), 6/85 (1985), 212 - 213.

A. Mahdavi:
"Aspekte integrativer Problemlösungsstrategien im Bauwesen";
Baumagazin, 1/86 (1986), 22 - 28.

A. Mahdavi:
"Zu einer Anthropologie gestalterischer Tätigkeit ";
Bauforum - Fachzeitschrift für Architektur, Bau, Design, 113 (1986), 35 - 37.

A. Mahdavi:
"Die Notwendigkeit der Schallschutzmaßnahmen aus der Perspektive der Mensch-Umwelt-Beziehung";
Bau im Spiegel - ABI - Ausgabe Hochbau, Spring/Summer 86 (1986).

A. Mahdavi:
"Das Dilemma immissionsseitiger Lärmkontrolle";
Baumagazin, 3/86 (1986), 134 - 138.

A. Mahdavi:
"Grundlagen und Gestaltungsmethoden der Raumakustik; Grundlagen";
Baumagazin, 2/87 (1987), 83 - 87.

A. Mahdavi:
"Grundlagen und Gestaltungsmethoden der Raumakustik; Gestaltungsfragen";
Baumagazin, 3/87 (1987), 133 - 138.

A. Mahdavi:
"Aspekte des Dualismus: eine architekturtheoretische Annäherung";
Bauforum - Fachzeitschrift für Architektur, Bau, Design, 124 (1987), 38 - 42.

A. Mahdavi:
"Schallschutz von Fensterkonstruktionen";
Bau im Spiegel - ABI - Ausgabe Hochbau, 16 (1987), 44 - 50.

A. Mahdavi:
"Architektur, Musik, Kommunikation";
ARCHITEKTUR AKTUELL, 117 (1988), 62 - 66.

E. Panzhauser, A. Mahdavi:
"Schallschutzmaßnahmen aus informatorischer Sicht";
Bau im Spiegel - ABI - Ausgabe Hochbau, 10 (1988), 68 - 70.

E. Panzhauser, A. Mahdavi:
"Wärmedämmung und Feuchtigkeitsbeanspruchung";
Bauforum - Fachzeitschrift für Architektur, Bau, Design, 135 (1989), 55 - 58.

A. Mahdavi:
"Traditionelle Bauweisen in wissenschaftlicher Sicht";
Bauforum - Fachzeitschrift für Architektur, Bau, Design, 132 (1989), 34 - 40.

A. Mahdavi:
"Licht und Beleuchtung im Hochbau; Physiologische und wahrnehmungstheoretische Aspekte";
Baumagazin, 89 (1989), 1; 17 - 20.

A. Mahdavi:
"Licht und Beleuchtung im Hochbau; Physikalische Grundlagen";
Baumagazin, 89 (1989), 2; 69 - 72.

A. Mahdavi:
"Licht und Beleuchtung im Hochbau; Tageslicht";
Baumagazin, 89 (1989), 3; 119 - 123.

A. Mahdavi:
"Schallschutz im Hochbau; Physikalische Grundlagen";
Baumagazin, 90/2 (1990), 103 - 106.

A. Mahdavi:
"Schallschutz im Hochbau; Schall/Mensch-Interaktion";
Baumagazin, 90/3 (1990), 164 - 169.

A. Mahdavi:
"Schallschuz im Hochbau; Bauakustische Grundlagen";
Baumagazin, 90/4 (1990), 218 - 222.

A. Mahdavi:
"Nutzung der Niedertemperaturwärme";
Architektur & Bau Forum, 139 (1990), 43 - 47.

A. Mahdavi:
"Licht und Beleuchtung im Hochbau; Künstliche Beleuchtung";
Baumagazin, 90 (1990), 1; 41 - 44.

A. Mahdavi:
"Lärmschutzstrategien aus Humanökologischer Sicht";
Österreichische Hochschulzeitung, 7/8 (1990), 22 - 24.

A. Mahdavi:
"Schallschutz im Hochbau; Grundlagen des Luftschallschutzes";
Baumagazin, 91/1 (1991), 16 - 22.

A. Mahdavi:
"Acoustical Aspects of the Urban Environment";
ARIS - Journal of the Carnegie Mellon Department of Architecture, 1 (1992), 42 - 57.

A. Mahdavi, T. Jeung, P. Mathew:
"Conductive Heat Transfer through Insulated Building Enclosure Components: A Cross-sectional Analysis of Constructions Typical to Low-rise Residential and Commercial Buildings in North America";
Journal of Thermal Insulation and Building Envelopes, 16 (1992), 161 - 182.

A. Mahdavi:
"Integration der bauphysikalischen Simulationstechniken in der architektonischen Entwurfslehre";
Baumagazin, 3 (1991), 33 - 36.

A. Mahdavi:
"CAAD in Lehre";
Architektur & Bau Forum, 145 (1991), 45 - 51.

A. Mahdavi:
"Sound Transmission between Rooms: A Comperative Analysis of Calculation Methods";
Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 90 (1991), 2; 927 - 936.

A. Mahdavi:
"Verfahren zur rechnerischen Abschätzung des Schallschutzes zwischen Räumen";
Bauphysik, 3 (1991), 73 - 76.

A. Mahdavi, K. P. Lam:
"Dynamic Analysis and Visualization of Water Vapor Diffusion through Building Components";
ASHRAE Transactions, 99 (1993), Part 1; 288 - 296.

A. Mahdavi:
"Thermal and Acoustical Performance of "Buffer Rooms"";
ASHRAE Transactions, 99 (1993), Part 1; 1092 - 1105.

A. Mahdavi:
"Computational Frameworks for Numerical Assessment of Steady State Conductive Heat Transfer through Thermal Bridges";
ASHRAE Transactions, 99 (1993), Part 1; 301 - 307.

A. Mahdavi, L. Berberidou-Kallivoka, P. Mathew, K. Jen Tu:
"Prediction of Daylight Factors in "Realistic" Settings: A Demonstrative Case Study";
Journal of the Illuminating Engineering Society, 22 (1993), 1; 40 - 44.

A. Mahdavi, L. Berberidou-Kallivoka:
"A "Two-Way Inference Approach" to Daylighting Simulation";
Journal of the Illuminating Engineering Society, 22 (1993), 1; 66 - 74.

A. Mahdavi, K. P. Lam:
"Multiple Strategies toward Complex Representations in Building Performance Simulation";
Building Research Journal, 3 (1993), 1; 43 - 55.

A. Mahdavi, G. Suter:
"On the implications of Design Process Views for the Development of Computational Design Support Tools";
Automation in Construction, 7 (1998), 189 - 204.

A. Mahdavi:
"Computational Decision Support and the Building Delivery Process: A Necessary Dialogue";
Automation in Construction, 7 (1998), 205 - 211.

A. Mahdavi, R. Ries:
"Toward computational eco-analysis of building designs";
Computers and Structures, 67 (1998), 375 - 387.

A. Mahdavi:
"Steps to a General Theory of Habitability ";
Human Ecology Review (HER), 5 (1998), 1; 23 - 30.

A. Mahdavi, R. Ries, K. P. Lam:
"Enviromental Implications of Alternative Settlement Patterns";
Planews, The Journal of the Singapore Institute of Planners, 16 (1998), 65 - 71.

A. Mahdavi, V. Pal, K. P. Lam:
"Empirical Evaluation of Solar Radiation, Sky Luminance, and Daylight Prediction Models.";
Journal of the Illuminating Engineering Society, 28 (1999), 1; 30 - 36.

A. Mahdavi, L. Berberidou-Kallivoka:
"GESTALT: A prototypical Realization of an "Open" Daylighting Simulation Environment";
Journal of the Illuminating Engineering Society, 23 (1994), 2; 62 - 71.

A. Mahdavi, V. Pal:
"Toward an Entropy-based Light Distribution Uniformity Indicator";
Journal of the Illuminating Engineering Society, 28 (1999), 1; 24 - 29.

A. Mahdavi:
"A comprehensive computational environment for performance based reasoning in building design and evaluation";
Automation in Construction, 8 (1999), 427 - 435.

K. P. Lam, A. Mahdavi, M. Ullah, E. Ng., V. Pal:
"Evaluation of six sky luminance models using measured data from Singapore";
Lightning Res.Technol., 31 (1999), 1; 13 - 17.

A. Mahdavi, P. Mathew, S. Kumar, V. Hartkopf, V. Loftness:
"Effects of Lighting, Zoning, and Control Strategies on Energy Use in Commercial Buildings";
Journal of the Illuminating Engineering Society, 24 (1995), 1; 25 - 35.

A. Mahdavi, J. Shankavaram:
"A Progressive Resolution Method for the Evaluation of Large Building Stocks";
Facilities, 13 (1995), 13; 17 - 20.

A. Mahdavi, R. Brahme, P. Mathew:
"The "LEK"-Concept and its Applicability for the Energy Analysis of Commercial Buildings";
Building and Environment, 31 (1996), 5; 409 - 415.

A. Mahdavi, S. Kumar:
"Implications of indoor climate control for comfort, energy and environment";
Energy and Buildings, 24 (1996), 167 - 177.

A. Mahdavi, S. Kumar:
"From Control Strategies to Entropy Considerations: Toward a Human Ecology of Thermal Environment";
Human Ecology Review (HER), 3 (1996), 1; 127 - 140.

A. Mahdavi:
"A Human Ecological View of "Traditional" Architecture";
Human Ecology Review (HER), 3 (1996), 1; 108 - 114.

V. Hartkopf, V. Loftness, A. Mahdavi, S. Lee, J. Shankavaram:
"An integrated approach to design and engineering of intelligent buildings - The intelligent Workplace at Carnegie Mellon University";
Automation in Construction - An International Journal for the Building Industry, 6 (1997), 401 - 415.

A. Mahdavi, G. Suter:
"On Implementing a Computational Facade Design Support Tool";
Environment and Planning, 24 (1997), 493 - 508.

A. Mahdavi, R. Ries, D. Cho:
"Infiltration, Natural Ventilation, and HVAC Performance in the Intelligent Workplace.";
ASHRAE, 106 (2000), 728 - 736.

A. Mahdavi, S. Chang, V. Pal:
"Exploring Model-Based Reasoning in Lighting Systems Control.";
Journal of the Illuminating Engineering Society, Vol.29/1 (2000), 34 - 40.

N. Wong, A. Mahdavi:
"Automated generation of nodal representations for complex building geometries in the SEMPER environment";
Automation in Construction, 10 (2000), 0926-5805; 141 - 153.

A. Redlein, A. Mahdavi, S. Feurer, G. Suter:
"Die Anwendungen von Performance-Simulationswerkzeugen bei Österreichischen Architekten";
Österreichische Ingenieur- und Architekten-Zeitschrift (ÖIAZ), 149.Jg (2004), Heft 2-3/2004; 74 - 79.

A. Mahdavi, B. Gurtekin:
"Generating the design-performance space via simulation and machine learning";
Journal of Architectural and Planning Research, 4 (2004), 21; 350 - 362.

A. Mahdavi, U. Unzeitig:
"Occupancy implications of spatial, indoor-environmental, and organizational features of office spaces";
Building and Environment, 40 (2005), 113 - 123.

K. P. Lam, N. Wong, A. Mahdavi, K. Chan, Z. Kang, S. Gupta:
"SEMPER-II: an internet-based multi-domain bulding performance simulation environment for early design support";
Automation in Construction, 13 (2004), 651 - 663.

A. Mahdavi, G. Suter, S. Häusler, S. Kernstock:
"Eine Untersuchung der Akquisition und Verarbeitung von Bauproduktinformation";
Österreichische Ingenieur- und Architekten-Zeitschrift (ÖIAZ), 149 (2004), 2-3; 68 - 73.

A. Mahdavi, W. Pessenlehner:
"Über Gebäudemorphologie, Transparenz und Energie Performance";
Österreichische Ingenieur- und Architekten-Zeitschrift (ÖIAZ), 149 (2004), 2-3; 88 - 94.

A. Mahdavi, U. Unzeitig:
"Räumliche, organisatorische und innenklimatische Faktoren in Büros und ihre Bewertung durch die NutzerInnen";
Österreichische Ingenieur- und Architekten-Zeitschrift (ÖIAZ), 149 (2004), 2-3; 80 - 88.

G. Suter, A. Mahdavi:
"Elements of a representation framework for performance-based design";
Building and Environment, 39 (2004), 969 - 988.

A. Mahdavi:
"Reflections on computational building models";
Building and Environment, 39 (2004), 913 - 925.

R. Ries, A. Mahdavi:
"Integrated Computational Life-Cycle Assessment of Buildings";
Journal of Computing in Civil Engineering, 15 (2001), 1; 59 - 66.

A. Mahdavi, R. Brahme:
"Complex early design inquiries via generative design agents";
Construction Innovation, 3 (2003), 81 - 95.

A. Mahdavi:
"Modell-basierte Steuerungsstrategien für "Selbstbewusste" Gebäude";
Gesundheits-Ingenieur, 124 (2003), 5; 232 - 244.

A. Mahdavi:
"Integration der Gebäudeperformance-Simulation zur Entwurfsunterstützung";
Architektur & Bau Forum, 225 (2003), 5; 9.

A. Mahdavi:
"Über "selbstbewusste" Gebäude";
Österreichische Ingenieur- und Architekten-Zeitschrift (ÖIAZ), 5-6 (2001), 146; 238 - 247.

A. Mahdavi:
"On sustainability and habitability of the built environment";
Österreichische Ingenieur- und Architekten-Zeitschrift (ÖIAZ), 5-7 (2001), 146; 233 - 238.

A. Mahdavi:
"Aspects of self-aware buildings";
International Journal of Design Sciences & Technology, 9 (2001), 1; 35 - 52.

A. Mahdavi:
"Simulation-based control of building systems operation";
Building and Environment, 36 (2001), 6; 789 - 796.

S. Kumar, A. Mahdavi:
"Integrating thermal comfort fiel data analysis in a case-based building simulation environment";
Building and Environment, 36 (2001), 711 - 720.

S. Chang, A. Mahdavi:
"A Hybrid System for Daylight Responsive Lighting Control";
Journal of the Illuminating Engineering Society, 31 (2002), 1; 147 - 157.

N. Wong, A. Mahdavi, J. Boonyakiat, K. P. Lam:
"Detailed multi-zone air flow analysis in the early building design phase";
Bulding and Environment, 38 (2003), 1 - 10.

K. P. Lam, A. Mahdavi, N. Wong, S. Gupta, Z. Kang:
"Integrated and distributed computational support for building performance evaluation";
Advances Engineering Software, 33 (2002), 199 - 206.

A. Mahdavi, H. Eissa:
"Subjective Evaluation of Architectural Lighting Via Computationally Rendered Images";
Journal of the Illuminating Engineering Society, 2 (2002), 11 - 21.


Editorials in Scientific Journals


A. Gasparella, A. Mahdavi:
"Special issue on the microclimatic boundary conditions in building simulation models";
Journal of Building Performance Simulation (invited), Special issue on the microclimatic boundary conditions in building simulation models (2020), 137 - 138.


Contributions to Books


U. Pont, P. Schober, M. Wölzl, A. Mahdavi:
"Innovative Fenstersanierung - VIG-SYS-RENO - Sondierung von Fenstersystemen mit innovativen Gläsern - speziell Vakuum-Isoliergläsern - zur Gebäudesanierung";
in: "Ergebnisband Gebäudetechnologien - Ergebnisse aus dem Forschungs- und Technologieprogramm "Stadt der Zukunft" des Bundesministeriums für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilität, Innovation und Technologie", BMK (ed.); issued by: Bundesministerium Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilität, Innovation und Technologie; Bundesministerium Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilität, Innovation und Technologie, Wien, 2020, (invited), 14.

U. Pont, P. Schober, M. Wölzl, A. Mahdavi:
"Innovative Technologien von transparenten Bauelementen - MOTIVE - Modellierung, Optimierung, und technische Integration von Vakuumglas-Elementen";
in: "Ergebnisband Gebäudetechnologien - Ergebnisse aus dem Forschungs- und Technologieprogramm "Stadt der Zukunft" des Bundesministeriums für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilität, Innovation und Technologie", BMK (ed.); issued by: Bundesministerium Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilität, Innovation und Technologie; Bundesministerium Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilität, Innovation und Technologie, Wien, 2020, (invited), 10.

A. Mahdavi:
"Computational modeling in architectural acoustics";
in: "Building Performance Simulation for Design and Operation - Expanded Second Edition", 2nd Edition; J. Hensen, R. Lamberts (ed.); issued by: IBPSA; Routledge, New York, 2019, ISBN: 978-1-138-39219-9, 315 - 340.

A. Mahdavi, F. Tahmasebi:
"People in building performance simulation";
in: "Building Performance Simulation for Design and Operation - Expanded Second Edition", 2nd Edition; J. Hensen, R. Lamberts (ed.); issued by: IBPSA; Routledge, New York, 2019, (invited), ISBN: 978-1-138-39219-9, 117 - 145.

A. Mahdavi, F. Tahmasebi:
"Chapter 6. Evaluation of Models";
in: "Definition and Simulation of Occupant Behavior in Buildings - Annex 66 - Final Report", D. Yan, T. Hong (ed.); issued by: IEA; International Energy Agency (IEA), 2018, (invited), ISBN: 978-0-9996964-7-7, 51 - 68.

A. Mahdavi:
"Approaches to the evaluation and mitigation of the the urban microclimate";
in: "Climate Change and Sustainable Heritage", C.K. Hofbauer, E. Madadi-Kandjani, J. Meuwissen (ed.); Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Newcastle upon Tyne, 2018, (invited), ISBN: 978-1-5275-0595-7, 1 - 37.

A. Mahdavi:
"The Dao of Chabudai";
in: "QUANTUM WORDS The Table", V. Bühlmann, E. Chiappone-Piriou, G. Fassl (ed.); issued by: Department for Architecture Theory and Philosophy of Technics - Institute for Architectural Sciences - TU WIen; Eigenverlag, Wien, 2017, (invited).

A. Mahdavi:
"The Dao of Chabudai";
in: "First in a series of architectonic objects - the Table", V. Bühlmann, E. Chiappone-Piriou, G. Fassl (ed.); issued by: Department for Architecture Theory and Philosophy of Technics - Institute for Architectural Sciences - TU WIen; Eigenverlag, Wien, 2017, (invited), 129 - 132.

A. Mahdavi, K. Kiesel, M. Vuckovic:
"Methodologies for UHI Analysis - Urban Heat Island Phenomenon and Related Mitigation Measures in Central Europe";
in: "Counteracting Urban Heat Island Effects in a Global Climate Change Scenario", F. Musco (ed.); issued by: Department of Design and Planning in Complex Environments IUAV University of Venice Venice, Venezia, Italy; Springer Verlag, 2016, (invited), ISBN: 978-3-319-10424-9, 71 - 92.

M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi, U. Pont, C. Sustr, S. Aien, K. Ghazi Wakili, T. Stahl:
"Strukturierte Aerogelputze";
in: "Bauphysik-Kalender 2017", 1; N.A. Fouad (ed.); Ernst & Sohn. Verlag für Architektur und technische Wissenschaften Berlin, Berlin, 2017, (invited), ISBN: 9783433031698, 153 - 175.

A. Mahdavi, E. Bajraktari, J. Lechleitner, U. Pont:
"Doppelfassaden mit Kombination von Schallschutz und (natürlicher) Lüftungsmöglichkeit";
in: "Bauphysik-Kalender 2017", 1; N.A. Fouad (ed.); Ernst & Sohn. Verlag für Architektur und technische Wissenschaften Berlin, Berlin, 2017, (invited), ISBN: 9783433031698, 531 - 542.

A. Mahdavi:
"The human factor in sustainable architecture";
in: "Low Energy Low Carbon Architecture: Recent Advances & Future Directions (Sustainable Energy Developments)", issued by: Khaled A. Al-Sallal; Taylor & Francis, London, UK, 2016, (invited), ISBN: 978-1-138-02748-0, 137 - 158.

M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Intelligent Simulation-assisted Facade Operation";
in: "MPPF - The multifunctional Plug&Play Approach in Facade Technology", T. Mach, M. Grobbauer, W. Streicher, M. Müller (ed.); Verlag der Technischen Universität Graz, Graz, 2015, (invited), ISBN: 978-3-85125-380-1, 78 - 99.

A. Mahdavi, K. Orehounig:
"Energy and Thermal Performance of Hammams";
in: "Hammam Rehabilitation Reader", H. Dumreicher, R.S. Levine, M. Sibley-Behloul (ed.); issued by: Hammamed - Raising Awareness for the Hammam...; Sonderzahl, Wien, Österreich, 2012, 14 pages.

A. Mahdavi:
"From Building Physics to Urban Physics";
in: "Stadt.Gestalten - festschrift für Klaus Semsroth", Fakultät für Arch & RPL (ed.); SpringerWienNewYork, Wien, New York, 2011, ISBN: 978-3-7091-1056-0, 181 - 187.

A. Mahdavi:
"Room acoustics performance prediciton";
in: "Building Performance Simulation for Design and Operation", J. Hensen, R. Lamberts (ed.); Taylor & Francis, New York, 2011, ISBN: 9780415474146, 218 - 234.

A. Mahdavi:
"People in building performance simulation";
in: "Building Performance Simulation for Design and Operation", J. Hensen, R. Lamberts (ed.); Taylor & Francis, New York, 2011, ISBN: 9780415474146, 56 - 83.

A. Mahdavi:
"...Humanökologische Sicht";
in: "Heimat finden - Gemeinschaftliches Wohnen zwischen Sehnsucht und Gelingen", H. Schattovits, A. Adrigan (ed.); issued by: B.R.O.T,; NWV Neuer Wissenschaftlicher Verlag, Wien, 2010, ISBN: 978-3-7083-0725-1, 29 - 39.

A. Mahdavi:
"Sentient Buildings: From concept to Implementation";
in: "CAAD Talks 5. Insight of Smart Environments", M.-L. Chiu (ed.); Eigenverlag, Taiwan, 2005, ISBN: 957-0454-66-0, 45 - 66.

A. Mahdavi:
"Thermischer Komfort ('Behaglichkeit')";
in: "Dämmen - Wärme, Schall, Brand ; Handbuch der Bauphysik für Hochbau, Industrie und Technik", issued by: Rockwool Handelsgesellschaft, Wien; Rockwool Handelsges., Wien, 1990, 47 - 54.

E. Panzhauser, A. Mahdavi:
"A Computational Model for the Prediction and Evaluation of Formaldehyde Concentration in Residential Buildings";
in: "STP 1205: Modeling of Indoor Air Quality and Expossure", issued by: Nagda N. L.; American Society for Testing and Materials, Philadelphia, 1992, ISBN: 0-8031-1875-9, 197 - 210.

E. Panzhauser, A. Mahdavi, A. Fail:
"Simulation and Evaluation of Natural Ventilation in Residential Buildings";
in: "STP 1205: Modeling of Indoor Air Quality and Expossure", issued by: Nagda N. L.; American Society for Testing and Materials, Philadelphia, 1992, ISBN: 0-8031-1875-9, 182 - 196.

A. Mahdavi, K. P. Lam:
"A Dialectic of Process and Tool: Knowledge Transfer and Decision-Making Strategies in the Building Delivery Process";
in: "Management of Information Technology for Construction", issued by: Mathur, K. S. et al.; World Scientific & Global Publications Services, 1993, 345 - 356.

A. Mahdavi:
"From Restraints to Preferences: Reflections on Evolving Design Support Environments";
in: "Cybernetics and Systems '94", issued by: Trappl, R.; World Scientific, Singapore, 1994, 531 - 538.

A. Mahdavi, R. Ries:
"Towards Computational Eco-Analysis of Building Designs";
in: "Information Processing in Civil and Structural Engineering Design", issued by: Kumar B.; Civil-Comp Press, United Kingdom, 1996, ISBN: 0-948749-39-3, 141 - 150.

A. Mahdavi, P. Mathew:
"Implementation Strategies for Open Inference Design Environments";
in: "Information Technology in Civil and Structural Engineering Design", issued by: Kumar B., Macleod I. A., Retik A.; Civil-Comp Press, United Kingdom, 1996, ISBN: 1-900957-00-0, 93 - 98.

A. Mahdavi:
"Elements of sentient buildings";
in: "Design Computing and Congition '04", J. Gero (ed.); Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht-Boston-Lonon, 2004, ISBN: 1-4020-2392-8, 593 - 612.

A. Mahdavi:
"Self-organizing models for sentient buildings";
in: "Advanced Building Simulation", A. Malkawi, G. Augenbroe (ed.); Stop Press, New York, 2004, ISBN 0-415-32122-9, 159 - 188.


Contributions to Proceedings


U. Pont, P. Schober, M. Wölzl, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"VAMOS - Vakuumglas-Kastenfenster: Performance-Monitoring in Sanierungsprojekten";
in: "Vernetzungsworkshop für die Projekte der 6. Ausschreibung von "Stadt der Zukunft" Tagungsband - 24.Oktober 2019", BMVIT (ed.); issued by: BMVIT; Tagungsband - Vernetzungstreffen für die Projekte der 6. Ausschreibung von "Stadt der Zukunft", Wien, 2019, 40 - 43.

B. Sommer, U. Pont, P. Bauer, G. Moncayo, A. Mahdavi:
"SPIDER - Subtraction as a measure to Preserve and Insulate historic Developements by Electric Robots";
in: "Vernetzungsworkshop für die Projekte der 6. Ausschreibung von "Stadt der Zukunft" Tagungsband - 24.Oktober 2019", BMVIT (ed.); issued by: BMVIT; Tagungsband - Vernetzungstreffen für die Projekte der 6. Ausschreibung von "Stadt der Zukunft", Wien, 2019, 15 - 17.

U. Pont, P. Schober, A. Mahdavi:
"FIVA - Fensterprototypen mit integriertem Vakuumglas";
in: "Vernetzungsworkshop für die Projekte der 5. Ausschreibung von "Stadt der Zukunft"", ÖGUT, BMVIT, FFG (ed.); issued by: Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie (BMVIT) / Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft (FFG; Bmvit / Ffg, Wien, 2018, (invited), 29 - 30.

U. Pont, P. Schober, A. Mahdavi:
"MOTIVE - Modellierung, Optimierung, und technische Integration von Vakuumglas-Elementen: Sondierung über die Detaillierung von Vakuumgläsern in neuen Holz(Alu)Fenster-Konstruktionen: Detaillierung, Bau und Simulation";
in: "Vernetzungsworkshop für die Projekte der 3. Ausschreibung und die Projekte der 7. Ausschreibung von "Smart Cities Demo"", 3; BMVIT, ÖGUT, FFG (ed.); issued by: Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie; BM f. Verkehr Innovation und Technologie bmvit, Wien, 2016, (invited), 39 - 40.

A. Mahdavi, M. Del Bolgia, F. Tahmasebi:
"Understanding the user-driven natural ventilation in Buildings: Can we benefit from the operationalisation of high-level human-ecological concepts?";
in: "Proceedings of the 9th Windsor Conference", N. Fergus, S. Roaf, L. Brotas, M. Humphreys et al. (ed.); Windos Conference, Windso, 2016, 1304 - 1316.

U. Pont, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Moos als Fassadenbegrünung - eine Sondierungsstudie";
in: "Forschungstag 2016", Fakultät für Arch & RPL (ed.); issued by: Tu Wien, Fakultät für Architektur und Raumplanung; Forschungstag 2016, Wien, 2016, ISBN: 978-3-902707-32-1, 44 - 45.

U. Pont, A. Mahdavi, S. Fenz, J. Heurix, N. Ghiassi:
"SEMERGY - Ein Ausflug in die Möglichkeiten semantischer Webtechnologien für die Gebäudesanierung und -Optimierung";
in: "Forschungstag 2016", Fakultät für Arch & RPL (ed.); issued by: Tu Wien, Fakultät für Architektur und Raumplanung; Forschungstag 2016, Wien, 2016, ISBN: 978-3-902707-32-1, 66 - 67.

F. Tahmasebi, U. Pont, M. Taheri, A. Mahdavi:
"Das Verhalten von Gebäudenutzern - eine unzureichend erforschte Problematik?";
in: "Forschungstag 2016", Fakultät für Arch & RPL (ed.); issued by: Tu Wien, Fakultät für Architektur und Raumplanung; Forschungstag 2016, Wien, 2016, ISBN: 978-3-902707-32-1, 78 - 79.

U. Pont, O. Proskurnina, A. Mahdavi:
"Das Potential von Vakuumgläsern für Bestand und Neubau: Empirische, messtechnische und simulationsgestützte Annäherung an entsprechende Architekturdetaillierung";
in: "Forschungstag 2016", Fakultät für Arch & RPL (ed.); issued by: Tu Wien, Fakultät für Architektur und Raumplanung; Forschungstag 2016, Wien, 2016, ISBN: 978-3-902707-32-1, 42 - 43.

M. Schuss, F. Tahmasebi, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Gebäudemonitoring als Weg zu Energieeffizienz im Gebäudebestand";
in: "Forschungstag 2016", Fakultät für Arch & RPL (ed.); issued by: Tu Wien, Fakultät für Architektur und Raumplanung; Forschungstag 2016, Wien, 2016, ISBN: 978-3-902707-32-1, 74 - 75.

U. Pont, M. Taheri, O. Proskurnina, A. Mahdavi:
"Das EDEN Projekt - eine fundamentale Untersuchung der Auswirkung von unsicheren Eingabedaten auf Resultate von Energieausweisen";
in: "Forschungstag 2016", Fakultät für Arch & RPL (ed.); issued by: Tu Wien, Fakultät für Architektur und Raumplanung; Forschungstag 2016, Wien, 2017, ISBN: 978-3-902707-32-1, 248 - 249.

U. Pont, E. Bajraktari, C. Tauber, J. Lechleitner, A. Mahdavi:
"LEIseWAND - Ansätze zu gutem Schallschutz bei gleichzeitiger natürlicher Lüftung bei doppelschaligen Fassaden";
in: "Forschungstag 2016", Fakultät für Arch & RPL (ed.); issued by: Tu Wien, Fakultät für Architektur und Raumplanung; Forschungstag 2016, Wien, 2017, ISBN: 978-3-902707-32-1, 38 - 39.

U. Pont, M. Schuss, C. Sustr, A. Mahdavi:
"Aerogelputze für erhaltenswerte Fassaden von Bestandsbauwerken";
in: "Forschungstag 2016", Fakultät für Arch & RPL (ed.); issued by: Tu Wien, Fakultät für Architektur und Raumplanung; Forschungstag 2016, Wien, 2017, ISBN: 978-3-902707-32-1, 46 - 47.

U. Pont, M. Maringer, D. Wolosiuk, H. Hofstätter, N. Hauck, A. Mahdavi:
"Das VIDEA-Projekt: Visual Design for All";
in: "Forschungstag 2016", Fakultät für Arch & RPL (ed.); issued by: Tu Wien, Fakultät für Architektur und Raumplanung; Forschungstag 2016, Wien, 2017, ISBN: 978-3-902707-32-1, 68 - 69.

M. Schuss, U. Pont, F. Tahmasebi, M. Taheri, A. Mahdavi:
"Simulationsbasierte Optimierung des Gebäudebetriebs: Beiträge zum RESSEEPE - Projekt";
in: "Forschungstag 2016", Fakultät für Arch & RPL (ed.); issued by: Tu Wien, Fakultät für Architektur und Raumplanung; Forschungstag 2016, Wien, 2017, ISBN: 978-3-902707-32-1, 72 - 73.

U. Pont, M. Schuss, M. Taheri, A. Mahdavi:
"Die Sonnenhäuser von Konrad Frey - Performance-Untersuchung an den Bauten des Solar-Pioniers.";
in: "Forschungstag 2016", Fakultät für Arch & RPL (ed.); issued by: Tu Wien, Fakultät für Architektur und Raumplanung; Forschungstag 2016, Wien, 2017, ISBN: 978-3-902707-32-1, 70 - 71.

K. Kiesel, M. Vuckovic, A. Mahdavi:
"The Urban Heat Island Phenomen - one of the challenges of today´s and tomorrow´s cities";
in: "Forschungstag 2016", Fakultät für Arch & RPL (ed.); issued by: Tu Wien, Fakultät für Architektur und Raumplanung; Forschungstag 2016, Wien, 2017, ISBN: 978-3-902707-32-1, 36 - 37.

S. Glawischnig, R. Zach, H. Hofstätter, C. Tauber, M. Schuss, R. Bräuer, A. Mahdavi:
"MOST: Monitoring System Toolkit";
in: "Forschungstag 2016", Fakultät für Arch & RPL (ed.); issued by: Tu Wien, Fakultät für Architektur und Raumplanung; Forschungstag 2016, Wien, 2017, ISBN: 978-3-902707-32-1, 64 - 65.

U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Master of Building Science and Technology - ein forschungszentriertes Masterstudium im Bereich Bauwissenschaften";
in: "Forschungstag 2016", Fakultät für Arch & RPL (ed.); issued by: Tu Wien, Fakultät für Architektur und Raumplanung; Forschungstag 2016, Wien, 2017, ISBN: 978-3-902707-32-1, 242 - 243.

K. Kiesel, M. Vuckovic, A. Mahdavi:
"PEEB - Entwicklungszusammenarbeit mit der University of Gaza";
in: "Forschungstag 2016", Fakultät für Arch & RPL (ed.); issued by: Tu Wien, Fakultät für Architektur und Raumplanung; Forschungstag 2016, Wien, 2017, ISBN: 978-3-902707-32-1, 282 - 283.

M. Vuckovic, I. Pirstinger, S. Glawischnig, C. Tauber, K. Kiesel, A. Mahdavi:
"Nachverdichtung als Chance: Das EPIKUR Projekt";
in: "Forschungstag 2016", Fakultät für Arch & RPL (ed.); issued by: Tu Wien, Fakultät für Architektur und Raumplanung; Forschungstag 2016, Wien, 2017, ISBN: 978-3-902707-32-1, 48 - 49.

U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Die Ringvorlesung Ökologie - eine forschungsbasierte Annäherung an unterschiedliche Sichtweisen zur Ökologie";
in: "Forschungstag 2016", Fakultät für Arch & RPL (ed.); issued by: Tu Wien, Fakultät für Architektur und Raumplanung; Forschungstag 2016, Wien, 2017, ISBN: 978-3-902707-32-1, 244 - 245.

U. Pont, N. Ghiassi, M. Taheri, D. Wolosiuk, A. Wurm, A. Mahdavi:
"Das BAU_WEB-Projekt: Ein Beitrag zur Vereinfachung von Bauprodukt-Datenmanagement";
in: "Forschungstag 2016", Fakultät für Arch & RPL (ed.); issued by: Tu Wien, Fakultät für Architektur und Raumplanung; Forschungstag 2016, Wien, 2016, ISBN: 978-3-902707-32-1, 40 - 41.

M. Del Bolgia, A. Mahdavi:
"Toward an empirically-based understanding of building users' window operation";
in: "(Printed) Proceedings of CESB 2016: Central Europe towards sustainable building 2016 - innovations for sustrainable future", CESB16 - Book of (extented) abstracts; P. Hàjek, J. Tywoniak, A. Lupisek (ed.); issued by: CESB2016; Eigenverlag der CESB2016, Prague, Czech Republic, 2016, ISBN: 9788027102488, 207 - 208.

M. Taheri, A. Mahdavi:
"An efficient approach to the parametric assessment of airflow conditions in architectural spaces based on a limited set of CFD-based simulation runs";
in: "(Printed) Proceedings of CESB 2016: Central Europe towards sustainable building 2016 - innovations for sustrainable future", CESB16 - Book of (extented) abstracts; P. Hàjek, J. Tywoniak, A. Lupisek (ed.); issued by: CESB2016; Eigenverlag der CESB2016, Prague, Czech Republic, 2016, ISBN: 9788027102488, 425 - 426.

N. Ghiassi, A. Mahdavi:
"A GIS-based Framework for Semi-Automated Urban-Scale Energy Simulation";
in: "(Printed) Proceedings of CESB 2016: Central Europe towards sustainable building 2016 - innovations for sustrainable future", CESB16 - Book of (extented) abstracts; P. Hàjek, J. Tywoniak, A. Lupisek (ed.); issued by: CESB2016; Eigenverlag der CESB2016, Prague, Czech Republic, 2016, ISBN: 9788027102488, 161 - 162.

E. Heiduk, A. Mahdavi, U. Pont, M. Schuss, C. Sustr, O. Proskurnina, P. Schober, H. Pichler, F. Dolezal, H Hohenstein:
"Investigation of Vacuum Glazing in existing window systems";
in: "Proceedings of CESB2016 - Central Europe towards Sustainable Building 2016 - Innovations for Sustainable Building 2016", Book of (extented) abstracts; P. Hàjek, J. Tywoniak, A. Lupisek et al. (ed.); issued by: CTUP - Czech Technical University Prague; CESB16 - Eigenverlag der CESB2016, CESB16 - Eigenverlag der CESB16, 2016, ISBN: 9788027102488, 51 - 52.

M. Kayalar, F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"Exploring the interrelationships between occupants' presence patterns and plug loads in an office building";
in: "(Printed) Proceedings of CESB 2016: Central Europe towards sustainable building 2016 - innovations for sustrainable future", CESB16 - Book of (extented) abstracts; P. Hàjek, J. Tywoniak, A. Lupisek (ed.); issued by: CESB2016; Eigenverlag der CESB2016, Prague, Czech Republic, 2016, ISBN: 9788027102488, 399 - 400.

M. Trauner, M. Schuss, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Thermal conditions and user interactions in office spaces - a case study";
in: "(Printed) Proceedings of CESB 2016: Central Europe towards sustainable building 2016 - innovations for sustrainable future", Book of (extented) abstracts; P. Hàjek, J. Tywoniak, A. Lupisek (ed.); issued by: CESB2016; Eigenverlag der CESB2016, Prague, Czech Republic, 2016, ISBN: 9788027102488, 103 - 104.

D. Wolosiuk, H. Hofstätter, U. Pont, M. Maringer, M. Schuss, N. Hauck, A. Mahdavi:
"Supporting Visual Design for All: The Videa Approach";
in: "Proceedings of the 14 IBPSA Conference", V Garg et al. (ed.); issued by: IBPSA; IBPSA, Hyderabad, India, 2015, Paper ID 2802, 5 pages.

M. Vuckovic, A. Maleki, K. Kiesel, A. Mahdavi:
"Simulation-Based Assessment of UHI Mitigation Measures in Central European Cities";
in: "Proceedings of the 14 IBPSA Conference", V Garg et al. (ed.); issued by: IBPSA; IBPSA, Hyderabad, India, 2015, Paper ID 2325, 8 pages.

G. Pernigotto, A. Prada, P. Baggio, A. Gasparella, A. Mahdavi:
"Impact of Solar Irradiation Models on Simulated Hourly Energy Performance of Buildings";
in: "Proceedings of the 14 IBPSA Conference", V Garg et al. (ed.); issued by: IBPSA; IBPSA, Hyderabad, India, 2015, Paper ID 2303, 8 pages.

P. Penna, S. Schmiedhofer, F. Cappelletti, A. Gasparella, F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"A Multi-Stages Approach to the Calibration of a School Building as Simulation Model";
in: "Proceedings of the 14 IBPSA Conference", V Garg et al. (ed.); issued by: IBPSA; IBPSA, Hyderabad, India, 2015, Paper ID 2298, 8 pages.

E.M. Vazifeh, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"An Empirically-Based Assessment of Computational Sky Luminance Distribution Models";
in: "Proceedings of the 14 IBPSA Conference", V Garg et al. (ed.); issued by: IBPSA; IBPSA, Hyderabad, India, 2015, Paper ID 2224, 5 pages.

R. Cetin, A. Mahdavi:
"An Empirically-Based Assessment of CFD Utility in Urban-Level Air Flow Studies";
in: "Proceedings of the 14 IBPSA Conference", V Garg et al. (ed.); issued by: IBPSA; IBPSA, Hyderabad, India, 2015, Paper ID 2220, 8 pages.

F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"A Systematic Assessment of the Sensitivity of Building Performance Simulation Results with Regard to Occupancy-Related Input Assumptions";
in: "Proceedings of the 14 IBPSA Conference", V Garg et al. (ed.); issued by: IBPSA; IBPSA, Hyderabad, India, 2015, Paper ID 2164, 7 pages.

A. Mahdavi, F. Tahmasebi:
"The Inter-individual Variance of the Defining Markers of Occupancy Patterns in Office Buildings: A Case Study";
in: "Proceedings of the 14 IBPSA Conference", V Garg et al. (ed.); issued by: IBPSA; IBPSA, Hyderabad, India, 2015, Paper ID 2163, 5 pages.

O. Aleksandrowicz, A. Mahdavi:
"The Impact of Building Climatology on Architectural Design: A Simulation-Assisted Historical Case Study";
in: "Proceedings of the 14 IBPSA Conference", V Garg et al. (ed.); issued by: IBPSA; IBPSA, Hyderabad, India, 2015, Paper ID 2180, 8 pages.

K. Ansari, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Visual Comfort and lighting levels in sport facilties: A case study";
in: "(Printed) Proceedings of CESB 2016: Central Europe towards sustainable building 2016 - innovations for sustrainable future", Book of (extented) abstracts; P. Hàjek, J. Tywoniak, A. Lupisek (ed.); issued by: CESB2016; Eigenverlag der CESB2016, Prague, Czech Republic, 2016, ISBN: 9788027102488, 193 - 194.

A. Wurm, U. Pont, F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"Overheating risk in buildings: A case study of the impact of alternative construction solutions and operational regimes";
in: "(Printed) Proceedings of CESB 2016: Central Europe towards sustainable building 2016 - innovations for sustrainable future", Book of (extented) abstracts; P. Hàjek, J. Tywoniak, A. Lupisek (ed.); issued by: CESB2016; Eigenverlag der CESB2016, Prague, Czech Republic, 2016, ISBN: 9788027102488, 377 - 378.

T. J. Padayhag, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Thermal and environmental performance implications of new versus retrofitted buildings: A case study";
in: "(Printed) Proceedings of CESB 2016: Central Europe towards sustainable building 2016 - innovations for sustrainable future", CESB16 - Book of (extented) abstracts; P. Hàjek, J. Tywoniak, A. Lupisek (ed.); issued by: CESB2016; Eigenverlag der CESB2016, Prague, Czech Republic, 2016, ISBN: 9788027102488, 251 - 252.

N. Ghiassi, K. Hammerberg, M. Taheri, U. Pont, O. Sunanta, A. Mahdavi:
"An Enhanced Sampling-based Approach to Urban Energy Modelling";
in: "Proceedings of the 14 IBPSA Conference, December 2015, Hyderabad, India", issued by: IBPSA; IBPSA, Hyderabad, India, 2015, Paper ID 2161, 7 pages.

U. Pont, B. Sommer, M. Sommer-Nawara, A. Mahdavi:
"EDEN - Entwicklung einer stukturierten und fehlerminimierten Datenaufbereitung und Dokumentation für Energieausweise";
in: "Stadt der Zukunft: Intelligente Energielösungen für Gebäude und Städte (Vernetzungstreffen 2. Call)", BMVIT (ed.); issued by: Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie; Stadt der Zukunft - Intelligente Energielösungen für Gebäude und Städte, 2015, 32 - 33.

I. Pirstinger, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"EPIKUR - Energieeffizienz-Potential intelligenter Kernverdichtung des urbanen Raums";
in: "Stadt der Zukunft: Intelligente Energielösungen für Gebäude und Städte (Vernetzungstreffen 2. Call)", BMVIT (ed.); issued by: Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie; Stadt der Zukunft - Intelligente Energielösungen für Gebäude und Städte, 2015, 26 - 27.

U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Innovative Baustoffe, Bausysteme und Informationstechnologien für die Gebäudesanierung";
in: "Wirtschaftsimpulse durch Forschung", issued by: TU Wien & WKO Wien; Eigenverlag TU Wien / Forschungs- & Transfersupport E0154 / Wirtschaftskammer Wien, Wien, 2015, (invited), 7 pages.

U. Pont, E. Heiduk, A. Mahdavi:
"VIG-SYS-RENO-Sondierung von Fenstersystemen mit innovativen Gläsern zur Gebäudesanierung";
in: "Stadt der Zukunft: Intelligente Energielösungen für Gebäude und Städte", BMVIT (ed.); issued by: Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie; Stadt der Zukunft - Intelligente Energielösungen für Gebäude und Städte, 2014, 65 - 66.

U. Pont, K. Kiesel, A. Mahdavi:
"LEI-Wand: Innovative Fassaden für natürliche Raumlüftung und optimierten Schallschutz";
in: "Stadt der Zukunft: Intelligente Energielösungen für Gebäude und Städte", BMVIT (ed.); issued by: Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie; Stadt der Zukunft - Intelligente Energielösungen für Gebäude und Städte, 2014, 37 - 38.

U. Pont, E. Heiduk, A. Mahdavi:
"BE-MO-FA-Sondierung für die Entwicklung von moos-bewachsenen Gebäudefassadenpaneelen";
in: "Stadt der Zukunft: Intelligente Energielösungen für Gebäude und Städte", BMVIT (ed.); issued by: Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie; Stadt der Zukunft - Intelligente Energielösungen für Gebäude und Städte, 2014, (invited), 69 - 70.

U. Pont, K. Kiesel, J. Lechleitner, K. Orehounig, R. Zach, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Über den Mehrwert der forschungsgeleiteten Lehre in der technikbezogenen Architektur-Ausbildung";
in: "MEHR-WERT Architektur & raumplanung - Programmheft zum Wissenschaftstag 2012", Fakultät für Arch & RPL (ed.); issued by: TU Wien, Fakultät für Architektur und raumplanung; Fakultät für Architektur und Raumplanung, Wien, 2012, 106 - 107.

A. Mahdavi, E. Finz, K. Kiesel, J. Lechleitner, K. Orehounig, U. Pont, M. Schuss, R. Zach:
"The performance paradigm: The key to knowledge-based building design and operation";
in: "MEHR-WERT Architektur & raumplanung - Programmheft zum Wissenschaftstag 2012", Fakultät für Arch & RPL (ed.); issued by: TU Wien, Fakultät für Architektur und raumplanung; Fakultät für Architektur und Raumplanung, Wien, 2012, 100 - 101.

A. Mahdavi:
"Do buildings matter? Reflections on the Relative Standing of the Built Environment in the Sustainability Discourse";
in: "MEHR-WERT Architektur & raumplanung - Programmheft zum Wissenschaftstag 2012", Fakultät für Arch & RPL (ed.); issued by: TU Wien, Fakultät für Architektur und raumplanung; Fakultät für Architektur und Raumplanung, Wien, 2012, 60 - 61.

A. Mahdavi:
"Überlegungen zur Energieeffizienz von denkmalgeschützten Gebäuden";
in: "Denkmalpflege - Architektur - Energieoptimierung", Int. Städteforum Graz (ed.); issued by: Internationales Städteforum in Graz; Internationales städteforum in Graz, Graz, 2012, ISBN: 978-3-200-02666-7, 24 - 31.

S. Chien, R. Zach, A. Mahdavi:
"Developing user interfaces for monitoring systems in buildings";
in: "Proceedings of the IADIS International Conference - Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction 2011", K. Blashki (ed.); iadis - international association for development of the information society, Rome, 2011, ISBN: 978-989-8533-00-5, Paper ID 4, 8 pages.

A. Frattari, M. Chiogna, A. Mahdavi:
"Energy efficiency and saving on lighting systems in existing buildings: intervention strategies";
in: "Sustainable Building 2008 Conference - SB08", Eigenverlag, Melbourne, 2008, ISBN: 978-0-646-50372-1, 3017 - 3024.

A. Mahdavi, K. Orehounig, N. Mikats, L. Lambeva, A. El-Habashi:
"Analyzing Traditional Buildings Via Empirically Calibrated Building Performance Models";
in: "BS2007 Proceedings of the 10th International Building Performance Simulation Association Conference and Exhibition", B. Zhao et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag, Beijing, China, 2007, ISBN: 0-9771706-2-4, 8 pages.

A. Mahdavi, O. Icoglu, S. Camara:
"Vision-Based Location Sensing And Self-Updating Information Models For Simulation-Based Building Control Strategie";
in: "BS2007 Proceedings of the 10th International Building Performance Simulation Association Conference and Exhibition", B. Zhao et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag, Beijing, China, 2007, 8 pages.

E. Kabir, A. Mohammadi, A. Mahdavi, C. Pröglhöf:
"How Do People Interact With Buildings Environmental Systems? An Empirical Case Study Of An Office Building";
in: "BS2007 Proceedings of the 10th International Building Performance Simulation Association Conference and Exhibition", B. Zhao et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag, Beijing, China, 2007, ISBN: 0-9771706-2-4, 7 pages.

L. Lambeva, A. Mahdavi:
"User Control Of Indoor-Environmental Conditions In Buildings: An Empirical Case Study";
in: "BS2007 Proceedings of the 10th International Building Performance Simulation Association Conference and Exhibition", B. Zhao et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag, Beijing, China, 2007, ISBN: 0-9771706-2-4, 7 pages.

A. Mohammadi, E. Kabir, A. Mahdavi, C. Pröglhöf:
"Modeling User Control Of Lighting And Shading Devices In Office Buildings: An Empirical Case Study";
in: "BS2007 Proceedings of the 10th International Building Performance Simulation Association Conference and Exhibition", B. Zhao, D. Yan, X. Zhou, C. Wang, C. Li, J. Wang, X. Zhou, J. Li, B. Cao, Q. Deng (ed.); Eigenverlag, Beijing, China, 2007, ISBN: 0-9771706-2-4, 7 pages.

A. Mahdavi, B. Spasojevic:
"Incorporating Simulation Into Building Systems Control Logic";
in: "BS2007 Proceedings of the 10th International Building Performance Simulation Association Conference and Exhibition", B. Zhao, D. Yan, X. Zhou, C. Wang, C. Li, J. Wang, X. Zhou, J. Li, B. Cao, Q. Deng (ed.); Eigenverlag, Beijing, China, 2007, ISBN: 0-9771706-2-4, 7 pages.

B. Spasojevic, A. Mahdavi:
"Calibrated Sky Luminance Maps For Advanced Daylight Simulation Applications";
in: "BS2007 Proceedings of the 10th International Building Performance Simulation Association Conference and Exhibition", B. Zhao, D. Yan, X. Zhou, C. Wang, C. Li, J. Wang, X. Zhou, J. Li, B. Cao, Q. Deng (ed.); Eigenverlag, Beijing, China, 2007, ISBN: 0-9771706-2-4, 6 pages.

A. Mahdavi, P. JinGuk, J. Lechleitner:
"Acoustics of Atria: Contrasting Measurement and Modeling Results";
in: "BS2007 Proceedings of the 10th International Building Performance Simulation Association Conference and Exhibition", B. Zhao, D. Yan, X. Zhou, C. Wang, C. Li, J. Wang, X. Zhou, J. Li, B. Cao, Q. Deng (ed.); BS2007 Proceedings of the 10th International Building Performance Simulation Association Conference and Exhibition, Beijing, China, 2007, ISBN: 0-9771706-2-4, 8 pages.

A. Mahdavi:
"Intelligenz der Gebäudehülle - Stand der Technik und Zukunftsvisionen";
in: "Fenster-Fassaden-Treff 2007 - 08.-09.März 2007, Loipersdorf", issued by: Holz-Forschung Österreich in Koop. mit der öst. Fensterbranche; Holzforschung Österreich Eigenverlag, Wien, 2007, ISBN: 978-3-9501977-7-8, 22 - 29.

A. Mahdavi, C. Tsiopoulou, B. Spasojevic:
"Generation of detailed sky luminance maps via calibrated digital imaging";
in: "BauSIM2006 (IBPSA) "Energieeffizienz von Gebäuden und Behaglichkeit in Räumen"", R. Koenigsdorff, C. van Treeck (ed.); Eigenverlag TU München, München, 2006, ISBN: 3-00-019823-7, 135 - 137.

A. Mahdavi, L. Lambeva:
"Calibrating Building Simulation Models based on indoor and outdoor environmental monitoring";
in: "BauSIM2006 (IBPSA) "Energieeffizienz von Gebäuden und Behaglichkeit in Räumen"", R. Koenigsdorff, C. van Treeck (ed.); Eigenverlag TU München, München, 2006, ISBN: 3-00-019823-7, 132 - 134.

A. Mahdavi, K. Orehounig, A. Paipai:
"A computational inquiry into the effectiveness of passive cooling measures in buildings";
in: "BauSIM2006 (IBPSA) "Energieeffizienz von Gebäuden und Behaglichkeit in Räumen"", R. Koenigsdorff, C. van Treeck (ed.); Eigenverlag TU München, München, 2006, ISBN: 3-00-019823-7, 129 - 131.

A. Mahdavi, S. Dervishi, B. Spasojevic:
"Computational Derivation of incident irradiance on building facades based on measured global horizontal irradiance data";
in: "BauSIM2006 (IBPSA) "Energieeffizienz von Gebäuden und Behaglichkeit in Räumen"", R. Koenigsdorff, C. van Treeck (ed.); Eigenverlag TU München, München, 2006, ISBN: 3-00-019823-7, 123 - 125.

A. Mahdavi, B. Spasojevic:
"Energy-Efficient Lighting Systems Control via Sensing and Simulation";
in: "ECPPM 2006 - ework and ebusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction", M. Martinez, R. Scherer (ed.); Taylor & Francis, London, 2006, ISBN: 0-415-41622-1, 431 - 436.

O. Icoglu, A. Mahdavi:
"Construction of self-updating and reusable space models via vision-based sensing";
in: "ECPPM 2006 - ework and ebusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction", M. Martinez, R. Scherer (ed.); Taylor & Francis, London, 2006, ISBN: 0-415-41622-1, 413 - 420.

K. Brunner, A. Mahdavi:
"Software design for building model servers: Concurrency aspects";
in: "ECPPM 2006 - ework and ebusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction", M. Martinez, R. Scherer (ed.); Taylor & Francis, London, 2006, ISBN: 0-415-41622-1, 159 - 164.

A. Mahdavi, B. Spasojevic:
"Energy-Efficient Lighting Systems Control via Sensing and Simulation";
in: "17th Air -Conditioning and Ventilation Conference 2006 - May 17-19, 2006, Prague, Czech Republic", J. Schwarzer, M. Lain (ed.); Eigenverlag, Prague, Czech Republic, 2006, 205 - 210.

A. Mahdavi:
"Implementing a simulation-supported indoor climate control strategy";
in: "IMP Klima, 36. Kongress, Belgrad, 30.11.-2.12.05", B. Todorovic (ed.); Eigenv., Belgrad, 2005, 20 - 32.

A. Mahdavi:
"Generative moments in building performance computing";
in: "Generative CAD Systems - Proceedings of GCAD'04 - International Symposium on Generative CAD Systems", Ö. Akin, R Krishnamurti, K. P. Lam (ed.); Eigenverlag, Pittsburgh, 2004, 333 - 344.

A. Mahdavi:
"Notes on representation in computer-aided architectural design";
in: "Generative CAD Systems - Proceedings of GCAD'04 - International Symposium on Generative CAD Systems", Ö. Akin, R Krishnamurti, K. P. Lam (ed.); Eigenverlag, Pittsburgh, 2004, 279 - 300.

G. Suter, O. Icoglu, A. Mahdavi, B. Spasojevic:
"Position uncertainty in space scene reconstruction for simulation-based lighting control";
in: "Building Simulation 2005, Ninth International IBPSA Conference, August 15-18, Montreal, Canada", I. Beausoleil-Morrison, M. Bernier (ed.); International Conference: IBPSA, 2005, 1191 - 1198.

B. Spasojevic, A. Mahdavi:
"Sky luminance mapping for the computational daylight modeling";
in: "Building Simulation 2005, Ninth International IBPSA Conference, August 15-18, Montreal, Canada", I. Beausoleil-Morrison, M. Bernier (ed.); International Conference: IBPSA, 2005, 1163 - 1169.

A. Mahdavi, B. Spasojevic, K. A. Brunner:
"Elements of a simulation-assisted daylight-responsive illumination systems control in buildings";
in: "Building Simulation 2005, Ninth International IBPSA Conference, August 15-18, Montreal, Canada", I. Beausoleil-Morrison, M. Bernier (ed.); International Conference: IBPSA, 2005, 693 - 699.

A. Mahdavi, C. Pröglhöf:
"A model-based method for the integration of natural ventilation in indoor climate systems operation";
in: "Building Simulation 2005, Ninth International IBPSA Conference, August 15-18, Montreal, Canada", I. Beausoleil-Morrison, M. Bernier (ed.); International Conference: IBPSA, 2005, 685 - 692.

A. Mahdavi, G. Becker, J. Lechleitner:
"An empirical examination of the evaluative utility of design auralization";
in: "Building Simulation 2005, Ninth International IBPSA Conference, August 15-18, Montreal, Canada", I. Beausoleil-Morrison, M. Bernier (ed.); International Conference: IBPSA, 2005, 677 - 684.

A. Mahdavi, J. Bachinger, G. Suter:
"Toward a unified information space for the specification of building performance simulation results";
in: "Building Simulation 2005, Ninth International IBPSA Conference, August 15-18, Montreal, Canada", I. Beausoleil-Morrison, M. Bernier (ed.); International Conference: IBPSA, 2005, 671 - 676.

A. Mahdavi:
"Effort and expressiveness in simulation-based building performance evaluation";
in: "Building Simulation 2005, Ninth International IBPSA Conference, August 15-18, Montreal, Canada", I. Beausoleil-Morrison, M. Bernier (ed.); International Conference: IBPSA, 2005, 663 - 670.

K. A. Brunner, A. Mahdavi:
"The software design of a dynamic building model service";
in: "22nd Conference on Information Technology in Construction", R.J. Scherer, P. Katranuschkov, S. Schapke (ed.); 22nd Conference on Information Technology in Construction, Institute for Construction Informatics, Technical University of Dresden, Dresden, 2005, 567 - 574.

O. Icoglu, A. Mahdavi:
"A vision-based sensing system for sentient building models";
in: "CIB W78 22nd Conference on Information Technology in Construction", R.J. Scherer, P. Katranuschkov, S. Schapke (ed.); 22nd Conference on Information Technology in Construction, Institute for Construction Informatics, Technical University of Dresden, Dresden, 2005, 559 - 566.

A. Mahdavi:
"An inquiry into the "effort space" for computational building design analysis";
in: "04th International Workshop on Construction Information Technology in Education", K. Menzel (ed.); Tagungsband, Dresden, 2005, 17 - 24.

K. A. Brunner, A. Mahdavi:
"A Software Architecture for Self-updating Life-cycle Building Models";
in: "Computer Aided Architectural Design - Futures 2005", B. Martens, A. Brown (ed.); issued by: Martens, B., Brown, A.; Springer Verlag, 2005, 423 - 432.

G. Suter, K. A. Brunner, A. Mahdavi:
"Spatial Reasoning for Building Model Reconstruction Based on Sensed Object Location Information";
in: "Computer Aided Architectural Design - Futures 2005", B. Martens, A. Brown (ed.); issued by: Martens, B., Brown, A.; Springer Verlag, 2005, 403 - 422.

A. Mahdavi:
"Space, Time, Mind: Toward an Architecture of Sentient Buildings";
in: "Computer Aided Architectural Design - Futures 2005", B. Martens, A. Brown (ed.); issued by: Martens, B., Brown, A.; Springer Verlag, 2005, 23 - 40.

E. Panzhauser, A. Mahdavi:
"Bauteildämpfung und Schalldämpfung";
in: "Schutz vor Lärm", issued by: ÖAL Fachtagung; Österreichischer Arbeitsring für Lärmbekämpfung, Wien, 1986, 200 - 208.

A. Mahdavi:
"Planerische Lärmschutzmaßnahmen im Wohnbau";
in: "Handbuch für Umwelttechnik '88", issued by: Kongress-Messe für Umwelttechnik, Linz, Österreich; Trend Commerz GmbH, 1987, ISBN: 3-900834-01-6, 232 - 238.

E. Panzhauser, A. Mahdavi:
"Formaldehyd-Berater-Programm";
in: "Handbuch der Umwelttechnik ´88", issued by: Kongress-Messe für Umwelttechnik; Trend Commerz GmbH, 1987, 243 - 247.

E. Panzhauser, A. Mahdavi:
"Energieeinsparung durch bauliche Maßnahmen, Bestandsaufnahmen und Ziele für Österreich";
in: "Handbuch der Umwelttechnik '88", issued by: Kongress-Messe für Umwelttechnik; Trend Commerz GmbH, 1988, ISBN: 3-900834-01-6, 250 - 255.

E. Panzhauser, A. Mahdavi:
"Fallbeispiele zur Gewinnung und Auswertung von Schallpegelverteilungsmustern in Innenräumen";
in: "Fortschritte der Akustik", issued by: ???; DAGA, Bad Honnef: DPG-Gmbh. Germany, 1988, 737 - 741.

A. Mahdavi:
"Schalltechnische Aspekte der Pufferräume";
in: "Handbuch der Umwelttechnik ´90", issued by: Kongress-Messe für Umwelttechnik; Trend Commerz GmbH, 1989, ISBN: 3-900834-03-2, 299 - 303.

A. Mahdavi:
"Modifiziertes Verfahren zur rechnerischen Abschätzung der Schallpegeldifferenz zwischen Räumen";
in: "Fortschritte der Akustik", E. Benes (ed.); issued by: Deutsche Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Akustik; DPG-Kongreß- , Ausstellungs- und Verwaltungsges., Bad Honnef, 1990, ISBN: 3-923835-07-8, 231 - 235.

A. Mahdavi:
"Vergleichende Gegenüberstellung der Rechenverfahren zur Ermittlung des Luftschallschutzes zwischen Nachbarräumen";
in: "Fortschritte der Akustik", E. Benes (ed.); issued by: Deutsche Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Akustik; DPG-Kongreß- , Ausstellungs- und Verwaltungsges., Bad Honnef, 1990, ISBN: 3-923835-07-8, 227 - 231.

A. Mahdavi:
"A Middle Way to Integration";
in: "Proceedings of the 4th Design and Decision Support Systems in Architecture and Urban Planning Conference", Design and Decision Support Systems in Architecture and Urban Planning Conference, Maastricht, 1998.

G. Suter, A. Mahdavi:
"Generation and Communication of Design Information: A Building Performance Simulation Perspective.";
in: "Proceedings of the 4th Design and Decision Support Systems in Architecture and Urban Planning Conference", Design and Decision Support Systems in Architecture and Urban Planning Conference, Maastricht, 1998.

A. Mahdavi, Ö. Akin, Y. Zhang:
"Formalization of Concurrent Performance Requirements in Building Problem Composition.";
in: "Proceedings of the 4th Design and Decision Support Systems in Architecture and Urban Planning Conference", Design and Decision Support Systems in Architecture and Urban Planning Conference, Maastricht, 1998.

A. Mahdavi, V. Pal:
"Implications of Contextual Information for the Consitency of Daylight Simulation.";
in: "The 1998 Conference Proceedings of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America", Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, 1998, 245 - 250.

A. Mahdavi, V. Pal, K. P. Lam:
"Empirical Evaluation of Solar Radiation, Sky Luminance, and Daylight Prediction Models.";
in: "The 1998 Conference Proceedings of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America", Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, 1998, 341 - 348.

A. Mahdavi, V. Pal:
"Toward an Entropic Light Distribution Uniformity Indicator.";
in: "The 1998 conference Proceedings of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America.", Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, 1998, 163 - 168.

A. Mahdavi, N. Wong:
"From Building Design Representations to Simulation Domain Representations: An Automated Mapping Solution for Complex Geometries.";
in: "Computing in Civil Engineering; Proceedings of the International Computing Congress, 1998 ASCE Annual Convention", ASCE, 1998, 1 - 10.

P. Mathew, A. Mahdavi:
"High-Resolution Thermal Modeling for Computational Building Design Assistance.";
in: "Computing in Civil Engineering; Proceedings of the International Computing Congress, 1998 ASCE Annual Convention", ASCE, 1998, 522 - 533.

A. Mahdavi:
"Habitability and sustainability as the complementary criteria for the evaluation of building intelligence";
in: "Intelligent and Responsive Buildings", Proceedings of the CIB Working Commission W098 International Conference, Brugge, 1999, ISBN: 90-76019-09-6, 113 - 120.

A. Mahdavi, D. Cho, R. Ries, S. Chang, V. Pal, M. E. Ilal, S. Lee, J. Boonyakiat:
"A building performance signature for the "intelligent workplace": some preliminary results.";
in: "Intelligent and Responsive Buildings", Proceedings of the CIB Working Commission W098 International Conference, Brugge, 1999, ISBN: 90-76019-09-6, 167 - 174.

A. Mahdavi, S. Chang, V. Pal:
"Model-based integration of contextual forces into advanced building control systems ";
in: "Intelligent and Responsive Buildings", Proceedings of the CIB Working Commission W098 International Conference, Brugge, 1999, ISBN: 90-76019-09-6, 233 - 240.

A. Mahdavi, S. Chang, V. Pal:
"Exploring Model-Based Reasoning in Lighting Systems Controls";
in: "Proceedings of the 1999 IESNA Annual Conference", Proceedings of the 1999 IESNA Anual Conference. New Orleans, 1999, 267 - 274.

V. Pal, A. Mahdavi:
"Integrated Lighting Simulation within a Multi-Domain Computational Design Support Environment.";
in: "Proceedings of the 1999 IESNA Annual Conference. ", Proceedings of the 1999 IESNA Anual Conference. New Orleans, New Orleans, 1999, 377 - 386.

A. Mahdavi, S. Chang, V. Pal:
"Simulation-based integration of contextual forces into building systems control";
in: "Proceedings of Building Simulation ´99", Proceedings of Building Simulation 99, Sixth international IBPSA Conference. Kyoto, Japan, Vol III, 1999, ISBN: 4-931416-01-2, 193 - 199.

V. Pal, A. Mahdavi:
"A comprehensive approach to modeling and evaluating the visual environment in buildings";
in: "Proceedings of Building Simulation ´99", Proceedings of Building Simulation 99, Sixth international IBPSA Conference. Kyoto, Japan, Vol III, 1999, ISBN: 4-931416-02-0, 579 - 586.

S. Kumar, A. Mahdavi:
"A combined analytic and case-based approach to thermal comfort prediction in buildings";
in: "Sixth International IBPSA Conference (BS´99)", Sixth International IBPSA Conference (BS´99). Kyoto, Japan, 1999, ISBN: 4-931416-01-2, 369 - 376.

P. Mathew, A. Mahdavi, V. Hartkopf:
"Towards the building as powerplant: Computational analysis of building energy self-sustenance.";
in: "Proceedings of Building Simulation 99. ", Proceedings of Building Simulation 99. Sixth International IBPSA Conference. Kyoto, Japan Vol.II, 1999, ISBN: 4-931416-02-0, 707 - 714.

A. Mahdavi, P. Mathew, S. Kumar, N. Wong:
"Bi-directional computational design support in the SEMPER environment";
in: "Automation in Construction", issued by: Kalay Y. E.; Elsevier, 1997, 353 - 373.

A. Mahdavi, K. P. Lam:
"Building Enclosure as Energy and Information Mediator";
in: "Intelligent Environments - Spatial Aspect of the Information "Revolution"", issued by: Dröge P.; Elsevier, North Holland, 1997, ISBN: 0-444-82332-8, 599 - 622.

N. Wong, A. Mahdavi:
"Computational airflow modeling for integrative building design";
in: "Proceedings of Building Simulation 99", Proceedings of Building Simulation 99, Sixth international IBPSA Conference. Kyoto, Japan, Vol III, 1999, ISBN: 4-931416-03-9, 1181 - 1188.

G. Suter, A. Mahdavi:
"Performance-inspired building representations for computational design. ";
in: "Proceedings of Building Simulation 99", Proceedings of Building Simulation 99, Sixth international IBPSA Conference. Kyoto, Japan, Vol III, 1999, ISBN: 4-931416-03-9, 1203 - 1210.

R. Ries, A. Mahdavi:
"The Ecologue approach to computational building life cycle analysis";
in: "Proceedings of Building Simulation 99", Proceedings of Building Simulation 99, Sixth international IBPSA Conference. Kyoto, Japan, Vol III, 1999, ISBN: 4-931416-03-9, 1293 - 1300.

A. Mahdavi, M. E. Ilal, P. Mathew, R. Ries, G. Suter, R. Brahme:
"The architecture of S2";
in: "Proceedings of Building Simulation 99", Proceedings of Building Simulation 99, Sixth international IBPSA Conference. Kyoto, Japan, Vol III, 1999, ISBN: 4-931416-03-9, 1219 - 1226.

G. Suter, A. Mahdavi, R. Kirshnamurti:
"A performance-inspired Buildings Representation for Computational Design";
in: "Proceedings of the CAAD Futures Conference 99", Proceedings of the CAAD Futures Conference 99. Georgia Atlanta, USA, 1999, 117 - 132.

A. Mahdavi, M. E. Ilal, P. Mathew, R. Ries, G. Suter:
"Aspects of S2";
in: "Proceedings of the CAAD Futures Conference 99", Proceedings of the CAAD Futures Conference 99. Georgia Atlanta, USA, 1999, 185 - 196.

R. Ries, A. Mahdavi:
"Environmental Life Cycle Assesment in an Integrated CAD Environment: The Ecologue Approach";
in: "Proceedings of the CAAD Futures Conference 99", Proceedings of the CAAD Futures Conference 99. Georgia Atlanta, USA, 1999, 351 - 363.

A. Mahdavi, K. P. Lam, M. E. Ilal, N. Wong:
"A multi-institutional initative for distributed collaborative performance-based building design";
in: "Advances in computer-based and WEB-based collaborative systems", 12th International Conference on System Research, Informatics and Cybernetics, Baden-Baden, Germany, 2000, ISBN: 0-921836-88-0, 215 - 224.

A. Mahdavi:
"Supporting collaborative design via integrated building performance computing";
in: " Advances in computer-based and WEB-based collaborative systems", 12th International Conference on System Research, Informatics and Cybernetics, Baden-Baden, Germany, 2000, ISBN: 0-921836-88-0, 91 - 102.

A. Mahdavi, G. Suter:
"Energieeffizienz und Nutzerverhalten in Bürogebäuden";
in: "Energiesysteme der Zukunft: Herausforderungen und Lösungspfade", IEWT 2005 - Energiesysteme der Zukunft: Herausforderungen und Lösungspfade, Wien, 2005, (invited).

G. Suter, A. Mahdavi, R. Ries:
"Outline of a system for sensor-driven, high-resolution building models";
in: "Information Technology in Construction", issued by: The 20th CIB W78 Conference on Information Technology in Construction; Eigenverlag, 2003, 1 - 9.


Talks and Poster Presentations (with Proceedings-Entry)


M. Schuss, M. Fleischhacker, A. Mahdavi:
"Estimated versus actual heating energy use of residential buildings";
Talk: Building Simulation Applications BSA 2022, Bozen / Bolzano; 2022-06-29 - 2022-07-01; in: "Building Simulation Applications BSA 2019", BSA2022 (ed.); bs-press, (2022), Paper ID 149, 8 pages.

F. Regnath, C. Berger, A. Mahdavi:
"The impact of occupant's energy awareness and thermal preferences on buildings' performance";
Talk: Clima 2022 - Towards digitalized, healthy, circular and energy efficient HVAC // 15th REHVA World Congress, Rotterdam, Netherlands; 2022-05-22 - 2022-05-25; in: "14th REHVA World Congress - Clima 2022 - Towards digitalized, healthy, circular, and energy efficient HVAC", REHVA (ed.); (2022), Paper ID 406, 7 pages.

C. Berger, V. Bochukova, A. Mahdavi:
"Research, standards, practice: Necessary conditions for occupant-centric indoor environments";
Talk: Clima 2022 - Towards digitalized, healthy, circular and energy efficient HVAC // 15th REHVA World Congress, Rotterdam, Netherlands; 2022-05-22 - 2022-05-25; in: "14th REHVA World Congress - Clima 2022 - Towards digitalized, healthy, circular, and energy efficient HVAC", REHVA (ed.); (2022), Paper ID 369, 7 pages.

S.N. Khosravi, A. Mahdavi:
"Numerical analysis of ventilated windows' thermal behaviour under summer condition";
Talk: Clima 2022 - Towards digitalized, healthy, circular and energy efficient HVAC // 15th REHVA World Congress, Rotterdam, Netherlands; 2022-05-22 - 2022-05-25; in: "14th REHVA World Congress - Clima 2022 - Towards digitalized, healthy, circular, and energy efficient HVAC", REHVA (ed.); (2022), Paper ID 370, 7 pages.

B. Sommer, U. Pont, G. Moncayo, P. Bauer, Jakob Braun, M. Sommer-Nawara, I. Prieler, T. Brus, A. Mahdavi:
"Recent progress of SPIDER: Aspects of subtractive approaches to existing building's performance improvement";
Talk: 8th International Building Physics Conference IBPC2021, Copenhagen, Denmark; 2021-08-25 - 2021-08-27; in: "Online Portal of presentations and papers of the 8th International Building Physics Conference - IBPC2021", C. Rode et al. (ed.); (2021), Paper ID 30.03, 8 pages.

M. Schuss, U. Pont, M. Wölzl, P. Schober, A. Mahdavi:
"In-situ performance evaluation of historic box-type windows with vacuum glazing";
Talk: 8th International Building Physics Conference IBPC2021, Copenhagen, Denmark; 2021-08-25 - 2021-08-27; in: "Online Portal of presentations and papers of the 8th International Building Physics Conference - IBPC2021", C. Rode et al. (ed.); (2021), Paper ID 21.02, 8 pages.

C. Sarikaya, C. Berger, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Visual performance of home offices: a case study";
Talk: 8th International Building Physics Conference IBPC2021, Copenhagen, Denmark; 2021-08-25 - 2021-08-27; in: "Online Portal of presentations and papers of the 8th International Building Physics Conference - IBPC2021", C. Rode et al. (ed.); (2021), Paper ID 18.01, 6 pages.

U. Pont, P. Schober, M. Wölzl, M. Schuss, J. Haberl, K. Hauer, A. Mahdavi:
"The eyes of the city: Historic casement windows as a threatened asset of cultural heritage. Improvement of casement windows with vacuum glazing.";
Poster: Conference on Cultural Heritage and New Technologies CHNT26, Wien / Rathaus; 2021-11-02 - 2021-11-04; in: "Proceedings for CHNT26", ICOMOS Austria (ed.); Eigenverlag ICOMOS, (2021).

U. Pont, P. Schober, M. Wölzl, M. Schuss, J. Haberl, K. Hauer, A. Mahdavi:
"The eyes of the city: Historic casement windows as a threatened assed of cultural heritage";
Talk: Conference on Cultural Heritage and New Technologies CHNT26, Wien / Rathaus; 2021-11-02 - 2021-11-04; in: "Proceedings for CHNT26", ICOMOS Austria (ed.); Eigenverlag ICOMOS, (2021).

A. Mahdavi, C. Berger:
"On the Reliability of Buildings' Energy Use Predictions Can we Close the Occupant-related Performance Gap?";
Talk: Planning Post Carbon Cities. Proceedings of the 35th PLEA Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture., A Coruna, Spain; 2020-09-01 - 2020-09-03; in: "Planning Post Carbon Cities. Proceedings of the 35th PLEA Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture.", J. Rodriguez-Alvarez, J.C. Soares-Gocalves, PLEA (ed.); A Coruña: University of A Coruña, (2020), Paper ID 1147 (p. 1662- 1667), 6 pages.

H. Teufl, A. Mahdavi:
"Toward user-centric radiant cooling solutions";
Talk: AIRAH - Outlook 2020 - International HVAC&R Conference and Awards Gala, Online (Australia); 2020-11-10; in: "Proccedings of AIRAH Outlook 2020", AIRAH (ed.); Australian Institute of Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating (AIRAH), Eigenverlag mit wissenschaftl. Lektorat, (2020).

S. Pinich, A. Mahdavi:
"Rising damp in historical buildings in tropical climate: A case study of hygro-thermal analysis";
Talk: Indoor Air 2020, Korea (Virtual Conference); 2020-11-02 - 2020-11-04; in: "The 16th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality & Climate", H. Hwataik et al. (ed.); (2020), Paper ID ABS-0195, 6 pages.

H. Teufl, C. Berger, A. Mahdavi:
"Aspects of a building affordance assessment protocol";
Talk: Indoor Air 2020, Korea (Virtual Conference); 2020-11-02 - 2020-11-04; in: "The 16th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality & Climate", H. Hwataik et al. (ed.); Indoor Society of Indoor Air Quality & Climate, (2020), Paper ID ABS-0084, 6 pages.

A. Mahdavi, C. Berger, A. Jamrozik, G. Chinazzo, L.P. Edappilly, M. Schweiker:
"Understanding multi-aspect indoor-environmental exposure situations: Past insights and future needs.";
Talk: Indoor Air 2020, Korea (Virtual Conference); 2020-11-02 - 2020-11-04; in: "The 16th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality & Climate", H. Hwataik et al. (ed.); (2020), Paper ID ABS-0068, 6 pages.

C. Berger, M. Schuss, H. Teufl, A. Mahdavi:
"Occupants' evaluation of multi-aspect indoor environmental exposue: An experimental case study";
Talk: Indoor Air 2020 - Annex 79 Symposium, Korea (Virtual Conference); 2020-11-02 - 2020-11-04; in: "The 16th Conference of the International Society of Indoor Air Quality & Climate", H. Hwataik et al. (ed.); (2020), Paper ID ABS-0062, 1 pages.

C. Berger, A. Mahdavi:
"Integration of Building Science in Architecture Education - The IMPAQT Experience";
Talk: Planning Post Carbon Cities. Proceedings of the 35th PLEA Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture., A Coruna, Spain; 2020-09-01 - 2020-09-03; in: "Planning Post Carbon Cities. Proceedings of the 35th PLEA Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture.", J. Rodriguez-Alvarez, J.C. Soares-Gocalves, PLEA (ed.); A Coruña: University of A Coruña, (2020), Paper ID 1278 (P1549-1553), 5 pages.

A. Mahdavi, H. Teufl:
"Occupant-centric radiant cooling solutions: Requirements, Designs, Assessment";
Talk: Planning Post Carbon Cities. Proceedings of the 35th PLEA Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture., A Coruna, Spain; 2020-09-01 - 2020-09-03; in: "PLEA2020 Proceedings", PLEA (ed.); (2020), Paper ID 1278.

A. Mahdavi, S.N. Khosravi:
"Acoustical and airflow considerations concerning doublelayered façades with openings for natural ventilation";
Talk: NSB2020 - 12th Symposium on Building Physics, Talinn, Estonia; 2020-09-07 - 2020-09-09; in: "NSB2020", J. Kurnitski, T. Kalamees et al. (ed.); 172 (2020), ISSN: 2267-1242; 5 pages.

U. Pont, M. Wölzl, M. Schuss, P. Schober, A. Mahdavi:
"Exploring novel solutions for incorporating vacuum glazing in new and existing window constructions";
Talk: NSB2020 - 12th Symposium on Building Physics, Talinn, Estonia; 2020-09-07 - 2020-09-09; in: "NSB2020", J. Kurnitski, T. Kalamees et al. (ed.); 172 (2020), ISSN: 2267-1242; 8 pages.

D. Wolosiuk, A. Mahdavi:
"Application of Ontologically Structured Data for Building Performance Analysis";
Talk: SIMAUD2020, TU Wien, Wien, Österreich (COVID19-bedingt: Webconference); 2020-05-25 - 2020-05-26; in: "2020 Proceedings of the Symposium on Simulation for Architecture and Urban Design", A. Chronis, G. Wurzer, W Lorenz, C.M. Herr, U. Pont, D. Cupkova, G. Wainer (ed.); SIMAUD / The Society for Modeling and Simulation International, (2020), ISBN: 978-1565553712; Paper ID 297-302, 6 pages.

M. Wölzl, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi, P. Schober:
"Configuration Optimization of Building Details via Parametric Numeric Simulation: A Case Study of Windows with Vacuum Glass";
Talk: SIMAUD2020, TU Wien, Wien, Österreich (COVID19-bedingt: Webconference); 2020-05-25 - 2020-05-26; in: "2020 Proceedings of the Symposium on Simulation for Architecture and Urban Design", A. Chronis, G. Wurzer, W Lorenz, C.M. Herr, U. Pont, D. Cupkova, G. Wainer (ed.); SIMAUD / The Society for Modeling and Simulation International, (2020), ISBN: 978-1565553712; Paper ID 281-287, 7 pages.

A. Mahdavi:
"Bringing HIM closer to HER";
Keynote Lecture: SIMAUD2020, TU Wien, Wien, Österreich (COVID19-bedingt: Webconference) (invited); 2020-05-25 - 2020-05-26; in: "2020 Proceedings of the Symposium on Simulation for Architecture and Urban Design", A. Chronis, G. Wurzer, W Lorenz, C.M. Herr, U. Pont, D. Cupkova, G. Wainer (ed.); SIMAUD / The Society for Modeling and Simulation International, (2020), ISBN: 978-1565553712; Paper ID Keynote #4, 7 pages.

A. Mahdavi, P. Bauer, M. Hensel, U. Pont:
"Multi-domain multi-scale modeling and design";
Talk: Konzeptpräsentation Laufbahnstellen, TU Wien, alte WU, W92 (invited); 2019-12-04; in: "Beiträge Laufbahnstellen", Fakultät für AR-E259/3 (ed.); (2019).

A. Mahdavi, P. Bauer, M. Hensel, U. Pont:
"Ecidence-based data-driven building performance specification";
Talk: Konzeptpräsentation Laufbahnstellen, TU Wien, alte WU, W92 (invited); 2019-12-04; in: "Beiträge Laufbahnstellen", Fakultät für AR-E259/3 (ed.); (2019).

B. Sommer, U. Pont, G. Moncayo, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"A Review of the EVA-Project: Evaluation of visonary architectural concepts in view of Building Performance";
Talk: EnviBUILD2019 - Buildings and Environment International Conference, Bratislava, Slovake; 2019-11-07; in: "Book of Abstracts of the 14th enviBUILD 2019", J. Hraska, P. Hanuliak et al. (ed.); Spektrum:STU, (2019), ISBN: 978-80-227-4959-6; 28.

M. Flegar, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Performance-based Retrofit Considerations for Prefabricated Buildings: A Case Study of Zagreb Croatia";
Talk: EnviBUILD2019 - Buildings and Environment International Conference, Bratislava, Slovake; 2019-11-07; in: "Book of Abstracts of the 14th enviBUILD 2019", J. Hraska, P. Hanuliak et al. (ed.); Spektrum:STU, (2019), ISBN: 978-80-227-4959-6; 12.

M. Wölzl, U. Pont, P. Schober, A. Mahdavi:
"Simulation-based performance comparison of Facade Constructions: Vacuum glazing versus common insulation glass";
Talk: EnviBUILD2019 - Buildings and Environment International Conference, Bratislava, Slovake; 2019-11-07; in: "Book of Abstracts of the 14th enviBUILD 2019", J. Hraska, P. Hanuliak et al. (ed.); Spektrum:STU, (2019), ISBN: 978-80-227-4959-6.

S. Eikemeier, R. Wimmer, A. Mahdavi:
"Life-cycle oriented simulation-supported heating demand optimisation of buildings: An Austrian case study";
Talk: Sustainability in the built environment for climate change mitigation, Thessaloniki, Greece; 2019-10-23 - 2019-10-25; in: "SBE19 - Sustainability in the built environment for climate change mitigation", T. Theodosiou, K. Tsikaloudaki (ed.); (2019), 128.

A. Mahdavi, H. Teufl, C. Berger:
"Evaluation potential of indoor environments' ecological valency";
Talk: 40th AIVC Conference, 8th TightVent Conference, 6th venticool Conference, Ghent, Belgium; 2019-10-15 - 2019-10-16; in: "40th AIVI Conference, 8th TightVent Conference, 6th venticool Conference - Proceedings", ISBN: 2-930471-56-3, (2019), 10 pages.

M. Alhayek, A. Wadi, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Prediction of buildings' cooling energy demand: A comparison of simulation-based and prescriptive approaches";
Talk: 10th Int. Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings (X IAQVEC2019), Bari, Italy; 2019-09-05 - 2019-09-07; in: "Proceedings of the 10th Int. Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings (X IAQVEC2019)", U. Berardi et al. (ed.); (2019), Paper ID ZEB9, 8 pages.

S. Eikemeier, R. Wimmer, A. Mahdavi:
"Simulation-supported shading design optimisation for a multi-storey building with passive cooling";
Talk: 10th Int. Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings (X IAQVEC2019), Bari, Italy; 2019-09-05 - 2019-09-07; in: "Proceedings of the 10th Int. Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings (X IAQVEC2019)", U. Berardi (ed.); (2019), Paper ID ZEB7, 6 pages.

A. Mahdavi, H. Teufl, C. Berger:
"Application of the ecological valency concept to buildings' environmental control systems";
Talk: 10th Int. Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings (X IAQVEC2019), Bari, Italy; 2019-09-05 - 2019-09-07; in: "Proceedings of the 10th Int. Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings (X IAQVEC2019)", U. Berardi (ed.); (2019), Paper ID IAQ2, 6 pages.

N. Hodzic, U. Pont, F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"Overheating mitigation in buildings: a computational exploration of the potential of phase change materials";
Talk: Digital Proceedings CESBP2019 - Matec Web of Conferences 282, 02020, Prag, Tschechische Republik; 2019-09-02 - 2019-09-05; in: "Digital Proceedings CESBP2019", R. Cerny (ed.); Matec Web of Conferences, 282 (2019), Paper ID 2028, 8 pages.

A. Wadi, M. Alhayek, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Overheating risk and cooling demand in residential buildings: performance prediction and improvement using a prescriptive approach";
Talk: Digital Proceedings CESBP2019 - Matec Web of Conferences 282, 02020, Prag, Tschechische Republik; 2019-09-02 - 2019-09-05; in: "Digital Proceedings CESBP2019", R. Cerny (ed.); Matec Web of Conferences, 282 (2019), Paper ID 2019, 8 pages.

U. Pont, M. Wölzl, P. Schober, S.N. Khosravi, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Recent progress in the development of windows with vacuum glass";
Talk: Digital Proceedings CESBP2019 - Matec Web of Conferences 282, 02020, Prag, Tschechische Republik; 2019-09-02 - 2019-09-05; in: "Digital Proceedings CESBP2019", R. Cerny (ed.); Matec Web of Conferences, 282 (2019), Paper ID 2020, 8 pages.

L. Zaniboni, G. Pernigotto, A. Gasparella, A. Mahdavi:
"Experimental and numerical analysis of indoor environmental conditions in two physiotherapy facilities in Northern Italy";
Talk: CLIMA 2019 - REHVA 13th HVAC World Congress, Bucarest, Romania; 2019-05-26 - 2019-05-29; in: "Proceedings of the 13th REHVA HVAC World Congress CLIMA2019", C. Lungu et al. (ed.); (2019), Paper ID 309, 8 pages.

J.P. Campana, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi, G.L. Morini:
"Effects of the room temperature sensor position and radiator sizing on indoor thermal comfort and energy performances";
Talk: CLIMA 2019 - REHVA 13th HVAC World Congress, Bucarest, Romania; 2019-05-26 - 2019-05-29; in: "Proceedings of the 13th REHVA HVAC World Congress CLIMA2019", C. Lungu et al. (ed.); (2019), Paper ID 178, 8 pages.

A. Mahdavi, D. Wolosiuk:
"Integration of operational data in building information modelling: From ontology to application";
Talk: CLIMA 2019 - REHVA 13th HVAC World Congress, Bucarest, Romania; 2019-05-26 - 2019-05-29; in: "Proceedings of the 13th REHVA HVAC World Congress CLIMA2019", C. Lungu et al. (ed.); (2019), Paper ID 101, 6 pages.

A. Mahdavi, C. Berger:
"An inquiry into the certification potential of built environments' affordance";
Talk: CLIMA 2019 - REHVA 13th HVAC World Congress, Bucarest, Romania; 2019-05-26 - 2019-05-29; in: "Proceedings of the 13th REHVA HVAC World Congress CLIMA2019", C. Lungu et al. (ed.); (2019), Paper ID 84, 6 pages.

G. Pilati, G. Pernigotto, F. Tahmasebi, A. Gasparella, A. Mahdavi:
"Resilience to Occupancy Profiles of Office Buildings Energy Performance and Potential Energy Savings from Smart Controls";
Talk: BSA2019 - Building Simulation Applications - 4th IBPSA - Italy Conference, Bozen/Bolzano, Italy; 2019-06-19 - 2019-06-21; in: "Book of Abstract / to be published", A. Gasparella et al. (ed.); (2019).

C. Berger, E. Primo, V. Corrado, A. Mahdavi:
"The impact of occupancy-related input data uncertainty on the distribution of building simulation results";
Talk: BSA2019 - Building Simulation Applications - 4th IBPSA - Italy Conference, Bozen/Bolzano, Italy; 2019-06-19 - 2019-06-21; in: "Book of Abstract / to be published", A. Gasparella et al. (ed.); (2019).

M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Accuracy assessment of calculated air changes - A case study with single sided ventilation";
Talk: BSA2019 - Building Simulation Applications - 4th IBPSA - Italy Conference, Bozen/Bolzano, Italy; 2019-06-19 - 2019-06-21; in: "Book of Abstract / to be published", A. Gasparella et al. (ed.); (2019).

U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"COGENT - Construction Generation and Assessment: The role of simulation";
Talk: BSA2019 - Building Simulation Applications - 4th IBPSA - Italy Conference, Bozen/Bolzano, Italy; 2019-06-19 - 2019-06-21; in: "Book of Abstract / to be published", A. Gasparella et al. (ed.); (2019).

M. Schuss, M. Fleischhacker, A. Mahdavi:
"Comparison of real energy consumption and certificate based energy demand for heating in existing residential buildings.";
Talk: BSA2019 - Building Simulation Applications - 4th IBPSA - Italy Conference, Bozen/Bolzano, Italy; 2019-06-19 - 2019-06-21; in: "Book of Abstract / to be published", A. Gasparella et al. (ed.); (2019).

A. Wadi, M. Alhayek, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Assessing overheating risk and cooling demand: Comparing regression-based methods to detailed simulation";
Talk: BSA2019 - Building Simulation Applications - 4th IBPSA - Italy Conference, Bozen/Bolzano, Italy; 2019-06-19 - 2019-06-21; in: "Book of Abstract / to be published", A. Gasparella et al. (ed.); (2019).

A. Mahdavi:
"Some lateral thoughts on building performance simulation";
Keynote Lecture: BSA2019 - Building Simulation Applications - 4th IBPSA - Italy Conference, Bozen/Bolzano, Italy (invited); 2019-06-19 - 2019-06-21; in: "Book of Abstract / to be published", A. Gasparella et al. (ed.); (2019).

M. Schuss, A. Muhaisen, F. Herzog, E. Tsankova, A. Mahdavi:
"The Ecohouse - Development of an ecological and sustainable building concept for the Gaza region";
Talk: BSA2019 - Building Simulation Applications - 4th IBPSA - Italy Conference, Bozen/Bolzano, Italy; 2019-06-19 - 2019-06-21; in: "Book of Abstract / to be published", A. Gasparella et al. (ed.); (2019).

N. Hodzic, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"The potential of PCM materials as an overheating mitigation measure: A simulation-based case study";
Talk: BSA2019 - Building Simulation Applications - 4th IBPSA - Italy Conference, Bozen/Bolzano, Italy; 2019-06-19 - 2019-06-21; in: "Book of Abstract / to be published", A. Gasparella et al. (ed.); (2019).

U. Pont, P. Schober, M. Wölzl, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Implementation of vacuum glazing into existing and new windows: A report on recent research and development efforts";
Talk: BSA2019 - Building Simulation Applications - 4th IBPSA - Italy Conference, Bozen/Bolzano, Italy; 2019-06-19 - 2019-06-21; in: "Book of Abstract / to be published", A. Gasparella et al. (ed.); (2019).

C. Sarikaya, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Simulation-assisted evaluation of lighting levels in home offices: A case study";
Talk: BSA2019 - Building Simulation Applications - 4th IBPSA - Italy Conference, Bozen/Bolzano, Italy; 2019-06-19 - 2019-06-21; in: "Book of Abstract / to be published", A. Gasparella et al. (ed.); (2019).

B. Sommer, G. Moncayo, U. Pont, B.W. James, A. Mahdavi:
"Experiences and potentials of different Levels of Integration of thermal and acoustic Simulation in the Creative architectural design process";
Talk: BSA2019 - Building Simulation Applications - 4th IBPSA - Italy Conference, Bozen/Bolzano, Italy; 2019-06-19 - 2019-06-21; in: "Book of Abstract / to be published", A. Gasparella et al. (ed.); (2019).

K. Walal, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi et al.:
"Architecture and technical aspects of the swimming hall designs by Friedrich Florian Grünberger";
Poster: Vienna Young Scientist Symposium 2019, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2019-06-13 - 2019-06-14; in: "VSS - Vienna Young Scientist Symposium June 13-14, 2019", K. Ehrmann, H. Mansouri Khosravi (ed.); (2019), ISBN: 978-3-9504017-9-0; 52 - 53.

C. Sarikaya, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Home office illumination: The undiscovered country";
Poster: Vienna Young Scientist Symposium 2019, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2019-06-13 - 2019-06-14; in: "VSS - Vienna Young Scientist Symposium June 13-14, 2019", K. Ehrmann, H. Mansouri Khosravi (ed.); (2019), ISBN: 978-3-9504017-9-0; 46 - 47.

M. Wölzl, U. Pont, P. Schober, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Numeric thermal bridge simulation in Window Construction Assessment: A Case Study Pertaining to Vacuum-Glass Windows";
Poster: Vienna Young Scientist Symposium 2019, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2019-06-13 - 2019-06-14; in: "VSS - Vienna Young Scientist Symposium June 13-14, 2019", K. Ehrmann, H. Mansouri Khosravi (ed.); (2019), ISBN: 978-3-9504017-9-0; 36 - 37.

U. Pont, S. Swoboda, A. Jonas, P. Schober, Florian Waldmayer, Heinz Priebernig, A. Mahdavi et al.:
"4 in a row: Architectural Design as adaptation and mitigation measure for the problems of today?";
Poster: Vienna Young Scientist Symposium 2019, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2019-06-13 - 2019-06-14; in: "VSS - Vienna Young Scientist Symposium June 13-14, 2019", K. Ehrmann, H. Mansouri Khosravi (ed.); (2019), ISBN: 978-3-9504017-9-0; 48 - 49.

M. Flegar, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Retrofitting Potential of Large-Scale Prefabricted Buildings from Pre-"Wende" Times: A Case Study of Croatia";
Poster: Vienna Young Scientist Symposium 2019, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2019-06-13 - 2019-06-14; in: "VSS - Vienna Young Scientist Symposium June 13-14, 2019", K. Ehrmann, H. Mansouri Khosravi (ed.); (2019), ISBN: 978-3-9504017-9-0; 32 - 33.

K. Sperka, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Method Comparison of Overheating Evaluation via normative Calculation and numeric simulation";
Talk: Vienna Young Scientist Symposium 2019, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2019-06-13 - 2019-06-14; in: "VSS - Vienna Young Scientist Symposium June 13-14, 2019", K. Ehrmann, H. Mansouri Khosravi (ed.); (2019), ISBN: 978-3-9504017-9-0; 28 - 29.

S. Eikemeier, R. Wimmer, A. Mahdavi:
"Simulation-Supported Design Optimization of Atrium Buildings with Passive Cooling in Austria";
Talk: Sustainability in Energy and Buildings 2018, Gold Coast, Australia; 2018-06-24 - 2018-06-26; in: "Proceedings of the 10th International Conference in Sustainability on Energy and Buildings (SEB´18)", P. Kaparaju, R.J. Howlett, J. Littlewood, Chandima Ekanayake, L. Vlacic (ed.); Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019, (2018), ISBN: 978-3-030-04292-9; 21 - 31.

A. Mahdavi, C. Berger:
"Can we measure built environments' affordance?";
Talk: IEA-EBC ANNEX 79 1th Experts´ Meeting 4th OB-18 Symposium, Ottawa, Canada (invited); 2018-10-10 - 2018-10-12; in: "IEA-EBC ANNEX 79 1th Experts´ Meeting 4th OB-18 Symposium", L. O´Brien, H. Burak Gunay, S. Gilani, M. Ouf (ed.); (2018), 7.

U. Pont, S. Swoboda, A. Jonas, Florian Waldmayer, P. Schober, Heinz Priebernig, A. Mahdavi:
"Combining scientific approaches in building science and architectural design in academia: A case study";
Talk: 13th International enviBUILD 2018 Conference, 27-28 September 2018, Debrecen, Hungary, Debrecen, Hungary; 2018-09-27 - 2018-09-28; in: "Book of Abstracts of the 13th International enviBUILD 2018 Conference, 27-28 September 2018", F. Kalmár, A. Lakatos (ed.); University of Debrecen, (2018), ISBN: 978-963-490-026-9; 1 pages.

P.R. Rissetto, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Performance comparison of timber-based assemblies and other construction solutions for rooftop extensions";
Talk: 13th International enviBUILD 2018 Conference, 27-28 September 2018, Debrecen, Hungary, Debrecen, Hungary; 2018-09-27 - 2018-09-28; in: "Book of Abstracts of the 13th International enviBUILD 2018 Conference, 27-28 September 2018", F. Kalmár, A. Lakatos (ed.); University of Debrecen, (2018), ISBN: 978-963-490-026-9; 1 pages.

N. Sterl, A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss:
"System mapping and generative hierarchical zone control structure for a scalable building control logic";
Talk: BauSIM2018 - 7. Deutsch-Österreichische IBPSA -Konferenz Tagungsband, Karlsruhe, Germany; 2018-09-26 - 2018-09-28; in: "Proceedings of BauSim2018", A. Wagner, P. von Both et al. (ed.); (2018), Paper ID 1133, 8 pages.

S. Aien, M. Taheri, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"A comparison of measured and simulated hygro-thermal performance indicators' values: The case of a retrofitted wall construction.";
Talk: BauSIM2018 - 7. Deutsch-Österreichische IBPSA -Konferenz Tagungsband, Karlsruhe, Germany; 2018-09-26 - 2018-09-28; in: "Proceedings of BauSim2018", A. Wagner, P. von Both et al. (ed.); (2018), Paper ID 1117, 7 pages.

M. Taheri, A. Mahdavi:
"Ontology and data formats for the structured exchange of occupancy related building information";
Talk: ECPPM 2018 - 12th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling 2018, Copenhagen, Denmark; 2018-09-12 - 2018-09-14; in: "ECPPM 2018 - 12th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling 2018", J. Karlshøj, R.J. Scherer et al. (ed.); (2018), Paper ID 6.

A. Mahdavi, M. Taheri:
"A building performance indicator ontology";
Talk: ECPPM 2018 - 12th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling 2018, Copenhagen, Denmark; 2018-09-12 - 2018-09-14; in: "ECPPM 2018 - 12th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling 2018", J. Karlshøj, R.J. Scherer et al. (ed.); (2018), 6 pages.

G. Pilati, G. Pernigotto, A. Gasparella, F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"Implications of operational, zoning-related, and climatic model input assumptions for the results of building energy simulation";
Talk: ECPPM 2018 - 12th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling 2018, Copenhagen, Denmark; 2018-09-12 - 2018-09-14; in: "ECPPM 2018 - 12th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling 2018", J. Karlshøj, R.J. Scherer et al. (ed.); (2018), 6 pages.

F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"Revisiting the implications of diversity representation in window operation models for building simulation";
Talk: BauSIM2018 - 7. Deutsch-Österreichische IBPSA -Konferenz Tagungsband, Karlsruhe, Germany; 2018-09-26 - 2018-09-28; in: "Proceedings of BauSim2018", A. Wagner, P. von Both et al. (ed.); (2018), Paper ID 1129, 8 pages.

M. Taheri, F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"Structured representation and sharing of monitored occupancy-related data for building performance simulation applications";
Talk: BauSIM2018 - 7. Deutsch-Österreichische IBPSA -Konferenz Tagungsband, Karlsruhe, Germany; 2018-09-26 - 2018-09-28; in: "Proceedings of BauSim2018", A. Wagner, P. von Both et al. (ed.); (2018), Paper ID 1109, 8 pages.

H. Shirdel, F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"Convergence toward optimal building designs via multiple iterative local optimizaitons applied to attribute clusters of design variants";
Talk: BauSIM2018 - 7. Deutsch-Österreichische IBPSA -Konferenz Tagungsband, Karlsruhe, Germany; 2018-09-26 - 2018-09-28; in: "Proceedings of BauSim2018", A. Wagner, P. von Both et al. (ed.); (2018), Paper ID 1111, 8 pages.

A. Mahdavi, M. Taheri, F. Tahmasebi:
"Derivation and Representation of the Energetically Relevant Consequences of Occupants' Presence and Behaviour in Buildings";
Talk: BauSIM2018 - 7. Deutsch-Österreichische IBPSA -Konferenz Tagungsband, Karlsruhe, Germany; 2018-09-26 - 2018-09-28; in: "Proceedings of BauSim2018", A. Wagner, P. von Both et al. (ed.); (2018), Paper ID 1108, 7 pages.

A. Mahdavi:
"Human agents in building modelling: between Déjà Vu and Epiphany";
Keynote Lecture: BauSIM2018 - 7. Deutsch-Österreichische IBPSA -Konferenz Tagungsband, Karlsruhe, Germany (invited); 2018-09-26 - 2018-09-28; in: "Proceedings of BauSim2018", A. Wagner, P. von Both et al. (ed.); (2018), Paper ID 1224, 1 pages.

A.E. Engedy, J. Lechleitner, A. Mahdavi:
"Computational Prediction of Sound Propagation in Urban Canyons";
Talk: BauSIM2018 - 7. Deutsch-Österreichische IBPSA -Konferenz Tagungsband, Karlsruhe, Germany; 2018-09-26 - 2018-09-28; in: "Proceedings of BauSim2018", A. Wagner, P. von Both et al. (ed.); (2018), Paper ID 1102, 9 pages.

S. Pinich, M. Taheri, A. Mahdavi:
"Sensitivity analysis of the hygro-thermal simulation model of a historical building's facade in a hot-humid climate";
Poster: BauSIM2018 - 7. Deutsch-Österreichische IBPSA -Konferenz Tagungsband, Karlsruhe, Germany; 2018-09-26 - 2018-09-28; in: "Proceedings of BauSim2018", A. Wagner, P. von Both et al. (ed.); (2018), Paper ID 1157, 6 pages.

V. Kalaydzhieva, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Gamification and building performance simulation: From model generation to numeric thermal bridge analysis";
Talk: BauSIM2018 - 7. Deutsch-Österreichische IBPSA -Konferenz Tagungsband, Karlsruhe, Germany; 2018-09-26 - 2018-09-28; in: "Proceedings of BauSim2018", A. Wagner, P. von Both et al. (ed.); (2018), Paper ID 1106, 8 pages.

U. Pont, M. Schuss, P. Schober, A. Mahdavi:
"Conception and Assessment of Technical Solutions for the Application of Vacuum Glazing in Contemporary Window Constructions";
Talk: BauSIM2018 - 7. Deutsch-Österreichische IBPSA -Konferenz Tagungsband, Karlsruhe, Germany; 2018-09-26 - 2018-09-28; in: "Proceedings of BauSim2018", A. Wagner, P. von Both et al. (ed.); (2018), Paper ID 1107, 8 pages.

U. Herbig, T. Tezarek, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Back to simple- disruptive methods for the improvement of the building performance of the Museum Affandi";
Talk: 4th Biennale ICIAP - International Conference on Indonesian Architecture and Planning, Yogyakarta, Indonesia (invited); 2018-07-26 - 2018-07-27; in: "4th Biennale ICIAP - International Conference on Indonesian Architecture and Planning - Design and Planning in the Disruptive Era", B. Setiawan, I. IWiendu, A. Sarwadi, I. Ikaputra, S. Roychansyah (ed.); (2018).

A.E. Engedy, J. Lechleitner, A. Mahdavi:
"Computational Prediction of Sound Propagation in Urban Canyons";
Talk: VSS VIENNA young SCIENTISTS SYMPOSIUM, TU Wien; 2018-06-07 - 2018-06-08; in: "VSS - Venna young scientists symposium", P. Hans, G. Artner, J. Grames, H. Krebs, H. Mansouri Khosravi, T. Rouhi (ed.); Book-of-Abstracts, (2018), ISBN: 978-3-9504017-8-3; 68 - 69.

S. Aien, M. Taheri, A. Mahdavi:
"Performance Evaluation of Various Finishing Layers for Aerogel Plasters";
Talk: VSS VIENNA young SCIENTISTS SYMPOSIUM, TU Wien; 2018-06-07 - 2018-06-08; in: "VSS - Venna young scientists symposium", P. Hans, G. Artner, J. Grames, H. Krebs, H. Mansouri Khosravi, T. Rouhi (ed.); Book-of-Abstracts, (2018), ISBN: 978-3-9504017-8-3; 74 - 75.

M. Taheri, A. Mahdavi:
"A general schema für representation of monitored data";
Talk: VSS VIENNA young SCIENTISTS SYMPOSIUM, TU Wien; 2018-06-07 - 2018-06-08; in: "VSS - Venna young scientists symposium", P. Hans, G. Artner, J. Grames, H. Krebs, H. Mansouri Khosravi, T. Rouhi (ed.); Book-of-Abstracts, (2018), ISBN: 978-3-9504017-8-3; 32 - 33.

U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Can formal modelling approaches support Building Planning and Performance Modelling?";
Poster: VSS VIENNA young SCIENTISTS SYMPOSIUM, TU Wien; 2018-06-07 - 2018-06-08; in: "VSS - Venna young scientists symposium", P. Hans, G. Artner, J. Grames, H. Krebs, H. Mansouri Khosravi, T. Rouhi (ed.); Book-of-Abstracts, (2018), ISBN: 978-3-9504017-8-3; 28 - 29.

U. Pont, S. Swoboda, A. Jonas, P. Schober, Florian Waldmayer, Heinz Priebernig, A. Mahdavi, M. Alhayek, S. Acar, Z. Bajka, D. Beigl, C. Casian, A.K. Chrysochou, L.M. Faurbjerg, G. Holzmann, P.P. Korpitsch, J.A. Marx, H. Meisenender, M. Pospichal, D. Radulovic, T.-I. Rosca, K. Sperka, N. Summhammer, E. Tsankova, A. Wadi, X.X. Zhou:
"Interfacing Architectural Design and Industtry 4.0 concepts: A case study";
Poster: VSS VIENNA young SCIENTISTS SYMPOSIUM, TU Wien; 2018-06-07 - 2018-06-08; in: "VSS - Venna young scientists symposium", P. Hans, G. Artner, J. Grames, H. Krebs, H. Mansouri Khosravi, T. Rouhi (ed.); Book-of-Abstracts, (2018), ISBN: 978-3-9504017-8-3; 52 - 53.

U. Pont, P. Schober, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Exploring the technical requirements of vacuum glazing for contemporary window constructions";
Poster: VSS VIENNA young SCIENTISTS SYMPOSIUM, TU Wien; 2018-06-07 - 2018-06-08; in: "VSS - Venna young scientists symposium", P. Hans, G. Artner, J. Grames, H. Krebs, H. Mansouri Khosravi, T. Rouhi (ed.); Book-of-Abstracts, (2018), ISBN: 978-3-9504017-8-3; 80 - 81.

A. Mate, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Controlled Auto-Adjustement of Construction Details via BIM-Environments and Parametric Modelling";
Poster: VSS VIENNA young SCIENTISTS SYMPOSIUM, TU Wien; 2018-06-07 - 2018-06-08; in: "VSS - Venna young scientists symposium", P. Hans, G. Artner, J. Grames, H. Krebs, H. Mansouri Khosravi, T. Rouhi (ed.); Book-of-Abstracts, (2018), ISBN: 978-3-9504017-8-3; 26 - 27.

U. Pont, M. Schuss, A.A. Khelifi, A. Mahdavi:
"Es werde Licht - Das Fenster als Beleuchtungskörper";
Talk: Fenster-Türen-Treff 2018, Alpbach, Tirol (invited); 2018-03-08 - 2018-03-09; in: "Fenster-Türen-Treff 2018", Holzforschung Austria (ed.); (2018), 18 - 24.

G. Wurzer, U. Coraglia, U. Pont, C. Weber, W Lorenz, A. Mahdavi:
"A Cell-based Method to Support Hospital Refurbishment";
Talk: enviBUILD2017 - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2017-09-07 - 2017-09-08; in: "12th international enviBUILD conference 2017 - Buildings and Environments - From Research to Application", Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, TU Wien, (2017), 82.

M. Markovic, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"The Potential of Descriptive Building Specifications as an Alternative to Detailed Normative Calculations";
Talk: enviBUILD2017 - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2017-09-07 - 2017-09-08; in: "12th international enviBUILD conference 2017 - Buildings and Environments - From Research to Application", U. Pont, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi (ed.); Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, TU Wien, (2017), 59.

M. Gesierich, O. Sukrow, U. Pont, R. Stalla, A. Mahdavi:
"Investigation of Historical Villa Architecture under Combined Consideration of Cultural and Performance-Based Aspects";
Talk: enviBUILD2017 - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2017-09-07 - 2017-09-08; in: "12th international enviBUILD conference 2017 - Buildings and Environments - From Research to Application", U. Pont, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi (ed.); Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, TU Wien, (2017), 58.

C. Berger, H. Teufl, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Uncertainties in Building Energy Certification: Two case studies pertaining to zoning";
Talk: enviBUILD2017 - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2017-09-07 - 2017-09-08; in: "12th international enviBUILD conference 2017 - Buildings and Environments - From Research to Application", U. Pont, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi (ed.); Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, TU Wien, (2017), 55.

M. Schuss, M. Taheri, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Thermal Performance of Konrad Frey´s Prefabricated Low-cost Loft House - A Case Study of a pioneering instance of sustainable architecture";
Talk: enviBUILD2017 - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2017-09-07 - 2017-09-08; in: "12th international enviBUILD conference 2017 - Buildings and Environments - From Research to Application", U. Pont, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi (ed.); Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, TU Wien, (2017), 45.

U. Pont, U. Herbig, A. Mahdavi:
"Performance Enquiries Regarding Traditional and Contemporary Indonesian Architecture: A Holistic Approach";
Talk: enviBUILD2017 - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2017-09-07 - 2017-09-08; in: "12th international enviBUILD conference 2017 - Buildings and Environments - From Research to Application", U. Pont, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi (ed.); Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, TU Wien, (2017), 44.

U. Pont, D. Latzer, R. Giffinger, A. Mahdavi:
"Assessing Energy Profiles of Urban Neighborhoods: A Streamlined GIS-Based Approach";
Talk: enviBUILD2017 - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2017-09-07 - 2017-09-08; in: "12th international enviBUILD conference 2017 - Buildings and Environments - From Research to Application", U. Pont, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi (ed.); Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, TU Wien, (2017), 43.

S. Aien, M. Taheri, S. Pinich, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Predictive Performance of Hygro-Thermal Simulation Models: A Case Study";
Talk: enviBUILD2017 - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2017-09-07 - 2017-09-08; in: "12th international enviBUILD conference 2017 - Buildings and Environments - From Research to Application", U. Pont, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi (ed.); Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, TU Wien, (2017), 34.

B. Sommer, U. Pont, G. Moncayo, A. Mahdavi:
"Recent Progress in the EVA Project: Evaluation of Visionary Architectural Concepts";
Talk: enviBUILD2017 - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2017-09-07 - 2017-09-08; in: "12th international enviBUILD conference 2017 - Buildings and Environments - From Research to Application", U. Pont, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi (ed.); Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, TU Wien, (2017), 34.

B. Sommer, D. Minovski, U. Pont, K. Bollinger, A. Mahdavi:
"Analyzing the Relation between Input Data and Key Performance Indicators for Building Energy Certificates: An Approach Using Algorithmic Modeling";
Talk: enviBUILD2017 - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2017-09-07 - 2017-09-08; in: "12th international enviBUILD conference 2017 - Buildings and Environments - From Research to Application", U. Pont, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi (ed.); Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, TU Wien, (2017), 34.

C. Volko, M. Kornicki, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Numeric Thermal Bridge Simulation and Building Information Modelling: A Structured Coupling Approach";
Talk: enviBUILD2017 - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2017-09-07 - 2017-09-08; in: "12th international enviBUILD conference 2017 - Buildings and Environments - From Research to Application", U. Pont, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi (ed.); Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, TU Wien, (2017), 33.

U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Transparent Facade Constructions: A Comparison between Conventional Insulation Glass and Vacuum Glazing";
Talk: enviBUILD2017 - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2017-09-07 - 2017-09-08; in: "12th international enviBUILD conference 2017 - Buildings and Environments - From Research to Application", U. Pont, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi (ed.); Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, TU Wien, (2017), 23.

A.A.H. Ahmadalshteihi, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"The Application Potential of Vacuum Glazing in Building´s Thermal Retrofit: A Case Study";
Talk: enviBUILD2017 - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2017-09-07 - 2017-09-08; in: "12th international enviBUILD conference 2017 - Buildings and Environments - From Research to Application", U. Pont, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi (ed.); Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, TU Wien, (2017), 22.

S. Eikemeier, A. Mahdavi, R. Wimmer:
"Simulation-Supported Early Stage Design Optimisation for a Case Study of Life Cycle Oriented Buildings";
Talk: enviBUILD2017 - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2017-09-07 - 2017-09-08; in: "12th international enviBUILD conference 2017 - Buildings and Environments - From Research to Application", U. Pont, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi (ed.); Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, TU Wien, (2017), 18.

K. Hammerberg, M. Vuckovic, A. Mahdavi:
"Approaches to Urban Weather Modeling: A Vienna Case Study";
Talk: enviBUILD2017 - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2017-09-07 - 2017-09-08; in: "12th international enviBUILD conference 2017 - Buildings and Environments - From Research to Application", U. Pont, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi (ed.); Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, TU Wien, (2017), 15.

C. Di Noi, A. Mahdavi, M. Dalprà, A. Frattari, M. Costatini, U. Pont:
"LCA-based design support for a senior citizens´ residence";
Talk: enviBUILD2017 - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2017-09-07 - 2017-09-08; in: "12th international enviBUILD conference 2017 - Buildings and Environments - From Research to Application", U. Pont, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi (ed.); Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, TU Wien, (2017), 10.

A. Mahdavi:
"The problem with the people";
Keynote Lecture: enviBUILD2017 - Buildings and Environment - From Research to Application, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria (invited); 2017-09-07 - 2017-09-08; in: "12th international enviBUILD conference 2017 - Buildings and Environments - From Research to Application", U. Pont, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi (ed.); Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, TU Wien, (2017), 8.

A. Mahdavi, F. Tahmasebi:
"Predictive models of electrical energy use in office buildings due to plug loads";
Talk: Building Simulation 2017 - 15th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association, San Francisco, USA; 2017-08-07 - 2017-08-09; in: "Proceedings of the 15th IBPSA Conference San Francisco, CA, USA, Aug. 7-9, 2017", IBPSA (ed.); IBPSA, (2017), 1005 - 1010.

M. Vuckovic, A. Mahdavi, C. Tauber, K. Kiesel, S. Glawischnig, A. Heiderer, I. Pirstinger, M. Majcen, M. Raudaschl:
"Generation and evaluation of alternative urban densification scenarios";
Talk: Building Simulation 2017 - 15th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association, San Francisco, USA; 2017-08-07 - 2017-08-09; in: "Proceedings of the 15th IBPSA Conference San Francisco, CA, USA, Aug. 7-9, 2017", IBPSA (ed.); IBPSA, (2017), 982 - 987.

M. Taheri, F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"Consideration of Inhabitants' Diversity in Building Performance Simulation: Does It Matter?";
Talk: Building Simulation 2017 - 15th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association, San Francisco, USA; 2017-08-07 - 2017-08-09; in: "Proceedings of the 15th IBPSA Conference San Francisco, CA, USA, Aug. 7-9, 2017", IBPSA (ed.); IBPSA, (2017), 82 - 88.

N. Ghiassi, A. Mahdavi:
"Re-diversification of Predictions of a Reductive Urban Energy Modeling Method";
Poster: Building Simulation 2017 - 15th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association, San Francisco, USA; 2017-08-07 - 2017-08-09; in: "Proceedings of the 15th IBPSA Conference San Francisco, CA, USA, Aug. 7-9, 2017", IBPSA (ed.); IBPSA, (2017), 1011 - 1020.

A. Mahdavi, N. Ghiassi, M. Vuckovic, M. Taheri, F. Tahmasebi:
"High-resolution representations of internal and external boundary conditions in urban energy modelling";
Talk: Building Simulation 2017 - 15th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association, San Francisco, USA; 2017-08-07 - 2017-08-09; in: "Proceedings of the 15th IBPSA Conference San Francisco, CA, USA, Aug. 7-9, 2017", IBPSA (ed.); IBPSA, (2017), 28 - 37.

A. Mahdavi, E. Bajraktari, J. Lechleitner:
"Computational Design Support for Double-facades with Concomitant Acoustical Protection and Natural Ventilation Capability";
Talk: Building Simulation 2017 - 15th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association, San Francisco, USA; 2017-08-07 - 2017-08-09; in: "Proceedings of the 15th IBPSA Conference San Francisco, CA, USA, Aug. 7-9, 2017", IBPSA (ed.); IBPSA, (2017), 21 - 27.

A. Mahdavi, N. Ghiassi:
"Advanced urban energy computing: from visions to solutions";
Keynote Lecture: SET2017 16th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies, Bologna, Italy (invited); 2017-07-17 - 2017-07-20; in: "SET2017", S. Riffat, E. Zanchini (ed.); Alma Mater Studiorum University Di Bologna, (2017).

M. Schuss, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Long-term experimental performance evaluation of aerogel insulation plaster";
Talk: NSB2017 - 11th Symposium on Building Physics, Trondheim, Norway; 2017-06-11 - 2017-06-14; in: "Proceedings of NSB2017 - 11th Symposium on Building Physics", S. Geving, A. Gustavsen, J. Holme, B. Time (ed.); (2017).

M. Vuckovic, S. Attila, R. Gallardo Gomez, N. Hodzic, V. Lisyana, P.R. Rissetto, M. Solman, T. Tezarek, N. Ghiassi, M. Taheri, F. Tahmasebi, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"The EMULATE Project Course as an instance of Research-guided teaching";
Talk: Vienna Young Scientists Symposium 2017, Wien, TU Wien; 2017-06-01 - 2017-06-02; in: "VIENNA young SCIENTISTS SYMPOSIUM", G. Artner, A. Bogadi, J. Grames, I. Hahn, P. Hans, H. Krebs, T. Rouhi (ed.); Book-of-Abstracts, (2017), ISBN: 978-3-9504017-5-2; 152 - 153.

U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Architectural Competitions & Sustainability: A Case Study";
Talk: Vienna Young Scientists Symposium 2017, Wien, TU Wien; 2017-06-01 - 2017-06-02; in: "VIENNA young SCIENTISTS SYMPOSIUM", G. Artner, A. Bogadi, J. Grames, I. Hahn, P. Hans, H. Krebs, T. Rouhi (ed.); Book-of-Abstracts, (2017), ISBN: 978-3-9504017-5-2; 148 - 149.

U. Pont, K. Büchl-Krammerstätter, H. Linzer, D. Damyanovic, H. Kromp-Kolb, I. Kovacic, M. Dang, H. Rechberger, A. Blaschke, K. Kiesel, U. Pitha, G. Stöglehner, R. Wück, M. Bailer, C. Härtel, M. Kouacou, G. Kroneder, M. Pendl, J. Preiss, M. Scheibengraf, W. Doppler, A. Mahdavi:
"Ökologische Aspekte beim Planen und Bauen: Transdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit für innovative Lösungen als Antwort auf steigende Komplexität";
Poster: Mapping Univer©ities Eine Vermessung der Beziehungen von Universität und Stadt The Landscape of Cooperation among Austrian Cities and Universities, Innsbruck, Österreich (invited); 2017-02-23 - 2017-02-24; in: "Mapping Univer©ities Eine Vermessung der Beziehungen von Universität und Stadt The Landscape of Cooperation among Austrian Cities and Universities", T. Baumgartner, UNIKO et al. (ed.); (2017).

L. Zaniboni, G. Pernigotto, K. Kiesel, M. Schuss, A. Gasparella, A. Mahdavi:
"Calibrated simulation models for indoor comfort assessment: the case of a healthcare facility in Vienna";
Talk: Building Simulation Applications - 3rd IBPSA-Italy Conference Bozen-Bolzano 8.2.17 - 10.2.17, Bozen, Italien; 2017-02-08 - 2017-02-10; in: "Building Simulation Applications Proceedings", M Baratieri, V. Corrado, A. Gasparella, F. Patuzzi (ed.); bu.press (publisher of the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano), 3. (2017), ISSN: 2531-6702; Paper ID 99, 9 pages.

A. Mahdavi, F. Tahmasebi:
"Accounting for the diversity of use patterns in representations of office plug loads in building performance simulation";
Talk: Building Simulation Applications - 3rd IBPSA-Italy Conference Bozen-Bolzano 8.2.17 - 10.2.17, Bozen, Italien; 2017-02-08 - 2017-02-10; in: "Building Simulation Applications Proceedings", M Baratieri, V. Corrado, A. Gasparella, F. Patuzzi (ed.); bu.press (publisher of the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano), 3. (2017), ISSN: 2531-6702; Paper ID 71, 6 pages.

A. Mahdavi, F. Tahmasebi, W. O´Brien, H. Burak Gunay:
"The diversity challenge in models of occupants' presence in buildings";
Talk: Building Simulation Applications - 3rd IBPSA-Italy Conference Bozen-Bolzano 8.2.17 - 10.2.17, Bozen, Italien; 2017-02-08 - 2017-02-10; in: "Building Simulation Applications Proceedings", M Baratieri, V. Corrado, A. Gasparella, F. Patuzzi (ed.); bu.press (publisher of the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano), 3. (2017), ISSN: 2531-6702; Paper ID 70, 6 pages.

K. Hammerberg, O Brousse, A. Mahdavi:
"Investigating the suitability of the WRF model for improving of urban climate boundary conditions";
Talk: Building Simulation Applications - 3rd IBPSA-Italy Conference Bozen-Bolzano 8.2.17 - 10.2.17, Bozen, Italien; 2017-02-08 - 2017-02-10; in: "Building Simulation Applications Proceedings", M Baratieri, V. Corrado, A. Gasparella, F. Patuzzi (ed.); bu.press (publisher of the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano), 3. (2017), ISSN: 2531-6702; Paper ID 83, 9 pages.

D. Wolosiuk, H. Hofstätter, A. Mahdavi:
"The development and verification of a computational tool for the evaluation of the visual accessibility of architectural spaces";
Talk: Building Simulation Applications - 3rd IBPSA-Italy Conference Bozen-Bolzano 8.2.17 - 10.2.17, Bozen, Italien; 2017-02-08 - 2017-02-10; in: "Building Simulation Applications Proceedings", M Baratieri, V. Corrado, A. Gasparella, F. Patuzzi (ed.); bu.press (publisher of the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano), 3. (2017), ISSN: 2531-6702; Paper ID 69, 6 pages.

A. Mahdavi, N. Ghiassi:
"Urban energy computing: an hourglass model";
Keynote Lecture: Building Simulation Applications - 3rd IBPSA-Italy Conference Bozen-Bolzano 8.2.17 - 10.2.17, Bozen, Italien (invited); 2017-02-08 - 2017-02-10; in: "Building Simulation Applications Proceedings", M Baratieri, V. Corrado, A. Gasparella, F. Patuzzi (ed.); bu.press (publisher of the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano), 3. (2017), ISSN: 2531-6702; Paper ID Keynote 01, 9 pages.

M. Schuss, U. Pont, M. Taheri, C. Lindner, A. Mahdavi:
"Simulation-assisted monitoring-based performance evaluation of a historically relevant architectural design";
Talk: Building Simulation Applications - 3rd IBPSA-Italy Conference Bozen-Bolzano 8.2.17 - 10.2.17, Bozen, Italien; 2017-02-08 - 2017-02-10; in: "Building Simulation Applications Proceedings", M Baratieri, V. Corrado, A. Gasparella, F. Patuzzi (ed.); bu.press (publisher of the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano), 3. (2017), ISSN: 2531-6702; Paper ID 78, 8 pages.

U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"A comparison of the performance of two- and three-dimensional thermal bridge assessment for typical construction joints";
Talk: Building Simulation Applications - 3rd IBPSA-Italy Conference Bozen-Bolzano 8.2.17 - 10.2.17, Bozen, Italien; 2017-02-08 - 2017-02-10; in: "Building Simulation Applications Proceedings", M Baratieri, V. Corrado, A. Gasparella, F. Patuzzi (ed.); bu.press (publisher of the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano), 3. (2017), ISSN: 2531-6702; Paper ID 75, 8 pages.

M. Bucevac, U. Pont, S. Swoboda, A. Mahdavi:
"Data transfer from BIM to building performance simulation tools: A case study";
Talk: Building Simulation Applications - 3rd IBPSA-Italy Conference Bozen-Bolzano 8.2.17 - 10.2.17, Bozen, Italien; 2017-02-08 - 2017-02-10; in: "Building Simulation Applications Proceedings", M Baratieri, V. Corrado, A. Gasparella, F. Patuzzi (ed.); bu.press (publisher of the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano), 3. (2017), ISSN: 2531-6702; Paper ID 74, 8 pages.

M. Krajčík, L. Kudiváni, A. Mahdavi:
"Estimating Energy Saving Potential by Applying Personalized Ventilation in an open Space Office in Winter";
Talk: Proceedings of the 9 Conference of IBPSA-CZ - Simulace budov a techniky prostředí 2016, Brno, Czech Republic; 2016-11-10 - 2016-11-11; in: "Simulace budov a techniky prostředí 2016 9. konference IBPSA-CZ 10. - 11. 11. 2016 na Fakultě strojní VUT v Brně", M. Jaros, : Batak, O. Sikula et al. (ed.); (2016), ISBN: 978-80-270-0772-1; 6 pages.

M. Tomazovic, K. Kiesel, M. Vuckovic, A. Mahdavi:
"Cooling Performance of White Roofs in Residential Buildings";
Talk: 6th International Engineering Conference on Energy-E fficient Buildings, Gaza; 2016-10-25 - 2016-10-26; in: "IEC6 PROCEEDINGS - Proceedings of the 6th International Engineering Conference on Energy-Efficient Buildings", Organizers of the IEC6-2016 / (ed.); Eigenverlad mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, Islamic University of Gaza, (2016), Paper ID 2-1, 6 pages.

S. Keo-Orasarn, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Usability Assessment Of An Online Building Performance Evaluation Tool: A Case Study";
Talk: Proceedings of the 9 Conference of IBPSA-CZ - Simulace budov a techniky prostředí 2016, Brno, Czech Republic; 2016-11-10 - 2016-11-11; in: "Simulace budov a techniky prostředí 2016 9. konference IBPSA-CZ 10. - 11. 11. 2016 na Fakultě strojní VUT v Brně", M. Jaros, : Batak, O. Sikula et al. (ed.); (2016), ISBN: 978-80-270-0772-1; Paper ID 130, 6 pages.

M. Covic, U. Pont, N. Ghiassi, M. Taheri, R. Bräuer, A. Mahdavi:
"An inquiry into the current practice of building product data handling by different stakeholders in Austria";
Talk: ENVIBUILD 2016 - Buildings and Environment - Energy Performance, Smart Materials and Buildings, Brno, Czech Republic; 2016-09-22 - 2016-09-23; in: "Buildings and Environment - Energy Performance, Smart Materials and Buildings", M. Kalousek et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorar / Peer Review, Envibuild, (2016), 9 pages.

F. Brandl, K. Kiesel, A. Mahdavi:
"Communal living for elderly in Vienna: ecological, social and economic aspects";
Talk: ENHR2016 - European Network for Housing Research, Belfast, Northern Ireland; 2016-06-28 - 2016-07-01; in: "Proceedings of ENHR2016", P. Gray, J. Frey, P. Quigley, N. McCrudden, E. Patterson (ed.); (2016).

S. Eikemeier, M. Schuss, U. Pont, R. Wimmer, A. Mahdavi:
"Monitoring of a prototypical free-running building: A case study in a hot-and-humid climate";
Talk: ENVIBUILD 2016 - Buildings and Environment - Energy Performance, Smart Materials and Buildings, Brno, Czech Republic; 2016-09-22 - 2016-09-23; in: "Buildings and Environment - Energy Performance, Smart Materials and Buildings", M. Kalousek et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorar / Peer Review, Envibuild, (2016).

G. Gourlis, F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"Performance simulation of external metal mesh screen devices: a case study";
Talk: enviBUILD 2016 International Conference on Buildings and Environment, Brno, Czech Republic; 2016-09-22 - 2016-09-23; in: "enviBUILD 2016 International Conference on Buildings and Environment", (2016), 1 - 9.

M. Rashani, A. Mahdavi:
"Calibration of building energy use models: A Case Study of three Residential Buildings in Kosovo";
Talk: Proceedings of the CESBP Central European Symposium on Building Physics AND BauSIM 2016, Dresden, Germany; 2016-09-14 - 2016-09-16; in: "Proceedings of the 3rd Central European Symposium on Building Physics", J. Grunewald et al. (ed.); Technische Universität Dresden / Scientific Committee of the CESBP, (2016), ISBN: 9783816797982; 521 - 526.

A. Mahdavi, S. Glawischnig, M. Schuss, F. Tahmasebi, A. Heiderer:
"Structured building monitoring; Ontologies and platform";
Talk: ECPPM 2016 eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Limassol, Cyprus; 2016-09-07 - 2016-09-09; in: "Proceedings of the 11th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling", S.E. Christodoulou, R.J. Scherer (ed.); Balkema, (2016), ISBN: 9781138032804; 651 - 658.

A. Mahdavi, H. Shirdel, F. Tahmasebi:
"A novel approach to building performance optimization via iterative operations on attribute clusters of design options";
Talk: ECPPM 2016 eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Limassol, Cyprus; 2016-09-07 - 2016-09-09; in: "Proceedings of the 11th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling", S.E. Christodoulou, R.J. Scherer (ed.); Balkema, (2016), ISBN: 9781138032804; 493 - 498.

F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"Necessary conditions for the accountable inclusion of dynamic representations of inhabitants in building information models";
Talk: ECPPM 2016 eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Limassol, Cyprus; 2016-09-07 - 2016-09-09; in: "Proceedings of the 11th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling", S.E. Christodoulou, R.J. Scherer (ed.); Balkema, (2016), ISBN: 9781138032804; 409 - 416.

N. Ghiassi, A. Mahdavi:
"Utilization of GIS data for urban-scale energy inquiries: A sampling approach";
Talk: ECPPM 2016 eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Limassol, Cyprus; 2016-09-07 - 2016-09-09; in: "Proceedings of the 11th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling", S.E. Christodoulou, R.J. Scherer (ed.); Balkema, (2016), ISBN: 9781138032804; 251 - 258.

M. Schuss, S. Glawischnig, A. Mahdavi:
"A flexible and scalable approach to building monitoring and diagnostics";
Talk: ECPPM 2016 eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Limassol, Cyprus; 2016-09-07 - 2016-09-09; in: "Proceedings of the 11th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling", S.E. Christodoulou, R.J. Scherer (ed.); Balkema, (2016), ISBN: 9781138032804; 235 - 242.

A. Mahdavi, B. Rader:
"Integrated buildings and system design: Approaches, tools, and actors";
Talk: ECPPM 2016 eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Limassol, Cyprus; 2016-09-07 - 2016-09-09; in: "Proceedings of the 11th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling", S.E. Christodoulou, R.J. Scherer (ed.); Balkema, (2016), ISBN: 9781138032804; 57 - 64.

C. Sustr, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Rule based building construction generation: An approach based on formal language methods";
Talk: ENVIBUILD 2016 - Buildings and Environment - Energy Performance, Smart Materials and Buildings, Brno, Czech Republic; 2016-09-22 - 2016-09-23; in: "Buildings and Environment - Energy Performance, Smart Materials and Buildings", M. Kalousek et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorar / Peer Review, Envibuild, (2016), 9 pages.

C. Theocharis, E. Kainmüller, J. Lechleitner, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Improving the Impact Sound Insulation of an Existing and Refurbished Wooden Beam Floor Construction";
Talk: ENVIBUILD 2016 - Buildings and Environment - Energy Performance, Smart Materials and Buildings, Brno, Czech Republic; 2016-09-22 - 2016-09-23; in: "Buildings and Environment - Energy Performance, Smart Materials and Buildings", M. Kalousek et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorar / Peer Review, Envibuild, (2016), 10 pages.

A. Mahdavi, M. Del Bolgia, F. Tahmasebi, M. Schuss:
"Prediction of user-driven window operation in buildings";
Talk: Indoor Air 2016 - The 14TH International Conference of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Ghent, Belgium; 2016-07-03 - 2016-07-08; in: "Proceedings of the 14TH International Conference of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Ghent, Belgium", J. Laverge, T. Salthammer, M. Stranger (ed.); ISAIQ - International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, (2016).

F. Tahmasebi, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Toward a systematic assessment of window operation models in buildings";
Talk: Indoor Air 2016 - The 14TH International Conference of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Ghent, Belgium; 2016-07-03 - 2016-07-08; in: "Proceedings of the 14TH International Conference of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Ghent, Belgium", J. Laverge, T. Salthammer, M. Stranger (ed.); ISAIQ - International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, (2016).

M. Del Bolgia, A. Mahdavi:
"Toward an empirically-based understanding of building users' window operation behvaior";
Talk: Central Europe towards Sustainable Building 2016 - Innovations for sustainable Future, Prague, Czech Republic; 2016-06-22 - 2016-06-24; in: "(Printed) Proceedings of CESB 2016: Central Europe towards sustainable building 2016 - innovations for sustrainable future", P. Hàjek, J. Tywoniak, A. Lupisek (ed.); Prague, Czech Republic (2016), ISBN: 9788027102488; Paper ID p.701-708, 8 pages.

M. Taheri, A. Mahdavi:
"An efficient approach to the parametric assessment of airflow conditions in architectural spaces based on a limited set of CFD-based simulation runs.";
Talk: Central Europe towards Sustainable Building 2016 - Innovations for sustainable Future, Prague, Czech Republic; 2016-06-22 - 2016-06-24; in: "(Printed) Proceedings of CESB 2016: Central Europe towards sustainable building 2016 - innovations for sustrainable future", P. Hàjek, J. Tywoniak, A. Lupisek (ed.); Prague, Czech Republic (2016), ISBN: 9788027102488; Paper ID p.1497-1504, 8 pages.

N. Ghiassi, A. Mahdavi:
"A GIS-based Framework for Semi-automated Urban-Scale energy Simulation";
Talk: Central Europe towards Sustainable Building 2016 - Innovations for sustainable Future, Prague, Czech Republic; 2016-06-22 - 2016-06-24; in: "(Printed) Proceedings of CESB 2016: Central Europe towards sustainable building 2016 - innovations for sustrainable future", P. Hàjek, J. Tywoniak, A. Lupisek (ed.); Prague, Czech Republic (2016), ISBN: 9788027102488; Paper ID p.529-536, 8 pages.

M. Kayalar, F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"Exploring the interrelationships between occupants' presence patterns and plug loads in an office building";
Talk: Central Europe towards Sustainable Building 2016 - Innovations for sustainable Future, Prague, Czech Republic; 2016-06-22 - 2016-06-24; in: "(Printed) Proceedings of CESB 2016: Central Europe towards sustainable building 2016 - innovations for sustrainable future", P. Hàjek, J. Tywoniak, A. Lupisek (ed.); Prague, Czech Republic (2016), ISBN: 9788027102488; Paper ID p.1404-1409, 8 pages.

F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"An inquiry into reliability of occupant behaviour models for building performance simulation";
Talk: Vienna Young Scientists Symposium 2016, Vienna; 2016-06-09 - 2016-06-10; in: "Proceedings of Vienna Young Scientists Symposium 2016", B. Ullmann, .. TU Wien et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat / TU Wien, (2016), ISBN: 978-3-9504017-2-1; Paper ID ARP4, 2 pages.

N. Ghiassi, A. Mahdavi:
"A Novel Approach to High-Resolution Urban-Level Building Energy Modeling";
Talk: Vienna Young Scientists Symposium 2016, Vienna; 2016-06-09 - 2016-06-10; in: "Proceedings of Vienna Young Scientists Symposium 2016", B. Ullmann, .. TU Wien et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat / TU Wien, (2016), ISBN: 978-3-9504017-2-1; Paper ID ARP15, 2 pages.

O. Proskurnina, U. Pont, M. Schuss, E. Heiduk, P. Schober, A. Mahdavi:
"A computational inquiry into the application of vacuum glazing in building retrofit";
Poster: Vienna Young Scientists Symposium 2016, Vienna; 2016-06-09 - 2016-06-10; in: "Proceedings of Vienna Young Scientists Symposium 2016", B. Ullmann et al. (ed.); (2016), ISBN: 978-3-9504017-2-1; 26 - 27.

G. Etminan, E.M. Vazifeh, A. Mahdavi:
"The Implications of Assumed Boundary Conditions for the Reliability of Indoor Illuminance Predictions: A Case Study";
Talk: ENVIBUILD 2016 - Buildings and Environment - Energy Performance, Smart Materials and Buildings, Brno, Czech Republic; 2016-09-22 - 2016-09-23; in: "Buildings and Environment - Energy Performance, Smart Materials and Buildings", M. Kalousek et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorar / Peer Review, Envibuild, (2016), Paper ID 083, 6 pages.

E.M. Vazifeh, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"A comparative assessment of diffuse fraction models";
Talk: ENVIBUILD 2016 - Buildings and Environment - Energy Performance, Smart Materials and Buildings, Brno, Czech Republic; 2016-09-22 - 2016-09-23; in: "Buildings and Environment - Energy Performance, Smart Materials and Buildings", M. Kalousek et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorar / Peer Review, Envibuild, (2016), Paper ID 33, 5 pages.

C. Tauber, E. Bajraktari, J. Lechleitner, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Double Skin Facades with Natural Venitlation Capability: A Case Study of Acoustical Enhancement Via Passive and Active (Noise Cancelling) Methods";
Talk: ENVIBUILD 2016 - Buildings and Environment - Energy Performance, Smart Materials and Buildings, Brno, Czech Republic; 2016-09-22 - 2016-09-23; in: "Buildings and Environment - Energy Performance, Smart Materials and Buildings", M. Kalousek et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorar / Peer Review, Envibuild, (2016), 8 pages.

R. Cetin, A. Mahdavi:
"An inquiry into the reliability of urban-revel CFD-based air flow field analysis";
Talk: Proceedings of the CESBP Central European Symposium on Building Physics AND BauSIM 2016, Dresden, Germany; 2016-09-14 - 2016-09-16; in: "Proceedings of BauSim 2016", J. Grunewald et al. (ed.); Technische Universität Dresden / Scientific Committee of the CESBP // Fraunhofer IRB Verlag, (2016), 978‐3‐8167‐9798‐2; 613 - 620.

N. Ghiassi, A. Mahdavi:
"Urban Energy Modeling Using Multivariate Cluster Analysis";
Talk: Proceedings of the CESBP Central European Symposium on Building Physics AND BauSIM 2016, Dresden, Germany; 2016-09-14 - 2016-09-16; in: "Proceedings of BauSim 2016", J. Grunewald et al. (ed.); Technische Universität Dresden / Scientific Committee of the CESBP // Fraunhofer IRB Verlag, (2016), 978‐3‐8167‐9798‐2; 329 - 336.

K. Kiesel, M. Vuckovic, A. Mahdavi:
"The scope and implications of the urban microclimate variance: a case study";
Talk: Clima 2016 - 12th REHVA World Congress, Aalborg, Denmark; 2016-05-22 - 2016-05-25; in: "Clima 2016 - proceedings of the 12th REHVA World Congress", P.K. Heiselberg et al. (ed.); REHVA, (8 Volumes) (2016), ISBN: 87-91606-26-8; Paper ID 339, 9 pages.

L. Glasberg, M. Vuckovic, K. Kiesel, A. Mahdavi:
"The Microclimate of Urban Courtyards: A Case Study";
Talk: Clima 2016 - 12th REHVA World Congress, Aalborg, Denmark; 2016-05-22 - 2016-05-25; in: "Clima 2016 - proceedings of the 12th REHVA World Congress", P.K. Heiselberg et al. (ed.); REHVA, (8 Volumes) (2016), ISBN: 87-91606-26-8; Paper ID 136, 9 pages.

L. Zaniboni, K. Kiesel, M. Schuss, G. Pernigotto, A. Gasparella, A. Mahdavi:
"Evaluation of on-site PV-based electrical energy production: a case study";
Talk: Clima 2016 - 12th REHVA World Congress, Aalborg, Denmark; 2016-05-22 - 2016-05-25; in: "Clima 2016 - proceedings of the 12th REHVA World Congress", P.K. Heiselberg et al. (ed.); REHVA, (8 Volumes) (2016), ISBN: 87-91606-26-8; Paper ID 371, 9 pages.

L. Zaniboni, A. Gasparella, M. Schuss, K. Kiesel, G. Pernigotto, A. Mahdavi:
"Indoor Comfort Evaluation of a Health Care Facility: a Case Study";
Talk: Clima 2016 - 12th REHVA World Congress, Aalborg, Denmark; 2016-05-22 - 2016-05-25; in: "Clima 2016 - proceedings of the 12th REHVA World Congress", P.K. Heiselberg et al. (ed.); REHVA, (8 Volumes) (2016), ISBN: 87-91606-26-8; Paper ID 369, 10 pages.

N. Sterl, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Exploring the energy saving potential of model-predictive controls via dynamic co-simulation";
Talk: Clima 2016 - 12th REHVA World Congress, Aalborg, Denmark; 2016-05-22 - 2016-05-25; in: "Clima 2016 - proceedings of the 12th REHVA World Congress", P.K. Heiselberg et al. (ed.); REHVA, (8 Volumes) (2016), ISBN: 87-91606-26-8; Paper ID 217, 10 pages.

B. Rader, A. Mahdavi:
"Supporting integrated approaches to the design of buildings and their technical systems.";
Talk: Clima 2016 - 12th REHVA World Congress, Aalborg, Denmark; 2016-05-22 - 2016-05-25; in: "Clima 2016 - proceedings of the 12th REHVA World Congress", P.K. Heiselberg et al. (ed.); REHVA, (8 Volumes) (2016), ISBN: 87-91606-26-8; Paper ID 182, 8 pages.

K. Kiesel, M. Vuckovic, A. Mahdavi:
"Exploring the implications of variance in urban microclimate for building's energy performance: A Simulation-Based Approach";
Talk: Proceedings of the CESBP Central European Symposium on Building Physics AND BauSIM 2016, Dresden, Germany; 2016-09-14 - 2016-09-16; in: "Proceedings of BauSim 2016", J. Grunewald et al. (ed.); Technische Universität Dresden / Scientific Committee of the CESBP // Fraunhofer IRB Verlag, (2016), 978‐3‐8167‐9798‐2; 429 - 434.

M. Taheri, M. Schuss, J. Lechleitner, A. Mahdavi:
"Application of calibrated CFD models for the assessment of a displacement ventilation system";
Talk: Proceedings of the CESBP Central European Symposium on Building Physics AND BauSIM 2016, Dresden, Germany; 2016-09-14 - 2016-09-16; in: "Proceedings of the CESBP Central European Symposium on Building Physics AND BauSIM 2016", J. Grunewald et al. (ed.); Technische Universität Dresden / Scientific Committee of the CESBP // Fraunhofer IRB Verlag, (2016), 978‐3‐8167‐9798‐2; 683 - 689.

F. Tahmasebi, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Exploring the effectiveness of window operation models for thermal comfort and energy performance assessments";
Talk: Proceedings of the CESBP Central European Symposium on Building Physics AND BauSIM 2016, Dresden, Germany; 2016-09-14 - 2016-09-16; in: "Proceedings of BauSim 2016", J. Grunewald et al. (ed.); Technische Universität Dresden / Scientific Committee of the CESBP // Fraunhofer IRB Verlag, (2016), 978‐3‐8167‐9798‐2; 489 - 496.

E. Heiduk, A. Mahdavi, U. Pont, M. Schuss, C. Sustr, O. Proskurnina, P. Schober, H. Pichler, F. Dolezal, H Hohenstein:
"Investigation of Vacuum Glazing in existing window systems";
Poster: Central Europe towards Sustainable Building 2016 - Innovations for sustainable Future, Prague, Czech Republic; 2016-06-22 - 2016-06-24; in: "Proceedings of CESB2016 - Central Europe towards Sustainable Building 2016 - Innovations for Sustainable Building 2016", P. Hàjek, J. Tywoniak, A. Lupisek et al. (ed.); CESB16 - Eigenverlag der CESB2016, (2016), ISBN: 9788027102488; 125 - 130.

N. Ghiassi, M. Taheri, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"A Semantic Web Approach to Efficient Building Product Data Procurement";
Talk: ECPPM 2016 eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Limassol, Cyprus; 2016-09-07 - 2016-09-09; in: "Proceedings of the 11th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling", S.E. Christodoulou, R.J. Scherer (ed.); Balkema, (2016), ISBN: 9781138032804; 457 - 464.

U. Pont, O. Proskurnina, M. Taheri, A. Mahdavi, B. Sommer, M. Sommer-Nawara, G. Adam:
"Acquisition and processing of input data for building certification: An approach to increase the reproducability of energy certificates";
Talk: ECPPM 2016 eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Limassol, Cyprus; 2016-09-07 - 2016-09-09; in: "Proceedings of the 11th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling", S.E. Christodoulou, R.J. Scherer (ed.); Balkema, (2016), ISBN: 9781138032804; 243 - 250.

O. Proskurnina, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"The performance of vacuum glazing in existing window constructions: A case study";
Talk: Proceedings of the CESBP Central European Symposium on Building Physics AND BauSIM 2016, Dresden, Germany; 2016-09-14 - 2016-09-16; in: "Proceedings of the 3rd Central European Symposium on Building Physics", J. Grunewald et al. (ed.); Technische Universität Dresden / Scientific Committee of the CESBP, (2016), 978‐3‐8167‐9798‐2; 435 - 440.

G. Wurzer, U. Pont, W Lorenz, A. Mahdavi:
"Coupling Building Morphology Optimization and Energy Efficiency - A Proof of Concept";
Talk: Proceedings of the CESBP Central European Symposium on Building Physics AND BauSIM 2016, Dresden, Germany; 2016-09-14 - 2016-09-16; in: "Proceedings of BauSim 2016", J. Grunewald et al. (ed.); Technische Universität Dresden / Scientific Committee of the CESBP // Fraunhofer IRB Verlag, (2016), 978‐3‐8167‐9798‐2; 543 - 550.

U. Pont, N. Ghiassi, M. Taheri, R. Bräuer, A. Mahdavi:
"The BAU_WEB-Project: Exploring the potential of state-of-the-art Web-Technologies for Building Product Data Acquisition and Management";
Poster: Vienna Young Scientists Symposium 2016, Vienna; 2016-06-09 - 2016-06-10; in: "Proceedings of Vienna Young Scientists Symposium 2016", B. Ullmann, .. TU Wien et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat / TU Wien, (2016), ISBN: 978-3-9504017-2-1; 28 - 29.

U. Pont, O. Proskurnina, M. Taheri, A. Kropf, B. Sommer, M. Sommer-Nawara, G. Adam, A. Mahdavi:
"Input Data Quality for Building Energy Certification: Recent Progress in the EDEN Project";
Talk: Vienna Young Scientists Symposium 2016, Vienna; 2016-06-09 - 2016-06-10; in: "Proceedings of Vienna Young Scientists Symposium 2016", B. Ullmann, .. TU Wien et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat / TU Wien, (2016), ISBN: 978-3-9504017-2-1; Paper ID ARP13, 2 pages.

E-M. Manescu, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Exploring the effectiveness of Building Performance Codes: A Lighting Standard Case Study";
Poster: Proceedings of the CESBP Central European Symposium on Building Physics AND BauSIM 2016, Dresden, Germany; 2016-09-14 - 2016-09-16; in: "Proceedings of the 3rd Central European Symposium on Building Physics", J. Grunewald et al. (ed.); Technische Universität Dresden / Scientific Committee of the CESBP, (2016), ISBN: 9783816797982; 715 - 722.

M. Schuss, M. Taheri, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Performance evaluation of ducted and ductless personal ventilation systems";
Talk: Indoor Air 2016 - The 14TH International Conference of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Ghent, Belgium; 2016-07-03 - 2016-07-08; in: "Proceedings of the 14TH International Conference of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Ghent, Belgium", J. Laverge, T. Salthammer, M. Stranger (ed.); ISAIQ - International Society of Indoor Air Quality and Climate, (2016).

A. Mahdavi, S. Glawischnig, N. Ghiassi:
"Urban Energy Computing: a Multi-Layered Approach";
Talk: Software Engineering 2016 (SE 2016), Wien; 2016-02-23 - 2016-02-26; in: "(Gemeinsamer) Tagungsband der Workshops der Tagung Software Engineering 2016 (SE 2016)", CEUR Workshop-Proceedings, 1559 (2016), ISSN: 1613-0073; Paper ID 14, 6 pages.

A. Mahdavi, P. Schober, U. Pont, O. Proskurnina:
"VIG-SYS-RENO - Vakuumglas in der Anwendung - Forschungsergebnisse und Ausblick";
Keynote Lecture: Fenster-Türen-Treff 2016, Saalfelden (invited); 2016-03-03 - 2016-03-04; in: "Fenster-Türen-Treff 2016", P. Schober, Holzforschung Austria et al. (ed.); (2016), 66 - 82.

M. Trauner, M. Schuss, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Thermal conditions and user interactions in office spaces - a case study";
Talk: Central Europe towards Sustainable Building 2016 - Innovations for sustainable Future, Prague, Czech Republic; 2016-06-22 - 2016-06-24; in: "(Printed) Proceedings of CESB 2016: Central Europe towards sustainable building 2016 - innovations for sustrainable future", P. Hàjek, J. Tywoniak, A. Lupisek (ed.); CESB16 - Eigenverlag der CESB16, Prague, Czech Republic (2016), ISBN: 9788027102488; Paper ID p.323-330, 8 pages.

M. Vuckovic, A. Maleki, K. Kiesel, A. Mahdavi:
"Simulation-Based Assessment of UHI Mitigation Measures in Central European Cities";
Talk: Building Simulation 2015 - 14th International Conference of IBPSA, Hyderabad, Indien; 2015-12-07 - 2015-12-09; in: "Building Simulation Applications 2015 - 2nd IBPSA-Italy Conference", V Garg et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat / Peer Review, IBPSA, (2015), 43.

G. Pernigotto, A. Prada, P. Baggio, A. Gasparella, A. Mahdavi:
"Impact of Solar Irradiation Models on Simulated Hourly Energy Performance of Buildings";
Talk: Building Simulation 2015 - 14th International Conference of IBPSA, Hyderabad, Indien; 2015-12-07 - 2015-12-09; in: "Building Simulation Applications 2015 - 2nd IBPSA-Italy Conference", V Garg et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat / Peer Review, IBPSA, (2015), 91.

P. Penna, S. Schmiedhofer, F. Cappelletti, A. Gasparella, F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"A Multi-Stages Approach to the Calibration of a School Building as Simulation Model";
Talk: Building Simulation 2015 - 14th International Conference of IBPSA, Hyderabad, Indien; 2015-12-07 - 2015-12-09; in: "Building Simulation Applications 2015 - 2nd IBPSA-Italy Conference", V Garg et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat / Peer Review, IBPSA, (2015), 99.

E.M. Vazifeh, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"An Empirically-Based Assessment of Computational Sky Luminance Distribution Models";
Talk: Building Simulation 2015 - 14th International Conference of IBPSA, Hyderabad, Indien; 2015-12-07 - 2015-12-09; in: "Building Simulation Applications 2015 - 2nd IBPSA-Italy Conference", V Garg et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat / Peer Review, IBPSA, (2015), 23.

R. Cetin, A. Mahdavi:
"An Empirically-Based Assessment of CFD Utility in Urban-Level Air Flow Studies";
Talk: Building Simulation 2015 - 14th International Conference of IBPSA, Hyderabad, Indien; 2015-12-07 - 2015-12-09; in: "Building Simulation Applications 2015 - 2nd IBPSA-Italy Conference", V Garg et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat / Peer Review, IBPSA, (2015), 110.

F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"A Systematic Assessment of the Sensitivity of Building Performance Simulation Results with Regard to Occupancy-Related Input Assumptions";
Talk: Building Simulation 2015 - 14th International Conference of IBPSA, Hyderabad, Indien; 2015-12-07 - 2015-12-09; in: "Building Simulation Applications 2015 - 2nd IBPSA-Italy Conference", V Garg et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat / Peer Review, IBPSA, (2015), 51.

A. Mahdavi, F. Tahmasebi:
"The Inter-individual Variance of the Defining Markers of Occupancy Patterns in Office Buildings: A Case Study";
Talk: Building Simulation 2015 - 14th International Conference of IBPSA, Hyderabad, Indien; 2015-12-07 - 2015-12-09; in: "Building Simulation Applications 2015 - 2nd IBPSA-Italy Conference", V Garg et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat / Peer Review, IBPSA, (2015), 73.

O. Aleksandrowicz, A. Mahdavi:
"The Impact of Building Climatorlogy on Architectural Design: A Simulation-Assisted Historical Case Study";
Talk: Building Simulation 2015 - 14th International Conference of IBPSA, Hyderabad, Indien; 2015-12-07 - 2015-12-09; in: "Building Simulation Applications 2015 - 2nd IBPSA-Italy Conference", V Garg et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat / Peer Review, IBPSA, (2015), 18.

K. Ansari, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Visual comfort and lighting levels in sport facilities: A case study";
Talk: Central Europe towards Sustainable Building 2016 - Innovations for sustainable Future, Prague, Czech Republic; 2016-06-22 - 2016-06-24; in: "(Printed) Proceedings of CESB 2016: Central Europe towards sustainable building 2016 - innovations for sustrainable future", P. Hàjek, J. Tywoniak, A. Lupisek (ed.); CESB2016 - Eigenverlag, Prague, Czech Republic (2016), ISBN: 9788027102488; Paper ID 1350 (p 645-652), 8 pages.

A. Wurm, U. Pont, F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"Overheating risk in buildings: A case study of the impact of alternative construction solutions and operational regimes";
Talk: Central Europe towards Sustainable Building 2016 - Innovations for sustainable Future, Prague, Czech Republic; 2016-06-22 - 2016-06-24; in: "(Printed) Proceedings of CESB 2016: Central Europe towards sustainable building 2016 - innovations for sustrainable future", P. Hàjek, J. Tywoniak, A. Lupisek (ed.); Prague, Czech Republic (2016), ISBN: 9788027102488; Paper ID 1319 (p.1325-1332), 8 pages.

T. J. Padayhag, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Thermal and environmental performance implications of new versus retrofitted buildings: A case study";
Talk: Central Europe towards Sustainable Building 2016 - Innovations for sustainable Future, Prague, Czech Republic; 2016-06-22 - 2016-06-24; in: "(Printed) Proceedings of CESB 2016: Central Europe towards sustainable building 2016 - innovations for sustrainable future", P. Hàjek, J. Tywoniak, A. Lupisek (ed.); Prague, Czech Republic (2016), ISBN: 9788027102488; Paper ID 1351 (p.873-880), 8 pages.

A. Mahdavi, M. Vuckovic:
"Urban Microclimate, Thermal Comfort, And Energy Performance: An integrated Approach";
Keynote Lecture: 46th International Congress and Exhibition on Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning, Belgrade, Serbien; 2015-12-02 - 2015-12-04; in: "Proceedings of the 45th Congress and Exhibitionon HVAC&R", B. Todorovic et al. (ed.); (2015), 21 - 40.

A. Mahdavi:
"Human Ecology and Building Science: A Necessary Synthesis";
Keynote Lecture: First International Symposium on Sustainable Human-Building Ecosystems, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA (invited); 2015-10-05 - 2015-10-06; in: "Sustainable Human-Building Ecosystems - Proceedings of the First International Symposium on Sustainable Human-Building Ecosystems", ASCE (ed.); American Society of Civil Engineers, (2015), ISBN: 978-0-7844-7968-1; 1 - 17.

U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Innovative Fassaden für natürliche Raumlüftung und optimierten Schallschutz";
Poster: Blickpunkt Forschung: Energie @ TU Wien, Technische Universität Wien (invited); 2015-09-28 - 2015-09-29; in: "Postersammlung - Blickpunkt Forschung | Energie @ TU Wien", .. TU Wien (ed.); (2015).

A. Mahdavi, E.M. Vazifeh, M. Schuss:
"Sky luminance patterns Distribution Patterns: Empirical Assessment and Computational Models";
Talk: LpS2015 - LED Lighting Technologies - Trends & Technologies for Future Lighting Solutions, Bregenz, Austria (invited); 2015-09-22 - 2015-09-24; in: "LpS2015 - LED Lighting Technologies - Trends & Technologies for Future Lighting Solutions", LUGER RESEARCH e.U. (ed.); (2015), ISBN: 9783950320961; 64 - 73.

V. Jain, A. Mahdavi, U. Pont:
"Implementation of simulation-based virtual sensors using Radiance and Java";
Talk: envibuild 2015 - 10th International Conference Buildings & Environment 2015, Bratislava, Slowakei; 2015-10-15 - 2015-10-16; in: "Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Building & Environment", J. Hraska, M. Kalousek (ed.); STU Bratislave - Eigenverlag, (2015), 8 pages.

B. Rader, A. Mahdavi, U. Pont:
"Bridging the gap between Systems Controls and Architectural Design";
Talk: envibuild 2015 - 10th International Conference Buildings & Environment 2015, Bratislava, Slowakei; 2015-10-15 - 2015-10-16; in: "Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Building & Environment", J. Hraska, M. Kalousek (ed.); STU Bratislave - Eigenverlag, (2015), 7 pages.

M. Maringer, D. Wolosiuk, N. Hauck, U. Pont, C. Vogelauer, E. Fürst, F. Buser, A. Mahdavi:
"Toward visual accessibility in the built environment: The ViDeA Project";
Talk: envibuild 2015 - 10th International Conference Buildings & Environment 2015, Bratislava, Slowakei; 2015-10-15 - 2015-10-16; in: "Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Building & Environment", J. Hraska, M. Kalousek et al. (ed.); STU Bratislave - Eigenverlag, (2015), 8 pages.

U. Pont, S. Swoboda, A. Jonas, K. Tavoussi Tafreshi, A. Mahdavi:
"Effort and effectiveness considerations in architectural design: Two case studies of architectural design studios";
Talk: envibuild 2015 - 10th International Conference Buildings & Environment 2015, Bratislava, Slowakei; 2015-10-15 - 2015-10-16; in: "Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Building & Environment", J. Hraska, M. Kalousek et al. (ed.); STU Bratislave - Eigenverlag, (2015), 8 pages.

O. Proskurnina, U. Pont, M. Schuss, C. Sustr, E. Heiduk, P. Schober, A. Mahdavi:
"High-tech solutions for building retrofit: investigation of window systems with vacuum glazing";
Talk: envibuild 2015 - 10th International Conference Buildings & Environment 2015, Bratislava, Slowakei; 2015-10-15 - 2015-10-16; in: "Proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Building & Environment", J. Hraska, M. Kalousek et al. (ed.); STU Bratislave - Eigenverlag, (2015), 8 pages.

A. Mahdavi:
"Not a Hitchhiker's Guide to the Design-Performance-Space";
Keynote Lecture: eCaade 2015 - Real Time - Extending the Reach of Computation, TU Wien (invited); 2015-09-16 - 2015-09-18; in: "Real Time - Extending the Reach of Computation - Proceedings of the 33rd International Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe", B. Martens, G. Wurzer, T. Grasl, W Lorenz, R. Schaffranek (ed.); eCAADe & Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, TU Wien, Volume 1 & 2 (2015), ISBN: 9789491207082; 25 - 35.

R. Wimmer, M.J. Kang, C. Pokpong, A. Mahdavi:
"Analysis of User needs for Solar Cooker Acceptance";
Talk: 9th International Symposium on Environmentally Conscious Design and Inverse Manufacturing - sustainability through innovation in product life cycle., Tokyo, Japan; 2015-12-02 - 2015-12-04; in: "Proceedings of EcoDesign 2015 International Symposium", EcoDesign 2015 Secretariat (ed.); (2015).

A. Mahdavi:
"Fassadenbautagung 2015 - TU Wien - Zukunftsperspektiven im Fassadenbau - Einführung";
Talk: Fassadenbautagung - Zukunftsperspektiven im Fassadenbau 2015, TU Wien, Wien, Kuppelsaal (invited); 2015-06-12; in: "Fassadenbautagung - Zukunftsperspektiven im Fassadenbau 2015", E. Heiduk, U. Pont, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi (ed.); Eigenverlag mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, (2015), 1 - 22.

D. Wolosiuk, H. Hofstätter, U. Pont, M. Maringer, M. Schuss, N. Hauck, A. Mahdavi:
"Supporting Visual Design for All: The Videa Approach";
Talk: Proceedings of the 14th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association, Hyderabad, Indien; 2015-12-07 - 2015-12-09; in: "Proceedings of the", V Garg (ed.); (2015).

E.M. Vazifeh, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Radiometric boundary condition models for building perfromance simulation: an empricial assessment";
Talk: 6th International Building Physics Conference 2015, Torino, Italy; 2015-07-14 - 2015-07-17; in: "6th International Building Physics Conference 2015", M. Perino, V. Corrado (ed.); Proceedings of 6th International Building Physics Conference, IBPC 2015 (2015).

M. Vuckovic, K. Kiesel, A. Mahdavi:
"Toward advanced representations of the urban microclimate in building performance simulation";
Talk: 6th International Building Physics Conference 2015, Torino, Italy; 2015-07-14 - 2015-07-17; in: "6th International Building Physics Conference 2015", M. Perino, V. Corrado (ed.); Proceedings of 6th International Building Physics Conference, IBPC 2015 (2015).

F. Tahmasebi, S. Mostofi, A. Mahdavi:
"Exploring the implications of different occupancy modelling approaches for building performance simulation results";
Talk: 6th International Building Physics Conference 2015, Torino, Italy; 2015-07-14 - 2015-07-17; in: "6th International Building Physics Conference 2015", M. Perino, V. Corrado (ed.); Proceedings of 6th International Building Physics Conference, IBPC 2015 (2015).

M. Rashani, A. Mahdavi:
"Energy performance assessment of existing multi-family apartment buildings in Kosovo";
Talk: 6th International Building Physics Conference 2015, Torino, Italy; 2015-07-14 - 2015-07-17; in: "6th International Building Physics Conference 2015", M. Perino, V. Corrado (ed.); Proceedings of 6th International Building Physics Conference, IBPC 2015 (2015).

A. Azarnejad, A. Mahdavi:
"Building façades´ visual reflectance and surface temperatures: a field study";
Talk: 6th International Building Physics Conference 2015, Torino, Italy; 2015-07-14 - 2015-07-17; in: "6th International Building Physics Conference 2015", M. Perino, V. Corrado (ed.); Proceedings of 6th International Building Physics Conference, IBPC 2015 (2015).

K. Ghazi Wakili, T. Stahl, E. Heiduk, M. Schuss, R. Vonbank, U. Pont, C. Sustr, D. Wolosiuk, A. Mahdavi:
"High performance aerogel containing plaster for historic buildings with structured façades";
Talk: 6th International Building Physics Conference 2015, Torino, Italy; 2015-07-14 - 2015-07-17; in: "6th International Building Physics Conference 2015", M. Perino, V. Corrado (ed.); Proceedings of 6th International Building Physics Conference, IBPC 2015 (2015).

E. Bajraktari, A. Mahdavi:
"Estimating the sound insulation of double facades with openings for natural ventilation";
Talk: 6th International Building Physics Conference 2015, Torino, Italy; 2015-07-14 - 2015-07-17; in: "Proceedings of 6th IBPC", M. Perino, V. Corrado (ed.); Proceedings of 6th International Building Physics Conference, IBPC 2015 (2015).

U. Pont, N. Ghiassi, F. Shayeganfar, S. Fenz, J. Heurix, A. Anjomshoaa, K. Hammerberg, T. Neubauer, M. Taheri, C. Sustr, A. Tjoa, A. Mahdavi:
"Semergy - neue Ansätze in der Planung energieeffizienter Gebäude";
Keynote Lecture: 11. ZIG-Planerseminar -, Luzern, Schweiz (invited); 2015-03-25; in: "11. ZIG-Planerseminar - Handouts", ZIG - HS Luzern (ed.); (2015), '?.

A. Mahdavi:
"Approaches to the Evaluation and Mitigation of the Urban Microclimate";
Keynote Lecture: CCSH15 - Climate Change and sustainable Heritage 2015, Graz (invited); 2015-02-18 - 2015-02-20; in: "CCSH15 - Climate Change and sustainable Heritage 2015", J. Meuwissen, C.K. Hofbauer, E. Madadi-Kandjani (ed.); (2015), Paper ID Keynote, 25 pages.

A. Mahdavi:
"Common fallacies in representation of occupants in building performance simulation";
Keynote Lecture: BSA2015 - Building Simulation Applications 2015 - 2nd IBPSA-Italy Conference, Bozen, Italien (invited); 2015-02-04 - 2015-02-06; in: "Building Simulation Applications 2015 - 2nd IBPSA-Italy Conference", IBPSA Italy (ed.); Free University of Bozen - Bolzano, 2nd IBPSA Italy Conference (2015), Paper ID Keynote #3, 7 pages.

E. Bajraktari, J. Lechleitner, A. Mahdavi:
"Prediction of the Sound Insulation of Double Lead Facades with Openings for Natural Ventilation";
Talk: BSA2015 - Building Simulation Applications 2015 - 2nd IBPSA-Italy Conference, Bozen, Italien; 2015-02-04 - 2015-02-06; in: "Building Simulation Applications 2015 - 2nd IBPSA-Italy Conference", IBPSA Italy (ed.); Free University of Bozen - Bolzano, 2nd IBPSA Italy Conference (2015), Paper ID 115, 7 pages.

F. Tahmasebi, M. Taheri, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Improving energy efficiency through the optimization of building's operation regime: simulation based case-studies";
Talk: BSA2015 - Building Simulation Applications 2015 - 2nd IBPSA-Italy Conference, Bozen, Italien; 2015-02-04 - 2015-02-06; in: "Building Simulation Applications 2015 - 2nd IBPSA-Italy Conference", IBPSA Italy (ed.); Free University of Bozen - Bolzano, 2nd IBPSA Italy Conference (2015), Paper ID 111, 7 pages.

E.M. Vazifeh, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Prediction of vertical irradiance on building surfaces: an empirical comparison of two models";
Talk: BSA2015 - Building Simulation Applications 2015 - 2nd IBPSA-Italy Conference, Bozen, Italien; 2015-02-04 - 2015-02-06; in: "Building Simulation Applications 2015 - 2nd IBPSA-Italy Conference", IBPSA Italy (ed.); Free University of Bozen - Bolzano, 2nd IBPSA Italy Conference (2015), Paper ID 110, 6 pages.

I. Ivanova, K. Kiesel, A. Mahdavi:
"BIM-generated data models for EnergyPlus: A comparison og gbXML and IFC Formats";
Talk: BSA2015 - Building Simulation Applications 2015 - 2nd IBPSA-Italy Conference, Bozen, Italien; 2015-02-04 - 2015-02-06; in: "Building Simulation Applications 2015 - 2nd IBPSA-Italy Conference", IBPSA Italy (ed.); Free University of Bozen - Bolzano, 2nd IBPSA Italy Conference (2015), Paper ID 177, 8 pages.

A. Mahdavi, F. Tahmasebi:
"Aspects of uncertainty in representation of occupant's diversity in building performance simulation";
Talk: BSA2015 - Building Simulation Applications 2015 - 2nd IBPSA-Italy Conference, Bozen, Italien; 2015-02-04 - 2015-02-06; in: "Building Simulation Applications 2015 - 2nd IBPSA-Italy Conference", IBPSA Italy (ed.); Free University of Bozen - Bolzano, 2nd IBPSA Italy Conference (2015), Paper ID 109, 4 pages.

A. Mahdavi:
"The ill-tempered urban environment";
Keynote Lecture: 30th International PLEA Conference - Sustainable Habitat for developing Societies - Choosing the way forward, Ahmedabad (invited); 2014-12-16 - 2014-12-18; in: "Proceedings of the 30th International PLEA Conference - Sustainable Habitat for developing Societies - Choosing the way forward", PLEA (ed.); (2014), Paper ID Keynote No 3, 22 pages.

O. Proskurnina, U. Pont, M. Kornicki, A. Mahdavi:
"Application of aerogel-based plaster towards thermal retrofit of historical facades: A compuational assessment";
Talk: BSA2015 - Building Simulation Applications 2015 - 2nd IBPSA-Italy Conference, Bozen, Italien; 2015-02-04 - 2015-02-06; in: "Building Simulation Applications 2015 - 2nd IBPSA-Italy Conference", IBPSA Italy (ed.); Free University of Bozen - Bolzano, 2nd IBPSA Italy Conference (2015), Paper ID 183, 8 pages.

L. Seres, U. Pont, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Exploring the Occupancy Behavior and Perception in an Office Building";
Talk: BSA2015 - Building Simulation Applications 2015 - 2nd IBPSA-Italy Conference, Bozen, Italien; 2015-02-04 - 2015-02-06; in: "Building Simulation Applications 2015 - 2nd IBPSA-Italy Conference", IBPSA Italy (ed.); Free University of Bozen - Bolzano, 2nd IBPSA Italy Conference (2015), Paper ID 168, 8 pages.

I. Kovacic, L. Oberwinter, R. Suppin, M. Filzmoser, D. Vasilescu, K. Kiesel, L. Skoruppa, A. Mahdavi:
"BIM_sustain: Erfassung der Potentiale von BIM in einer experimentellen Studie";
Talk: IPDC 2014 International Planning Design and Construction, Innsbruck (invited); 2014-11-20 - 2014-11-21; in: "What's BIM? Neue Trends in Planungs-, Bau- und Abwicklungsprozess", A. Tautschnig et al. (ed.); Studia Universitätsverlag, 1 (2014), ISBN: 978-3-903030-06-0; 59 - 71.

B. Rader, A. Mahdavi:
"Usability assessment of a generative building control logic distribution syste,";
Talk: ECPPM 2014 eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Wien, Österreich; 2014-09-17 - 2014-09-19; in: "Proceedings of the 10th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling (ECPPM2014), Vienna, Austria, 17-19 September 2014", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens, R.J. Scherer (ed.); Taylor & Francis - Balkema, 1/1/Boca Raton|London|New York|Leiden (2014), ISBN: 978-1-138-02710-7; 609 - 613.

M. Vuckovic, K. Kiesel, A. Mahdavi:
"The sources and impliactions of urban climate variance in Vienna";
Talk: Third International Conference on Countermeasures to Urban Heat Island, Venedig, Italien; 2014-10-13 - 2014-10-15; in: "Proceedings of the Third International Conference on Countermeasures to Urban Heat Island", H. Akbari et al. (ed.); (2014), 8 pages.

F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"Occupancy modelling in the context of building systems control";
Talk: Advanced Building Skins - Conference Proceedings of the 9th ENERGY FORUM, Bressanone, Italy; 2014-10-28 - 2014-10-29; in: "Advanced Building Skins - Conference Proceedings of the 9th ENERGY FORUM", EF ECONOMIC FORUM (ed.); Verlag mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, (2014), ISBN: 978-3-98120537-4; 849 - 857.

S. Glawischnig, H. Hofstätter, R. Bräuer, A. Mahdavi:
"Bridging RDBMS and NoSQL to build a high-performance and scalable storage engine for building information systems";
Talk: ECPPM 2014 eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Wien, Österreich; 2014-09-17 - 2014-09-19; in: "Proceedings of the 10th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling (ECPPM2014), Vienna, Austria, 17-19 September 2014", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens, R.J. Scherer (ed.); Taylor & Francis - Balkema, 1/1/Boca Raton|London|New York|Leiden (2014), ISBN: 978-1-138-02710-7; 231 - 236.

A. Mahdavi:
"Aspects of People's Presence and Behavior in Buildings";
Keynote Lecture: 11th International Conference Energy Efficiency - Reasonable Energy Use through Advanced Techniques, Technologies and Energy Saving Measures, Banska Bystrica, Slovakia; 2014-10-07 - 2014-10-09; in: "11th International Conference Energy Efficiency - Reasonable Energy Use through Advanced Techniques, Technologies and Energy Saving Measures", M. Kucera (ed.); (2014).

A. Mahdavi:
"From Buildings to Cities: Reflections on the Urban Microclimate";
Keynote Lecture: 11th International Conference Energy Efficiency - Reasonable Energy Use through Advanced Techniques, Technologies and Energy Saving Measures, Banska Bystrica, Slovakia (invited); 2014-10-07 - 2014-10-09; in: "11th International Conference Energy Efficiency - Reasonable Energy Use through Advanced Techniques, Technologies and Energy Saving Measures", M. Kucera (ed.); (2014).

N. Ghiassi, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi, J. Heurix, S. Fenz:
"Efficient building design model generation and evaluation: The SEMERGY Approach";
Talk: 30th International PLEA Conference - Sustainable Habitat for developing Societies - Choosing the way forward, Ahmedabad; 2014-12-16 - 2014-12-18; in: "Proceedings of the 30th International PLEA Conference - Sustainable Habitat for developing Societies - Choosing the way forward", tba (ed.); (2014), Paper ID 3B_2632, 8 pages.

M. Taheri, M. Schuss, A. Fail, A. Mahdavi:
"Design Analysis of an Office Ventilation System via Calibrated CFD Application";
Talk: BauSim2014 - Human-centred building(s), Aachen, Deutschland; 2014-09-22 - 2014-09-24; in: "BauSim2014 - Gabäude für Menschen", C. van Treeck, D. Müller (ed.); Eigenauflage mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, (2014), ISBN: 978-3-00-047160-5; 7 pages.

C. Tauber, F. Tahmasebi, R. Zach, A. Mahdavi:
"Calibration of schedules in building simulation using runtime monitoring";
Talk: BauSim2014 - Human-centred building(s), Aachen, Deutschland; 2014-09-22 - 2014-09-24; in: "BauSim2014 - Gabäude für Menschen", C. van Treeck, D. Müller (ed.); Eigenauflage mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, (2014), ISBN: 978-3-00-047160-5; 6 pages.

F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"Exploring the predictive Potential of probabilistic occupancy models";
Talk: BauSim2014 - Human-centred building(s), Aachen, Deutschland; 2014-09-22 - 2014-09-24; in: "BauSim2014 - Gabäude für Menschen", C. van Treeck, D. Müller (ed.); Eigenauflage mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, (2014), ISBN: 978-3-00-047160-5; 5 pages.

C.A. Calistru, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Estimation of electrical lighting energy use in buildings: A method comparison";
Talk: BauSim2014 - Human-centred building(s), Aachen, Deutschland; 2014-09-22 - 2014-09-24; in: "BauSim2014 - Gabäude für Menschen", C. van Treeck, D. Müller (ed.); Eigenauflage mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, (2014), ISBN: 978-3-00-047160-5; 6 pages.

R. Zach, A. Paul, R. Zach, A. Mahdavi:
"Plug and Play Monitoring: The potential of low cost components.";
Talk: ECPPM 2014 eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Wien, Österreich; 2014-09-17 - 2014-09-19; in: "Proceedings of the 10th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling (ECPPM2014), Vienna, Austria, 17-19 September 2014", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens, R.J. Scherer (ed.); Taylor & Francis - Balkema, 1/1/Boca Raton|London|New York|Leiden (2014), ISBN: 978-1-138-02710-7; 265 - 270.

F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"Generation and evaluation of embedded probabilistic occupancy models for predictive building systems control";
Talk: ECPPM 2014 eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Wien, Österreich; 2014-09-17 - 2014-09-19; in: "Proceedings of the 10th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling (ECPPM2014), Vienna, Austria, 17-19 September 2014", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens, R.J. Scherer (ed.); Taylor & Francis - Balkema, 1/1/Boca Raton|London|New York|Leiden (2014), ISBN: 978-1-138-02710-7; 675 - 680.

A. Anjomshoaa, F Shayeganfar, A. Mahdavi, A. Tjoa:
"Toward constructive evidence of linked open data in AEC domain";
Talk: ECPPM 2014 eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Wien, Österreich; 2014-09-17 - 2014-09-19; in: "Proceedings of the 10th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling (ECPPM2014), Vienna, Austria, 17-19 September 2014", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens, R.J. Scherer (ed.); Taylor & Francis - Balkema, 1/1/Boca Raton|London|New York|Leiden (2014), ISBN: 978-1-138-02710-7; 535 - 542.

C. Tauber, F. Tahmasebi, R. Zach, A. Mahdavi:
"Automated simulation model calibration based on runtime building monitoring";
Talk: ECPPM 2014 eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Wien, Österreich; 2014-09-17 - 2014-09-19; in: "Proceedings of the 10th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling (ECPPM2014), Vienna, Austria, 17-19 September 2014", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens, R.J. Scherer (ed.); Taylor & Francis - Balkema, 1/1/Boca Raton|London|New York|Leiden (2014), ISBN: 978-1-138-02710-7; 265 - 270.

P. Penna, A. Gasparella, F. Cappelletti, F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"Optimization-based calibration of a school building based on short-term monitoring data";
Talk: ECPPM 2014 eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Wien, Österreich; 2014-09-17 - 2014-09-19; in: "Proceedings of the 10th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling (ECPPM2014), Vienna, Austria, 17-19 September 2014", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens, R.J. Scherer (ed.); Taylor & Francis - Balkema, 1/1/Boca Raton|London|New York|Leiden (2014), ISBN: 978-1-138-02710-7; 259 - 264.

E. Batueva, A. Mahdavi:
"Assessment of a computational design environment with embedded simulation capability";
Talk: ECPPM 2014 eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Wien, Österreich; 2014-09-17 - 2014-09-19; in: "Proceedings of the 10th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling (ECPPM2014), Vienna, Austria, 17-19 September 2014", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens, R.J. Scherer (ed.); Taylor & Francis - Balkema, 1/1/Boca Raton|London|New York|Leiden (2014), ISBN: 978-1-138-02710-7; 197 - 202.

S. Glawischnig, K. Hammerberg, M. Vuckovic, K. Kiesel, A. Mahdavi:
"A case study of geometry-based automated calculation of microclimatic attributes";
Talk: ECPPM 2014 eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Wien, Österreich; 2014-09-17 - 2014-09-19; in: "Proceedings of the 10th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling (ECPPM2014), Vienna, Austria, 17-19 September 2014", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens, R.J. Scherer (ed.); Taylor & Francis - Balkema, 1/1/Boca Raton|London|New York|Leiden (2014), ISBN: 978-1-138-02710-7; 231 - 236.

E.M. Vazifeh, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Development and evaluation of models for the computation of sky radiance and lumincane distribution";
Talk: ECPPM 2014 eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Wien, Österreich; 2014-09-17 - 2014-09-19; in: "Proceedings of the 10th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling (ECPPM2014), Vienna, Austria, 17-19 September 2014", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens, R.J. Scherer (ed.); Taylor & Francis - Balkema, 1/1/Boca Raton|London|New York|Leiden (2014), ISBN: 978-1-138-02710-7; 237 - 242.

K. Hammerberg, A. Mahdavi:
"GIS-based simulation of solar radiation in urban environments";
Talk: ECPPM 2014 eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Wien, Österreich; 2014-09-17 - 2014-09-19; in: "Proceedings of the 10th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling (ECPPM2014), Vienna, Austria, 17-19 September 2014", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens, R.J. Scherer (ed.); Taylor & Francis - Balkema, 1/1/Boca Raton|London|New York|Leiden (2014), ISBN: 978-1-138-02710-7; 243 - 250.

R. Zach, H. Hofstätter, A. Mahdavi:
"A distributed and scalable approach to building monitoring";
Keynote Lecture: ECPPM 2014 eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Wien, TU Wien (invited); 2014-09-17 - 2014-09-19; in: "Proceedings of the 10th European Conference on Product and Process Modelling (ECPPM2014), Vienna, Austria, 17-19 September 2014", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens, R.J. Scherer (ed.); Taylor & Francis - Balkema, 1/1/Boca Raton|London|New York|Leiden (2014), ISBN: 978-1-138-02710-7; 11 - 18.

U. Pont, N. Ghiassi, F Shayeganfar, A. Mahdavi, S. Fenz, J. Heurix, A. Anjomshoaa:
"SEMERGY: Utilizing semantic web technologies for performance-guided building design optimization";
Talk: ECPPM 2014 eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Wien, Österreich; 2014-09-17 - 2014-09-19; in: "ECPPM 2014", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.); Eigenauflage mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, 1/1/Boca Raton|London|New York|Leiden (2014), ISBN: 978-1-138-02710-7.

Y. Wu, A. Mahdavi:
"Subjective Evaluation of thermal sensation and comfort subsequent to spatial transitions";
Talk: Indoor Air 2014 -, Hongkong, China; 2014-07-07 - 2014-07-12; in: "Indoor Air 2014", Y. Li et al. (ed.); Indoor Air - Eigenverlag, (2014), Paper ID B4X, 8 pages.

M. Taheri, M. Schuss, A. Fail, A. Mahdavi:
"A comperative field study of space ventilation systems";
Talk: Indoor Air 2014 -, Hongkong, China; 2014-07-07 - 2014-07-12; in: "Indoor Air 2014", Y. Li et al. (ed.); Indoor Air - Eigenverlag, (2014), Paper ID B4X, 8 pages.

A. Mahdavi, K. Kiesel, M. Vuckovic:
"Empirical and computational assessment of the urban heat island phenomenon and related mitigation measures";
Talk: NSB2014 - 10th Nordic Symposium on Building Physics, Lund, Schweden; 2014-06-15 - 2014-06-19; in: "NSB2014 - 10th Nordic Symposium on Building Physics", J. Arfvidsson, L.E. Harderup, A. Kumlin, B. Rosencrantz (ed.); (2014), ISBN: 978-91-88722-51-5; 566 - 573.

F. Tahmasebi, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Monitoring-based dynamically updated occupancy models for predictive building systems control";
Talk: NSB2014 - 10th Nordic Symposium on Building Physics, Lund, Schweden; 2014-06-15 - 2014-06-19; in: "NSB2014 - 10th Nordic Symposium on Building Physics", J. Arfvidsson, L.E. Harderup, A. Kumlin, B. Rosencrantz (ed.); (2014), ISBN: 978-91-88722-51-5; 550 - 557.

S. Glawischnig, K. Kiesel, A. Mahdavi:
"Feasibility analysis of open-government data for the automated calculation of the micro-climatic attributes of Urban Units of Observation in the city of Vienna";
Talk: 2nd ICAUD - International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design, Tirana, Albanien; 2014-05-08 - 2014-05-09; in: "2nd ICAUD - Proceedings", EPOKA Univ.; Dep. of Arch. (ed.); EPOKA-University, (2014), 6 pages.

E. Bajraktari, J. Lechleitner, A. Mahdavi:
"Measurement and Simulation of the Sound Insulation of Double Leaf Facades with Openings for Natural Ventilation";
Talk: 2nd ICAUD - International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design, Tirana, Albanien; 2014-05-08 - 2014-05-09; in: "2nd ICAUD - Proceedings", EPOKA Univ.; Dep. of Arch. (ed.); EPOKA-University, (2014), 8 pages.

S. Glawischnig, H. Hofstätter, A. Mahdavi:
"Application of Web-Technologies in Building Information Systems: the case of the Monitoring System Toolkit (MOST)";
Talk: 2nd ICAUD - International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design, Tirana, Albanien; 2014-05-08 - 2014-05-09; in: "2nd ICAUD - Proceedings", EPOKA Univ.; Dep. of Arch. (ed.); EPOKA-University, (2014), 7 pages.

A. Mahdavi, B. Rader:
"Testing a Method for the Generation of the Systems Control Schemes for Buildings";
Talk: 2nd ICAUD - International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design, Tirana, Albanien; 2014-05-08 - 2014-05-09; in: "2nd ICAUD - Proceedings", EPOKA Univ.; Dep. of Arch. (ed.); EPOKA-University, (2014), 8 pages.

S.J. Lim, M. Vuckovic, K. Kiesel, A. Mahdavi:
"The Variance of the Urban Microclimate in the City of Vienna, Austria";
Talk: 2nd ICAUD - International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design, Tirana, Albanien; 2014-05-08 - 2014-05-09; in: "2nd ICAUD - Proceedings", EPOKA Univ.; Dep. of Arch. (ed.); EPOKA-University, (2014), 8 pages.

B. Dimitrova, M. Vuckovic, K. Kiesel, A. Mahdavi:
"262-1 Trees and the Microclimate of the Urban Canyon: A Case Study";
Talk: 2nd ICAUD - International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design, Tirana, Albanien; 2014-05-08 - 2014-05-09; in: "2nd ICAUD - Proceedings", EPOKA Univ.; Dep. of Arch. (ed.); EPOKA-University, (2014), 9 pages.

U. Pont, C. Sustr, A. Wurm, Y. Wu, A. Mahdavi:
"Exploring Indoor Thermal environment and cognitive performance in a short-term occupancy setting";
Talk: 2nd ICAUD - International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design, Tirana, Albanien; 2014-05-08 - 2014-05-09; in: "2nd ICAUD - Proceedings", EPOKA Univ.; Dep. of Arch. (ed.); EPOKA-University, (2014), 6 pages.

Y. Wu, A. Mahdavi:
"Subject Assessment of Thermal Transition in a Museum: a Case Study";
Talk: 2nd ICAUD - International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design, Tirana, Albanien; 2014-05-08 - 2014-05-09; in: "2nd ICAUD - Proceedings", EPOKA Univ.; Dep. of Arch. (ed.); EPOKA-University, (2014), 6 pages.

E.M. Vazifeh, A. Mahdavi:
"A Comparative Performance Study of Diffuse Fraction Models Based on Data from Vienna, Austria";
Talk: 2nd ICAUD - International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design, Tirana, Albanien; 2014-05-08 - 2014-05-09; in: "2nd ICAUD - Proceedings", EPOKA Univ.; Dep. of Arch. (ed.); EPOKA-University, (2014), 7 pages.

S. Torabi Moghadam, F. Soncini, S.P. Corgnati, V. Fabi, F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"The Impact of Window Operation Assumptions on the Thermal Simulation Results of an Office Building";
Talk: 2nd ICAUD - International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design, Tirana, Albanien; 2014-05-08 - 2014-05-09; in: "2nd ICAUD - Proceedings", EPOKA Univ.; Dep. of Arch. (ed.); EPOKA-University, (2014), 8 pages.

U. Pont, S. Glawischnig, A. Mahdavi:
"AUTOCERT: A web-based approach for heating demand calculations for Building Performance Evaluation and Optimization";
Talk: 2nd ICAUD - International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design, Tirana, Albanien; 2014-05-08 - 2014-05-09; in: "2nd ICAUD - Proceedings", EPOKA Univ.; Dep. of Arch. (ed.); EPOKA-University, (2014), 8 pages.

B. Szasz, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"A Comparison of Straw-Bale and Conventional Brick Buildings in View of Energy Efficiency and Environmental Performance";
Talk: 2nd ICAUD - International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design, Tirana, Albanien; 2014-05-08 - 2014-05-09; in: "2nd ICAUD - Proceedings", EPOKA Univ.; Dep. of Arch. (ed.); EPOKA-University, (2014), 7 pages.

A. Mahdavi:
"The Urban Climate";
Keynote Lecture: 2nd ICAUD - International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design, Tirana, Albanien; 2014-05-08 - 2014-05-09; in: "2nd ICAUD - Proceedings", EPOKA Univ.; Dep. of Arch. (ed.); EPOKA-University, (2014), 13 pages.

A. Maleki, K. Kiesel, M. Vuckovic, A. Mahdavi:
"Empirical and Computational Issues of Microclimate Simulation";
Talk: Information and Communication Technology - Second IFIP TC5/8 International Conference ICT-EurAsia 2014, Bali, Indonesia; 2014-04-14 - 2014-04-17; in: "Information and Communication Technology Second IFIP TC5/8 International Conference ICT-EurAsia 2014 Bali, Indonesia, April 14-17, 2014 Proceedings", Ir. Linawati, M.S. Mahendra, E.J. Neuhold, A. Tjoa, I. You (ed.); Springer - Heidelberg New York Dordrecht London, (2014), ISBN: 978-3-642-55031-7; 8 pages.

S. Glawischnig, H. Hofstätter, A. Mahdavi:
"A Distributed Generic Data Structure for Urban Level Building Data Monitoring";
Talk: Information and Communication Technology - Second IFIP TC5/8 International Conference ICT-EurAsia 2014, Bali, Indonesia; 2014-04-14 - 2014-04-17; in: "Information and Communication Technology Second IFIP TC5/8 International Conference ICT-EurAsia 2014 Bali, Indonesia, April 14-17, 2014 Proceedings", Ir. Linawati, M.S. Mahendra, E.J. Neuhold, A. Tjoa, I. You (ed.); Springer - Heidelberg New York Dordrecht London, (2014), ISBN: 978-3-642-55031-7; 9 pages.

N. Ghiassi, S. Glawischnig, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Toward a Data-Driven Performance-Guided Urban Decision-Support Environment";
Talk: Information and Communication Technology - Second IFIP TC5/8 International Conference ICT-EurAsia 2014, Bali, Indonesia; 2014-04-14 - 2014-04-17; in: "Information and Communication Technology Second IFIP TC5/8 International Conference ICT-EurAsia 2014 Bali, Indonesia, April 14-17, 2014 Proceedings", Ir. Linawati, M.S. Mahendra, E.J. Neuhold, A. Tjoa, I. You (ed.); Springer - Heidelberg New York Dordrecht London, (2014), ISBN: 978-3-642-55031-7; 12 pages.

M. Schuss, F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"Kalibrierte Simulationsmodelle für vorausschauende Steuerung der Gebäudetechnik";
Poster: Dicht: Die Ökologie der städtischen Verdichtung - BauZ! Wiener Kongress für zukunftsfähiges Bauen, Wien; 2014-02-13 - 2014-02-14; in: "Tagungsband. Dicht-Die Ökologie der städtischen Verdichtung. BauZ! Wiener Kongress für Zukunftsfähiges Bauen. 18.-19. Februar 2010", B. Lipp (ed.); IBO - Verlag, Wien (2014), ISBN: 978-3-900403-43-0; 59 - 64.

L. Skoruppa, U. Pont, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Thermal comfort in a refurbished low-energy house: The OEKOHAUS case study";
Talk: enviBUILD 2013 - Buildings and Environment, Bratislava; 2013-10-17; in: "enviBUILD 2013 - Buildings and Environment", J. Hraska et al. (ed.); STU - Nakladateľstvo STU, Bratislava 2013, 1 (2013), ISBN: 978-80-227-4070-8; 6 pages.

D. Wolosiuk, N. Ghiassi, U. Pont, F Shayeganfar, A. Mahdavi, S. Fenz, J. Heurix, A. Anjomshoaa, A. Tjoa:
"SEMERGY: Performance-Guided Building Design and Refurbishment within a Semantically Augmented Optimization Environment";
Talk: enviBUILD 2013 - Buildings and Environment, Bratislava; 2013-10-17; in: "enviBUILD 2013 - Buildings and Environment", J. Hraska et al. (ed.); STU - Nakladateľstvo STU, Bratislava 2013, 1 (2013), ISBN: 978-80-227-4070-8; 6 pages.

G. Adam, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Evaluation of thermal environment and indoor air quality in university libraries in Vienna";
Talk: enviBUILD 2013 - Buildings and Environment, Bratislava; 2013-10-17; in: "enviBUILD 2013 - Buildings and Environment", J. Hraska et al. (ed.); STU - Nakladateľstvo STU, Bratislava 2013, 1 (2013), ISBN: 978-80-227-4070-8; 6 pages.

N. Saipi, M. Schuss, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Comparison of simulated and actual energy use of a hospital building in Austria";
Talk: enviBUILD 2013 - Buildings and Environment, Bratislava; 2013-10-17; in: "enviBUILD 2013 - Buildings and Environment", J. Hraska et al. (ed.); STU - Nakladateľstvo STU, Bratislava 2013, 1 (2013), ISBN: 978-80-227-4070-8; 5 pages.

M. Schuss, F. Tahmasebi, E.M. Vazifeh, A. Mahdavi:
"The Influence of Online Weather Forecast Uncertainties on the Performance of Predictive Zone Controllers";
Talk: enviBUILD 2013 - Buildings and Environment, Bratislava; 2013-10-17; in: "enviBUILD 2013 - Buildings and Environment", J. Hraska et al. (ed.); STU - Nakladateľstvo STU, Bratislava 2013, 1 (2013), ISBN: 978-80-227-4070-8; 6 pages.

L. Oberwinter, I. Kovacic, C. Müller, K. Kiesel, L. Skoruppa, A. Mahdavi:
"Interdisciplinary, BIM-supported planning process";
Talk: Creative Construction Conference 2013, Budapest; 2013-07-06 - 2013-07-09; in: "Proceedings Creative Construction Conference 2013", M. Hajdu, M. Skibiniewski (ed.); Diamond Congress Ltd., the secretariat of the Conference, Budapest, Hungary (2013), ISBN: 978-963-269-366-8; 564 - 574.

S. Dervishi, A. Mahdavi:
"A simple general luminous efficacy model of global irradiance";
Talk: BS2013 - Building Simulation 2013, Chambery / Frankreich; 2013-08-25 - 2013-08-29; in: "Building Simulation 2013 - 13th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association.", IBPSA (ed.); IBPSA, (2013), ISBN: 978-2-7466-6294-0; 3638 - 3643.

F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"A Two-Staged Simulation Model Calibration Approach to Virtual Sensors for Building Performance Data";
Poster: BS2013 - Building Simulation 2013, Chambery / Frankreich; 2013-08-25 - 2013-08-29; in: "Building Simulation 2013 - 13th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association.", IBPSA (ed.); IBPSA, (2013), ISBN: 978-2-7466-6294-0; 610 - 615.

M. Taheri, F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"A Case Study of Optimization-Aided Thermal Building Performance Simulation Calibration";
Poster: BS2013 - Building Simulation 2013, Chambery / Frankreich; 2013-08-25 - 2013-08-29; in: "Building Simulation 2013 - 13th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association.", IBPSA (ed.); IBPSA, (2013), ISBN: 978-2-7466-6294-0; 605 - 609.

F Shayeganfar, A. Anjomshoaa, J. Heurix, C. Sustr, N. Ghiassi, U. Pont, S. Fenz, T. Neubauer, A. Tjoa, A. Mahdavi:
"An ontology-aided Optimization Approach to Eco-Efficient Building Design";
Poster: BS2013 - Building Simulation 2013, Chambery / Frankreich; 2013-08-25 - 2013-08-29; in: "Building Simulation 2013 - 13th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association.", IBPSA (ed.); IBPSA, (2013), ISBN: 978-2-7466-6294-0; 2193 - 2199.

R. Zach, H. Hofstätter, S. Glawischnig, A. Mahdavi:
"Incorporation of Run-Time Simulation-Powered Virtual Sensors in Building Monitoring Systems";
Poster: BS2013 - Building Simulation 2013, Chambery / Frankreich; 2013-08-25 - 2013-08-29; in: "Building Simulation 2013 - 13th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association.", IBPSA (ed.); IBPSA, (2013), ISBN: 978-2-7466-6294-0; 2083 - 2089.

A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss:
"Intelligent Zone Controllers: A Scalable Approach to Simulation-Supported Building Systems Control";
Talk: BS2013 - Building Simulation 2013, Chambery / Frankreich; 2013-08-25 - 2013-08-29; in: "Building Simulation 2013 - 13th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association.", IBPSA (ed.); IBPSA, (2013), ISBN: 978-2-7466-6294-0; 1498 - 1505.

K. Kiesel, M. Vuckovic, A. Mahdavi:
"Representation Of Weather Conditions In Building Performance Simulation: A Case Study of Microclimatic Variance in Central Europe";
Talk: BS2013 - Building Simulation 2013, Chambery / Frankreich; 2013-08-25 - 2013-08-29; in: "Building Simulation 2013 - 13th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association.", IBPSA (ed.); IBPSA, (2013), ISBN: 978-2-7466-6294-0; 1430 - 1435.

A. Mahdavi, S. Dervishi:
"A Simple All-Weather Sky Radiance Model";
Talk: BS2013 - Building Simulation 2013, Chambery / Frankreich; 2013-08-25 - 2013-08-29; in: "Building Simulation 2013 - 13th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association.", IBPSA (ed.); IBPSA, (2013), ISBN: 978-2-7466-6294-0; 916 - 922.

A. Tugrul, J. Lechleitner, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Simulation-Supported Room Acoustics Retrofit of Office Spaces";
Talk: BS2013 - Building Simulation 2013, Chambery / Frankreich; 2013-08-25 - 2013-08-29; in: "Building Simulation 2013 - 13th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association.", IBPSA (ed.); IBPSA, (2013), ISBN: 978-2-7466-6294-0; 339 - 344.

L. Skoruppa, U. Pont, M. Schuss, R. Zach, A. Mahdavi:
"Oekohaus: A case study of monitoring-based building performance assessment";
Talk: CESBP - 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics, Wien, Österreich; 2013-09-09 - 2013-09-11; in: "Proceedings of the 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics 9-11 September 2013, Vienna, Austria", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.); ÖKK-Editions, 1 (2013), ISBN: 978-3-85437-321-6; 959 - 964.

P.J. Sölkner, A. Mahdavi:
"Rebound effects in heating energy demand after thermal refurbishment of apartment buildings";
Talk: CESBP - 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics, Wien, Österreich; 2013-09-09 - 2013-09-11; in: "Proceedings of the 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics 9-11 September 2013, Vienna, Austria", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.); ÖKK-Editions, 1 (2013), ISBN: 978-3-85437-321-6; 685 - 692.

R. Zach, F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"Simulation-powered virtual sensors in building monitoring systems";
Talk: CESBP - 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics, Wien, Österreich; 2013-09-09 - 2013-09-11; in: "Proceedings of the 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics 9-11 September 2013, Vienna, Austria", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.); ÖKK-Editions, 1 (2013), ISBN: 978-3-85437-321-6; 657 - 664.

E.M. Vazifeh, S. Dervishi, A. Mahdavi:
"Calculation models for the diffuse fraction of global solar radiation";
Talk: CESBP - 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics, Wien, Österreich; 2013-09-09 - 2013-09-11; in: "Proceedings of the 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics 9-11 September 2013, Vienna, Austria", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.); ÖKK-Editions, 1 (2013), ISBN: 978-3-85437-321-6; 587 - 590.

M. Taheri, F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"Two case studies in optimization-based thermal building performance model calibration";
Talk: CESBP - 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics, Wien, Österreich; 2013-09-09 - 2013-09-11; in: "Proceedings of the 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics 9-11 September 2013, Vienna, Austria", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.); ÖKK-Editions, 1 (2013), ISBN: 978-3-85437-321-6; 559 - 564.

K. Menzel, F. Katzemich, A. Mahdavi:
"Impacts of building performance monitoring on integrated energy management";
Talk: CESBP - 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics, Wien, Österreich; 2013-09-09 - 2013-09-11; in: "Proceedings of the 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics 9-11 September 2013, Vienna, Austria", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.); ÖKK-Editions, 1 (2013), ISBN: 978-3-85437-321-6; 443 - 450.

K. Kiesel, M. Vuckovic, A. Mahdavi:
"The extent and implications of the urban heat island phenomenon in Central European region";
Talk: CESBP - 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics, Wien, Österreich; 2013-09-09 - 2013-09-11; in: "Proceedings of the 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics 9-11 September 2013, Vienna, Austria", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.); ÖKK-Editions, 1 (2013), ISBN: 978-3-85437-321-6; 415 - 420.

K. Hammerberg, V. Jain, N. Ghiassi, A. Mahdavi:
"Generalizing roof geometry from minimal user input for building performance simulation";
Talk: CESBP - 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics, Wien, Österreich; 2013-09-09 - 2013-09-11; in: "Proceedings of the 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics 9-11 September 2013, Vienna, Austria", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.); ÖKK-Editions, 1 (2013), ISBN: 978-3-85437-321-6; 277 - 284.

P.P. Housez, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"A comparison of projected and actual energy performance of buildings after thermal retrofit measures";
Talk: CESBP - 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics, Wien, Österreich; 2013-09-09 - 2013-09-11; in: "Proceedings of the 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics 9-11 September 2013, Vienna, Austria", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.); ÖKK-Editions, 1 (2013), ISBN: 978-3-85437-321-6; 229 - 236.

H.T. Pak, U. Pont, V. Müller, A. Mahdavi:
"Thermal performance of a test cell in a hot and humid climate: the impact of thermal insulation";
Talk: CESBP - 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics, Wien, Österreich; 2013-09-09 - 2013-09-11; in: "Proceedings of the 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics 9-11 September 2013, Vienna, Austria", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.); ÖKK-Editions, 1 (2013), ISBN: 978-3-85437-321-6; 223 - 228.

A. Deralla (Rexhepi), A. Mahdavi:
"Thermal performance analysis of traditional housing in Kosovo";
Talk: CESBP - 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics, Wien, Österreich; 2013-09-09 - 2013-09-11; in: "Proceedings of the 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics 9-11 September 2013, Vienna, Austria", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.); ÖKK-Editions, 1 (2013), ISBN: 978-3-85437-321-6; 217 - 221.

V. Müller, U. Pont, H.T. Pak, A. Mahdavi:
"Thermal implications of radiant roof barriers: A field study in a hot and humid climate";
Talk: CESBP - 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics, Wien, Österreich; 2013-09-09 - 2013-09-11; in: "Proceedings of the 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics 9-11 September 2013, Vienna, Austria", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.); ÖKK-Editions, 1 (2013), ISBN: 978-3-85437-321-6; 193 - 200.

Y. Wu, U. Pont, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Assessing thermal comfort conditions in transitional states";
Talk: CESBP - 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics, Wien, Österreich; 2013-09-09 - 2013-09-11; in: "Proceedings of the 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics 9-11 September 2013, Vienna, Austria", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.); ÖKK-Editions, 1 (2013), ISBN: 978-3-85437-321-6; 131 - 134.

K. Kiesel, L. Skoruppa, A. Mahdavi:
"Recent advances in BIMSUSTAIN: The application of building information modeling in the context of building physics and building ecology";
Talk: CESBP - 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics, Wien, Österreich; 2013-09-09 - 2013-09-11; in: "Proceedings of the 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics 9-11 September 2013, Vienna, Austria", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.); ÖKK-Editions, 1 (2013), ISBN: 978-3-85437-321-6; 59 - 64.

N. Ghiassi, F Shayeganfar, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi, J. Heurix, S. Fenz, A. Anjomshoaa, A. Tjoa:
"A comprehensive building model for performance-guided decision support";
Talk: CESBP - 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics, Wien, Österreich; 2013-09-09 - 2013-09-11; in: "Proceedings of the 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics 9-11 September 2013, Vienna, Austria", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.); ÖKK-Editions, 1 (2013), ISBN: 978-3-85437-321-6; 35 - 42.

J. Heurix, S. Fenz, A. Anjomshoaa, T. Neubauer, A. Tjoa, M. Taheri, F. Shayeganfar, U. Pont, N. Ghiassi, C. Sustr, A. Mahdavi:
"Multi-objective optimization in the SEMERGY environment for sustainable building design and retrofit";
Talk: CESBP - 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics, Wien, Österreich; 2013-09-09 - 2013-09-11; in: "Proceedings of the 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics 9-11 September 2013, Vienna, Austria", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.); ÖKK-Editions, 1 (2013), ISBN: 978-3-85437-321-6; 27 - 34.

U. Pont, F Shayeganfar, N. Ghiassi, M. Taheri, C. Sustr, A. Mahdavi, J. Heurix, S. Fenz, T. Neubauer, A. Tjoa, A. Anjomshoaa:
"Recent advances in SEMERGY: A semantically enriched optimization environment for performance-guided building design and refurbishment";
Talk: CESBP - 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics, Wien, Österreich; 2013-09-09 - 2013-09-11; in: "Proceedings of the 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics 9-11 September 2013, Vienna, Austria", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.); ÖKK-Editions, 1 (2013), ISBN: 978-3-85437-321-6; 19 - 26.

A. Mahdavi:
"Building science with a human face: Reflections on the Austrian School of Building Physics";
Keynote Lecture: CESBP - 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics, Wien, Österreich (invited); 2013-09-09 - 2013-09-11; in: "Proceedings of the 2nd Central European Symposium on Building Physics 9-11 September 2013, Vienna, Austria", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.); ÖKK-Editions, 1 (2013), ISBN: 978-3-85437-321-6; 3 - 8.

S. Glawischnig, R. Appel, R. Zach, A. Mahdavi:
"Usability Testing of Human Interface Devices For BUIuilding Information Systems";
Talk: Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction 2013, Prag, Tschechische Republik; 2013-07-22 - 2013-07-24; in: "IADIS International Conference Interfaces and Human Computer Interaction 2013", IADIS (ed.); (2013), Paper ID F017, 8 pages.

Y. Wu, K. Orehounig, U. Pont, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Assessing Thermal Comfort Conditions in Transitional States";
Talk: CLIMA 2013 - 11th REHVA World Congress and the 8th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings, Prag, Tschechische Republik; 2013-06-16 - 2013-06-19; in: "CLIMA 2013 - 11th REHVA World Congress and the 8th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings", K. Kabele, M. Urban, K. Suchý, M. Lain (ed.); Society of Environmental Engineering (STP), 1/1/1 (2013), Paper ID 380, 6 pages.

R. Zach, S. Glawischnig, A. Mahdavi:
"Advanced building data visualization using the Monitoring System Toolkit";
Talk: CLIMA 2013 - 11th REHVA World Congress and the 8th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings, Prag, Tschechische Republik; 2013-06-16 - 2013-06-19; in: "CLIMA 2013 - 11th REHVA World Congress and the 8th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings", K. Kabele, M. Urban, K. Suchý, M. Lain (ed.); Society of Environmental Engineering (STP), 1/1/1 (2013), Paper ID 283, 9 pages.

A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss:
"A High-level Generative Scheme for Distributed Building System Control Logic";
Talk: CLIMA 2013 - 11th REHVA World Congress and the 8th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings, Prag, Tschechische Republik; 2013-06-16 - 2013-06-19; in: "CLIMA 2013 - 11th REHVA World Congress and the 8th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings", K. Kabele, M. Urban, K. Suchý, M. Lain (ed.); Society of Environmental Engineering (STP), 1/1/1 (2013), Paper ID 276, 10 pages.

A. Mahdavi, E. Bajraktari, M. Hintermayer, J. Lechleitner:
"Sound Insulation of Double Facades with Operable Windows: an Empirical Inquiry";
Talk: CLIMA 2013 - 11th REHVA World Congress and the 8th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings, Prag, Tschechische Republik; 2013-06-16 - 2013-06-19; in: "CLIMA 2013 - 11th REHVA World Congress and the 8th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings", K. Kabele, M. Urban, K. Suchý, M. Lain (ed.); Society of Environmental Engineering (STP), 1/1/1 (2013), Paper ID 275, 8 pages.

M. Schuss, F. Tahmasebi, E.M. Vazifeh, A. Mahdavi:
"Toward Improving Energy Efficiency of Existing Buildings via Monitoring-Supported Predictive Systems Control";
Talk: CLIMA 2013 - 11th REHVA World Congress and the 8th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings, Prag, Tschechische Republik; 2013-06-16 - 2013-06-19; in: "CLIMA 2013 - 11th REHVA World Congress and the 8th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings", K. Kabele, M. Urban, K. Suchý, M. Lain (ed.); Society of Environmental Engineering (STP), 1/1/1 (2013), Paper ID 227, 10 pages.

S. Dervishi, A. Mahdavi:
"A Model to Estimate Luminous Efficacy of Global Solar Radiation for All Sky Conditions";
Talk: CLIMA 2013 - 11th REHVA World Congress and the 8th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings, Prag, Tschechische Republik; 2013-06-16 - 2013-06-19; in: "CLIMA 2013 - 11th REHVA World Congress and the 8th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings", K. Kabele, M. Urban, K. Suchý, M. Lain (ed.); Society of Environmental Engineering (STP), 1/1/1 (2013), Paper ID 193, 10 pages.

A. Mahdavi, S. Dervishi:
"A Simple All-Weather Model for Diffuse Solar Radiation";
Talk: CLIMA 2013 - 11th REHVA World Congress and the 8th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings, Prag, Tschechische Republik; 2013-06-16 - 2013-06-19; in: "CLIMA 2013 - 11th REHVA World Congress and the 8th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings", K. Kabele, M. Urban, K. Suchý, M. Lain (ed.); Society of Environmental Engineering (STP), 1/1/1 (2013), Paper ID 192, 10 pages.

A. Mahdavi:
"Necessary Conditions for Intelligent Building Operation";
Keynote Lecture: CLIMA 2013 - 11th REHVA World Congress and the 8th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings, Prag, Tschechische Republik (invited); 2013-06-16 - 2013-06-19; in: "CLIMA 2013 - 11th REHVA World Congress and the 8th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilation and Energy Conservation in Buildings", K. Kabele, M. Urban, K. Suchý, M. Lain (ed.); Society of Environmental Engineering (STP), 1/1/1 (2013), Paper ID 1133, 15 pages.

A. Mahdavi, K. Kiesel, M. Vuckovic:
"A Framework for the Evaluation of Urban Heat Island Mitigation Measures";
Talk: sb13 -munich - Implementing Sustainability - Barriers and Chances, München, Deutschland; 2013-04-24 - 2013-04-26; in: "sb13 -munich - Implementing Sustainability - Barriers and Chances", G. Hauser, T. Lützkendorf, N. Eßig (ed.); Fraunhofer IRB Verlag, 1/1/1 (2013), 8 pages.

D. Bogar, G. Rapone, A. Mahdavi, O. Saro:
"GA-Optimisation of a curtain wall facade for different orientations and climates";
Talk: BSA2013 - Building Simulation Applications 1st IBPSA Italy Conference, Bozen, Italein; 2013-01-30 - 2013-02-01; in: "BSA2013 - Building Simulation Applications 1st IBPSA Italy Conference", IBPSA Italy (ed.); Eigenverlag / wissenschaftliches Kommittee der IBPSA Italy, 1/1/1 (2013), 3821 - 3828.

A. Mahdavi:
"Predictive Building Systems Control Logic with embedded Simulation Capability: Experiences, Challenges and Opportunities";
Keynote Lecture: BSA2013 - Building Simulation Applications 1st IBPSA Italy Conference, Bozen, Italien; 2013-01-30 - 2013-02-01; in: "BSA2013 - Building Simulation Applications 1st IBPSA Italy Conference", IBPSA Italy (ed.); Eigenverlag / wissenschaftliches Kommittee der IBPSA Italy, 1/1/1 (2013), 1 - 10.

L. Skoruppa, U. Pont, K. Kiesel, M. Schuss, R. Zach, A. Mahdavi:
"Field Station of the national park academy in Petronell, Austria, A case Study of evolving thermal performance expectations.";
Talk: architecture technology - ICONARCh - International Congress of Architecture, Konya, Türkei; 2012-11-15 - 2012-11-17; in: "architecture technology - ICONARCh - International Congress of Architecture", A. Alkan et al. (ed.); Selcuklu Municipality of Konya, (2012), 54 - 65.

O. Cakir, J. Lechleitner, A. Mahdavi:
"Simulation model assessment of a sound insulating double facade system with openings for natural ventilation under guidance of laboratory measurements";
Talk: architecture technology - ICONARCh - International Congress of Architecture, Konya, Türkei; 2012-11-15 - 2012-11-17; in: "architecture technology - ICONARCh - International Congress of Architecture", A. Alkan et al. (ed.); Selcuklu Municipality of Konya, (2012), 35 - 42.

A. Mahdavi:
"A predictive approach to intelligent building systems control";
Keynote Lecture: architecture technology - ICONARCh - International Congress of Architecture, Konya, Türkei; 2012-11-15 - 2012-11-17; in: "architecture technology - ICONARCh - International Congress of Architecture", A. Alkan et al. (ed.); Selcuklu Municipality of Konya, (2012), 91 - 109.

F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"Optimization-based simulation model calibration using sensitivity analysis";
Talk: Simulace Budov a Techniky Prostredi - 7. narodni konference s mezinarodni ucasti, Brno, Tschechien; 2012-11-08 - 2012-11-09; in: "Simulace Budov a Techniky Prostredi", O. Sikula, J. Hirs (ed.); Ceska Technika - nakladatelstvi CVUT, 1 (2012), ISBN: 978-80-260-3392-9; Paper ID 71, 5 pages.

N. Ghiassi, F Shayeganfar, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi, S. Fenz, J. Heurix, A. Anjomshoaa, T. Neubauer, A. Tjoa:
"Improving the usability of energy simulation applications in processing common building performance inquiries";
Talk: Simulace Budov a Techniky Prostredi - 7. narodni konference s mezinarodni ucasti, Brno, Tschechien; 2012-11-08 - 2012-11-09; in: "Simulace Budov a Techniky Prostredi", O. Sikula, J. Hirs (ed.); Ceska Technika - nakladatelstvi CVUT, 1 (2012), ISBN: 978-80-260-3392-9; Paper ID 121, 6 pages.

K. Kiesel, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Including sustainability criteria in architectural competition: A critical case study of current practices";
Talk: envibuild Buildings and Environment 2012, Brno, Tschechische Republik; 2012-10-25 - 2012-10-26; in: "envibuild Buildings and Environment 2012 digital proceedings", M. Kalousek et al. (ed.); Buildings and Environment / wissenschaftliches Eigenlektorat, (2012), ISBN: 978-80-214-4600-7; Paper ID 60, 8 pages.

A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss:
"IZ-CON: an intelligent zone controller for building systems operation";
Talk: ICEBO - The International Conference for enhanced Building Operation, Manchester, UK; 2012-10-23 - 2012-10-26; in: "ICEBO 2012 - The International Conference for enhanced Building Operation", R. Stewart et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag / wissenschaftliches Kommittee der ICEBO, 1 (2012).

M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi, H. Simonis, K. Menzel, D. Browne:
"The potential and challenges of monitoring-supported energy efficiency improvement strategies in existing buildings.";
Talk: ICEBO - The International Conference for enhanced Building Operation, Manchester, UK; 2012-10-23 - 2012-10-26; in: "ICEBO 2012 - The International Conference for enhanced Building Operation", R. Stewart et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag / wissenschaftliches Kommittee der ICEBO, 1 (2012).

S. Glawischnig, R. Appel, R. Zach, A. Mahdavi:
"Recent advances in the development of MOST: an open source, wendor and technology independet toolkit for building monitoring, data preprocessing and visualization";
Talk: ICEBO - The International Conference for enhanced Building Operation, Manchester, UK; 2012-10-23 - 2012-10-26; in: "ICEBO - The International Conference for Enhanced Building Operations.", R. Stewart (ed.); Eigenverlag / wissenschaftliches Kommittee der ICEBO, 1 (2012).

A. Maleki, K. Orehounig, K. Kiesel, A. Mahdavi:
"Monitoring and Modeling of the urban Micro-Climate";
Talk: EURA Conference 2012 - Urban Europe - Challenges to meet the urban future, Wien; 2012-09-20 - 2012-09-22; in: "EURA Conference 2012 - Urban Europe - Challenges to meet the urban future", J. Dangschat et al. (ed.); Vienna University of Technology / wissenschaftliches Eigeneditoral, 1 (2012), Paper ID 226, 12 pages.

K. Kiesel, K. Orehounig, A. Mahdavi:
"The extent and implications of the urban heat island phenomenon in the city of Vienna";
Talk: EURA Conference 2012 - Urban Europe - Challenges to meet the urban future, Wien; 2012-09-20 - 2012-09-22; in: "EURA Conference 2012 - Urban Europe - Challenges to meet the urban future", J. Dangschat et al. (ed.); Vienna University of Technology / wissenschaftliches Eigeneditoral, 1 (2012), Paper ID 211, 9 pages.

F. Tahmasebi, R. Zach, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Simulation model calibration: An optimization-based approach";
Talk: BauSim2012 - "Gebäudesimulation auf den Größenskalen Bauteil, Raum, Gebäude, Stadtquartier", Berlin; 2012-09-26 - 2012-09-28; in: "BauSIM 2012 - "Gebäudesimulation auf den Größenskalen Bauteil, Raum, Gebäude, Stadtquartier"", C. Nytsch-Geusen et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag / wissenschaftliches Kommittee der IBPSA Germany-Austria, 1 (2012), Paper ID 170, 6 pages.

J. Weber, R. Zach, F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"Inclusion of user-related monitoring data in the run-time calbration of building performance simulation models";
Talk: BauSim2012 - "Gebäudesimulation auf den Größenskalen Bauteil, Raum, Gebäude, Stadtquartier", Berlin; 2012-09-26 - 2012-09-28; in: "BauSIM 2012 - "Gebäudesimulation auf den Größenskalen Bauteil, Raum, Gebäude, Stadtquartier"", C. Nytsch-Geusen et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag / wissenschaftliches Kommittee der IBPSA Germany-Austria, 1 (2012), Paper ID 164, 7 pages.

A. Mahdavi, S. Dervishi:
"Simulation input Information on sky radiance: An irradiance coefficient approach";
Talk: BauSim2012 - "Gebäudesimulation auf den Größenskalen Bauteil, Raum, Gebäude, Stadtquartier", Berlin; 2012-09-26 - 2012-09-28; in: "BauSIM 2012 - "Gebäudesimulation auf den Größenskalen Bauteil, Raum, Gebäude, Stadtquartier"", C. Nytsch-Geusen et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag / wissenschaftliches Kommittee der IBPSA Germany-Austria, 1 (2012), Paper ID 126, 4 pages.

S. Dervishi, A. Mahdavi:
"A comparison of luminous efficacy models for the diffuse compontent of solar radiation";
Talk: BauSim2012 - "Gebäudesimulation auf den Größenskalen Bauteil, Raum, Gebäude, Stadtquartier", Berlin; 2012-09-26 - 2012-09-28; in: "BauSIM 2012 - "Gebäudesimulation auf den Größenskalen Bauteil, Raum, Gebäude, Stadtquartier"", C. Nytsch-Geusen et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag / wissenschaftliches Kommittee der IBPSA Germany-Austria, 1 (2012), Paper ID 125, 4 pages.

K. Orehounig, K. Kiesel, A. Mahdavi:
"Derivation of locally adjusted high-resolution weather information for building performance simulation";
Talk: BauSim2012 - "Gebäudesimulation auf den Größenskalen Bauteil, Raum, Gebäude, Stadtquartier", Berlin; 2012-09-26 - 2012-09-28; in: "BauSIM 2012 - "Gebäudesimulation auf den Größenskalen Bauteil, Raum, Gebäude, Stadtquartier"", C. Nytsch-Geusen et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag / wissenschaftliches Kommittee der IBPSA Germany-Austria, 1 (2012), Paper ID 123, 5 pages.

A. Mahdavi, U. Pont, F Shayeganfar, N. Ghiassi, A. Anjomshoaa, S. Fenz, J. Heurix, T. Neubauer, A. Tjoa:
"Exploring the utility of semantic web technology in building performance simulation";
Talk: BauSim2012 - "Gebäudesimulation auf den Größenskalen Bauteil, Raum, Gebäude, Stadtquartier", Berlin; 2012-09-26 - 2012-09-28; in: "BauSIM 2012 - "Gebäudesimulation auf den Größenskalen Bauteil, Raum, Gebäude, Stadtquartier"", C. Nytsch-Geusen et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag / wissenschaftliches Kommittee der IBPSA Germany-Austria, 1 (2012), Paper ID 114, 7 pages.

A. Tugrul, J. Lechleitner, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Exploring the role of simulation in room acoustical retrofit of office spaces: A case study";
Talk: BauSim2012 - "Gebäudesimulation auf den Größenskalen Bauteil, Raum, Gebäude, Stadtquartier", Berlin; 2012-09-26 - 2012-09-28; in: "BauSIM 2012 - "Gebäudesimulation auf den Größenskalen Bauteil, Raum, Gebäude, Stadtquartier"", C. Nytsch-Geusen et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag / wissenschaftliches Kommittee der IBPSA Germany-Austria, 1 (2012), Paper ID 113, 5 pages.

O. Aleksandrowicz, A. Mahdavi:
"Thermal Performance Analysis of central hall houses in the Irraeli Coastal Plain";
Talk: BauSim2012 - "Gebäudesimulation auf den Größenskalen Bauteil, Raum, Gebäude, Stadtquartier", Berlin; 2012-09-26 - 2012-09-28; in: "BauSIM 2012 - "Gebäudesimulation auf den Größenskalen Bauteil, Raum, Gebäude, Stadtquartier"", C. Nytsch-Geusen et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag / wissenschaftliches Kommittee der IBPSA Germany-Austria, Berlin (2012), Paper ID 105, 10 pages.

R. Zach, S. Glawischnig, R. Appel, J. Weber, A. Mahdavi:
"Building data visualization using the open-source MOST framework and the GoogleWeb Toolkit";
Talk: ECPPM2012 eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction,, Reykjavík, Island; 2012-07-25 - 2012-07-27; in: "eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction", G. Gudnason, R. Scherer et al. (ed.); Taylor & Francis, (2012), ISBN: 978-0-415-62128-1; 747 - 752.

A. Mahdavi, U. Pont, F. Shayeganfar, N. Ghiassi, A. Anjomshoaa, S. Fenz, J. Heurix, T. Neubauer, A. Tjoa:
"SEMERGY: Semantic web technology support for comprehensive building design assessment";
Talk: ECPPM2012 eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction,, Reykjavík, Island; 2012-07-25 - 2012-07-27; in: "eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction", G. Gudnason, R. Scherer (ed.); Taylor & Francis, (2012), ISBN: 978-0-415-62128-1; 363 - 370.

A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss:
"A generative schema for a hierarchically distributed multi-domain and multi-zonal building systems control architecture";
Talk: ECPPM2012 eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction,, Reykjavík, Island; 2012-07-25 - 2012-07-27; in: "eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction", G. Gudnason, R. Scherer et al. (ed.); Taylor & Francis, (2012), ISBN: 978-0-415-62128-1; 159 - 164.

R. Zach, M. Schuss, R. Bräuer, A. Mahdavi:
"Improving building monitoring using a data preprocessing storage engine based on MySQL";
Talk: ECPPM2012 eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction,, Reykjavík, Island; 2012-07-25 - 2012-07-27; in: "eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction", G. Gudnason, R. Scherer et al. (ed.); Taylor & Francis, (2012), ISBN: 978-0-415-62128-1; 151 - 157.

A. Mahdavi, F. Tahmasebi:
"An optimization-based approach to recurrent calibration of building performance simulation models";
Talk: ECPPM2012 eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction,, Reykjavík, Island; 2012-07-25 - 2012-07-27; in: "eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction", G. Gudnason, R. Scherer et al. (ed.); Taylor & Francis, (2012), ISBN: 978-0-415-62128-1; 145 - 150.

A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss, K. Menzel, D. Browne:
"Realization of ICT potential in improving the energy efficiency of buildings: The CAMPUS 21 project";
Talk: ECPPM2012 eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction,, Reykjavík, Island; 2012-07-25 - 2012-07-27; in: "eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction", G. Gudnason, R. Scherer et al. (ed.); Taylor & Francis, (2012), ISBN: 978-0-415-62128-1; 131 - 137.

R. Zach, S. Glawischnig, M. Hönisch, R. Appel, A. Mahdavi:
"MOST: An open-source, vendor and technology independent toolkit for building monitoring, data preprocessing, and visualization";
Talk: ECPPM2012 eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction,, Reykjavík, Island; 2012-07-25 - 2012-07-27; in: "eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction", G. Gudnason, R. Scherer et al. (ed.); Taylor & Francis, (2012), ISBN: 978-0-415-62128-1; 97 - 103.

K. Orehounig, A. Mahdavi, I. Leobner, K. Ponweiser:
"System analysis and coupled modeling: toward integrated performance assessment of industrial facilities";
Talk: ECPPM2012 eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction,, Reykjavík, Island; 2012-07-25 - 2012-07-27; in: "eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction 2012", G. Gudnason, R.J. Scherer, Z. Turk, K. Menzel (ed.); Taylor & Francis, (2012), ISBN: 978-0-415-62128-1; 3 - 8.

K. Orehounig, A. Mahdavi, I. Kovacic, A. Dimitriou, C. Dorn, F. Bleicher:
"Concurrent consideration of production processes and building properties for the design of energy-efficient industrial facilities";
Talk: IBPC 2012 - 5th International Building Physics Conference, Kyoto, Japan; 2012-05-28 - 2012-05-31; in: "Proceedings of the 5th Internaltional Building Physics Conference", IBPC organizing committee (ed.); Organizing Committee of the 5th IBPC., 1/1/Kyoto, Japan (2012), 875 - 881.

M. Schuss, K. Orehounig, A. Mahdavi:
"Predictive simulation-powered passive cooling in buildings: from concept to realization";
Talk: IBPC 2012 - 5th International Building Physics Conference, Kyoto, Japan; 2012-05-28 - 2012-05-31; in: "Proceedings of the 5th Internaltional Building Physics Conference", Organizing Committee of the 5th IBPC., 1/1/Kyoto, Japan (2012), 763 - 768.

K. Orehounig, A. Mahdavi, E. Doppelbauer, W. Loibl, T. Tötzer:
"The impact of climate change and local microclimatic variance on building design decision making";
Talk: IBPC 2012 - 5th International Building Physics Conference, Kyoto, Japan; 2012-05-28 - 2012-05-31; in: "Proceedings of the 5th Internaltional Building Physics Conference", IBPC organizing committee (ed.); Organizing Committee of the 5th IBPC., 1/1/Kyoto, Japan (2012), 785 - 792.

A. Mahdavi, O. Cakir, C. Pröglhöf, J. Lechleitner:
"Sound insulation of a double-leaf wall system with openings for natural ventilation";
Talk: IBPC 2012 - 5th International Building Physics Conference, Kyoto, Japan; 2012-05-28 - 2012-05-31; in: "Proceedings of the 5th Internaltional Building Physics Conference", IBPC organizing committee (ed.); Organizing Committee of the 5th IBPC., 1/1/Kyoto, Japan (2012), 1115 - 1118.

A. Maleki, K. Orehounig, A. Mahdavi:
"Monitoring and modeling of the urban micro-climate";
Talk: 1ICAUD, Tirana, Albanien; 2012-04-18 - 2012-04-21; in: "Proceedings - First International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design - 1-ICAUD", EPOKA Univ.; Dep. of Arch. (ed.); Epoka University Press, 1 (2012), ISBN: 9789928-135-01-8; 9 pages.

F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"Monitoring-based optimization-assisted calibration of the thermal performance model of an office building";
Talk: 1ICAUD, Tirana, Albanien; 2012-04-18 - 2012-04-21; in: "Proceedings - First International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design - 1-ICAUD", EPOKA Univ.; Dep. of Arch. (ed.); Epoka University Press, 1 (2012), ISBN: 9789928-135-01-8; 5 pages.

K. Kiesel, K. Orehounig, S. Shoshtari, A. Mahdavi:
"Urban heat island phenomenon in Central Europe";
Talk: 1ICAUD, Tirana, Albanien; 2012-04-18 - 2012-04-21; in: "Proceedings - First International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design - 1-ICAUD", EPOKA Univ.; Dep. of Arch. (ed.); Epoka University Press, 1 (2012), ISBN: 9789928-135-01-8; 7 pages.

R. Zach, A. Mahdavi:
"MOST - Designing a vendor and technology independent toolkit for building monitoring, data preprocessing, and visualization";
Talk: 1ICAUD, Tirana, Albanien; 2012-04-18 - 2012-04-21; in: "Proceedings - First International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design - 1-ICAUD", EPOKA Univ.; Dep. of Arch. (ed.); Epoka University Press, 1 (2012), ISBN: 9789928-135-01-8; 7 pages.

K. Orehounig, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Short-term occupancy implications of digitally provided outside views in window-less rooms";
Talk: 1ICAUD, Tirana, Albanien; 2012-04-18 - 2012-04-21; in: "Proceedings - First International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design - 1-ICAUD", EPOKA Univ.; Dep. of Arch. (ed.); Epoka University Press, 1 (2012), ISBN: 9789928-135-01-8; 5 pages.

U. Pont, K. Kiesel, M. Schuss, B. Sommer, K. Orehounig, A. Mahdavi:
"A critical case study of decision criteria in architectural competitions";
Talk: 1ICAUD, Tirana, Albanien; 2012-04-18 - 2012-04-21; in: "Proceedings - First International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design - 1-ICAUD", EPOKA Univ.; Dep. of Arch. (ed.); Epoka University Press, 1 (2012), ISBN: 9789928-135-01-8; 9 pages.

A. Mahdavi:
"Sustainable buildings: some inconvenient observations";
Keynote Lecture: 1ICAUD, Tirana, Albanien; 2012-04-18 - 2012-04-21; in: "Proceedings First International Conference on Architecture and Urban Design; 1-ICAUD", EPOKA Univ.; Dep. of Arch. (ed.); Epoka University Press, 1 (2012), ISBN: 9789928-135-01-8; 13 pages.

A. Mahdavi:
"Gebäudeperformance-Simulation: Aktuelle Fragen und Entwicklungsperspektiven";
Talk: Fassade 12 - Fassaden ( Planen) für Morgen - 3D, Parametrik, Numerik oder Experiment, Augsburg, Deutschland (invited); 2012-03-01; in: "Fassade12 - Fassaden (Planen) für morgen - 3D, Parametrik, Numerik oder Experiment?", E. Krön, A. Schwab (ed.); Hochschule Augsburg,, 1 (2012), ISSN: 2191-6608; 22 - 27.

R. Zach, R. Bräuer, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"A Monitoring Framework for Runtime Simulation Calibration and Validation";
Talk: Building Simulation 2011 - IBPSA 2011, Sydney, Australien; 2011-11-14 - 2011-11-16; in: "driving better design through simulation - Proceedings of the 12th Conference of The International Building Performance Simulation Association", V. Soebarto, H. Bennetts, P. Bannister, P.C. Thomas, D. Leach (ed.); Konferenzpublikation mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, (2011), ISBN: 978-0-646-56510-1; 926 - 932.

M. Schuss, R. Zach, K. Orehounig, A. Mahdavi:
"Empirical Evaluation of a predictive Simulation-Based Control Method";
Talk: Building Simulation 2011 - IBPSA 2011, Sydney, Australien; 2011-11-14 - 2011-11-16; in: "driving better design through simulation - Proceedings of the 12th Conference of The International Building Performance Simulation Association", V. Soebarto, H. Bennetts, P. Bannister, P.C. Thomas, D. Leach (ed.); Konferenzpublikation mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, (2011), ISBN: 978-0-646-56510-1; 918 - 925.

F. Brandl, G. Heilmann, K. Kiesel, A. Mahdavi:
"Energy Efficiency Potential of Communal Living Models";
Talk: Building Simulation 2011 - IBPSA 2011, Sydney, Australien; 2011-11-14 - 2011-11-16; in: "driving better design through simulation - Proceedings of the 12th Conference of The International Building Performance Simulation Association", V. Soebarto, H. Bennetts, P. Bannister, P.C. Thomas, D. Leach (ed.); Konferenzpublikation mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, (2011), ISBN: 978-0-646-56510-1; 779 - 784.

A. Mahdavi, S. Dervishi:
"Exploring the Energy Performance of Simulation-Powered Ligthing and Shading Systems Controls in Buildings";
Talk: Building Simulation 2011 - IBPSA 2011, Sydney, Australien; 2011-11-14 - 2011-11-16; in: "driving better design through simulation - Proceedings of the 12th Conference of The International Building Performance Simulation Association", V. Soebarto, H. Bennetts, P. Bannister, P.C. Thomas, D. Leach (ed.); Konferenzpublikation mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, (2011), ISBN: 978-0-646-56510-1; 772 - 778.

S. Dervishi, A. Mahdavi:
"Comparison of Models for the Derivation of diffuse Fraction of Gloabl Irradiance Data for Vienna, Austria";
Talk: Building Simulation 2011 - IBPSA 2011, Sydney, Australien; 2011-11-14 - 2011-11-16; in: "driving better design through simulation - Proceedings of the 12th Conference of The International Building Performance Simulation Association", V. Soebarto, H. Bennetts, P. Bannister, P.C. Thomas, D. Leach (ed.); Konferenzpublikation mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, (2011), ISBN: 978-0-646-56510-1; 765 - 771.

K. Orehounig, S. Dervishi, A. Mahdavi:
"Comparison of Computed and Measured Irradiance on Building Surfaces";
Talk: Building Simulation 2011 - IBPSA 2011, Sydney, Australien; 2011-11-14 - 2011-11-16; in: "driving better design through simulation - Proceedings of the 12th Conference of The International Building Performance Simulation Association", V. Soebarto, H. Bennetts, P. Bannister, P.C. Thomas, D. Leach (ed.); Konferenzpublikation mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, (2011), ISBN: 978-0-646-56510-1; 757 - 764.

K. Orehounig, E. Doppelbauer, A. Mahdavi, W. Loibl, T. Tötzer:
"Climate Change, Building Design, and Thermal Performance";
Talk: Building Simulation 2011 - IBPSA 2011, Sydney, Australien; 2011-11-14 - 2011-11-16; in: "driving better design through simulation - Proceedings of the 12th Conference of The International Building Performance Simulation Association", V. Soebarto, H. Bennetts, P. Bannister, P.C. Thomas, D. Leach (ed.); Konferenzpublikation mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, (2011), ISBN: 978-0-646-56510-1; 750 - 756.

A. Mahdavi:
"The Human Dimension of Building Performance Simulation";
Keynote Lecture: Building Simulation 2011 - IBPSA 2011, Sydney, Australien; 2011-11-14 - 2011-11-16; in: "driving better design through simulation - Proceedings of the 12th Conference of The International Building Performance Simulation Association", V. Soebarto, H. Bennetts, P. Bannister, P.C. Thomas, D. Leach (ed.); Konferenzpublikation mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, (2011), ISBN: 978-0-646-56510-1; K16 - K33.

U. Pont, B. Sommer, A. Mahdavi:
"Sources of uncertainty in compilation of energy certificates";
Talk: BUILDINGS AND ENVIRONMENT 2011 - Visions - Common Practice - Legislation, Bratislava; 2011-10-20; in: "BUILDINGS AND ENVIRONMENT 2011 - Visions - Common Practice - Legislation", R. Rabenseifer et al. (ed.); STU - Nakladateľstvo STU, Bratislava, (2011), Paper ID 36, 9 pages.

U. Pont, D.P. Espinosa, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Indoor environment, user evaluation and energy use in a "passivhaus" student dormitory";
Talk: BUILDINGS AND ENVIRONMENT 2011 - Visions - Common Practice - Legislation, Bratislava; 2011-10-20; in: "BUILDINGS AND ENVIRONMENT 2011 - Visions - Common Practice - Legislation", R. Rabenseifer et al. (ed.); STU - Nakladateľstvo STU, Bratislava, (2011), Paper ID 35, 10 pages.

N. Morishita, K. Orehounig, A. Mahdavi:
"Indoor environment and energy performance of kindergartens with different thermal design standards";
Talk: BUILDINGS AND ENVIRONMENT 2011 - Visions - Common Practice - Legislation, Bratislava; 2011-10-20; in: "BUILDINGS AND ENVIRONMENT 2011 - Visions - Common Practice - Legislation", R. Rabenseifer et al. (ed.); STU - Nakladateľstvo STU, Bratislava, (2011), Paper ID 25, 10 pages.

A. Mahdavi, K. Orehounig, M. Schuss, A. Stephanides:
"Indoor Climate In Dwellings With A Humidityresponsive Ventilation Regime";
Keynote Lecture: BUILDINGS AND ENVIRONMENT 2011 - Visions - Common Practice - Legislation, Bratislava; 2011-10-20; in: "BUILDINGS AND ENVIRONMENT 2011 - Visions - Common Practice - Legislation", R. Rabenseifer (ed.); STU - Nakladateľstvo STU, Bratislava, (2011), 191 - 196.

A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss, C. Pröglhöf, K. Orehounig:
"A contemporary interpretation of energy-efficient passive environmental controls in buildings";
Talk: Sustainable Development Of Energy, Water And Environment Systems / 2011 / Croatia, Zagreb, Croatia; 2011-09-25 - 2011-09-29; in: "Sustainable Development Of Energy, Water And Environment Systems / 2011 / Croatia", Z. Bogdan et al. (ed.); Universität mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, 1/2011 (2011), Paper ID 157, 8 pages.

A. Mahdavi, S. Dervishi, M. Schuss, K. Orehounig:
"Energy efficiency potential of intelligent lighting controls in buildings";
Talk: Sustainable Development Of Energy, Water And Environment Systems / 2011 / Croatia, Zagreb, Croatia; 2011-09-25 - 2011-09-29; in: "Sustainable Development Of Energy, Water And Environment Systems / 2011 / Croatia", Z. Bogdan et al. (ed.); Universität mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, 1/2011 (2011), Paper ID 288, 8 pages.

C. Dorn, I. Kovacic, K. Orehounig, U. Renger, F. Bleicher, A. Mahdavi, S. Brandstetter, A. Dimitriou:
"Energy Efficient Production - Interdisciplinary, Systemic Approach Through Integrated Simulation";
Talk: The 6th Dubrobnik Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water, an Environment Systems, Dubrovnik; 2011-09-25 - 2011-09-29; in: "Sustainable Development Of Energy, Water And Environment Systems / 2011 / Croatia", Z. Bogdan et al. (ed.); Zagreb, Croatia (2011), ISBN: 978-953-7738-12-9; 307 - 320.

I. Kovacic, K. Orehounig, U. Renger, L. Oberwinter, C. Dorn, F. Bleicher, A. Mahdavi:
"A holistic model for an energy efficient production facility";
Talk: 1st International Conference On Sustainable Intelligent Manufacturing, Leiria, Portugal; 2011-06-28 - 2011-07-01; in: "1st International Conference On Sustainable Intelligent Manufacturing", J. Bartolo et al. (ed.); eigene Publikation - Conference, 1 (2011).

C. Pröglhöf, M. Schuss, K. Orehounig, A. Mahdavi:
"Implementation of a passive cooling strategy in an existing building using a simulation-based predictive control approach - a case study";
Talk: 7. Internationale Energiewirtschaftstagung an der TU Wien, 16.-18. Februar 2011, TU Wien; 2011-02-16 - 2011-02-18; in: "7. Internationale Energiewirtschaftstagung an der TU Wien, 16.-18. Februar 2011", N. Nakicenovic, G. Brauner et al. (ed.); (2011), 7 pages.

M. Schuss, C. Pröglhöf, K. Orehounig, M. Müller, H. Wascher, A. Mahdavi:
"A simulation-based approach for optimized control of ventilation, lighting, and shading systems.";
Talk: 7. Internationale Energiewirtschaftstagung an der TU Wien, 16.-18. Februar 2011, TU Wien; 2011-02-16 - 2011-02-18; in: "7. Internationale Energiewirtschaftstagung an der TU Wien, 16.-18. Februar 2011", N. Nakicenovic, G. Brauner et al. (ed.); (2011), 8 pages.

A. Mahdavi, C. Pröglhöf:
"Predicting the deployment level of manually operated window shades in office buildings";
Talk: 1st Central European Symposium on Building Physics, Krakau, Polen; 2010-09-13 - 2010-09-15; in: "Proceedings of the 1st Central European Symposium on Building Physics", D Gawin, T. Kisilewicz (ed.); Technical University of Lodz, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Environmental Engineering, Poland, (2010), ISBN: 978-83-7283-367-9; 4 pages.

A. Mahdavi, E. Doppelbauer, C. Pröglhöf:
"A comparative case study of passive and low-energy residential buildings";
Talk: 1st Central European Symposium on Building Physics, Krakau, Polen; 2010-09-13 - 2010-09-15; in: "Proceedings of the 1st Central European Symposium on Building Physics", D Gawin, T. Kisilewicz (ed.); Technical University of Lodz, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Environmental Engineering, Poland, (2010), ISBN: 978-83-7283-367-9; 6 pages.

K. Orehounig, C. Pröglhöf, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"On the application of calibrated simulation models in building systems control";
Talk: 1st Central European Symposium on Building Physics, Krakau, Polen; 2010-09-13 - 2010-09-15; in: "Research on Building Physics", D Gawin, T. Kisilewicz (ed.); Technical University of Lodz, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Architecture and Environmental Engineering, Poland, (2010), ISBN: 978-83-7283-367-9; 6 pages.

A. Mahdavi:
"On the potential, challenges, and uncertainties of building performance simulation";
Keynote Lecture: SBPT Simulace Budov A Techniky Prostredi - 6. narodni konference s mezinarodni ucasti, Prag; 2010-11-08 - 2010-11-09; in: "SBTP 2010 Simulace Budov A Techniky Prostredi", K. Kabele et al. (ed.); Verlag / Organisation / Universität mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, (2010).

R. Cetin, A. Mahdavi:
"Exploring the Availabilty Usability of Web-Based Building Performance Simulation Tools";
Talk: BauSim2010 - Building Performance Simulation in a Changing Environment, Technische Universität Wien; 2010-09-22 - 2010-09-24; in: "BauSim 2010 - Building Performance Simulation in a Changing Environment", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.); Verlag / Organisation / Universität mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, Wien (2010), ISBN: 978-3-85437-317-9; 23 - 28.

A. Deralla (Rexhepi), A. Mahdavi:
"Empirical and computational Study of the thermal Performance of a traditional Housing Type in Kosovo";
Talk: BauSim2010 - Building Performance Simulation in a Changing Environment, Technische Universität Wien; 2010-09-22 - 2010-09-24; in: "BauSim 2010 - Building Performance Simulation in a Changing Environment", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.); Verlag / Organisation / Universität mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, Wien (2010), ISBN: 978-3-85437-317-9; 86 - 91.

C. Koranteng, A. Mahdavi:
"A Study into the thermal Performance of Low-Rise Office Buildings in Ghana";
Talk: BauSim2010 - Building Performance Simulation in a Changing Environment, Technische Universität Wien; 2010-09-22 - 2010-09-24; in: "BauSim 2010 - Building Performance Simulation in a Changing Environment", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.); Verlag / Organisation / Universität mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, Wien (2010), ISBN: 978-3-85437-317-9; 92 - 99.

Z. Alameddine, K. Orehounig, A. Mahdavi:
"Simulation-Based Assessment of Energy and Environmental Performance of Office Buildings in Lebanon";
Talk: BauSim2010 - Building Performance Simulation in a Changing Environment, Technische Universität Wien; 2010-09-22 - 2010-09-24; in: "BauSim 2010 - Building Performance Simulation in a Changing Environment", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.); Verlag / Organisation / Universität mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, Wien (2010), ISBN: 978-3-85437-317-9; 107 - 112.

M.R. Dara, D. Wossugh, A. Mahdavi:
"A computational Case Study on the thermal Improvement Potential of residential Buildings in Tehran";
Talk: BauSim2010 - Building Performance Simulation in a Changing Environment, Technische Universität Wien; 2010-09-22 - 2010-09-24; in: "BauSim 2010 - Building Performance Simulation in a Changing Environment", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.); Verlag / Organisation / Universität mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, Wien (2010), ISBN: 978-3-85437-317-9; 113 - 117.

R. Zach, A. Mahdavi:
"Monitoring for Simulation Validation";
Talk: BauSim2010 - Building Performance Simulation in a Changing Environment, Technische Universität Wien; 2010-09-22 - 2010-09-24; in: "BauSim 2010 - Building Performance Simulation in a Changing Environment", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.); Verlag / Organisation / Universität mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, Wien (2010), ISBN: 978-3-85437-317-9; 190 - 195.

C. Pröglhöf, M. Schuss, K. Orehounig, A. Mahdavi:
"Simulation-Assisted Space Cooling in existing Buildings: A Case Study";
Talk: BauSim2010 - Building Performance Simulation in a Changing Environment, Technische Universität Wien; 2010-09-22 - 2010-09-24; in: "BauSim 2010 - Building Performance Simulation in a Changing Environment", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.); Verlag / Organisation / Universität mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, Wien (2010), ISBN: 978-3-85437-317-9; 268 - 273.

K. Orehounig, M. Schuss, C. Pröglhöf, A. Mahdavi:
"About Uncertainties in Simulation Models for Building Systems Control";
Talk: BauSim2010 - Building Performance Simulation in a Changing Environment, Technische Universität Wien; 2010-09-22 - 2010-09-24; in: "BauSim 2010 - Building Performance Simulation in a Changing Environment", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.); Verlag / Organisation / Universität mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, Wien (2010), ISBN: 978-3-85437-317-9; 281 - 286.

F. Haldi, D. Robinson, C. Pröglhöf, A. Mahdavi:
"A partial double blind Evaluation of a comprehensive Window Opening Model";
Talk: BauSim2010 - Building Performance Simulation in a Changing Environment, Technische Universität Wien; 2010-09-22 - 2010-09-24; in: "BauSim 2010 - Building Performance Simulation in a Changing Environment", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.); Verlag / Organisation / Universität mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, Wien (2010), ISBN: 978-3-85437-317-9; 331 - 336.

M. Schuss, C. Pröglhöf, K. Orehounig, S. Dervishi, M. Müller, H. Wascher, A. Mahdavi:
"Predictive Model-Based Control of Ventilation, Lighting, and Shading Systems in an Office Building";
Talk: BauSim2010 - Building Performance Simulation in a Changing Environment, Technische Universität Wien; 2010-09-22 - 2010-09-24; in: "BauSim 2010 - Building Performance Simulation in a Changing Environment", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.); Verlag / Organisation / Universität mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, Wien (2010), ISBN: 978-3-85437-317-9; 377 - 384.

K. Kiesel, K. Orehounig, A. Mahdavi:
"The Impact of User and System Assumptions on Energy Simulation Results";
Talk: BauSim2010 - Building Performance Simulation in a Changing Environment, Technische Universität Wien; 2010-09-22 - 2010-09-24; in: "BauSim 2010 - Building Performance Simulation in a Changing Environment", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.); Verlag / Organisation / Universität mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, Wien (2010), ISBN: 978-3-85437-317-9; 435 - 440.

J. Lechleitner, A. Andralis, A. Mahdavi:
"Eine Fallstudie zur Genauigkeit raumakustischer Simulationsergebnisse";
Talk: BauSim2010 - Building Performance Simulation in a Changing Environment, Technische Universität Wien; 2010-09-22 - 2010-09-24; in: "BauSim 2010 - Building Performance Simulation in a Changing Environment", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.); Verlag / Organisation / Universität mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, Wien (2010), ISBN: 978-3-85437-317-9; 474 - 481.

S. Dervishi, A. Mahdavi:
"A simple Method for the Derivation of Illuminance Values from Radiance Data";
Talk: BauSim2010 - Building Performance Simulation in a Changing Environment, Technische Universität Wien; 2010-09-22 - 2010-09-24; in: "BauSim 2010 - Building Performance Simulation in a Changing Environment", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.); Verlag / Organisation / Universität mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, Wien (2010), ISBN: 978-3-85437-317-9; 495 - 498.

U. Pont, B. Sommer, A. Mahdavi:
"Ein Vergleich der Ergebnisse von stationärer und instationärer Berechnung von thermischen Energiekennzahlen anhand bestehender Objekte in Wien";
Talk: BauSim2010 - Building Performance Simulation in a Changing Environment, Technische Universität Wien; 2010-09-22 - 2010-09-24; in: "BauSim 2010 - Building Performance Simulation in a Changing Environment", A. Mahdavi, B. Martens (ed.); Verlag / Organisation / Universität mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, Wien (2010), ISBN: 978-3-85437-317-9; 515 - 522.

A. Mahdavi, E. Doppelbauer:
"A performance comparison of passive and low-energy buildings";
Talk: 10th REHVA World Congress, Antalya; 2010-05-09 - 2010-05-12; in: "clima 2010 - 10th REHVA World Congress", N. Sahin (ed.); Verlag / Organisation / Universität mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, (2010), 8 pages.

K. Orehounig, A. Mahdavi, C. Pröglhöf, M. Schuss:
"Virtual implementation of a simulation-assisted passive cooling strategy in buildings";
Talk: 10th REHVA World Congress, Antalya; 2010-05-09 - 2010-05-12; in: "clima 2010 - 10th REHVA World Congress", N. Sahin (ed.); Verlag / Organisation / Universität mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, (2010), 8 pages.

C. Pröglhöf, M. Schuss, K. Orehounig, A. Mahdavi:
"Incorporation of a novel passive cooling method in an existing building";
Talk: 10th REHVA World Congress, Antalya; 2010-05-09 - 2010-05-12; in: "clima 2010 - 10th REHVA World Congress", N. Sahin (ed.); Verlag / Organisation / Universität mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, (2010), 8 pages.

M. Schuss, C. Pröglhöf, K. Orehounig, A. Mahdavi:
"A case study of model-based ventilation and shading controls in buildings";
Talk: 10th REHVA World Congress, Antalya; 2010-05-09 - 2010-05-12; in: "clima 2010 - 10th REHVA World Congress", N. Sahin (ed.); Verlag / Organisation / Universität mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, (2010), 8 pages.

Z. Alameddine, A. Mahdavi, K. Orehounig:
"Thermal performance of office buildings in Lebanon";
Talk: 10th REHVA World Congress, Antalya; 2010-05-09 - 2010-05-12; in: "clima 2010 - 10th REHVA World Congress", N. Sahin (ed.); Verlag / Organisation / Universität mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, (2010), 8 pages.

S. Dervishi, A. Mahdavi:
"Recent implementation efforts in simulation-powered lighting and shading systems controls in buildings";
Talk: 10th REHVA World Congress, Antalya; 2010-05-09 - 2010-05-12; in: "clima 2010 - 10th REHVA World Congress", N. Sahin (ed.); Verlag / Organisation / Universität mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, (2010), 8 pages.

C. Koranteng, A. Mahdavi:
"An inquiry into the thermal performance of five office buildings in Ghana";
Poster: 10th REHVA World Congress, Antalya; 2010-05-09 - 2010-05-12; in: "clima 2010 - 10th REHVA World Congress", N. Sahin (ed.); Verlag / Organisation / Universität mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, (2010), 8 pages.

K. Orehounig, A. Mahdavi:
"Application Instances Of Building Performance Simulation Throughout The Building Delivery Process";
Talk: The 40th International Congress on Heating, Refrigaration and Air-Conditioning, Belgrad; 2009-12-02 - 2009-12-04; in: "The 40th International Congress on Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning", B. Todorovic (ed.); Eigenverlag, (2009), 5 pages.

A. Mahdavi:
"Applying High-Tech Environmental Control Strategies in a low-Tech Context: An innovative Approach to smart passive cooling in buildings";
Keynote Lecture: The 40th International Congress on Heating, Refrigaration and Air-Conditioning, Belgrad (invited); 2009-12-02 - 2009-12-04; in: "The 40th International Congress on Heating, Refrigaration and Air-Conditioning", B. Todorovic (ed.); Eigenverlag, (2009), 8 pages.

K. Orehounig, A. Mahdavi:
"A critical assessment of indoor thermal parameters in historical baths";
Talk: Healthy Buildings 2009, Syracuse, USA; 2009-09-13 - 2009-09-17; in: "Healthy Buildings 2009", E.A. Bogucz et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag, - (2009), Paper ID 117, 4 pages.

A. Mahdavi, C. Pröglhöf:
"Descriptive Models of Control.oriented User Behavior in Buildings";
Talk: Healthy Buildings 2009, Syracuse, USA; 2009-09-13 - 2009-09-17; in: "Healthy Buildings 2009", E.A. Bogucz et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag, - (2009), Paper ID 115, 4 pages.

A. Mahdavi, K. Orehounig, C. Pröglhöf, S. Dervishi:
"A new approach to passive cooling via natural ventilation";
Talk: Healthy Buildings 2009, Syracuse, USA; 2009-09-13 - 2009-09-17; in: "Healthy Buildings 2009", E.A. Bogucz et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag, - (2009), Paper ID 37, 4 pages.

S. Chien, A. Mahdavi:
"Implementation of a User Interface Model for Systems Control in Buildings";
Talk: HCI International 2009 - 13th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, San Diego, USA; 2009-07-19 - 2009-07-24; in: "Universal Access in HCI, Part II, HCII 2009", C. Stephanides (ed.); Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg, Part II (2009), ISBN: 978-3-642-02712-3; Paper ID 5615, 9 pages.

A. Mahdavi, C. Pröglhöf:
"Toward empirically-based models of people's presence and actions in buildings";
Talk: Building Simulation 2009, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow; 2009-07-27 - 2009-07-30; in: "Building Simulation 2009", L.B. McElroy, J.S. Turley (ed.); (2009), 8 pages.

A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss, G. Suter, A.S. Metzger, S. Camara, S. Dervishi:
"Recent advances in simulation-powered building systems control";
Talk: Building Simulation 2009, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow; 2009-07-27 - 2009-07-30; in: "Building Simulation 2009", L.B. McElroy, J.S. Turley (ed.); (2009), 7 pages.

A. Mahdavi, K. Orehounig, C. Pröglhöf:
"A simulation-supported control scheme for natural ventilation in buildings";
Talk: Building Simulation 2009, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow; 2009-07-27 - 2009-07-30; in: "Building Simulation 2009", L.B. McElroy, J.S. Turley (ed.); (2009), 6 pages.

C. Koranteng, A. Mahdavi, K. Orehounig, C. Pröglhöf:
"Thermal Performance of office buildings in Ghana";
Talk: Building Simulation 2009, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow; 2009-07-27 - 2009-07-30; in: "Building Simulation 2009", L.B. McElroy, J.S. Turley (ed.); (2009), 7 pages.

A. Mahdavi, S. Dervishi:
"A new model-based approach to ligthing systems control in buildings.";
Talk: 4th International Building Physics Conference, Istanbul; 2009-06-15 - 2009-06-18; in: "Energy Efficiency and New Approaches", N. Bayazit, G. Manioglu, G.K. Oral, Z. Yilmaz (ed.); Eigenverlag, (2009), ISBN: 9789755613505; 719 - 723.

A. Islami, A. Mahdavi, K. Orehounig:
"Energy and comfort implications of thermal insulation retrofit measures concerning single detached houses in Kosovo";
Talk: 4th International Building Physics Conference, Istanbul; 2009-06-15 - 2009-06-18; in: "Energy Efficiency and New Approaches", N. Bayazit, G. Manioglu, G.K. Oral, Z. Yilmaz (ed.); Eigenverlag, (2009), ISBN: 9789755613505; 537 - 541.

E. Abdelmagid, A. Mahdavi, K. Orehounig, M. Radwan, E. Marghany:
"A simulation-based study of the thermal performance of office buildings in Cairo";
Talk: 4th International Building Physics Conference, Istanbul; 2009-06-15 - 2009-06-18; in: "Energy Efficiency and New Approaches", N. Bayazit, G. Manioglu, G.K. Oral, Z. Yilmaz (ed.); Eigenverlag, (2009), ISBN: 9789755613505; 529 - 535.

K. Orehounig, A. Mahdavi:
"Thermal performance of traditional bath buildings";
Talk: 4th International Building Physics Conference, Istanbul; 2009-06-15 - 2009-06-18; in: "Energy Efficiency and New Approaches", N. Bayazit, G. Manioglu, G.K. Oral, Z. Yilmaz (ed.); Eigenverlag, (2009), ISBN: 9789755613505; 783 - 790.

A. Mahdavi:
"Aspects of cogitative buildings";
Keynote Lecture: ISDLT-International Symposium on Digital Life Technologies 2009, Tainan, Taiwan (invited); 2009-05-28 - 2009-05-29; in: "2009 International Symposium on Digital Life Technologies", ISDLT2009-Commitee (ed.); (2009).

S. Chien, A. Mahdavi:
"An Intelligent Medium To Support Occupants´ Communications With Buildings";
Talk: ISDLT-International Symposium on Digital Life Technologies 2009, Tainan, Taiwan; 2009-05-28 - 2009-05-29; in: "2009 International Symposium on Digital Life Technologies", ISDLT2009-Commitee (ed.); (2009), 82 - 86.

A. Mahdavi, C. Pröglhöf:
"User Behavior and EnergyPerformance in Buildings";
Talk: IEWT 2009 - 6.Internationale Energiewirtschaftstagung an der TU Wien - Energie, Wirtschaft und technologischer Fortschritt in Zeiten hoher Energiepreise, Wien, technische Universität; 2009-02-11 - 2009-02-13; in: "IEWT 2009 Energie, Wirtschaft und technologischer Fortschritt in Zeiten hoher Energiepreise", G. Brauner (ed.); (2009).

A. Mahdavi, K. Orehounig:
"Building Energy Use Reduction via intelligent passive cooling";
Talk: IEWT 2009 - 6.Internationale Energiewirtschaftstagung an der TU Wien - Energie, Wirtschaft und technologischer Fortschritt in Zeiten hoher Energiepreise, Wien, technische Universität; 2009-02-11 - 2009-02-13; in: "IEWT 2009 - Energie, Wirtschaft und technologischer Fortschritt in Zeiten hoher Energiepreise", G. Brauner et al. (ed.); (2009).

A. Mahdavi, C. Pröglhöf:
"Observation-based models of user control actions in buildings";
Talk: Plea 2008 - Toward Zero Energy Building - 22-24 Ocotber 2008, Dublin, Dublin; 2008-10-22 - 2008-10-24; in: "Plea 2008 - 25th Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture, Dublin, 22nd to 24th October 2008", J.O. Lewis (ed.); (2008).

A. Mahdavi, V. Leinich, K. Orehounig:
"Implications of varying weather data sets for predictions of thermal performance of buildings";
Talk: Plea 2008 - Toward Zero Energy Building - 22-24 Ocotber 2008, Dublin, Dublin; 2008-10-22 - 2008-10-24; in: "Plea 2008 - 25th Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture, Dublin, 22nd to 24th October 2008", J.O. Lewis (ed.); (2008).

A. Mahdavi, K. Orehounig, B. Kainrath:
"Assessment and evaluation of the thermal and acoustical conditions in traditional bath buildings";
Poster: Plea 2008 - Toward Zero Energy Building - 22-24 Ocotber 2008, Dublin, Dublin; 2008-10-22 - 2008-10-24; in: "Plea 2008 - 25th Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture, Dublin, 22nd to 24th October 2008", J.O. Lewis (ed.); (2008).

A. Mahdavi:
"Representing People in Building Performance Simulation";
Talk: BauSIM 2008 "Nachhaltiges Bauen", Kassel; 2008-09-08 - 2008-09-10; in: "BauSIM 2008 "Nachhaltiges Bauen" Tagungsband", A. Maas (ed.); IBPSA, (2008), 79 - 82.

A. Mahdavi, K. Orehounig:
"A Simulation-Assisted Control Method for Natural Venitlation";
Talk: BauSIM 2008 "Nachhaltiges Bauen", Kassel; 2008-09-08 - 2008-09-10; in: "BauSIM 2008 "Nachhaltiges Bauen" Tagungsband", A. Maas (ed.); IBPSA, (2008), 83 - 85.

F. Shayeganfar, A. Mahdavi, G. Suter, A. Anjomshoaa:
"Implementation of an IFD library using semenatic web technologies: A case study";
Talk: ECPPM 2008 - eWork and eBusiness in architecture, Engineering and Construction, Sophia Antipolis, Frankreich; 2008-09-10 - 2008-09-12; in: "ECPPM 2008 eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction", A.S. Zarli, R. Scherer (ed.); (2008), ISBN: 978-0-415-48245-5; 539 - 544.

A. Mahdavi, C. Pröglhöf:
"User-System interaction models in the context of building automation";
Talk: ECPPM 2008 - eWork and eBusiness in architecture, Engineering and Construction, Sophia Antipolis, Frankreich; 2008-09-10 - 2008-09-12; in: "ECPPM 2008 eWork and EBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction", A.S. Zarli, R. Scherer (ed.); (2008), ISBN: 978-0-415-48245-5; 389 - 396.

A. Mahdavi, S. Dervishi, K. Orehounig:
"A feed forward scheme for building systems control";
Talk: ECPPM 2008 - eWork and eBusiness in architecture, Engineering and Construction, Sophia Antipolis, Frankreich; 2008-09-10 - 2008-09-12; in: "ECPPM 2008 eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction", A.S. Zarli, R. Scherer (ed.); (2008), ISBN: 978-0-415-48245-5; 381 - 387.

S. Chien, A. Mahdavi:
"User interfaces for building systems control: From requirements to prototype";
Talk: ECPPM 2008 - eWork and eBusiness in architecture, Engineering and Construction, Sophia Antipolis, Frankreich; 2008-09-10 - 2008-09-12; in: "ECPPM 2008 eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction", A.S. Zarli, R. Scherer (ed.); (2008), ISBN: 978-0-415-48245-5; 369 - 374.

A. Mahdavi:
"Anatomy of a cognitative building";
Keynote Lecture: ECPPM 2008 - eWork and eBusiness in architecture, Engineering and Construction, Sophia Antipolis, Frankreich; 2008-09-10 - 2008-09-12; in: "ECPPM 2008 - eWork and eBusiness in architecture, Engineering and Construction", A.S. Zarli, R. Scherer (ed.); (2008), ISBN: 978-0-415-48245-5; 13 - 21.

A. Mahdavi, B. Kainrath, K. Orehounig, J. Lechleitner:
"A comperative study of room acoustics in highly humid spaces";
Talk: Indoor Air 2008 - The 11th International Conference on indoor Air Quality and Climate, Copenhagen; 2008-08-17 - 2008-08-22; in: "Indoor Air 2008", B. Olesen, P. Strom-Tejsen, P. Wargocki (ed.); (2008), Paper ID 180, 8 pages.

A. Mahdavi, E. Kabir, A. Mohammadi, C. Pröglhöf:
"User-based window operation in an office building";
Talk: Indoor Air 2008 - The 11th International Conference on indoor Air Quality and Climate, Copenhagen; 2008-08-17 - 2008-08-22; in: "Indoor Air 2008", B. Olesen, P. Strom-Tejsen, P. Wargocki (ed.); (2008), Paper ID 177, 8 pages.

A. Mahdavi, E. Kabir, A. Mohammadi, L. Lambeva:
"Occupants' evaluation of indoor climate and environmental control systems in office buildings";
Talk: Indoor Air 2008 - The 11th International Conference on indoor Air Quality and Climate, Copenhagen; 2008-08-17 - 2008-08-22; in: "Indoor Air 2008 - The 11th International Conference on indoor Air Quality and Climate", B. Olesen, P. Strom-Tejsen, P. Wargocki (ed.); (2008), Paper ID 176, 8 pages.

A. Mahdavi:
"Buildings, People, Climate: On Sources of Uncertainty in Building Performance Simulation";
Talk: Central European Regional IBPSA Conference Bratislava June 5, 2008, Bratislava; 2008-06-05; in: "Computer Aided Building Physical Modeling - Proceedings of the Central European Regional IBPSA Conference Bratislava June 5, 2008", R. Rabenseifer, J. Hraska (ed.); Eigenverlag, (2008), ISBN: 978-80-227-2888-1; 4 - 14.

S. Chien, A. Mahdavi:
"Talking back to buildings: Interfacing for sentient environments";
Talk: cib - 24th W78 Conference Maribor 2007 & 14th EG-ICE Workshop & 5th ITC@EDU Workshop, Maribor; 2007-06-26 - 2007-06-29; in: "Bringing ITC knowledge to work - 24th W78 Conference Maribor 2007", D. Rebolj (ed.); Eigenverlag, (2007), ISBN: 978-961-248-033-2; 581 - 586.

A. Mahdavi, A. Mohammadi, E. Kabir, L. Lambeva:
"An empirically-based approach toward user control action models in buildings";
Talk: cib - 24th W78 Conference Maribor 2007 & 14th EG-ICE Workshop & 5th ITC@EDU Workshop, Maribor; 2007-06-26 - 2007-06-29; in: "Bringing ITC knowledge to work - 24th W78 Conference Maribor 2007", D. Rebolj (ed.); Eigenverlag, (2007), ISBN: 978-961-248-033-2; 573 - 579.

S. Chien, A. Mahdavi:
"User interfaces for occupant interactions with environmental systems in buildings.";
Talk: PLEA 2007 Sun Wind and Architecture, 24th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture 22-24 November 2007, Singapur; 2007-11-22 - 2007-11-24; in: "PLEA 2007 SUN, WIND and ARCHITECTURE - 24th International Conference on pASSIVE AND LOW ENERGY ARCHITECTURE 22 - 24 November 2007", S. Wittkopf, B. Tan (ed.); (2007), ISBN: 978-981-05-9400-8; 780 - 787.

A. Mahdavi, A. Bodvay, K. Orehounig:
"An empirical approach to the evalutaion of living environments for the elderly";
Talk: PLEA 2007 Sun Wind and Architecture, 24th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture 22-24 November 2007, Singapur; 2007-11-22 - 2007-11-24; in: "PLEA 2007 SUN, WIND and ARCHITECTURE - 24th International Conference on pASSIVE AND LOW ENERGY ARCHITECTURE 22 - 24 November 2007", S. Wittkopf, B. Tan (ed.); (2007), ISBN: 978-981-05-9400-8; 751 - 757.

A. Mahdavi, K. Orehounig, N. Mikats:
"A tale pf two hammams: Indoor environmental conditions in traditional bath buildings";
Talk: PLEA 2007 Sun Wind and Architecture, 24th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture 22-24 November 2007, Singapur; 2007-11-22 - 2007-11-24; in: "PLEA 2007 SUN, WIND and ARCHITECTURE - 24th International Conference on pASSIVE AND LOW ENERGY ARCHITECTURE 22 - 24 November 2007", S. Wittkopf, B. Tan (ed.); (2007), ISBN: 978-981-05-9400-8; 185 - 192.

A. Frattari, M. Chiogna, A. Mahdavi:
"Energetic Implications of Alternative Ligthing Control Strategies in an Educational Building";
Talk: PLEA 2007 Sun Wind and Architecture, 24th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture 22-24 November 2007, Singapur; 2007-11-22 - 2007-11-24; in: "PLEA 2007 SUN, WIND and ARCHITECTURE - 24th International Conference on pASSIVE AND LOW ENERGY ARCHITECTURE 22 - 24 November 2007", S. Wittkopf, B. Tan (ed.); (2007), ISBN: 978-981-05-9400-8; 83 - 90.

A. Mahdavi:
"People, Systems, Environment: Exploring the patterns and impact of control-oriented occupant actions in buildings.";
Keynote Lecture: PLEA 2007 Sun Wind and Architecture, 24th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture 22-24 November 2007, Singapur; 2007-11-22 - 2007-11-24; in: "PLEA 2007 SUN, WIND and ARCHITECTURE - 24th International Conference on pASSIVE AND LOW ENERGY ARCHITECTURE 22 - 24 November 2007", S. Wittkopf, B. Tan (ed.); (2007), ISBN: 978-981-05-9400-8; 8 - 15.

A. Mahdavi:
"An empirical approach to the scientific study of traditional architecture";
Talk: International Conference on Patterning From Traditional Architecture to Access To Contemporary Architecture, Teheran, Iran; 2007-10-16 - 2007-10-17; in: "Sun still Shines", IAARA (ed.); (2007), #.

A. Mahdavi, G. Suter, A.S. Metzger, B. Spasojevic, S. Camara, S. Chien, S. Dervishi, J. Lechleitner:
"An integrated model-based apporach to building systems operation";
Talk: IEWT 2007 - 5. Internationale Energiewirtschaftstagung an der TU Wien, Technische Universität Wien, Wien, Österreich; 2007-02-14 - 2007-02-16; in: "IEWT2007 - Energiesysteme der Zukunft: Technologien und Investitionen zwischen Markt und Regulierung", EAEW, AAEE (ed.); Eigenverlag, (2007), 267 - 268.

A. Mahdavi, A. Mohammadi, L. Lambeva, G. Suter, E. Kabir, C. Pröglhöf:
""People as power plant": Energy implications of user behavior in office buildings";
Talk: IEWT 2007 - 5. Internationale Energiewirtschaftstagung an der TU Wien, Technische Universität Wien, Wien, Österreich; 2007-02-14 - 2007-02-16; in: "IEWT2007 - Energiesysteme der Zukunft: Technologien und Investitionen zwischen Markt und Regulierung", EAEW, AAEE (ed.); Eigenverlag, (2007), 177 - 178.

A. Mahdavi, G. Suter, A.S. Metzger, S. Camara, B. Spasojevic, S. Chien, J. Lechleitner, S. Dervishi:
"An integrated model-based apporach to building systems operation";
Talk: WellBeing Indoors - Clima 2007 10-14 June - Helsinki - Finland, Helsinki, Finnland; 2007-06-10 - 2007-06-14; in: "WellBeing Indoors - Clima 2007 10-14 June - Helsinki - Finland", O. Seppänen, J. Säteri (ed.); Finvac, (2007), ISBN: 978-952-99898-2-9; Paper ID C02, 1 pages.

A. Mahdavi, A. Mohammadi, E. Kabir, L. Lambeva:
"User control actions in buildings: Patterns and impact";
Talk: WellBeing Indoors - Clima 2007 10-14 June - Helsinki - Finland, Helsinki, Finnland; 2007-06-10 - 2007-06-14; in: "WellBeing Indoors - Clima 2007 10-14 June - Helsinki - Finland", O. Seppänen, J. Säteri (ed.); Finvac, (2007), ISBN: 978-952-99898-2-9; Paper ID C03, 8 pages.

A. Mahdavi, P. JinGuk, J. Lechleitner:
"Room acoustics conditions in atria: from empirical measurements to numeric predictions";
Talk: 12th Symposium for Building Physics, Dresden, 29th - 31th March 2007, Dresden, Deutschland; 2007-03-29 - 2007-03-31; in: "12th Symposium for Building Physics - 12. Bauklimatisches Symposium, Dresden, 29th - 31th March 2007", P. Häupl, J. Roloff (ed.); Eigenverlag, 2 (2007), ISBN: 978-3-86005-564-9; 689 - 696.

K. Orehounig, A. Mahdavi, A. Paipai:
"A computational inquiry into the effectiveness of passive cooling measures in buildings.";
Talk: 12th Symposium for Building Physics, Dresden, 29th - 31th March 2007, Dresden, Deutschland; 2007-03-29 - 2007-03-31; in: "12th Symposium for Building Physics - 12. Bauklimatisches Symposium, Dresden, 29th - 31th March 2007", P. Häupl, J. Roloff (ed.); Eigenverlag, 1 (2007), ISBN: 978-3-86005-564-9; 179 - 184.

A. Mahdavi:
"Learning from traditional architecture through building diagnostics and performance modeling";
Talk: 12th Symposium for Building Physics, Dresden, 29th - 31th March 2007, Dresden, Deutschland; 2007-03-29 - 2007-03-31; in: "12th Symposium for Building Physics - 12. Bauklimatisches Symposium, Dresden, 29th - 31th March 2007", P. Häupl, J. Roloff (ed.); Eigenverlag, 1 (2007), ISBN: 978-3-86005-564-9; 11 - 22.

A. Mahdavi, L. Lambeva, C. Pröglhöf, A. Mohammadi, E. Kabir:
"User Interactions with Environmental Control Systems in Buildings";
Talk: Bausim 2006 (IBPSA), München; 2006; in: "BauSIM2006 (IBPSA) "Energieeffizienz von Gebäuden und Behaglichkeit in Räumen"", R. Koenigsdorff, C. van Treeck (ed.); München (2006), ISBN: 3-00-019823-7; 126 - 128.

A. Mahdavi, B. Spasojevic:
"An energy-efficient simulation-assisted lighting control system for buildings";
Talk: PLEA 2006 - 23rd International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture, Geneva, Switzerland, 6-8 September 2006 - Clever Design, Affordable Comfort - a Challenge for Low Energy Architecture and Urban Planning, Genf; 2006-09-06 - 2006-09-08; in: "PLEA 2006 - 23rd International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture, Geneva, Switzerland, 6-8 September 2006 - Clever Design, Affordable Comfort - a Challenge for Low Energy Architecture and Urban Planning", R. Compagnon, P. Haefeli, W Weber (ed.); Genf, Schweiz (2006), ISBN: 3-540-23721-6; 565 - 570.

A. Mahdavi, E. Kabir, A. Mohammadi, L. Lambeva, C. Pröglhöf:
"User Interactions with Environmental Control Systems in Buildings";
Talk: PLEA 2006 - 23rd International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture, Geneva, Switzerland, 6-8 September 2006 - Clever Design, Affordable Comfort - a Challenge for Low Energy Architecture and Urban Planning, Genf, Schweiz; 2006; in: "PLEA 2006 - 23rd International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture, Geneva, Switzerland, 6-8 September 2006 - Clever Design, Affordable Comfort - a Challenge for Low Energy Architecture and Urban Planning", R. Compagnon, P. Haefeli, W Weber (ed.); Genf, Schweiz (2006), ISBN: 3-540-23721-6; 399 - 404.

A. Mahdavi, L. Lambeva, D. Shehayeb, A. El-Habashi:
"A systematic approach to scientific study of traditional architecture";
Talk: PLEA 2006 - 23rd International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture, Geneva, Switzerland, 6-8 September 2006 - Clever Design, Affordable Comfort - a Challenge for Low Energy Architecture and Urban Planning, Genf; 2006-09-06 - 2006-09-08; in: "PLEA 2006 - 23rd International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture, Geneva, Switzerland, 6-8 September 2006 - Clever Design, Affordable Comfort - a Challenge for Low Energy Architecture and Urban Planning", R. Compagnon, P. Haefeli, W Weber (ed.); Genf, Schweiz (2006), ISBN: 2-940156-30-1; 125 - 130.

A. Mahdavi, L. Lambeva, C. Pröglhöf, A. Mohammadi, E. Kabir:
"Integration of control-oriented user behavior models in building information systems";
Talk: ECPPM 2006 - ework and ebusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction, Spanien, Valencia; 2006; in: "ECPPM 2006 - ework and ebusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction", M. Martinez, R. Scherer (ed.); London (2006), ISBN: 0-415-41622-1; 101 - 107.

A. Mahdavi, L. Lambeva, C. Pröglhöf, G. Suter, A. Mohammadi, E. Kabir, J. Lechleitner:
"Observing occupancy control actions in an educational building";
Talk: 17th Air -Conditioning and Ventilation Conference 2006 - May 17-19, 2006, Prague, Czech Republic, Prag, Tschechien; 2006; in: "17th Air -Conditioning and Ventilation Conference 2006 - May 17-19, 2006, Prague, Czech Republic", J. Schwarzer, M. Lain (ed.); Prague, Czech Republic (2006), 201 - 204.

A. Mahdavi, L. Lambeva, C. Pröglhöf, G. Suter, A. Mohammadi, E. Kabir, J. Lechleitner:
"User control actions in building: From observation to predictive modeling";
Talk: Nové Poznatky V Teórii Konstrukcii Pozemnych Stavieb A Ich Uplatnenie V Stavebnej Praxi - 2005, Kocovce (invited); 2005-11-07 - 2005-11-08; in: "Nové Poznatky V Teórii Konstrukcii Pozemnych Stavieb A Ich Uplatnenie V Stavebnej Praxi - 2005", A Puskár et al. (ed.); Eigenverlag, - (2005), 64 - 73.

E. Panzhauser, A. Fail, A. Mahdavi, W. Heindl:
"Characteristic Values for Thermal Behavior of Building Components Compared with Respect to Their Practical Usability";
Talk: CIB W76 Energy Conservation in the Built Environment, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; 1990-09-03 - 1990-09-06; in: "Energy, Moisture and Climate in Buildings _ Seminar 3: Surface Condensation and Mould Growth, contribution 3.14", (1990).

E. Panzhauser, A. Mahdavi, W. Heindl:
"Boundary Conditions and Surface Condensation";
Talk: international symposium of CIB W67 (Conseil International du Bâtiment), Rotterdam, The Netherlands; 1990-09-03 - 1990-09-06; in: ""Energy, Moisture and Climate in Buildings _ Seminar 3: Surface Condensation and Mould Growth, contribution 3.15.", (1990).

E. Panzhauser, A. Fail, A. Mahdavi:
"Adaptive ventilation windows";
Talk: international symposium of CIB W67 (Conseil International du Bâtiment), Rotterdam, The Netherlands; 1990-09-03 - 1990-09-06; in: "Energy, Moisture and Climate in Buildings _ Seminar 2: Strategies for Ventilating and Heating Buildings, contribution 2.11", (1990).

A. Mahdavi, P. Mathew:
"Hygro-thermal Behavior of Building Components with Regard to Their Impact on Energy Consumption and Indoor Climate";
Talk: World Building Congress, Montreal, Canada; 1992-05-18 - 1992-05-22; in: "Proceedings of CIB '92", 1 (1992), 98 - 103.

V. Loftness, V. Hartkopf, A. Mahdavi:
"Innovative Workplaces: Current Trends and Future Prospects";
Talk: Construction beyond 2000 Conference, Espoo, Finland; 1992-06-15 - 1992-06-18; in: "Construction beyond 2000", (1992).

A. Mahdavi:
""ÖAL" Guidelines as the Knowledge Base for an Integrative Acoustical Expert System";
Talk: The 21st International Congress on Noise Control Engineering, Toronto, Canada; 1992; in: "Proceedings of the 1992 International Congress on Noise Control Engineering", (1992), 1209 - 1212.

A. Mahdavi:
"Perception and Evaluation of the Acoustical Environment: A Human Ecological Approach";
Talk: The 21st International Congress on Noise Control Engineering, Toronto, Canada; 1992; in: "Proceedings of the 1992 International Congress on Noise Control Engineering", (1992), 1095 - 1098.

V. Hartkopf, V. Loftness, A. Mahdavi:
"The Enclosure of the Office of the Future";
Talk: The Conference "Fassaden der Zukunft - Mit der Sonne leben", Institut für Licht- und Bautechnik an der FH Köln; 1992-10-08 - 1992-10-09; in: "Proceedings of the Conference "Fassaden der Zukunft - Mit der Sonne leben"", (1992), 97 - 108.

A. Mahdavi, L. Berberidou-Kallivoka, P. Mathew, K. Tu:
"Prediction of Daylight Factors in "Realistic" Settings: A Demonstrative Case Study";
Talk: The 1992 IESNA Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, USA; 1992-08-02 - 1992-08-06; in: "Technical Papers", (1992), 272 - 277.

A. Mahdavi, L. Berberidou-Kallivoka:
"A "Two-Way Inference Approach" to Daylighting Simulation";
Talk: The 1992 IESNA Annual Conference, San Diego, CA, USA; 1992-08-02 - 1992-08-06; in: "Technical Papers", (1992), 263 - 271.

V. Hartkopf, V. Loftness, S. Lee, A. Mahdavi, J. Gauchel:
"Advanced Workplace Demonstration Project";
Talk: The International Conference Building Design, Technology & Occupant Well-being in Temperate Climates, Brussel, Belgium; 1993-02-17 - 1993-02-19; in: "Proceedings of the International Conference Building Design, Technology & Occupant Well-being in Temperate Climates", (1993).

E. Panzhauser, A. Mahdavi, A. Fail:
"Hydronic Heating Systems: A Comparative Evaluation of Impact on Indoor Climate an Energy Effectiveness";
Talk: IAQ '92, San Francisco, CA, USA; 1992-10-18 - 1992-10-21; in: "Proceedings of IAQ '92: Environments for People; Investigating and Evaluationg Contaminants and Other Factors and Responses", (1993).

V. Loftness, V. Hartkopf, A. Mahdavi:
"Defining "Fresh Air" Architecture - International Approach to Healthier Buildings";
Talk: The 18th National Passive Solar Conference, Washington DC; 1993-04-25 - 1993-04-28; in: "Proceedings of the 18th National Passive Solar Conference", American Solar Energy Society, (1993), 91 - 96.

U. Flemming, A. Mahdavi:
"Simultaneous Form Generation and Performance Evaluation: A "Two-Way" Inference Approach";
Talk: CAAD Futures 1993, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; 1993-07-07 - 1993-07-10; in: "Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on CAAD Futures 1993", Amsterdam, North Holland (1993), 0-444-8922-7; 161 - 174.

A. Mahdavi:
""Open" Simulation Environments: A "Preference-Based" Approach";
Talk: CAAD Futures 1993, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; 1993-07-07 - 1993-07-10; in: "Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on CAAD Futures 1993", Amsterdam, North Holland (1993), 0-444-8922-7; 195 - 214.

A. Mahdavi, K. P. Lam:
"Performance Simulation as a Front-end Tool for 'Integrative' Conceptual Design Evaluation";
Talk: IBPSA Conference, Sophia-Antipolis, Nice, France; 1991-08-20 - 1991-08-22; in: "Building Simulation´ 91", (1991), 439 - 445.

A. Mahdavi, L. Berberidou-Kallivoka:
"Simulation of Natural Lighting: From Geometrical Configuration to Occupancy Evaluation";
Talk: IBPSA Conference, Sophia-Antipolis, Nice, France; 1991-08-20 - 1991-08-22; in: "Building Simulation ´91", Eigenverlag mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat., (1991), 133 - 139.

A. Mahdavi, G. Suter:
"Erfassung und Analyse des Nutzverhaltens in Bürogebäuden";
Talk: 4.Internationale Energiewirtschaftstagung an der TU Wien, Technische Universität Wien, Karlsplatz 13; 2005-02-16 - 2005-02-18; in: "Energiesysteme der Zukunft: Herausforderungen und Lösungspfade", bmvit, (2005).

A. Mahdavi, L. Berberidou-Kallivoka, V. Loftness, L. Aufman:
"Strategies for Effective Knowledge Transfer in Architectural Lighting Education";
Talk: The 1993 IESNA Annual Conference, Houston, Texas; 1993; in: "The 1993 IESNA Annual Conference", (1993), 130 - 144.

A. Mahdavi, L. Berberidou-Kallivoka:
"GESTALT: A prototypical Realization of an "Open" Daylighting Simulation Environment";
Talk: The 1993 IESNA Annual Conference, Houston, Texas; 1993; in: "The 1993 IESNA Annual Conference", (1993), 104 - 120.

A. Mahdavi, V. Hartkopf, V. Loftness, K. P. Lam:
"Simulation-based Performance Evaluation as a Design Decision Support Strategy: Experiences with the "Intelligent Workplace"";
Talk: The 3rd International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association, Adelaide, Australia; 1993-08-16 - 1993-08-18; in: "Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference of the IBPSA", (1993), 185 - 192.

V. Loftness, V. Hartkopf, A. Mahdavi, J. Shankavaram:
"Guidelines for Masterplanning Sustainable Building Communities";
Talk: The First International Conference Sustainable Construction of CIB TG 16, Tampa, Florida; 1994-11-06 - 1994-11-09; in: "Sustainable Construction (Ed. Kibert, C. J.): Proceedings of the First International Conference Sustainable Construction of CIB TG 16", (1994), 817 - 826.

E. Panzhauser, A. Mahdavi:
"Thermal Requirements of New or Existing Buildings";
Talk: The CIB W67 1994, Warsaw, Poland; 1994-04-18 - 1994-04-19; in: "Proceedings of the CIB W67 Workshop "Energy Conservation in Large Enclosures" (Publication 184)", (1994), 23 - 34.

A. Mahdavi, P. Mathew, S. Kumar, V. Hartkopf, V. Loftness:
"Effects of Lighting, Zoning and Control Strategies on Energy Use in Commercial Buildings";
Talk: The 1994 IESNA Annual Conference, Miami, Florida; 1994-08-08 - 1994-08-11; in: "Proceedings of the 1994 IESNA Annual Conference", (1994), 501 - 511.

A. Mahdavi, L. Berberidou-Kallivoka, K. P. Lam, Z. Li:
"Computational Support for the Concurrent Design of Natural and Electrical Lighting Systems in Building";
Talk: The 1994 IESNA Annual Conference, Miami, Florida; 1994-08-08 - 1994-08-11; in: "Proceedings of the 1994 IESNA Annual Conference", (1994), 721 - 730.

K. P. Lam, A. Mahdavi:
"Computational Evaluation of the Hygro-Thermal Performance of Building Envelope Design";
Talk: International Conference on Building Envelope Systems and Technology, Singapore; 1994-12-07 - 1994-12-08; in: "Proceedings of ICBEST - 94", (1994), 411 - 418.

A. Mahdavi:
"On Complexity and Dynamism of Building Energy Performance";
Talk: CIB W76 Energy Conservation in the Built Environment, Udine, Italy; 1995-05-09; in: "The Year-Round Performance of Buildings in Hot and Cold Seasons: Workshop May 1995", (1995).

V. Hartkopf, V. Loftness, A. Mahdavi, J. Shankavaram:
"Hi Tech - Low Tech, Healthy, Intelligent Buildings";
Talk: The IB/IC Intelligent Buildings Congress, Tel-Aviv, Israel; 1995-02-06 - 1995-02-08; in: "New Methods and Technologies in Planning and Construction of Intelligent Buildings: Proceedings of IB/IC Intelligent Buildings Congress", (1995), 98 - 136.

G. R. Newsham, A. Mahdavi, I. Beausoleil-Morrison:
"Lightswitch: A stochastic Model for Predicting Office Lighting Energy Consumption";
Talk: The 3rd European Conference on Energy-Efficient Lighting, Newcastle upon Tyne, England; 1995-06-18 - 1995-06-21; in: "Proceedings of the 3rd European Conference on Energy-Efficient Lighting", 1 (1995), 59 - 66.

A. Mahdavi, P. Prankprakma, L. Berberidou-Kallivoka:
"On Numeric Indicators of Light Distribution Uniformity";
Talk: The 1995 IESNA Annual Conference, New York; 1995; in: "Proceedings of the 1995 IESNA Annual Conference", (1995), 385 - 394.

A. Mahdavi, L. Berberidou-Kallivoka:
"Recent Advances in Open Daylighting Simulation Environments";
Talk: The 1995 IESNA Annual Conference, New York; 1995; in: "Proceedings of the 1995 IESNA Annual Conference", (1995), 408 - 418.

A. Mahdavi, P. Mathew:
"Synchronous Generation of Homologous Representation in an Active, Multi-Aspect Design Environment";
Talk: The Fourth International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association, Madison, Wisconsin; 1995-08-14 - 1995-08-16; in: "Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference of IBPSA", (1995), 522 - 528.

A. Mahdavi, L. Berberidou-Kallivoka:
"A Generative Simulation Tool for ARchitectural Lighting";
Talk: The Fourth International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association, Madison, Wisconsin; 1995-08-14 - 1995-08-16; in: "Proceedings of the Fourth International Conference of IBPSA", (1995), 395 - 402.

A. Mahdavi, V. Hartkopf, P. Mathew:
"The Potential for Improving the Energy Performance of HVAC, Lighting and Enclosure Systems in Commercial Buildings";
Talk: The 2nd International Symposium on HVAC, Beijing, China; 1995-09-25 - 1995-09-27; in: "Proceedings of Tsinghua-HVAC-1995", (1995).

K. P. Lam, A. Mahdavi:
"Interface Design for Building Performance Modeling: Information Representation and Transformation";
Talk: Conference on CAAD Futures 1995, Singapore; 1995-09-24 - 1995-09-26; in: "Proceedings of CAAD Futures 1995", 1 (1995), 3 - 14.

K. P. Lam, A. Mahdavi:
"User Interface Design for Interactive Hygrothermal Performance Simulation of Building Envelopes";
Talk: Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Buildings VI, Clearwater Beach, Floriada; 1995-12-04 - 1995-12-08; in: "Proceedings of "Thermal VI"", (1995), 455 - 456.

A. Mahdavi, L. Berberidou-Kallivoka, Z. Li:
"Active Computational Support for Concurrent Building Envelope and Lighting System Design";
Talk: Thermal Performance of the Exterior Envelopes of Buildings VI, Clearwater Beach, Floriada; 1995-12-04 - 1995-12-08; in: "Proceedings of "Thermal VI"", (1995), 559 - 565.

A. Mahdavi, G. Suter:
"On the Implications of Design Process Views for the Development of Computational Design Support Tools";
Talk: The First International Symposium on Descriptive Models of Design, Taskisla, Istanbul; 1996-07-01 - 1996-07-04; in: "Proceedings of the First International Symposium on Descriptive Models of Design", (1996).

A. Mahdavi:
"Computational Decision Support and the Building Delivery Process: A Necessary Dialogue";
Talk: The First International Symposium on Descriptive Models of Design, Taskisla, Istanbul; 1996-07-01 - 1996-07-04; in: "Proceedings of the First International Symposium on Descriptive Models of Design", (1996).

A. Mahdavi, G. Liu, V. Hartkopf, M. E. Ilal:
"An Integrated Computational Room Acoustics Design System; Part II: Implementation Approach and Preliminary Results";
Talk: The 1996 National Conference on Noise Control Engineering, Bellevue, WA, USA; 1996-09-29 - 1996-10-02; in: "Proceedings of the NOISE-CON 96", (1996), 797 - 802.

A. Mahdavi, V. Loftness, P. Mathew, R. Brahme, S. Kumar, N. Wong:
"Integrated Modeling of the Thermal Environment";
Talk: The 1996 International Symposium of CIB W67, Vienna, Austria; 1996-08-04 - 1996-08-10; in: "Proceedings of the 1996 International Symposium of CIB W67 (Energy and Mass Flows in the Life Cycle of Buildings)", (1996), 561 - 566.

A. Mahdavi, R. Ries, V. Hartkopf:
"Problems and Promise of Computational Methods for Architectural Eco-Analysis";
Talk: The 1996 International Symposium of CIB W67, Vienna, Austria; 1996-08-04 - 1996-08-10; in: "Proceedings of the 1996 International Symposium of CIB W67 (Energy and Mass Flows in the Life Cycle of Buildings)", (1996), 459 - 466.

A. Mahdavi:
"SEMPER: A New Computational Environment for Simulation-based Building Design Assistance";
Talk: The 1996 International Symposium of CIB W67, Vienna, Austria; 1996-08-04 - 1996-08-10; in: "Proceedings of the 1996 International Symposium of CIB W67", (1996), 467 - 472.

A. Mahdavi:
"Human Ecological Reflections on the Architecture of the "Well-tempered Environment"";
Talk: The 1996 International Symposium of CIB W67, Vienna, Austria; 1996-08-04 - 1996-08-10; in: "Proceedings of the 1996 International Symposium of CIB W67 (Energy and Mass Flows in the Life Cycle of Buildings)", (1996), 11 - 22.

A. Mahdavi:
"An Integrated Computational Room Acoustics Design System; Part I: Concept, Structure, and Algorithms";
Talk: The 1996 National Conference on Noise Control Engineering, Bellevue, WA, USA; 1996-09-29 - 1996-10-02; in: "Proceedings of the NOISE-CON 96", (1996), 791 - 796.

A. Mahdavi:
"Approaches to Noise Control: A Human Ecological Perspective";
Talk: The 1996 National Conference on Noise Control Engineering, Bellevue, WA, USA; 1996-09-29 - 1996-10-02; in: "Proceedings of the NOISE-CON 96", (1996), 649 - 654.

A. Mahdavi, R. Brahme, S. Kumar, G. Liu, P. Mathew, R. Ries, N. Wong:
"On the Structure and Elements of SEMPER";
Talk: ACADIA-conference (Association of CAD in Architecture), Tucson, Arizona; 1996-10-31 - 1996-11-03; in: "Proceedings of the 1996 ACADIA Conference", Design Computation, Collaboration, Reasoning, Pedagogy, (1996), 71 - 84.

A. Mahdavi, P. Mathew, V. Hartkopf, V. Loftness:
"Bi-directional Inference in Thermal Design";
Talk: ACADIA-conference (Association of CAD in Architecture), Tucson, Arizona; 1996-10-31 - 1996-11-03; in: "Proceedings of the 1996 ACADIA Conference", Design Computation, Collaboration, Reasoning, Pedagogy, (1996), 133 - 146.

A. Mahdavi:
"Computational Support for Performance-based Reasoning in Building Design";
Talk: CIB-ASTM-ISO-RILEM 3rd International Symposium, Tel-Aviv, Israel; 1996-12-09 - 1996-12-12; in: "Proceedings of the CIB-ASTM-ISO-RILEM International Symposium "Applications of the Performance Concept in Building"", 1 (1996), 423 - 432.

K. Menzel, J. Garrett, A. Mahdavi, R. Ries:
"Processing "Fuzzy" Material Sets for Environmental Impact Analysis of Buildings";
Talk: Internationales Kolloquium über Anwendungen der Informatik und Mathematik in Architektur und Bauwesen, Weimar, Germany; 1997-02-26 - 1997-03-01; in: "Proceedings of "Internationales Kolloquium über Anwendungen der Informatik und Mathematik in Architektur und Bauwesen (IKM)"", (1997).

A. Mahdavi, P. Mathew, N. Wong:
"A Homology-based Mapping Approach to Concurrent Multi-domain Performance Evaluation";
Talk: CAADRIA-conference (CAAD-Research in Asia), Hsinchu, Taiwan; 1997; in: "Proceedings of the 2nd Conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia", (1997), ISBN: 957-575-057-8; 237 - 246.

A. Mahdavi:
"A Negentropic View of Computational Modeling";
Talk: CAADRIA-conference (CAAD-Research in Asia), Hsinchu, Taiwan; 1997; in: "Proceedings of the 2nd Conference on Computer Aided Architectural Design Research in Asia", (1997), ISBN: 957-575-057-8; 107 - 122.

A. Mahdavi, P. Mathew, S. Kumar, N. Wong:
"Passive Solar Design via Bi-directional Computational Inference";
Talk: The 22nd National Passive Solar Conference, Washington D.C.; 1997-04-25 - 1997-04-30; in: "Proceedings of the 22nd National Passive Solar Conference", (1997), 301 - 306.

A. Mahdavi, P. Mathew, R. Brahme, S. Kumar:
"Implications of Intelligent HVAC Zoning Strategies for Thermal Comfort and Energy Use";
Talk: The Second International Congress on Intelligent Buildings, Tel-Aviv, Israel; 1997-03-04 - 1997-03-06; in: "Proceedings of the 2nd International Congress on Intelligent Buildings", (1997).

A. Mahdavi, R. Ries:
"How Intelligent is our View of Intelligent Buildings?";
Talk: The Second International Congress on Intelligent Buildings, Tel-Aviv, Israel; 1997-03-04 - 1997-03-06; in: "Proceedings of the 2nd International Congress on Intelligent Buildings", (1997).

K. P. Lam, A. Mahdavi, M. Ullah, E. Ng., V. Pal:
"Comparative Study of Sky Luminance Models in the Tropical Context";
Talk: IBPSA Conference, Prague; 1997-09-08 - 1997-09-10; in: "Proceedings of Building Simulation '97", 1 (1997), 339 - 345.

K. P. Lam, A. Mahdavi, V. Pal:
"The Implications of Sky Model Selection for the Prediction of Daylight Distribution in Architectural Spaces";
Talk: IBPSA Conference, Prague; 1997-09-08 - 1997-09-10; in: "Proceedings of Building Simulation '97", 1 (1997), 159 - 162.

A. Mahdavi, G. Liu, M. E. Ilal:
"CASCADE: A Novel Computational Design System for Architectural Acoustics";
Talk: IBPSA Conference, Prague; 1997-09-08 - 1997-09-10; in: "Proceedings of Building Simulation '97", 2 (1997), 173 - 180.

A. Mahdavi, P. Mathew, K. P. Lam:
"Aggregate Space-Time Performance Indicators for Simulation-based Building Evaluation Procedures";
Talk: IBPSA Conference, Prague; 1997-09-08 - 1997-09-10; in: "Proceedings of Building Simulation '97", 2 (1997), 293 - 298.

A. Mahdavi:
"Toward a Simulation-assisted Dynamic Building Control Strategy";
Talk: IBPSA Conference, Prague; 1997-09-08 - 1997-09-10; in: "Proceedings of Building Simulation '97", 1 (1997), 291 - 294.

K. P. Lam, A. Mahdavi, V. Pal:
"Algorithm and Context: A Case Study of Reliability in Computational Daylight Modeling";
Talk: CAAD futures Conference, München, Germany; 1997; in: "Proceedings of the CAAD Futures Conference 97", (1997).

A. Mahdavi, V. Pal:
"On the Problem of Operative Information in CAAD";
Talk: CAAD futures Conference, München, Germany; 1997; in: "Proceedings of the CAAD Futures Conference 97", (1997).

A. Mahdavi:
"Modeling-Assisted Building Control";
Talk: CAAD futures Conference, München, Germany; 1997; in: "Proceedings of the CAAD Futures Conference 97", (1997).

A. Mahdavi, R. Ries, K. P. Lam:
"Environmental Implications of Alternative Settlement Patterns";
Talk: The Third International Convention on Urban Planning, Housing & Design, National University of Singapore; 1997-09-22 - 1997-09-24; in: "Cities for the 21st Century", (1997).

A. Mahdavi, C. Pröglhöf:
"Natural ventilation in buldings - Toward an integrated control approach";
Talk: 35th Congress on Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning, Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro; 2004-12-01 - 2004-12-03; in: "Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning", (2004), 93 - 102.

A. Mahdavi, B. Spasojevic:
"Sky luminance mapping for dalight-responsive illumination systems control in buildings";
Talk: 35th Congress on Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning, Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro; 2004-12-01 - 2004-12-03; in: "Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning", (2004), 311 - 317.

O. Icoglu, K. A. Brunner, A. Mahdavi, G. Suter:
"A distributed location sensing platform for dynamic building models";
Talk: Second European Symposium - EUSAI 2004, Eindhoven, Netherlands; 2004-11-08 - 2004-11-11; in: "Ambient Intelligence", Springer, (2004), ISBN: 3-540-23721-6; 124 - 135.

A. Mahdavi, G. Suter, S. Häusler, S. Kernstock:
"An inquiry into building product information acquisition and processing";
Talk: European Conference on Produkt and Process Modelling in the Building and Construction Industry - ECPPM 2004, Istanbul, Turkey; 2004-09-08 - 2004-09-10; in: "eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction", A. A. Balkema Publishers, (2004), ISBN: 04-1535-938-4; 363 - 370.

A. Mahdavi:
"A combined product-process model for building systems control";
Talk: European Conference on Produkt and Process Modelling in the Building and Construction Industry - ECPPM 2004, Istanbul, Turkey; 2004-09-08 - 2004-09-10; in: "eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction", A. A. Balkema Publishers, (2004), ISBN: 04-1535-938-4; 127 - 134.

O. Icoglu, A. Mahdavi:
"Location sensing in distributed platforms for self-updating building models";
Talk: European Conference on Produkt and Process Modelling in the Building and Construction Industry - ECPPM 2004, Istanbul, Turkey; 2004-09-08 - 2004-09-10; in: "eWork and eBusiness in Architecture, Engineering and Construction", A. A. Balkema Publishers, (2004), ISBN: 04-1535-938-4; 103 - 108.

K. P. Lam, N. Wong, J Shen, A. Mahdavi, E. Leong, W. Solihin, K. S. Au, Z. Kang:
"Mapping of industry building product model for thermal simulation and analysis";
Talk: 8th International IBPSA Conference, Eindhoven, The Netherlands; 2003-08-11 - 2003-08-14; in: "Building Simulation", (2003), ISBN: 90-386-1566-3; 689 - 696.

K. P. Lam, N. Wong, A. Mahdavi, Z. Kang, K. Chan, S. Gupta, A. Ranjith:
"Internet-based multi-domain building performance simulation and seamless integration with CAD for early design support";
Talk: 8th International IBPSA Conference, Eindhoven, Netherlands; 2003-08-11 - 2003-08-14; in: "Building Simulation", (2003), ISBN: 90-386-1566-3; 697 - 704.

K. Mertz, A. Mahdavi:
"A representational framework for building systems control";
Talk: 8th International IBPSA Conference, Eindhoven, Netherlands; 2003-08-11 - 2003-08-14; in: "Building Simulation", (2003), ISBN: 90-386-1566-3; 871 - 878.

Zh. Mo, A. Mahdavi:
"An agent-based simulation-assisted approach to bi-lateral building systems control";
Talk: 8th International IBPSA Conference, Eindhoven, Netherlands; 2003-08-11 - 2003-08-14; in: "Building Simulation", (2003), ISBN: 90-386-1566-3; 887 - 894.

K. Chan, Z. Kang, K. S. Au, A. Mahdavi, K. P. Lam, N. Wong, R. Brahme:
"An Internet-based thermal suite for integrated building performance simulation";
Talk: The International Conference, Singapore; 2003-10-08 - 2003-10-10; in: "Building Systems and Facilities Management", (2003), 350 - 357.

W. Pessenlehner, A. Mahdavi:
"Building morphology, transparence, and energy performance";
Talk: 8th International IBPSA Conference, Eindhoven, Netherlands; 2003-08-11 - 2003-08-14; in: "Building Simulation", (2003), ISBN: 90-386-1566-3; 1025 - 1032.

A. Mahdavi:
"Computational building models: Theme and four variations";
Talk: 8th International IBPSA Conference, Eindhoven, The Netherlands; 2003-08-11 - 2003-08-14; in: "Building Simulation", (2003), ISBN: 90-386-1566-3; 3 - 18.

A. Mahdavi, S. Feurer, A. Redlein, G. Suter:
"An inquiry into the building performance simulation tools usage by architects in Austria";
Talk: 8th International IBPSA Conference, Eindhoven, The Netherlands; 2003-08-11 - 2003-08-14; in: "Building Simulation", (2003), ISBN: 90-386-1566-3; 777 - 784.

B. Gurtekin, A. Mahdavi:
"Performance-guided explorations in the thermal design space";
Talk: 2nd International Conference on Building Physics, Leuven, Belgium; 2003-09-14 - 2003-09-18; in: "Research in Building Physics", (2003), 825 - 834.

A. Mahdavi, P. Mahattanatawe:
"Enclosure systems design and control support via dynamic simulation-assisted optimization";
Talk: 8th International IBPSA Conference, Eindhoven, The Netherlands; 2003-08-11 - 2003-08-14; in: "Building Simulation", (2003), ISBN: 90-386-1566-3; 785 - 792.

A. Mahdavi, P. Mahattanatawe:
"A computational environment for performance-based building enclosure design and operation";
Talk: 2nd International Conference on Building Physics, Leuven, Belgium; 2003-09-14 - 2003-09-18; in: "Research in Building Physics", (2003), ISBN: 90-5809-565-7; 815 - 824.

G. Suter, A. Mahdavi:
"Aspects of a representation framework for performance-based design";
Talk: 8th International IBPSA Conference, Eindhoven, The Netherlands; 2003-08-11 - 2003-08-14; in: "Building Simulation", (2003), ISBN: 90-386-1566-3; 1257 - 1264.

A. Mahdavi, G. Suter, R. Ries:
"A Representation Scheme for Integrated Building Performance Analysis";
Talk: 6th International Conference, Ellecom, The Netherlands; 2002-07-07 - 2002-07-10; in: "Design and Decision Support Systems in Architecture", (2002), ISBN: 90-6814-141-4; 301 - 316.

A. Mahdavi, B. Gurtekin:
"Shapes, Numbers and Perception: Aspects and Dimensions of the Design-Performance Space";
Talk: 6th International Conference, Ellecom; 2002-07-07 - 2002-07-10; in: "Design and Decision Support Systems in Architecture", (2002), ISBN: 90-6814-141-4; 291 - 300.

A. Mahdavi, R. Ries:
"Habitat patterns and their environmental implications";
Talk: CORP - Computergestützte Raumplanung, TU-Wien; 2003-02-25 - 2003-03-01; in: "MEETING PLACE for PLANNERS", (2003), 275 - 282.

R. Ries, V. Loftness, A. Mahdavi, G. Steffy, A. Nahikian:
"A Computational study of office lighting systems and workplace dynamics";
Talk: IESNA 2001 Annual Conference, Toronto, Canada; 2001-08-05 - 2001-08-08; in: "IESNA 2001 Annual Conference", (2001), 567 - 578.

H. Eissa, A. Mahdavi:
"Subjective evaluation of architectural lighting via computationally rendered images";
Talk: IESNA 2001 Annual Conference, Ottawa, Canada; 2001-08-05 - 2001-08-08; in: "IESNA 2001 Annual Conference", (2001), 547 - 558.

R. Brahme, A. Mahdavi:
"Complex early design inquiries via intelligent design agents";
Talk: 8th Europia International Conference, Delft, Netherland; 2001-04-25 - 2001-04-27; in: "Advances in Building Informatics", (2001), ISBN: 2-909285-20-0; 73 - 84.

A. Mahdavi, S. Lee, R. Brahme, K. Mertz:
"Toward "Self-aware" Buildings";
Talk: 8th Europia International Conference, Delft, Netherland; 2001-04-25 - 2001-04-27; in: "Advances in Building Informatics", (2001), ISBN: 2-909285-20-0; 147 - 158.

A. Mahdavi:
"Distributed multi-disciplinary building performance computing";
Talk: 8th Europia International Conference, Delft, Netherland; 2001-04-25 - 2001-04-27; in: "Advances in Building Informatics", (2001), ISBN: 2-909285-20-0; 159 - 170.

H. Eissa, A. Mahdavi, R. Klatzky:
"Computationally rendered architectural scenes as means of lighting quality evaluation?";
Talk: CAAD futures Conference, Eindhoven, Netherland; 2001-07-08 - 2001-07-11; in: "CAAD futures Conference", (2001), 349 - 360.

R. Ries, A. Mahdavi:
"Evulation of Design Performance through Regional Environmental Simulation";
Talk: CAAD futures Conference, Eindhoven, Netherland; 2001-07-08 - 2001-07-11; in: "CAAD futures Conference", (2001), 629 - 642.

A. Mahdavi, R. Brahme, S. Gupta:
"Performance-based computational design via differential modeling and two-staged mapping";
Talk: CAAD futures Conference, Eindhoven, Netherland; 2001-07-08 - 2001-07-11; in: "CAAD future Conference", (2001), 667 - 680.

A. Mahdavi, R. Brahme, S. Gupta:
"Self-aware building: A simualation-based approach";
Poster: Seventh International IBPSA Conference, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; 2001-08-13 - 2001-08-15; in: "Seventh International IBPSA Conference", (2001), ISBN: 85-901939-3-4; 1241 - 1248.

K. P. Lam, A. Mahdavi, R. Brahme, Z. Kang, M. E. Ilal, N. Wong, S. Gupta, K. S. Au:
"Distributed web-based building performace computing: A Singapore-US collaborative effort";
Talk: Seventh International IBPSA Conference, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; 2001-08-13 - 2001-08-15; in: "Seventh International IBPSA Conference", (2001), ISBN: 85-901-939-3-4; 807 - 814.

R. Ries, A. Mahdavi, G. Steffy:
"Using lighting simulation to assess the performance of and indirect office lighting systems in dynamic workplaces";
Talk: Seventh International IBPSA Conference, Rio de Janerio, Brazil; 2001-08-13 - 2001-08-15; in: "Seventh International IBPSA Conference", (2001), 757 - 764.

S. Chang, A. Mahdavi:
"A hybrid system for daylight-responsive lighting control";
Talk: Seventh International IBPSA Conference, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; 2001-08-13 - 2001-08-15; in: "Seventh International IBPSA Conference", (2001), ISBN: 85-901939-3-4; 849 - 856.

R. Ries, A. Mahdavi:
"Evaluation of design performance through regional environmental simulation";
Talk: Seventh International IBPSA Conference, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; 2001-08-13 - 2001-08-15; in: "Seventh International IBPSA Conference", (2001), ISBN: 85-901939-3-4; 715 - 722.

H. Eissa, A. Mahdavi:
"On the potential of computationally rendered scenes for lighting quality evaluation";
Talk: Seventh International IBPSA Conference, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; 2001-08-13 - 2001-08-15; in: "Seventh International IBPSA Conference", (2001), ISBN: 85-901939-3-4; 797 - 804.

A. Mahdavi, B. Gurtekin:
"Computational support for the generation and exploration of the design-performance space";
Talk: Seventh International IBPSA Conference, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; 2001-08-13 - 2001-08-15; in: "Seventh International IBPSA Conference", (2001), ISBN: 85-901939-2-6; 669 - 676.

R. Brahme, A. Mahdavi, K. P. Lam, S. Gupta:
"Complex building performance analysis in early stages of design";
Talk: Seventh International IBPSA Conference, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; 2001-08-13 - 2001-08-15; in: "Seventh International IBPSA Conference", (2001), ISBN: 85-901939-2-6; 661 - 668.

A. Mahdavi, A. Metzger, G. Zimmermann:
"Towards a Virtual Laboratory for Building Performance and Control";
Talk: Austrian Society for Cybernetic Studies, Wien; 2002-04-02 - 2002-04-05; in: "European Meeting on Cybernetics and Systems Research", (2002), 281 - 286.

A. Mahdavi, B. Gurtekin:
"Adventures in the design-performance space";
Talk: Austrian Society for Cybernetic Studies, Wien; 2002-04-02 - 2002-04-05; in: "European Meeting on Cybernetics and Systems Research", (2002), 269 - 274.

G. Suter, A. Mahdavi, R Krishnamurti:
"Elements of a hierarchical representation for architectural design and decision support";
Talk: Austrian Society for Cybernetic Studies, Wien; 2002-04-02 - 2002-04-05; in: "European Meeting on Cybernetics and Systems Research", (2002), 263 - 268.

A. Mahdavi, Zh. Mo:
"A Multi-Agent Collaboration Model for Intelligent Building Operations";
Talk: The 2nd International Conferece on Information System and Engineering (ISE 2002), San Diego, California; 2002-06-14 - 2002-06-18; in: "In conjunction with the 2002 Sommer Copmuter Simulation Conference", (2002), 58 - 63.

A. Mahdavi:
"Integrative Simulationswerkzeuge für die Beurteilung der Gebäudeperformance";
Talk: TU-Graz, Graz; 2002-10-18; in: "Bauphysiktagung 2002", (2002), 41 - 45.


Talks and Poster Presentations (without Proceedings-Entry)


A. Mahdavi:
"Understanding and modeling people's needs and behavior in buildings";
Keynote Lecture: Harvard Graduate School of Design <=> Invited Lecture, Harvard (Graduate School of Design) (invited); 2022-03-11.

A. Mahdavi:
""Publish or Perish": Gedanken über den wissenschaftlichen Review-Prozess";
Talk: Ringvorlesung Ethik und Technik / Wintersemester 21/22, TU Wien / Online; 2021-10 - 2022-01.

A. Mahdavi, C. Berger:
"Annex 79 ST 1 Completed activities 1.1.6. and 1.1.7";
Talk: 6th IEA EBC Annex 79 Experts´ Meeting Agenda, Trondheim, Norway (Online); 2021-04-19 - 2021-04-20.

A. Mahdavi, C. Berger:
"ST 1 New Activity Proposal Exploring IEQ standards' evidentiary basis";
Talk: 6th IEA EBC Annex 79 Experts´ Meeting Agenda, Trondheim, Norway (Online) (invited); 2021-04-19 - 2021-04-20.

C. Berger, A. Mahdavi:
"Exploring cross modal influences in occupants' perception and evaluation of indoor environments";
Talk: The 7th International Symposium on Occupant Behavior Research, Trondheim, Norway (Online); 2021-04-21.

C. Sarikaya, C. Berger, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Empirical and computational assessment of lighting conditions in home offices";
Talk: The 7th International Symposium on Occupant Behavior Research, Trondheim, Norway (Online); 2021-04-21.

A. Mahdavi, H. Teufl:
"A user-oriented radiant cooling approach (Pristup Orijentisanog Hladenja Usmerem prema korisniku)";
Talk: 51st International HVAC&R Congress and Exhibition, Serbia, Belgrade / Virual; 2020-12-02 - 2020-12-04.

H. Teufl, A. Mahdavi:
"Toward a protocol for qualitative building affordance assessment";
Talk: AIRAH - Outlook 2020 - International HVAC&R Conference and Awards Gala, Online (Australia); 2020-11-10.

A. Mahdavi:
"On the potential and challenges of model-based support for occupant-centric building design and operation - Annex 79 Symposium";
Keynote Lecture: Indoor Air 2020 - Annex 79 Symposium, Korea (Virtual Conference) (invited); 2020-11-02 - 2020-11-04.

U. Pont, B. Sommer, P. Bauer, A. Mahdavi, G. Moncayo, F. Riola Parada:
"SPIDER - Sanierung von Gebäudefassaden mithilfe autonomer Roboter";
Talk: Blickpunkt Forschung 2020 - Leben in der vernetzten Stadt @ TU Wien, TU Wien, WIen, Österreich, (COVID19-bedingt via ZOOM) (invited); 2020-10-14.

A. Mahdavi:
"Reflections on the future prospects of vernacular architecture";
Talk: Sondermodul Indonesien TU Wien, WS20/21, Wien / TU Wien (invited); 2020-10-05 - 2021-01-25.

A. Mahdavi:
"On the global planetary crisis: are buildings the solution?";
Talk: Master Modul Emerging Fields in Architecture, Online via ZOOM (invited); 2020-10-07.

C. Berger, A. Mahdavi:
"Integrating building science and performance simulation in architectural curricula: "The case of the IMPAQT project"";
Talk: 1st Local workshop in Hungary - IBPSA Danube Affiliate, Budapest, Hungary; 2019-11-29.

A. Mahdavi:
"Reflection on the utility and challenges of building performance simulation";
Keynote Lecture: 1st Local workshop in Hungary - IBPSA Danube Affiliate, Budapest, Hungary; 2019-11-29.

A. Mahdavi, D.K. Shehayeb:
"All about IMPAQT";
Talk: Exchange Workshop IMPAQT Project, Cairo, Egypt; 2019-11-13.

A. Mahdavi, C. Berger:
"Building Performance Simulation";
Talk: Meeting / Conference in Framework of the IMPAQT Project, Cairo, Egypt (invited); 2019-11-14 - 2019-11-16.

A. Mahdavi:
"Welcome Adress - IMPAQYT All-Partner Meeting 11.11.2019";
Talk: IMPAQT Project All-Partner Meeting, 11.11.2019, Ismailia, Egypt; 2019-11-11.

A. Mahdavi, M. Schweiker, J. Day, C. Berger:
"Overview of current activities in Subtask 1 of IEA EBC Annex 79";
Talk: 5th Expert Meeting of Annex 79, September 2020, Odense, Denmark; 2020-09.

C. Berger, A. Mahdavi:
"Necessary conditions for the utilization of behavioral theories in agent‐based modelling.";
Talk: 6th International Symposium on Occupant Behaviour Research with Digital Technologies (OB20), Odense, Denmark; 2020-09-23 - 2020-09-25.

A. Mahdavi, C. Berger:
"Representation of building users in performance simulation: from ontology to applications";
Talk: 6th International Symposium on Occupant Behaviour Research with Digital Technologies (OB20), Odense, Denmark; 2020-09-23 - 2020-09-25.

A. Mahdavi, C. Berger:
"Impact of visual and auditroy factors on perceived thermal comfort: A case study";
Talk: 5th International Symposium on Occupant Behavior (Annex 79), Southhampton (but held as Online Colloquium due to COVID19); 2020-04-20 - 2020-04-23.

C. Berger, A. Mahdavi:
"Agent-based modelling of Building Occupants: Promise and Challenges";
Talk: 5th International Symposium on Occupant Behavior (Annex 79), Southhampton (but held as Online Colloquium due to COVID19) (invited); 2020-04-20 - 2020-04-23.

A. Mahdavi:
"Buildings for people: Do we know how to design them?";
Keynote Lecture: Colloquium on internationalization and cross-country collaboration, TU Brno, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Brno, Czech Republic (invited); 2019-11-05.

C. Berger, A. Mahdavi:
"IEA EBC Annex 79: Occupant-Centric Building Design and Operation";
Talk: Current Topics in Building Performance, Winterterm 2019/2020, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2019-10-11 - 2020-01-24.

C. Berger, A. Mahdavi:
"Integrating building technology conent in architectural curricula: A collaborative effort - Project IMPAQT";
Talk: Current Topics in Building Performance, Winterterm 2019/2020, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2019-10-11 - 2020-01-24.

A. Mahdavi, H. Teufl, C. Berger:
"Certification potential of indoor environment's ecological valency";
Talk: Current Topics in Building Performance, Winterterm 2019/2020, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2019-10-11 - 2020-01-24.

A. Mahdavi:
"Contribution to panel discussion - Comfort perception and measurements of comfort of occupants with normal and special needs.";
Talk: International Workshop on Indoor Comfort - Comfort perception of occupants with normal and special needs, Bozen/Bolzano, Italy; 2019-12-10 - 2019-12-11.

A. Mahdavi, N. Hauck:
"Thoughts on the human ecology of the visual environment - Visual impairment, adaptation luminance, and glare: an empirical investigation";
Keynote Lecture: International Workshop on Indoor Comfort - Comfort perception of occupants with normal and special needs, Bozen/Bolzano, Italy (invited); 2019-12-10 - 2019-12-11.

M. Wölzl, U. Pont, P. Schober, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Windows with vacuum glass - Simulation-based performance assessment of innovative window constructions";
Talk: Current Topics in Building Performance, Winterterm 2019/2020, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2019-10-11 - 2020-01-24.

A. Mahdavi:
"Reflections on the widening horizon of building physics";
Talk: Current Topics in Building Performance, Winterterm 2019/2020, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2019-10-11 - 2020-01-24.

A. Mahdavi:
""Publish or Perish": Gedanken über den wissenschaftlichen Review-Prozess";
Talk: Ringvorlesung Ethik und Technik Wintersemester 2019/2020, EI3 Sahulka HS, altes EI, TU Wien (invited); 2019-10-07 - 2020-01-27.

A. Mahdavi:
"Occupant-centric building design and operation - remarks on advanced occupant models and the role of `big data´";
Talk: 40th AIVC Conference, 8th TightVent Conference, 6th venticool Conference, Ghent, Belgium (invited); 2019-10-15 - 2019-10-16.

A. Mahdavi:
"Reflections on the changing perspectives in building physics";
Keynote Lecture: Colloquium on internationalization and cross-country collaboration, TU Brno, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Brno, Czech Republic (invited); 2019-10-03.

A. Mahdavi:
"World Simulation: thoughts on global boundary conditions";
Keynote Lecture: Building Simulation 2019 Rome, Rom, Italien (invited); 2019-09-02 - 2019-09-04.

A. Mahdavi:
"Reflections on the future of traditional architecture";
Keynote Lecture: Invited Talk at National Taichung University of Science and Technology Department of Interior Design, National Taichung University of Science and Technology, (invited); 2019-07-31.

A. Mahdavi:
"Reflections on the widening horizon of building physics";
Keynote Lecture: Invited Lecture at Faculty of Design and Environment, National University of Singapore (invited); 2019-08-14.

A. Mahdavi:
"The global environmental impact challenge: Do buildings matter?";
Keynote Lecture: Invited Talk at Taichung City Government, Taiwan, Taichung City Government, Taiwan (invited); 2019-08-01.

A. Mahdavi:
"Buildings for people: Do we know how to design them?";
Keynote Lecture: Taiwan-Austria International Forum, Yuntech, Yunlin, Taiwan (invited); 2019-07-30.

A. Mahdavi:
"Of sustainable architecture and other fairy tales";
Keynote Lecture: AE" Architecture + Environment Symposium 2019: New Environments, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria (invited); 2019-03-28 - 2019-03-29.

A. Mahdavi, C. Berger:
"Introducting the ARUD undergraduate program 5 year plan - Building Technology Group";
Talk: M13- IMPAQT project meeting 3rd September 2019 - ECG, Cairo, Egypt; 2019-03-09.

A. Mahdavi, J. Day, M. Schweiker:
"Report on Subtask 1 - Occupant behavior + interactions with building interfaces";
Talk: OB-19: 5th International Symposium on Occupant Behavior - 2nd Expert Meeting of IEA EBC Annex 79, San ANtonio, Texas, USA (invited); 2019-03-13 - 2019-03-15.

H. Teufl, C. Berger, A. Mahdavi:
"Are subjective evaluations of indoor environments' affordance reproducible?";
Talk: OB-19: 5th International Symposium on Occupant Behavior - 2nd Expert Meeting of IEA EBC Annex 79, San ANtonio, Texas, USA; 2019-03-13 - 2019-03-15.

A. Mahdavi:
"How well do we understand users' requirements in buildings?";
Talk: Lecture at Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore; 2019-02.

A. Mahdavi:
"What do Building Users want?";
Keynote Lecture: Technical Seminar by Professor Ardeshir Mahdavi @ NUS - National University of Singapore, Department of Building, School of Design & Environment, Singapore; 2019-02-14.

A. Mahdavi:
"Understanding Human Requirements in the Built Environment: An Interdisciplinary Challenge";
Keynote Lecture: NSF RCN-SEES: Predictive Modeling Network for Sustainable Human-Building Ecosystems (SHBE), National University of Singapore (NUS) (invited); 2019-01-28 - 2019-01-29.

P. Firat Örs, A. Mahdavi:
"Satellite Based Urban Evaluation";
Talk: Current Topics in Building Performance, Winterterm 2018/2019, TU Wien (invited); 2018-10-19 - 2019-01-25.

A. Mahdavi:
"Urban-related research efforts";
Talk: TU Wien - AMS Institute Workshop, Wien; 2018-11-27.

A. Mahdavi, C. Berger:
"Integrating building technology content in architectural curricula: A collaborative effort";
Talk: Current Topics in Building Performance, Winterterm 2018/2019, TU Wien; 2018-10-19 - 2019-01-25.

A.E. Engedy, J. Lechleitner, A. Mahdavi:
"Computational prediction of sound propagation in urban canyons";
Talk: Current Topics in Building Performance, Winterterm 2018/2019, TU Wien; 2018-10-19 - 2019-01-25.

A. Mahdavi:
"Recurrent concepts regarding occupants' requirements and behaviour in buildings";
Talk: Current Topics in Building Performance, Winterterm 2018/2019, TU Wien; 2018-10-19 - 2019-01-25.

A. Mahdavi, J. Lechleitner, E. Bajraktari:
"Double-skin facades for concomitant acoustical protection and natural ventilation";
Talk: Current Topics in Building Performance, Winterterm 2018/2019, TU Wien; 2018-10-19 - 2019-01-25.

A. Mahdavi:
"Thermal comfort in the context of buildings in hot and humid and hot and dry climates";
Talk: 259.511 Sondermodul "Approaches to Architecture in Indonesia, Tu Wien; 2018-10-11 - 2019-08-31.

A. Mahdavi:
""Publish or Perish" - Gedanken über die Wissenschaft und den akademischen Review-Prozess";
Talk: Ringvorlesung Gutachten, Gutachter und Sachverständige WS2018/2019 (230.028), TU Wien (invited); 2018-10-09 - 2019-01-29.

A. Mahdavi:
"Fenster: eine integrative Sichtweise";
Talk: Tag des Fensters (im Rahmen des Building Ecology Workshops), Tu Wien, Festsaal (invited); 2018-05-25.

A. Mahdavi, C. Berger:
"Building Ecology Module - IMPAQT Project Meeting Kassel";
Talk: IMPAQT Project Meeting Kassel, Kassel, Deutschland (invited); 2018-05-07 - 2018-05-08.

U. Pont, M. Schuss, P. Schober, A. Mahdavi:
"Performance-basierte Forschung im Bereich Baukonstruktion, Gebäudetechnologie und urbaner Entwicklung";
Poster: Ideenmarkt: Kreislaufwirtschaft, TU Wien, Kuppelsaal, Wien; 2018-05-15.

A. Mahdavi, J. Day, M. Schweiker:
"Annex XX - Subtask 1 - Occupant behavior + interactions with building interfaces.";
Talk: Annex XX - Prae-Meeting (London, April 2018), London, UK (invited); 2018-04.

A. Mahdavi:
"Reflections on the role of buildings in climate change and ecological crisis";
Talk: Ringvorlesung Ökologie SS2018, Wien, TU Wien; 2018-03-08 - 2018-06-29.

A. Mahdavi:
"Gebaute Umwelt und die ökologische Krise - Impulsvortrag im Rahmen der Veranstaltung "Ökologische Aspekte beim Planen und Bauen" (Studienjahr 2017/2018)";
Talk: Ökologische Aspekte beim Planen und Bauen // BlockLVA, MA22 - Wiener Umweltschutzabteilung; 2018-03-12.

A. Mahdavi, D. Wolosiuk:
"ViDeA - Visual Design for All - Current Topics in Building Performance, TU Wien, 12.01.2018";
Talk: Current Topics in Building Performance WinterTerm 2017/2018, Wien, TU Wien, Freihaus, Sem.R. DA grün 05; 2017-10-13 - 2018-01-19.

A. Mahdavi:
"Current Topics in Building Performance - On the expanding horizon of building physics";
Talk: Current Topics in Building Performance WinterTerm 2017/2018, Wien, TU Wien, Freihaus, Sem.R. DA grün 05; 2017-10-13 - 2018-01-19.

A. Mahdavi:
"Der Faktor Mensch in nachhaltiger Planung";
Talk: Ökologische Aspekte beim Planen und Bauen - Joint Event, MA 22, TU Wien, BOKU Wien, MA22, Wien (invited); 2017-04-05 - 2017-04-07.

A. Mahdavi, U. Pont, T. Tezarek:
"Computational support for the design and operation of buildings";
Talk: Study Day on Transformation of Traditional Architecture in Indonesia, TU Wien, Böcklsaal (invited); 2017-03-24.

U. Pont, S. Swoboda, A. Mahdavi:
"Introduction to Elements of Building Construction";
Talk: Introduction to Elements of Building Construction (Summerterm 2017, 14.03.2017), TU Wien, WIen, Österreich; 2017-03-14.

A. Mahdavi, D. Wolosiuk:
"ViDeA - Visual Design for All";
Talk: Current Topics in Building Performance WinterTerm 2016/2017, Current Topics in Building Performance WinterTerm 2016/2017; 2016-10-07 - 2017-01-20.

I. Pirstinger, A. Mahdavi, M. Raudaschl, M. Vuckovic, K. Kiesel, C. Tauber, S. Glawischnig:
"EPIKUR - Energieeffizienz-Potential intelligenter Kernverdichtung des urbanen Raums";
Talk: Current Topics in Building Performance WinterTerm 2016/2017, Current Topics in Building Performance WinterTerm 2016/2017; 2016-10-07 - 2017-01-20.

U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Vorstellung Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie (im Rahmen des Vizerektoren-Besuchs am Institut für Architekturwissenschaften)";
Talk: Besuch des Vizerektors f. Forschung und Innovation am Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, TU Wien; 2016-12-01.

M. Covic, U. Pont, B. Martens, A. Mahdavi:
"Master of Building Science and Technology - Presentation Information Session 01.12.2016";
Talk: Info-Session Master of Building Science & Technology, TU Corner | Tu Wien; 2016-12-01.

M. Vuckovic, K. Kiesel, A. Mahdavi:
"The Extent and Implications of Urban Micorclimatic Variance";
Talk: Current Topics in Building Performance WinterTerm 2016/2017, Current Topics in Building Performance WinterTerm 2016/2017; 2016-10-07 - 2017-01-20.

K. Kiesel, M. Vuckovic, I. Pirstinger, S. Glawischnig, A. Mahdavi:
"EPIKUR - Urbane Dichte: Stadterweiterung nach innen";
Poster: Blickpunkt Forschung: Smart Communities und Technologies, TU Wien | Festsaal & Boecklsaal (invited); 2016-10-17.

U. Pont, O. Proskurnina, M. Taheri, A. Mahdavi, B. Sommer, M. Sommer-Nawara, G. Adam:
"EDEN - Entwicklung einer strukturierten und fehlerminimierten Datenaufbereitung und Dokumentation für Energieausweise";
Poster: Blickpunkt Forschung: Smart Communities und Technologies, TU Wien | Festsaal & Boecklsaal (invited); 2016-10-17.

U. Pont, N. Ghiassi, M. Taheri, R. Bräuer, D. Wolosiuk, A. Wurm, M. Covic, A. Mahdavi:
"BAU_WEB: Ontologien für automatisierte Erschließung web-basierter Bauproduktdaten für Industrie, Planer und Klienten";
Poster: Blickpunkt Forschung: Smart Communities und Technologies, TU Wien | Festsaal & Boecklsaal (invited); 2016-10-17.

I. Pirstinger, M. Vuckovic, S. Glawischnig, K. Kiesel, A. Mahdavi:
"Urbane Dichte - Räumliche Potentiale und ihre Auswirkunge";
Talk: EXPO REAL München 2016, München, Deutschland; 2016-10-04 - 2016-10-06.

A. Mahdavi:
""Publish or Perish" - Gedanken über die Wissenschaft und den akademischen Review-Prozess";
Talk: Ringvorlesung Gutachten, Gutachter und Sachverständige, TU Wien, WS2016/2017, TU Wien, GM4 Knoller HS (invited); 2016-10-04 - 2017-01-24.

A. Mahdavi:
"Introduction to current topics in building performance - Buildings - Climate - People";
Talk: Current Topics in Building Performance WinterTerm 2016/2017, Current Topics in Building Performance WinterTerm 2016/2017; 2016-10-07 - 2017-01-20.

A. Mahdavi:
"Beyond building envelope: about internal and external boundary conditions";
Keynote Lecture: ENVIBUILD 2016 - Buildings and Environment - Energy Performance, Smart Materials and Buildings, Brno, Czech Republic (invited); 2016-09-22 - 2016-09-23.

F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"How to make the most of Occupant Behavior Modeling for Building Performance Simulation";
Keynote Lecture: IEA Annex 66 Expert Meeting, Ottawa Canada, Ottawa, Kanada (invited); 2016-08-03 - 2016-08-05.

A. Mahdavi, F. Tahmasebi:
"Approaches to prediction of plug loads in office buildings";
Keynote Lecture: IEA Annex 66 Expert Meeting, Ottawa Canada, Ottawa, Kanada (invited); 2016-08-03 - 2016-08-05.

A. Mahdavi:
"Über die Funktion der Rituale";
Talk: Sponsion TU Wien, Kuppelsaal | TU Wien | Wien (invited); 2016-05-18.

A. Mahdavi:
"Behavioural models of building inhabitants: new approaches and quality assessment";
Talk: Clima 2016 - 12th REHVA World Congress, Aalborg, Denmark (invited); 2016-05-22 - 2016-05-25.

B. Sommer, U. Pont, G. Adam, K. Bollinger, A. Kropf, A. Mahdavi, O. Proskurnina, M. Sommer-Nawara, M. Taheri:
"Der Einfluss von Default-Werten auf die Ergebnisse von Bestandsenergieausweisen";
Keynote Lecture: 10 Jahre Energieausweis - Rückblick, Ausblick, Erfahrungen aus der Praxis, Wie geht es weiter?, St. Pölten, Niederösterreich (invited); 2016-04-14.

A. Mahdavi:
"Der Faktor Mensch in nachhaltiger Planung";
Keynote Lecture: Workshop zur Lehrveranstaltung Ökologische Aspekte beim Planen und Bauen, Magistratsabteilung 22, Wien (invited); 2016-04-13 - 2016-04-15.

A. Mahdavi, S. Glawischnig, M. Schuss, F. Tahmasebi, A. Heiderer:
"Occupant Monitoring Guidelines (IEA-Annex 66, Activity 4.2.; Annex 66- Meeting, March/April 2016, Vienna): Data management";
Talk: IEA Annex 66 Meeting Vienna, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2016-03-30 - 2016-04-02.

A. Mahdavi:
"Patterns and Implications of Inhabitants' behavior in buildings";
Keynote Lecture: International Workshop on Implications of Occupant Behavior for Building Operation and Design, TU Wien, (invited); 2016-04-02.

A. Mahdavi, L. O´Brien:
"Summary reports of Subtask C: Occupant action models in commercial buildings (IEA-Annex 66 Meeting, March/April 2016, Vienna)";
Talk: IEA Annex 66 Meeting Vienna, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2016-03-30 - 2016-04-02.

A. Mahdavi:
"Recommendations for evaluation of building occupants' presence and behavior models: a blueprint (IEA-Annex 66 Meeting, March/April 2016, Vienna)";
Talk: IEA Annex 66 Meeting Vienna, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2016-03-30 - 2016-04-02.

A. Mahdavi:
"Overview of activities in Subtask C (IEA-Annex 66 Meeting, March/April 2016, Vienna)";
Talk: IEA Annex 66 Meeting Vienna, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2016-03-30 - 2016-04-02.

N. Ghiassi, A. Mahdavi:
"An enhanced sampling-based approach to Urban Energy Modelling";
Talk: IEA Annex 66 Meeting Vienna, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2016-03-30 - 2016-04-02.

F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"An inquiry into reliability of window operation models";
Talk: IEA Annex 66 Meeting Vienna, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2016-03-30 - 2016-04-02.

A. Mahdavi:
"The Vienna school of Human Ecology - A tribute to Helmut Knötig - Welcome and Opening Remarks IEA Annex 66-Meeting Vienna";
Keynote Lecture: IEA Annex 66 Meeting Vienna, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2016-03-30 - 2016-04-02.

A. Mahdavi:
"Humanökologie - Die Wiener Schule";
Talk: Ringvorlesung Ökologie SS2016, Wien (invited); 2016-03-03 - 2016-06-30.

K. Hammerberg, A. Mahdavi:
"Model‐based computational decision support for largescale energy efficiency measures in the built urban environment";
Poster: Vernetzung Doktoratsinitiativen - 11.02.2016, Wien, Wiener Stadtwerke (invited); 2016-02-11.

N. Ghiassi, A. Mahdavi:
"Urban Energy Modelling - Employment of Cluster Analysis Methods towards GIS-Based Building Sampling for Simulations Supported Bottom-Up Urban Energy Modeling";
Poster: Vernetzung Doktoratsinitiativen - 11.02.2016, Wien, Wiener Stadtwerke (invited); 2016-02-11.

A. Mahdavi:
"Architectural Science: Quo Vadis?";
Talk: Angewandte Praxis - Die Vermessung der Energie-Effizienz /, Angewandte Innovation Lab / Wien / Österreich (invited); 2016-01-27.

N. Ghiassi, K. Hammerberg, M. Taheri, U. Pont, O. Sunanta, A. Mahdavi:
"An Enhanced Sampling-based Approach to Urban Energy Modelling";
Talk: Building Simulation 2015 - 14th International Conference of IBPSA, Hyderabad, Indien; 2015-12-07 - 2015-12-09.

A. Mahdavi:
"Mensch oder Maschine: Wer soll die Gebäude steuern?";
Keynote Lecture: "Einfach Bauen - Low Tech versus High Tech" - Symposium 2015 - der ständigen Konferenzen Bauphysik und Technischer Ausbau, Technische Universität München (invited); 2015-11-13.

O. Proskurnina, U. Pont, E. Heiduk, M. Schuss, C. Sustr, A. Mahdavi, P. Schober, H. Pichler, H Hohenstein:
"High-tech solutions for building retrofit: investigation of window systems with vacuum glazing";
Talk: Current Topics in Building Performance WinterTerm 2015/2016, Wien; 2015-10-09 - 2016-01-22.

A. Mahdavi:
""Publish or Perish" - Gedanken über die Wissenschaft und den akademischen Review-Prozess";
Talk: Ringvorlesung Gutachten, Gutachter und Sachverständige, Wien, TU Wien (invited); 2015-10-06 - 2016-01-19.

C. Tauber, A. Mahdavi:
"Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)";
Talk: Current Topics in Building Performance WinterTerm 2015/2016, Wien; 2015-10-09 - 2016-01-22.

E. Bajraktari, J. Lechleitner, A. Mahdavi:
"Measurement and prediction of sound insulation of a double leaf wall-system with openings for natural ventilation";
Talk: Current Topics in Building Performance WinterTerm 2015/2016, Wien; 2015-10-09 - 2016-01-22.

A. Mahdavi:
"Fran(c)kly speaking, it's about time";
Talk: Festakt anlässlich der Emeritierung von Univ.Prof. Dr. Georg Franck, TU Wien; 2015-10-27.

A. Mahdavi:
"On the expanding horizon of building physics";
Talk: Current Topics in Building Performance WinterTerm 2015/2016, Wien TU; 2014-10-10 - 2015-01-23.

F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"Systematic Assessment of the Sensitivity of Building Performance Simulation Results to the Occupancy Modelling Approaches";
Talk: Annex 66 - Meeting, Summer 2015, Karlsruhe, Germany, Karlsruhe, Germany (invited); 2015-08-03 - 2015-08-05.

A. Mahdavi et al.:
"IEA-EBC Annex 66 - Overview of activities in Subtask C";
Talk: Annex 66 - Meeting, Summer 2015, Karlsruhe, Germany, Karlsruhe, Germany (invited); 2015-08-03 - 2015-08-05.

E. Heiduk, A. Mahdavi, U. Pont, M. Schuss, C. Sustr, O. Proskurnina, K. Schober, H. Pichler, H Hohenstein:
"Fortschrittsbericht Projekt - VIG-SYS-RENO: Umfeld, Entwicklungsstand, Verfügbarkeit und Anwendungspotential von Vakuumglas";
Talk: Fortschrittsbericht Projekt VIG-SYS-RENO, Wien; 2015-06-15.

O. Proskurnina, C. Sustr, U. Pont, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi, E. Heiduk, K. Schober, H. Pichler, H Hohenstein:
"Fortschrittsbericht Projekt - VIG-SYS-RENO: Simulation";
Talk: Fortschrittsbericht Projekt VIG-SYS-RENO, Wien; 2015-06-15.

K. Schober, H. Pichler, E. Heiduk, A. Mahdavi, U. Pont, M. Schuss, C. Sustr, O. Proskurnina, H Hohenstein:
"Fortschrittsbericht Projekt - VIG-SYS-RENO: Arbeitspaket 4.";
Talk: Fortschrittsbericht Projekt VIG-SYS-RENO, Wien; 2015-06-15.

E. Heiduk, A. Mahdavi, U. Pont, M. Schuss, O. Proskurnina, P. Schober, H. Pichler, H Hohenstein:
"Wie kommt das Vakuum ins Glas ?";
Talk: Fenster-Türen-Treff 2015, Salzburg (invited); 2015-03-05 - 2015-03-06.

E. Heiduk, A. Mahdavi, U. Pont, M. Schuss, C. Sustr, O. Proskurnina, P. Schober, H. Pichler, H Hohenstein:
"High-Tech für die sanfte Gebäudesanierung - Untersuchung von Vakuumgläsern zur Fenstermoderniesierung";
Poster: ÖkoSan 15, Graz; 2015-06-17 - 2015-06-19.

E. Heiduk, A. Mahdavi, U. Pont, M. Schuss, C. Sustr, K. Ghazi Wakili, R. Vonbank, T. Stahl, T. Dürnegger, A. Gertschnigg:
"High-Tech für die sanfte Gebäudesanierung - Aerogel-Hochleistungsdämmputz für historische Fassaden";
Poster: ÖkoSan 15, Graz; 2015-06-17 - 2015-06-19.

A. Mahdavi:
"Fassadenbautagung 2015 - Tu Wien - Zukunftsperspektiven im Fassadenbau - Aktuelle Projekte mit Fassadenbezug";
Keynote Lecture: Fassadenbautagung - Zukunftsperspektiven im Fassadenbau 2015, TU Wien, Wien, Kuppelsaal (invited); 2015-06-12.

A. Mahdavi:
"Modeling people's presence and behavior in buildings: Are we on the right track?";
Talk: Annex 66 - Meeting March 2015, San Francisco, International Technical Forum, San Francisco, USA (invited); 2015-03-30.

A. Mahdavi:
"About the Widening Horizon of Building Physics";
Keynote Lecture: Energy Technologies Area (ETA) | E.O. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, E.O. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory/University of Calofornia (invited); 2015-03-27.

U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Innovative Baustoffe, Bausysteme und Informationstechnologien für die Gebäudesanierung";
Talk: Wirtschaftsimpulse durch Forschung: Das A&O der Sanierung: Adaptierung und Optimierung vom Gebäudebestand, Wirtschaftskammer Wien, Stubenring 8-10, 1010 Wien (invited); 2015-04-14.

A. Mahdavi:
"Gedanken über die Musik, Sprache und Lärm in der gebauten Umwelt";
Talk: Architektur und Akustik - Gedanken über die Musik, Sprache und Lärm in der gebauten Umwelt, Wien, Urania (VHS Urania) (invited); 2015-03-18.

A. Mahdavi:
"Current issues in occupancy modelling for Building Performance Simulation";
Keynote Lecture: Convention at the Building Energy Reseach Center, Tsinghua University, Beijing, Beijing, China; 2015-03-02 - 2015-03-07.

A. Mahdavi:
"On the expanding horizon of building physics";
Keynote Lecture: Convention at the Building Energy Reseach Center, Tsinghua University, Beijing, Beijing, China (invited); 2015-03-02 - 2015-03-07.

R. Zach, H. Hofstätter, A. Mahdavi:
"A distributed and scalable approach to building monitoring";
Talk: Current Topics in Building Performance - Ring-Seminar, Herbst 2014, Wien TU; 2014-10-10 - 2015-01-23.

A. Mahdavi:
"Current research efforts in building performance simulation";
Talk: Vortrag im Rahmen der Ringvorlesung Methodologie der Architekturforschung, Wien, TU Wien; 2014-11-14.

A. Mahdavi:
"Publish or Perish: Gedanken über den wissenschaftlichen Review-Prozess";
Talk: Vortrag im Rahmen der Ringvorlesung Gutachten, Gutachter und Sachverständige, Wien TU; 2014-11-11.

K. Kiesel, M. Vuckovic, A. Mahdavi:
"The extent and implications of the urban heat island phenomenon in central european region";
Talk: Current Topics in Building Performance - Ring-Seminar, Herbst 2014, Wien TU; 2014-10-10 - 2015-01-23.

A. Mahdavi:
"Buildings, Cities, and the Climate";
Keynote Lecture: ENERGY DAY - 30 ottobre 2014 - Momento di informazione agli studenti interessati alle problematiche dell´efficienza energetica., Trento, Italien; 2014-10-30.

A. Mahdavi:
"Buildings, Cities, and the Climate";
Keynote Lecture: Series of Lecture @ unibz, Bozen, Italien (invited); 2014-10-30.

A. Mahdavi:
"Building Performance Simulation: some current issues and future perspectives";
Talk: Current Topics in Building Performance - Ring-Seminar, Herbst 2014, Wien TU; 2014-10-10 - 2015-01-23.

A. Mahdavi, F. Tahmasebi:
"Deployment of probabilistic occupancy models in building operation";
Talk: Symposium on Occupant Behavior: OB-14 and Annex 66, Nottingham, UK (invited); 2014-08-04 - 2014-08-06.

A. Mahdavi:
"Mitigation & Adaption strategy: Establishment of an effective UHI modelling environment";
Talk: UHI Project - Final Conference - Development and application of mitigation and adaption strategies and measures for counteracting the global Urban Heat Islands phenomenon., Wien; 2014-06-12.

A. Mahdavi:
"Natürliche Lüftung und Akustik";
Keynote Lecture: Fassadenbautagung 2014: Zukunftsperspektiven im Fassadenbau, Wien; 2014-06-13.

A. Mahdavi:
"Bevölkerung - Nahrung - Ökologie";
Talk: Ringvorlesung Ökologie SS2013, TU Wien; 2013-03-21.

A. Mahdavi:
""Soft" approaches to indoor climate control in historical buildings";
Talk: Syposium Bauphysik und Denkmalschutz, Esztergom, Ungarn; 2003-11-27.

A. Mahdavi:
"Akustik in Anpassräumen";
Talk: VHÖ-Fortbildungsseminar (Verband der Hörakustiker Österreichs), Wien, Österreich, Hotel IBIS, Mariahilfer-Gürtel; 2003-11-08.

A. Mahdavi:
"Innovativer Einsatz von Bauphysik und Informationstechnologie für nachhaltige und nutzergerechte Gebäude";
Talk: Innovative Gebäude - integrierte Steuerung und bauphysikalische Simulation, Wien, TU Wien; 2005-11-28.

A. Mahdavi:
"On the potential and challenges of simulation-powered building systems control";
Talk: Erasmus-Vorträge am Izmir Institute of Technology, Izmir, Türkei; 2013-12-24 - 2013-12-25.

A. Mahdavi:
"From Architecture to Beethoven: Reflections on Time and Transition";
Talk: Erasmus-Vorträge am Izmir Institute of Technology, Izmir, Türkei; 2013-12-24 - 2013-12-25.

S. Dervishi, A. Mahdavi:
"Computational Radiation and Daylight Modelling in Architecture";
Talk: Current Topics in Building Performance (Ringseminar WS2013), Wien, TU Wien; 2013.

A. Mahdavi:
"Predictive Building Systems Control: Potential and Challenges";
Talk: Current Topics in Building Performance (Ringseminar WS2013), Wien, TU Wien; 2013.

A. Mahdavi:
"Outside the box: on the topical expansion of building physics";
Talk: Gastvortrag, TU Graz // Graz // Steiermark; 2013-11-21.

A. Mahdavi:
"Urban Heat Islands in Central Europe: assessment, Modeling & Mitigation";
Talk: Energy in Buidlings 2013, Athen, Griechenland (invited); 2013-11-09.

A. Mahdavi:
"Überlegungen zu ökoeffizienten urbanen Enwicklungen";
Keynote Lecture: future.lab "Age and the city - vom altersgerechten Wohnen zu intergenerativen Stadt", Wien, Österreich; 2013-07-12.

A. Mahdavi:
"Occupancy models fpr intelligent building operation"";
Keynote Lecture: eViz project meeting, Plymouth University, GB; 2013-07-08 - 2013-07-09.

A. Mahdavi:
"Energy Modeling - World Summit on Building Simulation Research";
Talk: World Summit on Building Simulation Research, Philadelphia, PA, USA; 2013-03-28.

A. Mahdavi:
"Optimierungs- und simulationsgestützte Methoden für Konzeption, Konfiguration und Steuerung von intelligenten Fassaden";
Talk: Metall-Bau Kongress 2013, Wieselburg; 2013-03-13 - 2013-03-14.

A. Mahdavi:
"Technology as panacea for eco-efficiency in the built environment";
Keynote Lecture: Sürdürülebilir Yapi Tasarimi - Ulusal Konferans, Izmir, Türkei (invited); 2012-11-12 - 2012-11-13.

A. Mahdavi:
"Vorausschauende Steuerung von Fassadenelementen";
Talk: Zukunftsperspektiven im Fassadenbau - Tagung, Linz; 2012-06-15.

A. Mahdavi, C. Pröglhöf:
"Plusenergiehäuser im Kontext des städtischen Baubestandes";
Talk: Immobilienstandort Wien, Wien; 2010-09-28 - 2010-09-29.

A. Mahdavi:
"Thermische Gebäudeperformance";
Talk: Plusenergiehäuser der Zukunft, Technische Universität Wien; 2009-05-31.

A. Mahdavi:
"User Behavior Modeling in Building Energy Simulation";
Talk: ClimaDesign, München; 2009-05-12 - 2009-05-15.

A. Mahdavi:
"Wie steuern wir Gebäude?";
Talk: ATGA Immobilien- und Facility Management Kongress 2009, Wien; 2009-05-13 - 2009-05-14.

A. Mahdavi, K. Orehounig:
"An inquiry into the thermal, acousitcal and visual aspects of indoor environment in traditional hammans";
Talk: "The traditional Hammam: A gift from the past for the future" International Conference 13th - 16th of July 2008, Damascus 2008; 2008-07-14 - 2008-07-16.

A. Mahdavi:
"Wenn Gebäude mit Ihren Benutzern verhandeln";
Talk: Österreichischer Metallbautag 2006, Linz; 2006-01-27.

A. Mahdavi:
"Acoustical Aspects of the Urban Environment";
Talk: 11th International Making Cities Livable Conference, San Francisco, USA; 1991-11-19 - 1991-11-23.

S. Gupta, A. Mahdavi:
"Exploring Performance Query Space";
Talk: SimBuild 2004 - Building Sustainability and Performance Through Simulation, Boulder, Colorado; 2004-08-04 - 2004-08-06.

A. Mahdavi:
"An Integrative Approach to the Evaluation of the Acoustical "Environment"";
Talk: The International Conference on Noise and Vibration Control, St. Petersburg, Russia; 1993-05-31 - 1993-06-03.

A. Mahdavi:
"Simulation Environments for Architectural Acoustics Based on the "Two-Way" Feedback Approach";
Talk: The International Conference on Noise and Vibration Control, St. Petersburg, Russia; 1993-05-31 - 1993-06-03.

A. Mahdavi, S. Lee, P. Mathew:
"Heat Transfer Analysis of Complex Building Components: A Multi-aspect Study of Implications for Energy and Indoor Climate";
Talk: CLIMA 2000: Engineering the Built Environment, London; 1993-10-31 - 1993-11-03.

A. Mahdavi, K. P. Lam, V. Hartkopf:
"META-4: A Model for the Hygro-thermal Evaluation of Building Enclosure Design";
Talk: CLIMA 2000: Engineering the Built Environment, London; 1993-10-31 - 1993-11-03.

A. Mahdavi, L. Berberidou-Kallivoka, Z. Li, P. Behrens:
"Toward a Computational Environment for the Integrated Design of Natural and Artificial Lighting in Buildings";
Talk: CLIMA 2000: Engineering the Built Environment, London; 1993-10-31 - 1993-11-03.

V. Loftness, V. Hartkopf, A. Mahdavi, S. Lee, A. Aziz, P. Mathew:
"Environmental Consciousness in the Intelligent Workplace";
Talk: NEOCON, Chicago, Illinois; 1994.

V. Loftness, V. Hartkopf, S. Lee, A. Mahdavi:
"Smart Buildings: Advanced Technologies and Environmental Responsiveness Through Team Design Processes and User-Based Facilities Management";
Talk: National Conference on Building Commissioning, St. Petersburg Beach, Florida; 1994-05-09 - 1994-05-11.

A. Mahdavi:
"Generative moments in building performance computing";
Talk: The 2004 International Symposium, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh; 2004-07-12 - 2004-07-14.

A. Mahdavi:
"Notes on representation in computer-aided architectural design";
Talk: The 2004 International Symposium, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh; 2004-07-12 - 2004-07-14.


Habilitation Theses


A. Mahdavi:
"Integrative Strukturanalyse: allgemeine Überlegungen und Darstellung am Beispiel der Schalltechnik im Hochbau";
Technische Universität Wien, Fakultät für Architektur, 1988.


Doctor's Theses (authored and supervised)


S. Najaf Khosravi:
"Numerical Simulation of Heat and Mass Transfer in Building Components";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, M. Kalousek, M. Schuss, C. Kühn; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2022; oral examination: 2022-01-27.

S. Aien:
"Thermal and Hygro-thermal Performance Evaluation of Aerogel containing Plaster for Retrofit of Historic Buildings Facades";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, S. Dervishi, M. Schuss, C. Kühn; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2021; oral examination: 2021-10-27.

D. Wolosiuk:
"Heterogeneous building related data streams for performance assessment applications";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, W. Kastner, C. Kühn; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2021; oral examination: 2021-11-17.

C. Berger:
"Approaches to occupant-centric building performance computing";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, A. Gasparella, A.L. Pisello; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2021; oral examination: 2021-06-23.

S. Eikemeier:
"Simulation-supported Design Optimisation for Lifecycle-oriented Buildings"";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, C. Kühn, R. Wimmer, M. Schuss, R. Rabenseifer; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2021; oral examination: 2021-02-04.

S. Pinich:
"Computational Hygro-thermal Analysis of Moisture Problems in Historical Buildings in a Tropical Climate";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss, A. Sreshthaputra, C. Kühn; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Forschungsbereich Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2021; oral examination: 2021-01-28.

B. Rader:
"Approaches and tools toward integrated design of buildings and their environmental control systems";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss, S. Dervishi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2019; oral examination: 2019-12-06.

N. Sterl:
"System Mapping and Generative Hierarchical Zone Control Structure for a Scalable Building Control Logic";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, K. Kabele, M. Schuss; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2019; oral examination: 2019-04-11.

N. Hauck:
""Barrierefreie Beleuchtungslösungen für sehbehinderte Menschen in Innenräumen sowie Entwicklung einer Kontrastbestimmungsmethode";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, E. Fürst, M. Gebhardt, M. Surböck; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2018; oral examination: 2018-12-12.

M. Rashani:
"Exploring the energy performance improvement potential of apartment buildings in Kosovo";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, M. Kalousek, M. Schuss, H. Schramm; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2018; oral examination: 2018-09-10.

H. Shirdel:
"A Computational Environment for Building Enclosure Systems Design and Control Support via Dynamic Simulation-assisted Optimization";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, M. Kalousek, M. Schuss, H. Schramm; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2018; oral examination: 2018-09-10.

A. Fernbach:
"Semantic Evolution in Automation Systems Integration";
Supervisor, Reviewer: W. Kastner, A. Mahdavi, M. Wollschläger; Fakultät für Informatik - Automation Systems Group, 2018; oral examination: 2018-06-27.

N. Dunphy:
"Project Delivery Configuration For Satisficing Building Energy Renovation Activities";
Supervisor, Reviewer: K. Menzel, A. Mahdavi et al.; University College Cork, Ireland, School of Engineering, 2018; oral examination: 2018-05-01.

N. Ghiassi:
"An Hourglass Approach to Urban Energy Computing";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, H. Rechberger, D. Saelens, J. Page, S. Dustdar; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2017; oral examination: 2017-12-15.

A. Azarnejad:
"Impact of Building Facades' Color on Building and Urban Design";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, R. Stiles, A. Kolbitsch, C. Kühn; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2017; oral examination: 2017-11-16.

M. Amayri:
"Estimating occupancy in building";
Supervisor, Reviewer: S. Ploix, H. Madsen, A. Mahdavi, M. Laurent et al.; Laboratoire G-SCOP // L'Ecole Doctorale EEATS, 2017; oral examination: 2017-10-03.

M. Taheri:
"Computational and Empirical Assessment of Ventilation Methods in Buildings";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, A. Gasparella, M. Kalousek; Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, TU Wien, 2017; oral examination: 2017-09-06.

R. Shahbazfar:
"Solarthermische Kollektorfassaden - Systematische Bewertung des primärenergetischen Etragspotentials bei hybrider Nutzung der Wärmeträgerfluide Luft und Solarflüssigkeit sowie Entwicklung einer Simulationssoftware zur energetischen Planung von solaraktiven Gebäudefassaden";
Supervisor, Reviewer: K.U. Tichelmann, A. Mahdavi; Technische Universität Darmstadt | Fakultät f. Architektur | Fachgruppe F | Gebäudetechnik | Tragwerksentwicklung & Bauphysik, 2016; oral examination: 2016-11-02.

F. Tahmasebi:
"Exploring the effectiveness of occupant behavior models toward more reliable building performance simulation";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, A. Wagner, C. Kühn; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2016; oral examination: 2016-10-13.

E.M. Vazifeh:
"High-Resolution Sky Models in Building Performance Assessment";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, A. Gasparella, C. Kühn; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2016; oral examination: 2016-06-20.

S. Glawischnig:
"An urban monitoring system for large-scale building energy assessment";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, S. Dustdar; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2016; oral examination: 2016-03-18.

R. Cetin:
"An empirically based Assessment of District-Level CFD application";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, A. Gasparella, C. Kühn; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2016; oral examination: 2016-01-26.

C. Pokpong:
"Development of household appliances in an energy-autonomous house";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, R. Wimmer; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie & Gruppe angepasste Technologie, 2016; oral examination: 2016-01-19.

A. Mahdavi:
"Die strukturale vergleichende Analyse";
Supervisor, Reviewer: E. Panzhauser; Fakultät für Architektur, Bau- und Humanökologische Grundlagen des Hochbaus, 1983; oral examination: 1983.

K. Kiesel:
"The influence of the urban microclimate on the thermal performance of buildings.";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, H. Kromp-Kolb, C. Kühn; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2015; oral examination: 2015-11-03.

O. Aleksandrowicz:
"Architecture's unwanted child: Building climatology in Israel, 1940-1977";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, M. Hebbert, H. Schramm; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2015; oral examination: 2015-06-25.

Y. Wu:
"Assessment of thermal comfort under transitional conditions";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, B. Martens, W. Winter; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2015; oral examination: 2015-06-22.

M. Vuckovic:
"A framework for the representation of the urban environment and the assessment of its microclimatic variation";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, R. Stiles, C. Kühn; Institut f. Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2015; oral examination: 2015-03-25.

P. Freudenberg:
"Entwicklung und Kalibrierung einer Planungsmethode für Nichtwohngebäude mit besonderen raum klimatischen Anforderungen.";
Supervisor, Reviewer: J. Grunewald, A. Mahdavi; Institut für Bauklimatik, Prof. Dr. J. Grunewald, TU Dresden, 2015; oral examination: 2015-04-23.

B. Geebelen:
"Daylight Availability Prediction in the early stages of the building desidn process";
Supervisor, Reviewer: E. Aernoudt, H. Neuckermans, A. De Herde, A. Mahdavi, M. van der Voorden, G. Vermeir, J. Willems; Department Architectuur, Stedenbouw En Ruimtelijke Ordening, KU Leuven, 2003; oral examination: 2003-05.

L. van Gelder:
"Probabilistic design of low-energy dwellings: A comprehensive methodology";
Supervisor, Reviewer: S. Roels, H. Janssen, G. Lombaert, J. van Dyck, F. De Troyer, A. Mahdavi, G. Verbeeck; KU Leuven, 2014; oral examination: 2014-11-03.

A. Deralla (Rexhepi):
"Thermal Performance Analysis of a traditional Housing Type in Kosovo";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, M. E. Ilal, C. Kühn; Institut f. Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2014; oral examination: 2014-09-15.

E. Bajraktari:
"Sound Insulation of Double-leaf Facades with Openings for natural Ventilation";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, M. E. Ilal, C. Kühn; Institut f. Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2014.

U. Pont:
"A comprehensive approach to web.enabled optimization-based decision support in building design and retrofit";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, M. E. Ilal, C. Kühn; Institut f. Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2014; oral examination: 2014-09-15.

A. Maleki:
"Monitoring and Modeling of Urban Microclimate in Vienna";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, R. Stiles, M. Surböck; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2014; oral examination: 2014-07-17.

F Shayeganfar:
"Application of Semantic Web Material Libraries in AEC-Context";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, u. unbekannt; Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, TU Wien, 2008; oral examination: 2008.

S. Singh:
"Energy efficient and thermally comfortable apartments in indian composite climate";
Supervisor, Reviewer: S.Y. Kulkarni, P.S. Chani, A. Mahdavi et al.; Indian Institure of Technology Roorkee, Department of Architecture & Planning, 2014; oral examination: 2014-06-30.

S. Goudarzi:
"Design, Construction, Monitoring and Life Cycle Assessment of Integrated Solar System";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Windsperger, A. Mahdavi; Institut für Verfahrenstechnik, Umwelttechnik und Technische Biowissenschaften, 2014; oral examination: 2014-06-27.

S. Alsaadani:
"A mixed-methods exploration of non-technical barriers in collaboration for building performance simulation use in architectural decision-making";
Supervisor, Reviewer: C. Bleil De Souza, C. Tweed, A. Mahdavi; Cardiff University, 2013; oral examination: 2013-06-11.

W. Parys:
"Cost optimization of cellular office buildings based on building energy simulation";
Supervisor, Reviewer: H. Hens, A. Bultheel, D. Saelens, L. Helsen, S. Proost, Q. Chen, J. Hensen, A. Mahdavi; KU Leuven, 2013; oral examination: 2013-04-12.

F. Brandl:
"Neues Wohnen im Alter - ökologisch, gemeinschaftsorientiert und finanzierbar";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, D. Wiegand, C. Kühn; Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, 2012; oral examination: 2012-06-20.

C. Reinisch:
"A framework for distributed intelligence for energy efficient operation of smart homes";
Supervisor, Reviewer: W. Kastner, A. Mahdavi; Rechnergestützte Automation, 2012; oral examination: 2012-12-05.

R. Zach:
"An open-source, vendor and technology independent toolkit for building monitoring, data preprocessing, and visualization";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, S. Dustdar, C. Kühn; Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, 2012; oral examination: 2012-09-11.

P.P. Housez:
"Methodenvergleich zur Abschätzung des Heizwärmebedarfs von Gebäuden infolge thermischer Sanierung";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, D. Petras, C. Kühn; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2011; oral examination: 2011-11-29.

Z. Alameddine:
"A computational Assessment of the performance improvement potential of office buidlings in Lebanon";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, M. E. Ilal, C. Kühn; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2011; oral examination: 2011-10-03.

M. Schuss:
"Implementation of a predicitve simulation-based controller for environmental systems in buildings";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, K. Kabele, C. Kühn; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2011; oral examination: 2011-09-22.

D. Wossugh:
"Verbesserung der Energieeffizienz von bestehenden Wohnbauten in Teheran/Iran durch den Einsatz von Wärmedämmung";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, M.R. Hariri, C. Kühn; Institut f. Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2011; oral examination: 2011-06-27.

C. Pröglhöf:
"On patterns of control-oriented human behavior in office environments.";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, G. Zimmermann, C. Kühn; Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, Inst. f. Architekturwissenschaften, 2009; oral examination: 2009-11-23.

S. Dervishi:
"Implementing model-based building systems control methods in the lighting and shading domain";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, K. Kabele, C. Kühn; Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2010; oral examination: 2010-10-18.

H.U. Gökce:
"Multi Dimensional Analysis of Building Performance Data for Energy Efficient Building Operation";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, K. Menzel; University College Cork, 2010; oral examination: 2010-08-27.

C. Koranteng:
"An Exploration of the thermal performance of office buildings in Ghana";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, M. E. Ilal, C. Kühn; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik, 2010; oral examination: 2010-01-21.

K. Orehounig:
"Thermal, acoustical, and visual performance aspects of traditional bath buildings";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, J. Hensen; Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, Inst. f. Architekturwissenschaften, 2009; oral examination: 2009-03-27.

L. Lambeva:
"User Interaction with Environmental Control Systems in an Educational office Building";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, R. Hastings, W. Winter; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2007; oral examination: 2007-12-12.

E. Kabir:
"Lighting, Shading and Ventilation Controls: A Study of User Behavior in office Buildings";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, R. Stiles, W. Winter; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2007; oral examination: 2007-12-14.

A. Ghaemi:
"Sustainable building industry, construction practices and building operations: The role of the Facility Manager";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, H. Jodl; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2007.

A. Mohammadi:
"Modeling occupants´ control actions and their energy implications in an office building";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, W. Winter; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2007; oral examination: 2007-10-31.

O. Icoglu:
"A vision-based sensing system for sentient building models";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi; Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, 2006.

B. Spasojevic:
"Sky luminance mapping for simulation-assisted lighting systems control in buildings";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi, R. Hastings; Institur für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2007; oral examination: 2007-04-25.

K. A. Brunner:
"The Design of a Building Model Service";
Supervisor, Reviewer: G. Kappel, A. Mahdavi, S. Dustdar; Institur für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2007; oral examination: 2007-04-25.

S. El-Bellahy:
"An empirical study of effort and effectiveness in computational building design support";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi; Inst. f. Architekturwissenschaften/ Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2005; oral examination: 2005-01-14.

A. Bodvay:
"Empirische Evaluierung der Wohnqualität Österreichischer Altenpflegeheime";
Supervisor, Reviewer: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung für Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2004.


Diploma and Master Theses (authored and supervised)


A. Sakkas:
"Exploring the indoor air quality requirements according to national and international standards";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2022; final examination: 2022-06-22.

E. Kepuska:
"A Visual Performance Assessment of the National Library of Kosovo";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2022; final examination: 2022-06-22.

H. El-Sokaily:
"Large-Scale Shading Impact on Outdoor Thermal Comfort and Overheating in Dense Areas";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2022; final examination: 2022-06-22.

E. Marmaridou:
"Thermal and Visual Performance Assessment and Parametric Improvement of a Historical Educational Building in Greece through Passive Strategies";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2022; final examination: 2022-06-22.

A. Al-Noori:
"A review of life cycle assessment methods in various building certification systems";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institute for Architectural Sciences, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2022; final examination: 2022-03-23.

M. Grahovac:
"A Review of International LCA Standards in the Building Sector";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institute for Architectural Sciences, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2022; final examination: 2022-03-23.

V. Ferraz Madeira:
"Acoustical Measurements and Simulation: A Case Study of a Complex Office Area";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, H. Teufl; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2022; final examination: 2022-01-20.

S. Hayatqaiby:
"A comparison of ducted and ductless personalized ventilation by means of a calibrated CFD simulation model";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2021; final examination: 2021-11-25.

M. Oktay:
"The Decarbonization Potential of Space Heating Systems in Residential Buildings: A Vienna Case Study";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2021; final examination: 2021-10-19.

K. Ansari:
"Analysis and design optimization of acoustics in swimming halls";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, H. Teufl; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2021; final examination: 2021-10-19.

C. Casian:
"Thermal analysis of a renovation project: Assessment of Achieved Improvement in Energy Performance";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2021; final examination: 2021-10-21.

A.B. Ivan:
"Thermal Performance Analysis of Vernacular Houses in the Danube Delta";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2021; final examination: 2021-09-28.

V. Mavratzas:
"Thermal Comfort in naturally ventilated Offices in Austrian and Greek Climate";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2021; final examination: 2021-09-28.

O. Spielhaupter:
"Computational Parametric Assessment of Microclimatic Heat Mitigation Measures in the Urban Domain";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2021; final examination: 2021-09-28.

K. Rezk:
"Computational Parametric Assessment of Microclimatic Heat Mitigation Measures in the Urban Domain";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, M. Wölzl; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2021; final examination: 2021-09-28.

L. Sustr:
"Analyse und Synergien zwischen Energieausweis und Baurestmassenermittlung für das Abfallmanagement";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, J. Fellner, U. Pont; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Forschungsbereich Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2021; final examination: 2021-06-28.

T. Zitterl:
"Subjective and Objective Implications of Natural versus Mechanical Ventilation in Hospital Wards";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2021; final examination: 2021-09-27.

H. Amin:
"A critical study of the suggested role of occupants in the building-related energy performance gap";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2021; final examination: 2021-09-27.

F. Regnath:
"Application of agent-based modeling to assess the impact of occupant behavior on Buildings' Energy Use";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2021; final examination: 2021-09-27.

P. Ehrenfellner:
"User interface development and data visualization for building monitoring data";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2012; final examination: 2012-06-20.

S. Bozic:
"Acoustical retrofit of an interactive theatre space: A simulation-based potential assessment";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2021; final examination: 2021-06-14.

S. Gabriel:
"Container Building Detailing Construction and Thermal Analysis";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2021; final examination: 2021-06-24.

A. Ivanova:
"Thermal and Visual Performance of Vernacular Revival Buildings in Plovdiv, Bulgaria";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2021; final examination: 2021-06-25.

K. Oldland:
"Acoustic Performance of Repurposed University Learning Environments";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2021; final examination: 2021-06-14.

E. Vidal:
"Urban micro-climate implications of Barcelona's superblocks strategy: A computational assessment";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2021; final examination: 2021-06-14.

P. Konrad:
"Thermal Retrofit of the Market Square "Vorgartenmarkt" in Stuwerviertel, Vienna";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2021; final examination: 2021-06-15.

V. Oberwalder:
"Impact of User Behaviour Assumptions on computed Urban Scale Building Energy Use";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2021; final examination: 2021-06-25.

V. Schöbinger:
"Energy Consulting in Austria: Organization, Quality Management and Ways to Improve the Communication between the Involved Parties";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2021; final examination: 2021-06-24.

S. Di Croche:
"Building Physics Aspects in the Bilding Delivery Process: A case study from Vienna";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2021; final examination: 2021-06-15.

J. Parizek:
"Thermal Comfort Analysis of Allotment Garden Dwellings in Vienna: A Case Study";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2021; final examination: 2021-04-22.

A.K. Chrysochou:
"Urban Wind Turbines - A Literature Review on Current Research";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, M. Wölzl; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2021; final examination: 2021-04-19.

B. Razek:
"Visual Conditions in Contemporary Swimming Pool Halls in the City of Vienna";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2021; final examination: 2021-04-22.

C. Walder:
"Predicting Land Surface Temperatures in Urban Areas from Landsat 8 Images - A GIS-Based Approach";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2021; final examination: 2021-03-17.

S. Tosnerova:
"Empirical assessment of air quality and thermal conditions in schools with natural and controlled ventilation: A Case Study in Czech Republic";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2021; final examination: 2021-03-17.

E. Gubina:
"A technical review of double skin facades";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2021; final examination: 2021-01-20.

M. Reckmann:
"Phase Change Materials as variable heat storage in the built environment";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2020; final examination: 2020-11-25.

T. Schmidt:
"Retrofit versus New Construction; A Life-Cycle-Assessment (LCA) Case Study of Single Family Houses in Lower Austria";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2020; final examination: 2020-11-24.

N. Mihaly:
"Perception of Indoor Environmental Conditions in a Hungarian Secondary School";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2020; final examination: 2020-11-24.

R. Malayao:
"Evaluation of the Transitional Shelters in Bantayan Island, Philippines";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, H. Teufl; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2020; final examination: 2020-11-24.

C. Berger:
"Agent-Based Modeling in Building Simulation: Where Do We Stand?";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Forschungsbereich Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2020; final examination: 2020-06-16.

L. Mansfeldt Kiely:
"Assessment of Simplified Life Cycle Assessment Tools in Early Architectural Design Phases";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2020; final examination: 2020-06-16.

H. Teufl:
"Radiant Cooling, Solar Energy, and Vegetation for Office Space Cooling";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Forschungsbereich Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2020; final examination: 2020-06-16.

E Vinca:
"Acoustical Performance of Multi-purpose Halls";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, H. Teufl, J. Lechleitner; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2020; final examination: 2020-04-24.

M. Solman:
"The Representation of Urban Climate for Effective Building Energy Performance Simulation";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2020; final examination: 2020-01-21.

F. Guerrero:
"A comparative Study of Biolclimatic Design Strategies in Austrian and Spanish Building Energy Certificates";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2019; final examination: 2019-11-27.

K. Sperka:
"Overheating Evaluation via Normative Calculation and Dynamic Simulation: A Comparison of Methods";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2019; final examination: 2019-10-23.

M. Wölzl:
"Fensterkonstruktionen mit Vakuumglas: Simulationsbasierte Weiterentwicklung von innovativen Fensterkonstruktionen";
Supervisor: U. Pont, A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2019; final examination: 2019-10-23.

A. Tahmidi:
"Evaluation of Lighting Quality in Informal Workplaces via Measurements and Simulation: A Case Study";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2019; final examination: 2019-06-25.

C. Sarikaya:
"Performance Evaluation of Lighting in Home Office Spaces: Case Studies in Izmir, Turkey";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2019; final examination: 2019-06-25.

K. Varbanov:
"Green facades: Evaluation, impact, advantages, disadvantages and potential in a humid subtropical climate zone - Burgas, Bulgaria";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2019; final examination: 2019-04-10.

A. Wadi:
"Overheating and cooling demand in residential buildings: a simplified index for the early stages of the design process";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2019; final examination: 2019-01-22.

M. Alhayek:
"The Potential for Energy Saving through a Simplified Prescriptive Method as an Alternative to the Performance-Based Approach to Buildings' Thermal Quality";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2019; final examination: 2019-01-22.

H. Teufl:
"An inquiry into the specification potential of indoor environments' ecological valency";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2019; final examination: 2019-01-22.

I Ciocan:
"Evaluation of the Thermal Comfort in Traditional Houses [Bukovina]";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2018; final examination: 2018-10-17.

N. Hodzic:
"Phase Change Materials as a thermal Retrofit Option for Buildings in Vienna";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, F. Tahmasebi, U. Pont; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2018; final examination: 2018-10-17.

C. Berger:
"Integrating building technology content in architectural curricula: A collaborative effort";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2018; final examination: 2018-08-28.

G. Pilati:
"The impact of model input assumptions regarding comfort, occupancy, zoning, and climate on simulated energy use of an office building";
Supervisor: A. Gasparella, A. Mahdavi, G. Pernigotto, F. Tahmasebi; Faculty of Science and Technology - Department of Civil, Environmental, and Mechanical Engineering (Bolzano/Trento), 2018; final examination: 2018-07-19.

A.E. Engedy:
"Simulation of Sound Pressure Levels in Urban Canyons";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, J. Lechleitner; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2018; final examination: 2018-03-21.

T. Tezarek:
"Thermal performance analysis of buildings in a hot and humid Climate: The case of the Affandi Museum in Yogyakarta, Indonesia";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2018; final examination: 2018-06-20.

M. Flegar:
"Performance-based optimization potential of a widely used prefabricated building type: A case study of Zagreb";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2018; final examination: 2018-06-21.

V. Lisyana:
"Simulation-aided Performance Analysis of an Energy Self-Sufficient Off-Grid Housing Unit";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2018; final examination: 2018-06-21.

J.A. Marx:
"Life Cycle Assessment of a Wooden High-Rise Building in Comparison to a Conventional Construction";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2018; final examination: 2018-06-19.

K. Walal:
"Architectural & Technical Aspects of Swimming Hall Design by Friedrich Florian Grünberger";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2018; final examination: 2018-06-19.

L. Sustr:
"Thermal Performance assessment of an existing School Building in Kyiv";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2018; final examination: 2018-04-25.

P.R. Rissetto:
"Evaluation of wood constructions´ performance for rooftop extensions";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2018; final examination: 2018-04-25.

A.A. Khelifi:
"Empirical Lighting Performance Assessment of a Light Emitting Glass Product";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss, U. Pont; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2018; final examination: 2018-01-24.

C Parrella:
"Exploring the Potential of Organic Cells in Building Integrated Photovoltaic Systems";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, F. Tahmasebi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2017; final examination: 2017-11-22.

A. Balmus:
"Evaluation of five Single-Sided Natural Ventilation Calculation Methods";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2017; final examination: 2017-11-22.

N. Constantinou:
"A comprehensive multi-domain building performance indicator catalogue";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2017; final examination: 2017-11-20.

J. Rozumek:
"Hygrothermal Performance of selected Wall Systems in Central Europe";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2017; final examination: 2017-11-20.

V. Kalaydzhieva:
"Requirements for an Interactive and Educational Construction Generation and Evaluation Tool";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2017; final examination: 2017-11-21.

S. Zwoniarkiewicz:
"Life cycle design of a single family house in Poland - comparative study";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, F. Tahmasebi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2017; final examination: 2017-10-18.

E. Bazafkan:
"Assessment of Usability and Usefullness of new Building Perofrmance Simulation Tools in the Architectural Design Process";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2017; final examination: 2017-10-18.

M. Vanca:
"Low Frequency Noise Level Study Assessment in Vienna";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, J. Lechleitner; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2017; final examination: 2017-10-18.

D. Wolosiuk:
"A Computational Tool for the Evaluation of the Visual Accessibility of Architectural Spaces";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2017; final examination: 2017-06-22.

C. Lindner:
"Simulation-assisted monitoring-based thermal performance evaluation of Konrad Frey's "Kindergarten Pachern"";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2017; final examination: 2017-06-22.

M. Maringer:
"Planen und Bauen für Menschen mit Sehbehinderungen - Kennzeichnung von Glasflächen";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2017; final examination: 2017-06-20.

A.A.H. Ahmadalshteihi:
"The application potential of vacuum glazing in buildings´ thermal retrofit: a case study";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2017; final examination: 2017-06-21.

M. Markovic:
"The potential of descriptive building quality specifications as an alternative to the detailed calculation";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2017; final examination: 2017-06-21.

M. Dukic:
"Predicting People´S Operation Of Shading Devices In Office Buildings";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, F. Tahmasebi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2017; final examination: 2017-04-25.

A. Voinea:
"The Impact of Urban Micorclimate Assumptions on Predicitions of the Thermal Performance of Buildings";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2017; final examination: 2017-04-25.

E. Keco:
"A Study on the Thermal Performance of School Buildings in Albania";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2017; final examination: 2017-04-26.

N. Grujicic:
"Performance Assessment of a Mountain Base Station in a Cold Climate";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2017; final examination: 2017-04-26.

M. Bucevac:
"Generation and Application of a BIM-based repository ofhighly insulated building construction details";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2016; final examination: 2016-10-20.

G. Etminan:
"Implications of Different Sky-Models for the Simulation based prediction of indoor light levels";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2016; final examination: 2016-06-21.

N. Jakic:
"Bau- und Raumakustik in der Gastronomie: Eine Fallstudie";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2016; final examination: 2016-06-21.

S. Keo-Orasarn:
"Usability Study on a Web-Based Building Performance Optimisation Tool";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2016; final examination: 2016-06-21.

V. Diakoumakou:
"Building Related Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Software Tools: a State of the Art Review";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2016; final examination: 2016-06-21.

S. Mostofi:
"Exploring the Influence of Occupancy Modeking Assumptions Regarding Thermal Performance Simulations";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2016; final examination: 2016-06-21.

M. Tomazovic:
"Green Roof Systems as an Option for Residential Buildings in Novi Sad (Serbia)";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2016; final examination: 2016-04-26.

S. Eikemeier:
"Monitoring and Evaluation of a Prototype Building in Tropiocal Climate Regarding Thermal Comfort";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2016; final examination: 2016-02-04.

C. Sustr:
"A Tool for the rule-based Optimization of multi-layered Building Components";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2016; final examination: 2016-03-15.

A. Wurm:
"Sommerliche Überwärmung - Ein Vergleich zwischen unterschiedlichen Bauweisen und Nutzerverhalten";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2016; final examination: 2016-03-15.

E. Ciuffi:
"Generation and Application of a BIM-based repository of straw bale construction details";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2016; final examination: 2016-03-15.

G. Gourlis:
"The impact of external metal mesh screen shading devices on the thermal and energy performance of buildings: a case study for different European climate zones.";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2016; final examination: 2016-01-26.

N. Sterl:
"Predictive Thermal Control with different sensor configurations";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2015; final examination: 2015-11-25.

C. Theocharis:
"Evaluation of the impact sound insulation of an existing and refurbished wooden beam floor construction";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2015; final examination: 2015-11-25.

L. Glasberg:
"The urban heat island effect in courtyards: A microclimatic analysis of coutryards in Vienna";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, H. Puxbaum; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2015; final examination: 2015-10-28.

A. Shadrina:
"Framework for the transfer of building materials data between the BIM and thermal simulation software";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2015; final examination: 2015-11-26.

E-M. Manescu:
"Usability of Building Performance Standards in View of Design Support - Lighting Standards";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2015; final examination: 2015-10-21.

R. Nadianmehr:
"Quantitative assessment of mitigation measures on pedestrian thermal comfort within an urban canyon";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2015; final examination: 2015-10-21.

T. Medic:
"Towards net-zero energy building in Coratia through energy efficiency measures and locally available renewable energy sources: A case study";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2015; final examination: 2015-10-20.

N. Siala:
"Solar Cooling Potential in housing in Libya";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2015; final examination: 2015-10-20.

M. Trauner:
"Innenklima und Nutzerverhalten in einem Wiener Bürogebäude";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2015; final examination: 2015-10-19.

A. Ivojevic:
"Simulation-supported comparison between energy demand and energy supplied by active solar systems in an existing building in Vienna: A case study.";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2015; final examination: 2015-04-30.

K. Ansari:
"Analysis and optimization of lighting schemes and visual comfort in multifunctional sport halls";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institut f. Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2015; final examination: 2015-03-18.

T. J. Padayhag:
"A comparisopn of the thermal performance of a new buidling with a thermally retrofitted residential housing unit: A case study.";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institut f. Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2015; final examination: 2015-03-18.

P. Mörke:
"Thermal retrofit and solar energy production potential: A case study of an office space.";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss; Institut f. Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2015; final examination: 2015-03-18.

I. Ivanova:
"Comparison between Semi-Automated Building Energy Simulation Processes using BIM-generated gbXML and IFC-Formats in Energy Plus";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut f. Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2015; final examination: 2015-01-27.

O. Proskurnina:
"Application of aerogel-based plaster towards thermal retrofit of historical building facades: a computational assessment";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institut f. Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2015; final examination: 2015-01-27.

L. Siafara:
"Design of an active solar systems software component for a Performance-Based Optimization Environment";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2014; final examination: 2014-10-22.

A. Piewald:
"Performance assessment and modeling of a brick made 'Sonnenhaus' in Zwettl";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2014; final examination: 2014-09-29.

V. Jain:
"Implementation of simulation-based virtual sensors using Radiance";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften - Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2014; final examination: 2014-07-14.

G. Papavasileiou:
"Comparing the impact of Green and Cool roofs on a building's thermal performance. A case study for low insulated residential buildings in Greece";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften - Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2014; final examination: 2014-07-14.

L. Seres:
"Users' behavior and perception of the indoor climate in a machanically ventilated office building";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2014; final examination: 2014-06-25.

L. Onate:
"Energy Efficiency Potential of Luxury Housing in the Valley of Mexico";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2014; final examination: 2014-06-25.

A. Sadeghi Khafri:
"Implementing building visualization technology in SEMERGY web-based building performance optimization tool";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2014; final examination: 2014-04-09.

S.J. Lim:
"The Investigation of Microclimate Variation of Urban Canyons in Vienna, Austria";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architketurwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2014; final examination: 2014-04-08.

A. Tsiouni:
"Thermal behavior of vernacular stone buildings in Greece";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut f. Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2014; final examination: 2014-03-19.

S. Öztop:
"Potential for Passive Cooling of Buildings in Two Climatic Zones by Natural Night Time Ventilation";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2014; final examination: 2014-02-11.

E.M. Vazifeh:
"A High-resolution Diffuse Fraction Model for Vienna";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2014; final examination: 2014-02-11.

I. Diaz Jiminez:
"An envelope retrofit for an existing building";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2014; final examination: 2014-01-21.

K. Zavodnikova:
"Derviation of diffuse irradiance based on measured global irradiance data";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2010; final examination: 2010-09-25.

E. Batueva:
"Integrated building energy analysis in ArchiCAD-17: evaluation, impact and perspectives";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2014; final examination: 2014-01-23.

B. Szasz:
"Comparison Between A Brick Building And A Straw-Bale Building In Terms Of Energy Efficiency";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, U. Pont; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2014; final examination: 2014-01-21.

K. Hammerberg:
"Accounting for the Role of Trees in Urban Energy Balance Modeling Using GIS Techniques";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2014; final examination: 2014-01-22.

B. Dimitrova:
"Urban Heat Island and Mitigation Strategies for Study Case Vienna";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2014; final examination: 2013-01-22.

G. Sibenik:
"Energy Saving Using Smart Glazing Systems & Analysis of Thermal Building Performance Simulation";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2014; final examination: 2014-01-21.

A Bres:
"Monitoring and simulation of the thermal impact of sun-shading systems";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss, B. Martens; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2013; final examination: 2013-12-12.

C.A. Calistru:
"Estimation of electrical lighting energy use in buildings: a method comparison";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2013; final examination: 2013-11-20.

L. Skoruppa:
"Evaluation of established eco-buildings in comparison to today's performance characteristics";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2013; final examination: 2013-11-20.

M. Pröglhöf-Piriwe:
"Schema zur Darstellung und Analyse von steuerungstechnischen Systemen in der Architektur";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2008; final examination: 2008-10-23.

F.A. Burgos Moreno:
"A comparison of Chile and Austria with regard to building related energy standards";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2013; final examination: 2013-10-23.

M. Hintermayer:
"Gleichzeitige Gewährleistung von natürlicher Belüftung und ausreichendem Schallschutz via innovativer Fassadenkonstruktionen";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2013; final examination: 2013-06-20.

G. Adam:
"Evaluation of indoor air quality and thermal comfort in four university libraries in Vienna";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2013; final examination: 2013-06-20.

N. Saipi:
"A case study on the extension of the Regional Medical Center Wiener Neustadt, Lower Austria";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2013; final examination: 2013-06-20.

P. Kaveh:
"Comparison of container classes and normal classrooms: a case study";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2013; final examination: 2013-06-04.

E. Agirman:
"The Impact of Thermal Retrofit on Daylight in Buildings";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2013; final examination: 2013-05-06.

A. Sekula:
"Evaluation of Micro-Wind Generation in Urban Environment";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2013; final examination: 2013-04-29.

N. Ghiassi:
"Development of a Building Data Model for Performance-Based Optimization Environment";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2013; final examination: 2013-04-19.

L. Götzl:
"Gebäudeintegration von Photobioreaktoren zur Mikroalgenzucht - Vorrausetzungen, Einsatzgebiete und Nutzungsmöglichkeiten in der Architektur";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, M. Schagerl; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2013; final examination: 2013-04-19.

M. Taheri:
"Optimization-Based Calibration of a Building Thermal Performance Simulation Model";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, 2013; final examination: 2013-03-20.

S. Glawischnig:
"Open Source Web‐based Interaction with 3‐dimensional Building Models via Human Interaction Devices - a Usability Study";
Supervisor: A. Frank, A. Mahdavi; Department für Geodäsioe und Geoinformation, 2013; final examination: 2013-01-30.

A. Tugrul:
"Application of a calibrated Room Acoustics Model for Retrofit Support";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, 2012; final examination: 2012-11-22.

H.T. Pak:
"Thermal performance of a test cell in a hot-humid climate: The impact of thermal insulation";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2012; final examination: 2011-03-19.

P.J. Sölkner:
"Rebound-Effekte im Energieverbauch nach thermischer Sanierung von Wohngebäuden";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2012; final examination: 2012-02-27.

O. Aleksandrowicz:
"Thermal Performance Analysis of Central Hall Houses in the Israeli Coastal Plane";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2012.

I. Krofak:
"Aspects of introducing energy efficiency in government housing projects in Croatia.";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2012; final examination: 2012-01-26.

V. Müller:
"Thermal Implications of radiant roof barriers: A field study in hot-humid climatic conditions";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2012; final examination: 2012-01-26.

E. Pisti:
"Design for Deconstruction";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2012; final examination: 2012-01-26.

A. Stephanides:
"Indoor climatic conditions in a residential building with a humidity-responsive ventilation system";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, Inst. f. Architekturwissenschaften, 2011; final examination: 2011-06-29.

D.P. Espinosa:
"Indoor Environment, User Evaluation and Energy Use in a "Passivhaus" Student Dormitory";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, Inst. f. Architekturwissenschaften, 2011; final examination: 2011-06-28.

U. Pont:
"Eine komparative Studie zur Berechnung thermischer Energiekennzahlen von Bauwerken mit stationären Berechnungsmethoden und dynamischer Simulation";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, Institut f. Architekturwissenschaften, TU Wien, 2011; final examination: 2011-01-27.

R. Cetin:
"Exploring the Availability and Usability of Web-based Building Performance Simulation Tools";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Abteilung Bauphysik & Bauökologie, Inst. f. Architekturwissenschaften, 2010; final examination: 2010-10-21.

N. Morishita:
"A Study of the Relationship between Thermal Comfort & Energy Consumption in Kindergartens";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, Inst. f. Architekturwissenschaften, 2010; final examination: 2010-11-23.

E. Krätschmer:
"Implication of Urban Heat Islands for Architecture";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, Institut f. Architekturwissenschaften, 2010; final examination: 2010.

A. Dibra:
"A case study of user behaviour and indoor climate in an office building in Kosovo";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Inst. f. Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2010; final examination: 2010-06-25.

K. Kiesel:
"The impact of user and system assumptions on energy simulation results";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Inst. f. Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2010; final examination: 2010-06-29.

E. Doppelbauer:
"A comparison of energy and environmental performance of passive and low-energy houses";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2010; final examination: 2010-03-24.

A. Andralis:
"Zur Messung und Simulation raumakustischer Zustände in Hörsälen";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, Inst. f. Architekturwissenschaften, TU Wien, 2009.

G. Nowotny:
"Elektronische Nasen im Kontext der Gebäudeperformance";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Abteilung Bauphysik und Baiökologie, Institut f. Architekturwissenschaften, 2009.

F. Bitzinger:
"Vergleich von geförderten Sanierungskonzepten in Wien anhand eines gründerzeitlichen Wohnhauses";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, A. Korjenic; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2008.

F. Bitzinger:
"Geförderte Sanierungskonzepte mit Passivhaustechnologie gezeigt anhand eines gründerzeitlichen Wohnhauses in Wien";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi, A. Korjenic; E259 u. E206, 2008; final examination: 2008-10-20.

V. Leinich:
"Der Einfluss mikroklimatischer Randbedingungen auf die Prognose der Energieperformance in der Architektur";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2008; final examination: 2008-03-31.

R. Jiraschek:
"Improving Child Safety in Residential Buildings via Architectural Design and Technology Integration";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Continuing Education Center, 2007; final examination: 2007-07-05.

A. Islami:
"A Systematic Approach to Thermal Adaptation of Detached Single Family Buildings in Kosovo";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Continuig Education Center, 2007; final examination: 2007-07-05.

C. Tsiopoulou:
"Calibrated Sky Luminance Maps for Daylight Simulation";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Continuing Education Center, 2006; final examination: 2006-06-19.

H. Tokel:
"User Control Actions in Buildings: A Case Study of Shading";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Continuing Education Center, 2006; final examination: 2006-06-19.

A. Paipai:
"Computational Assessment of Passive Cooling Methods in Buildings";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Continuing Education Center, 2006; final examination: 2006-06-19.

S. Dervishi:
"Computational Derivation of Incident Irradiance on Building Facades based on Measured Global Horizontal Irradiance Data";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Continuing Education Center, 2006; final examination: 2006-06-19.

N. Mikats:
"Erfassung und Visualisierung der thermischen Performance eines traditionellen Hammams in Cairo";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2007; final examination: 2007-06-19.

A. Reiss:
"Holzfussböden - Eine Analyse über die Entscheidungsfindung zu einem Holzfussboden";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institur für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2007.

P. JinGuk:
"Raumakustische Zustände in Atria";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2006.

S. Gregor:
"Objektive und subjektive Indikatoren der thermischen Innenklimazustände";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2006.

P. Heiß, M. Leitner:
"Erfassung und Analyse des Nutzerverhaltens in Bürogebäuden - eine Fallstudie";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2006.

P. Schubert:
"Ein nachhaltiges Ausbaukonzept für Dachböden Wiener Zinshäuser";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2002.

A. Kloger:
"Vergleichende Bewertung von computergestützten Werkzeugen zur thermischen Analyse von gebäuden";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2006.

M. Lechner:
"Performance Contracting im Bauwesen";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2006.

K. Orehounig:
"Eine vergleichende Analyse passiver Kühlungsmethoden in der Architektur";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2006.

T. Reumüller:
"Die technischen und gestalterischen Möglichkeiten neuer Leuchtmitteltechnologien in der Architektur am Beispiel der LEDä-Technologie";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2006.

M. Mossböck:
"Eine empirische Studie zur subjektiven Beurteilung von Raumgestaltungsparametern";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2006.

R. Hampl:
"Passivtechnologie im nachträglichen Dachausbau";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; E 259/3 Abteilung für Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2005.

Br. Wiesinger:
"Vergleich von Sonnenschutzsystemen für Niedrigenergie- und Passivhäuser";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; E 259/3 Abteilung für Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2005.

G. Moser:
"Ökologische Langzeitbetrachtung von Fassaden- und Bodenkonstruktionen";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut f. Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie E259/3, 2005.

U. Gau:
"Eine mobile Kühlwand für Büroräume";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut f. Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2005.

G. Becker:
"The sound of space - zur Beurteilung akustischer Qualität architektonischer Räume mittels Auralisation";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung für Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2004; final examination: 2004-11-23.

J. Bachinger:
"Ein Konzept zur einheitlichen Spezifikation des Outputs von Gebäudesimulationen";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung für Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2004.

V. Freudhofer:
"Die raumakustische Verbesserung denkmalgeschützter Räume: eine Fallstudie";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung für Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2004.

S. Hauk:
"Raumklimatische Systeme für Verkaufsräume";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung für Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2004.

F. Oberweger:
"Visualisierung sensorgestützter Gebäudemodelle für Facility Management";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung für Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2004.

C. Pröglhöf:
"Aspekte der natürlichen Fensterlüftung - eine Fallstudie";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung für Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2004.

W. Pessenlehner:
"Gebäudemorphologie, Transparenz und Energieperformance";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung für Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2003.

S. Kernstock:
"Beschaffung von und Umgang mit Bauproduktinformation bei Wiener Bauherren";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung für Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2003.

S. Feurer:
"Erfassung und Beurteilung des Standes der CAAD und Performance Simulation Anwendung in Österreich";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung für Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2003.

S. Häusler:
"Beschaffung und Verarbeitung von Bauproduktioninformation bei Wiener Architekten";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung für Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2003.

U. Unzeitig:
"Räumliche, organisatorische und innenklimatische Faktoren in Büros und ihre Bewertung durch die NutzerInnen";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung für Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2003.

G. Stejskal:
"Interoperable representation of building installation information";
Supervisor: A. Mahdavi; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung für Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2003.


Scientific Reports


M. Honic, I. Kovacic, M. Sreckovic, G. Gourlis, H. Rechberger, P. Aschenbrenner, J. Fellner, I. Gilmutdinov, M. Wimmer, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss, P. Ferschin, P. Kán:
"SCI_BIM Scanning and data capturing for Integrated Resources and Energy Assessment using Building Information Modelling";
Report for BMK; Report No. Schriftenreihe 21/2021, 2021; 62 pages.

U. Pont, M. Wölzl, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi, P. Schober, J. Haberl, C. Lux:
"Fensterprototypen mit integriertem Vakuumglas - FIVA - Berichte aus Energie- und Umweltforschung 47/2020";
Report for die interessierte Öffentlichkeit // Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft // Bundesministerium für Klimaschutz, Umwelt, Energie, Mobilität, Innovation und Technologie; Report No. 47, 2020; 87 pages.

U. Pont, P. Schober, M. Wölzl, M. Schuss, J. Haberl, C. Lux, A. Mahdavi:
"Fensterprototypen mit Vakuumglas (Projekt FIVA) 2018 - 2020 (interner) Endbericht";
Report for Projektkonsortium FIVA (Fa. Gaulhofer, Fa. ieB Eisele, Fa. Internorm, Fa. Katzbeck, Fa. Maco, Fa. Svoboda, Fa. Wick); Report No. Endbericht des Drtittmittel-Projektes FIVA, 2020; 142 pages.

B. Sommer, U. Pont, P. Bauer, M. Wölzl, A. Mahdavi:
"Subtraction as a measure to Preserve and Insulate historic Developments by Electric Robots - SPIDER";
Report for FFG - 6. Ausschreibung Stadt der Zukunft; Report No. Projekteinreichung, 2019; 52 pages.

U. Pont, P. Schober, M. Wölzl, M. Schuss, A. Rubick, A. Mahdavi:
"VAMOS - Vakuumglas-Kastenfenster: Performance-Monitoring in Sanierungsprojekten";
Report for FFG - 6. Ausschreibung Stadt der Zukunft; Report No. Projekteinreichung, 2019; 84 pages.

A. Mahdavi, F. Tahmasebi et al.:
"Annex 66: Definition and Simulation of Occupant Behavior in Buildings Technical Report: Studying Occupant Behavior in Buildings: Methods and Challenges";
2017; 44 pages.

A. Mahdavi, F. Tahmasebi, H. Burak Gunay, W. O´Brien, S. D´Oca:
"Annex 66: Definition and Simulation of Occupant Behavior in Buildings Technical Report: Occupant Behavior Modeling Approaches and Evaluation";
2017; 57 pages.

A. Mahdavi, U. Pont, E. Bajraktari, J. Lechleitner, N. Maly, M. Schuss, C. Steineder, C. Tauber:
"LEI_WAND - LEIse_WAND: Innovative Fassaden für natürliche Raumlüftung und optimierten Schallschutz - Berichte aus Energie- und Umweltforschung (veröffentlichbarer Endbericht des LEI_WAND-Projektes)";
Report for Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft // FFG bzw. Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie // BMVIT; Report No. veröffentlichbarer Endbericht, 2018; 68 pages.

R. Giffinger, D. Latzer, R. Kalasek, M. Ecker, M. Getzner, J. Janke, M. Böhm, V. Madner, L. Grob, E. Klima, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi, J. Schaffer, S. Plha, T. Eibl, W. Hager, G. Utri, N. Naveau, P. Holzkorn, G. Berger:
"E_PROFIL: Quartiersprofile für optimierte energietechnische Transformationsprozesse";
Report for Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie (Hg): Berichte aus Energie Wien; Report No. Schriftenreihe 9, 2017; 210 pages.

U. Pont, P. Schober, A. Rubick, A. Mahdavi:
"FIVA - Fensterprototypen mit integriertem Vakuumglas (Projektantrag im Rahmen der 5. Ausschreibung Stadt der Zukunft der FFG)";
Report for Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft FFG / Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie; Report No. Ansuchen um Forschungsförderung, 2018; 58 pages.

U. Pont, N. Hauck, C. Vogelauer, A. Mahdavi:
"Mobility: Visually Inclusive Environmental Solutions - The Road to contemporary Information Systems (MOVIES:TROCIS)";
Report for Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft FFG / Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG // BMVIT Programm VIF2017; Report No. Research Proposal, 2018; 57 pages.

U. Pont, P. Schober, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi, K. Hauer, C. Lux:
"Berichte aus Energie- und Umweltforschung: MOTIVE - Modellierung, Optimierung, und technische Integration von Vakuumglas-Elementen: Sondierung über die Detaillierung von Vakuumgläsern in neuen Holz(Alu)Fenster-Konstruktionen (Detaillierung, Bau und Simulation) - veröffentlichbarer Endbericht /";
Report for Berichte aus Energie- und Umweltforschung ==> interessierte Öffentlichkeit; Report No. 24/2018, 2018; 103 pages.

U. Pont, P. Schober, C. Berger, N. Ghiassi, F. Herzog, K. Hauer, C. Lux, A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss, H. Teufl, M. Wieser, D. Wolosiuk, A. Rubick:
"Endbericht (Tätigkeitsbericht) Projekt MOTIVE";
Report for Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft FFG / BMVIT (Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie // Programm Stadt der Zukunft; Report No. Endbericht, 2018; 23 pages.

U. Pont, N. Hauck, C. Vogelauer, A. Mahdavi:
"MOVIES: Mobility - Visually Inclusive Environmental Solutions - Research Proposal";
Report for FFG - Programm Mobilität der Zukunft, 9.Call; Report No. Einreichung, 2017; 69 pages.

E. Heiduk, M. Schuss, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"AGelFa - Entwicklung von strukturierbaren Deckputzsystem auf Aerogel Hochleistungswärmedämmputz für historische Gebäudefassaden - Berichte aus Energie- und Umweltforschung";
Report for BMVIT / FFG - Haus der Zukunft Plus-Programm; Report No. Berichte aus Energie- und Umweltforschung, 2017; 40 pages.

E. Heiduk, M. Schuss, U. Pont, C. Sustr, A. Mahdavi, D. Wolosiuk:
"Endbericht AGelFa - Entwicklung von strukturierbaren Deckputzsystemen auf Aerogel-Hochleistungswärmedämmputz für historische Gebäudefassaden"";
Report for FFG - Programm Haus der Zukunft Plus; Report No. Endbericht, 2017; 19 pages.

U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Endbericht BAU_WEB - Ontologien für die automatisierte Erschließung web-basierter Produktdaten für Industrie, Planer und Klienten";
Report for FFG - Programm Produktion der Zukunft; Report No. Endbericht, 2017; 40 pages.

U. Pont, Florian Waldmayer, Heinz Priebernig, S. Fenz, A. Mahdavi:
"BUDANAUB - Building Damages and Diagsnistcs - A novel approach using BIM";
Report for FFG - Programm Stadt der Zukunft; Report No. Einreichung, 2017; 49 pages.

U. Pont, M. Rössler, C. Kubista, A. Mahdavi:
"CURBIS - Critical Urban Biodiversity Issues";
Report for FFG - Programm Stadt der Zukunft; Report No. Einreichung, 2017; 70 pages.

U. Herbig, U. Pont, G. Wurzer, N. Pfeifer, A. Mahdavi:
"GRÜNDERZEIT 4.0 - Digitale Methoden zur Erfassung und Bewertung von historisch und komplexen Strukturen";
Report for FFG - Programm Stadt der Zukunft; Report No. Einreichung, 2017; 45 pages.

U. Pont, E. Heiduk, P. Schober, H. Pichler, F. Dolezal, O. Proskurnina, M. Schuss, C. Sustr, H Hohenstein, A. Mahdavi:
"VIG-SYS-reno Sondierung von Fenstersystemen mit innovativen Gläsern, speziell Vakuum-Isoliergläsern, zur Gebäudesanierung - Berichte auf Energie- und Umweltforschung";
Report for FFG - Programm Stadt der Zukunft / BMVIT; Report No. Endbericht (Veröffentlichbar), 2017; 218 pages.

I. Pirstinger, M. Vuckovic, M. Majcen, M. Raudaschl, C. Tauber, A. Mahdavi, K. Kiesel, S. Glawischnig:
"EPIKUR - Energieeffizienz-Potenzial intelligenter Kernverdichtung des urbanen Raums";
Report for FFG- Österreichische Förderungsgesellschaft & BMVIT - Bundesministierum für Verkehr, Innovation & Technologie; Report No. publizierbarer Endbericht, 2017; 170 pages.

A. Mahdavi, I. Pirstinger, M. Vuckovic, S. Glawischnig, K. Kiesel:
"Endbericht EPIKUR";
Report for FFG - Programm Stadt der Zukunft / BMVIT; Report No. Endbericht (Tätigkeitsbericht), 2017; 22 pages.

B. Sommer, U. Pont, G. Adam, K. Bollinger, A. Mahdavi, C. Mathes, D. Minovski, O. Proskurnina, M. Sommer-Nawara, M. Taheri:
"EDEN - Entwicklung einer strukturierten und fehlerminimierten Datenaufbereitung und Dokumentation für Energieausweise - Berichte aus Energie und Umweltforschung";
Report for FFG- Österreichische Förderungsgesellschaft & BMVIT - Bundesministierum für Verkehr, Innovation & Technologie; Report No. publizierbarer Endbericht, 2017; 74 pages.

U. Pont, P. Schober, N. Ghiassi, K. Hauer, A. Mahdavi, M. Schuss, M. Wieser, D. Wolosiuk, A. Rubick:
"Zwischenbericht - Projekt MOTIVE - Modellierung, Optimierung, und technische Integration von Vakuumglas-Elementen: Sondierung über die Detaillierung von Vakuumgläsern in neuen Holz(Alu)Fenster-Konstruktionen: Detaillierung, Bau und Simulation";
Report for FFG - Programm Stadt der Zukunft; Report No. Zwischenbericht No 1, 2017; 10 pages.

B. Sommer, U. Pont, G. Adam, K. Bollinger, A. Mahdavi, C. Mathes, D. Minovski, O. Proskurnina, M. Sommer-Nawara, M. Taheri:
"ENDBERICHT - EDEN - Entwicklung einer strukturierten und fehlerminimierten Datenaufbereitung und Dokumentation für Energieausweise";
Report for FFG - Programm Stadt der Zukunft; Report No. Endbericht (inhaltich), 2017; 34 pages.

A. Mahdavi, U. Pont, E. Bajraktari, C. Tauber, M. Schuss:
"ENDBERICHT LEI_WAND: Innovative Fassaden für natürliche Raumlüftung und optimierten Schallschutz";
Report for FFG - Programm Stadt der Zukunft; Report No. Endbericht (Kaufmännisch/inhaltlich), 2017; 19 pages.

A. Mahdavi, U. Pont, N. Ghiassi, M. Vuckovic, P. Pfaffenbichler, T. Brezina, V. Bühlmann:
"MOMBASA - Mobility, Microclimate, Buildings, and Social Aspects of Urban Densification";
Report for WWTF - Vienna Science and Technology Fund; Report No. Research Proposal, 2017; 12 pages.

U. Pont, F. Kleemann, H. Rechberger, A. Mahdavi:
"Forschungsproposal - EMERGES - Energie & Material-Erfassung in Gebäuden & Städten - Gebäudebestand aus materieller, energetischer & bautechnischer Sicht";
Report for FFG - Programm Smart Cities Demo (8. AS); Report No. 1, 2016; 63 pages.

A. Mahdavi, U. Pont:
"Forschungsproposal - VINCENT - Ventilation-integrating noise-controlling envelope-technologies";
Report for FFG - Programm Smart Cities Demo (8. AS); Report No. 1, 2016; 42 pages.

U. Pont, Florian Waldmayer, G. Wurzer, S. Fenz, S. Swoboda, A. Jonas, Heinz Priebernig, A. Mahdavi:
"Forschungsproposal COGENT - A Construction Generation & Evaluation Tool";
Report for FFG - Programm Research Studios Austria; Report No. 1, 2016; 70 pages.

A. Mahdavi, N. Ghiassi, M. Vuckovic, M. Taheri, F. Tahmasebi, S. Fenz, K. Kiesel, S. Glawischnig, U. Pont:
"Forschungsproposal EMULATE - Energy Modeling for Urban Level Assessment Tools and Environments / Research Studios Austria, 5. Ausschreibung";
Report for FFG - Programm Research Studios Austria; Report No. 1, 2016; 54 pages.

F. Tahmasebi, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Kurzbeschreibung IEA EBC Annex 66: Definition und Simulation von Nutzerverhalten in Gebäuden";
Report for BMVIT/IEA/Annex; Report No. 1, 2016; 3 pages.

U. Pont, F. Tahmasebi, A. Mahdavi:
"Tätigkeitsreport - IEA ANNEX 66 - Abhaltung des IEA Annex 66 3rd phase Expert working Meeting März/April 2016, TU Wien";
Report for Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie (BMVIT); Report No. 1, 2016; 24 pages.

U. Pont, F. Tahmasebi, N. Ghiassi, A. Mahdavi:
"MAIN_STREAM - Menschenbezogene Aspekte in städtischer und regionaler Energie Anwendungs-Modellierung";
Report for FFG - Programm Smart Cities Demo; Report No. Einreichung 7. Call Smart Cities Demo, 2016; 49 pages.

N. Ghiassi, F. Tahmasebi, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"URECA - Urban Energy Computing Approach";
Report for FFG - Programm Stadt der Zukunft; Report No. Einreichung, 2016; 46 pages.

U. Pont, B. Sommer, M. Sommer-Nawara, A. Mahdavi:
"EVA - Evaluierung Visionärer Architekturkonzepte: Prüfung bauphysikalisch und energetisch innovativer Gebäudekonzepte auf ihre Machbarkeit unter Monitoring und Evaluierung eines Mock-Ups";
Report for FFG - Programm Stadt der Zukunft; Report No. Einreichung, 2016; 58 pages.

U. Pont, F. Kleemann, J. Fellner, J. Lederer, A. Mahdavi:
"EMERGE - Energie & Material-Erfassung in Gebäuden & Städten - Gebäudebestand aus materieller, energetischer & bautechnischer Sicht";
Report for FFG - Programm Stadt der Zukunft; Report No. Einreichung, 2016; 58 pages.

U. Pont, P. Schober, A. Mahdavi:
"MOTIVE - Modellierung, Optimierung, und technische Integration von Vakuumglas-Elementen: Sondierung über die Detaillierung von Vakuumgläsern in neuen Holz(Alu)Fenster-Konstruktionen: Detaillierung, Bau und Simulation";
Report for FFG - Programm Stadt der Zukunft; Report No. Einreichung, 2016; 52 pages.

U. Pont, E. Heiduk, H. Zechmeister, S. Schmidt, J. Gätz, D. Moser, K. Zmelik, D. Wolosiuk, M. Schuss, C. Sustr, K. Kiesel, A. Mahdavi:
"BE-MO-FA - Sondierung für die Entwicklung von moosbewachsenen Gebäudefassadenpaneelen";
Report for Berichte aus Energie- und Umweltforschung (Veröffentlichungen im Rahmen des Stadt der Zukunft Programms) bzw. Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft FFG; Report No. zu veröffentlicher Endbericht #1, 2015; 147 pages.

E. Heiduk, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Anhang 3 zum Endbericht BeMoFa (- Sondierung für die Entwicklung von moosbewachsenen Gebäudefassadenpaneelen) - Dokumentation der mit Moosen bepflanzten Testflächen";
Report for FFG - Programm Stadt der Zukunft; Report No. Anhang 3 zum Endbericht, 2015; 100 pages.

E. Heiduk, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Anhang 2 zum Endbericht BeMoFa (- Sondierung für die Entwicklung von moosbewachsenen Gebäudefassadenpaneelen) - Recherchen zu Anbietern von Moos für Gebäudewände, zur Anzucht von geeigneten Moosen und zu Anwendungsbeispielen";
Report for FFG - Programm Stadt der Zukunft; Report No. Anhang 2 zum Endbericht, 2015; 38 pages.

E. Heiduk, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Anhang 1 zum Endbericht BeMoFa (- Sondierung für die Entwicklung von moosbewachsenen Gebäudefassadenpaneelen) - Recherchen und Analysen von ausgeführten Moosfassadenprojekten";
Report for FFG - Programm Stadt der Zukunft; Report No. Anhang 1 zum Endbericht, 2015; 38 pages.

E. Heiduk, U. Pont, H. Zechmeister, S. Schmidt, J. Gätz, D. Moser, K. Zmelik, D. Wolosiuk, M. Schuss, C. Sustr, K. Kiesel, A. Mahdavi:
"Endbericht BeMoFa - Sondierung für die Entwicklung von moosbewachsenen Gebäudefassadenpaneelen";
Report for FFG - Programm Stadt der Zukunft; Report No. Endbericht, 2015; 46 pages.

H Hohenstein, E. Heiduk, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Anhang 4 zum Endbericht VIG-SYS-RENO (Sondierung von Fenstersystemen mit innovativen Gläsern, speziell Vakuum-Isoliergläsern, zur Gebäudesanierung) - Ermittlung des Verbesserungspotentials in der Gebäudeenergiebilanz durch den Einsatz von VG und VIG für die Gebäudemodernisierung";
Report for FFG - Programm Stadt der Zukunft; Report No. Anhang 4 zum Endbericht, 2015; 40 pages.

H Hohenstein, E. Heiduk, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Anhang 3 zum Endbericht VIG-SYS-RENO (Sondierung von Fenstersystemen mit innovativen Gläsern, speziell Vakuum-Isoliergläsern, zur Gebäudesanierung) - Thermische Simulationsrechnungen für den Einbau von Vakuumglas in historische Bestandsfenster für die sanfte Fenstermodernisierung";
Report for FFG - Programm Stadt der Zukunft; Report No. Anhang 3 zum Endbericht, 2015; 22 pages.

H Hohenstein, E. Heiduk, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Anhang 2 zum Endbericht VIG-SYS-RENO (Sondierung von Fenstersystemen mit innovativen Gläsern, speziell Vakuum-Isoliergläsern, zur Gebäudesanierung) - Ermittlung des Verbesserungspotentials für die Bauteilenergiebilanz durch den Einsatz von VG und VIG für die Fenstermodernisierung";
Report for FFG - Programm Stadt der Zukunft; Report No. Anhang 2 zum Endbericht, 2015; 23 pages.

H Hohenstein, E. Heiduk, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"Anhang 1 zum Endbericht VIG-SYS-RENO (Sondierung von Fenstersystemen mit innovativen Gläsern, speziell Vakuum-Isoliergläsern, zur Gebäudesanierung) - Literatur-, Markt- und Hintergrundrecherche für innovative Verglasungslösungen mit Fokus auf Vakuumverglasungen (VG) und aller für das Projekt relevanten Themenbereiche";
Report for FFG - Programm Stadt der Zukunft; Report No. Anhang 1 zum Endbericht, 2015; 62 pages.

E. Heiduk, U. Pont, K. Schober, H. Pichler, F. Dolezal, O. Proskurnina, M. Schuss, K. Kiesel, S. Glawischnig, F. Tahmasebi, C. Sustr, H Hohenstein, A. Mahdavi:
"Endbericht VIG-SYS-RENO - Sondierung von Fenstersystemen mit innovativen Gläsern, speziell Vakuum-Isoliergläsern, zur Gebäudesanierung.";
Report for FFG - Programm Stadt der Zukunft; Report No. Endbericht, 2015; 54 pages.

K. Kiesel, M. Vuckovic, A. Mahdavi:
"Urban heat island - phenomena in Central European Cities - Transnational Strategies for Urban Planning and Mitigation";
Report for Einreichung zum Rudolf-Wurzer-Preis 2014; Report No. 1, 2014; 77 pages.

E. Heiduk, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"ZwischenBericht AgelFa";
Report for FFG - Haus_der_Zukunft_+; Report No. 1, 2014; 13 pages.

E. Heiduk, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi, K. Ghazi Wakili, T. Stahl, T. Bidner, A. Gertschnigg, T. Dürnegger:
"Projektbeschreibung für Förderansuchen: AGelFa Entwicklung von strukturierbaren Deckputzsystemen auf Aerogel-Hochleistungswärmedämmputz für historische Gebäudefassaden";
Report for FFG - 4. Ausschreibung Haus_der_Zukunft_+; Report No. 1, 2012; 62 pages.

A. Bodvay, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"LIV-CARE-TEC";
Report for FFG - Benefit-Programm; Report No. 1, 2014; 26 pages.

I. Kovacic, L. Oberwinter, M. Filzmoser, K. Kiesel, U. Pont, K. Orehounig, A. Mahdavi:
"BIM-Sustain - Developement of efficient BIM-assisted planning processes";
Report for FFG - Bridge-Programme; Report No. 1, 2012; 12 pages.

B. Lipp, R. Zach, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi:
"Ganzheitliche Gebäudeperformanceanalyse als Cloud-Service";
Report for ZIT - Call Smart Vienna 2012; Report No. 1, 2012; 34 pages.

R. Giffinger, R. Kalasek, D. Latzer, M. Getzner, U. Pont, S. Glawischnig, A. Mahdavi:
"Projektbeschreibung für Förderansuchen: QUINTET - Das Quartier als integratives Energie-Tool";
Report for FFG - 1. Ausschreibung Stadt der Zukunft; Report No. 1, 2014; 64 pages.

B. Lipp, T. Waltjen, S. Glawischnig, U. Pont, M. Schuss, M. Steininger, A. Mahdavi:
"GEP-CHECK - Monitoring gestützte Energie-Performance Evaluierung für hocheffiziente Gebäude";
Report for ZIT - Call Service Innovations 2014 - Wirtschaftsagentur Wien; Report No. 1, 2014; 8 pages.

S. Glawischnig, G. Wagenhofer, R. Kornmüller, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"OPTIMUS - Innenklimaoptimierung für historische Bauten mittels Datenanalyse und Low-Tech Ansätzen";
Report for FFG - Stadt-der_Zukunft_2nd Call // Proposal; Report No. 1, 2015; 48 pages.

U. Pont, B. Sommer, N. Ghiassi, A. Mahdavi:
"EDEN - Entwicklung einer strukturierten und fehlerminimierten Datenaufbereitung und Dokumentation für Energieausweise";
Report for FFG - Stadt-der_Zukunft_2nd Call // Proposal; Report No. 1, 2015; 66 pages.

I. Pirstinger, U. Pont, N. Ghiassi, A. Mahdavi:
"EPIKUR - Energieeffizienz-Potential intelligenter Kernverdichtung des urbanen Raums";
Report for FFG - Stadt-der_Zukunft_2nd Call // Proposal; Report No. 1, 2015; 62 pages.

S. Glawischnig, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi, B. Sommer, M. Sommer-Nawara:
"DARE (Monitoring-supported deep analysis of the rebound effect in the built environment / Monitoring-gestützte Tiefenanalyse des Reboundeffektes in der gebauten Umwelt)";
Report for FFG/Klimafonds - e!Mission.at - 4.Ausschreibung; Report No. 1, 2013; 45 pages.

A. Mahdavi et al.:
"Advancing Energy Efficiency Research for Habitat in India";
Report for PLEA- Pre-Conference-Meeting; Report No. 1, 2014.

G. Wagenhofer, R. Kornmüller, S. Glawischnig, U. Pont, G. Esser, A. Mahdavi:
"Projektbeschreibung für Förderansuchen: MOMOTEC - Monument-Monitoring-Techniques - Zerstörungsfreie Erfassung bauphysikalischer und NutzerInnen-spezifischer Parameter in historischen Gebäuden zur Steigerung der Energieeffizienz";
Report for FFG - 1. Ausschreibung Stadt der Zukunft; Report No. 1, 2014; 101 pages.

E. Fürst, C. Vogelauer, N. Hauck, F. Buser, M. Maringer, U. Pont, D. Marano, A. Banovics, S. Kummer, A. Mahdavi, ÖBB, Wiener Linien:
"Projektbeschreibung für Förderansuchen: ViDeA - Visual Design for All";
Report for FFG - Mobilität der Zukunft 2.Ausschreibung; Report No. 1, 2013; 83 pages.

E. Heiduk, U. Pont, P. Schober, H Hohenstein, A. Rubick, A. Mahdavi:
"Projektbeschreibung für Förderansuchen: VIG-SYS-RENO";
Report for FFG - 1. Ausschreibung Stadt der Zukunft; Report No. 1, 2014; 69 pages.

E. Heiduk, U. Pont, H. Zechmeister, S. Schmidt, A. Mahdavi:
"Projektbeschreibung für Förderansuchen: BE-MO-FA: Sondierung für die Entwicklung von moosbewachsenen Gebäudefassadenpaneelen";
Report for FFG - 1. Ausschreibung Stadt der Zukunft; Report No. 1, 2014; 55 pages.

U. Pont, N. Ghiassi, S. Glawischnig, A. Mahdavi:
"BAU_WEB: Ontologien für automatisierte Erschließung web-basierter Bauproduktdaten für Industrie, Planer und Klienten";
Report for FFG - Produktion der Zukunft Initiative; Report No. 1, 2014; 45 pages.

S. Glawischnig, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi:
"ASCENDS (Agent-Based Simulation Powered Computation of Energy Demand and Supply)";
Report for FFG - 1.Ausschreibung Energieforschungsprogramm; Report No. 1, 2014; 41 pages.

A. Mahdavi, K. Kiesel, U. Pont, J. Lechleitner:
"Projekt_LEIWAND: Innovative Fassaden für natürliche raumlüftung und optimierten Schallschutz- LEIse_WAND";
Report for FFG - 1. Ausschreibung Stadt der Zukunft; Report No. 1, 2014; 55 pages.

U. Pont, N. Ghiassi, A. Mahdavi:
"Report: SEMERGY-related inquiries (Report about the findings of the project course Winterterm 2012/2013)";
Report for Project Team SEMERGY; Report No. 1, 2013; 178 pages.

G. Sauer, A. Mahdavi et al.:
"Call Urban Solutions 2014 - Jury";
Report for Öffentlichkeit; 2014.

S. Fenz, J. Heurix, T. Neubauer, A. Anjomshoaa, F Shayeganfar, N. Ghiassi, M. Taheri, K. Hammerberg, D. Wolosiuk, C. Sustr, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi, A. Tjoa:
"SEMERGY - Identifying optimal building refurbishment strategies";
Report for FFG - Intermediate Review; 2014; 94 pages.

A. Mahdavi:
"Mitigation/Adaptation - Area specific portfolios";
Report for European Union - European Regional Development Fund; Report No. Act 5.3.2., 2014.

A. Mahdavi:
"Transnational strategy for Urban Areas & spatial planning (CORE OUTPUT)";
Report for European Union - European Regional Development Fund; Report No. Act 5.3.2., 2014.

A. Mahdavi:
"UHI Modeling - Report - Framework U2O";
Report for European Union - European Regional Development Fund; Report No. Act 5.2.2., 2014.

A. Mahdavi:
"Evaluation of Alumni Concert Hall and the Small Gymnasium as a Rehearsal Space for the CMU Philharmonic Orchestra";
1997.

A. Mahdavi:
"The middle way and the triple world: Toward co-existantial representations for aggregate design-performance models";
1995.

A. Mahdavi:
"SEMPER: A computational Tool for Active and Multi-Domain Design and Evaluation Support";
Report for Center for Building Performance and Diagnostics, Department of Architecture, Carnegie Mellon University; Report No. 95-04-01, 1995; 6 pages.

A. Mahdavi:
"Impact of glazing replacement on the energy performance of the buildings of Vienna International Centre (VIC)";
Report for Vienna International Centre; 2003.

A. Mahdavi:
"Vergleichende ökologische und ökonomische Studie von Fassaden- und Bodenkonstruktionen";
Report for VÖN Vereinigung Österreichischer Natursteinwerke; 2005.

A. Mahdavi, C. Pröglhöf, S. Gregor:
"Untersuchung innenklimatischer Zustände im Uniqua Tower";
Report for UNIQA Immobilien-Service GmbH; 2006; 17 pages.

A. Mahdavi, F. Brandl, K. Kiesel, G. Heilmann:
"Neues Wohnen im Alter - ökologisch, gemeinschaftsorientiert u. finanzierbar - eco-com.60+";
Report for Bundesministerium fpr Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie; Report No. 00/2010, 2011; 77 pages.

A. Mahdavi, F. Brandl:
"eco-com.60+ "Neues Wohnen im Alter - ökologisch, gemeinschaftsorientiert und finanzierbar"";
Report for Haus der Zukunft - Vernetzungsworkshop 19.10.2009; 2009; 2 pages.

G. R. Newsham, A. Mahdavi, P. Mathew, S. Cornick, D. M. Sander, R. Brahme:
"The Impact of the Adoption of Efficient Electrical Products and Control Technologies on Office Building Energy Use";
Report for Institut for Research in Construction, National Research Council Canada, Ottawa; 1997.


Reviews


Redaktion Holztechnologie (Reviewer):
"20. Fenster-Türen-Treff";
Group review about P. Schober, U. Pont, FIVA (Drittmittelprojekt TUW), M. Wölzl, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi; Holztechnologie, 2020, p. 56 - 57.

T. Prlic (Reviewer):
"Blick nach Vorne: Beim 20. Fenster-Türen-Treff in Salzburg zeigten die Veranstalter der Holzforschung Austria mit dem "Morgenfenster" spannende neue Fensterkonzepte und widmeten einen Schwerpunkt dem Thema Normung";
Group review about FIVA (Drittmittelprojekt TUW), U. Pont, Abt. Bauphysik & Bauökolog, M. Wölzl, M. Schuss, A. Mahdavi; Fenster+Türen 2020, 2020-07, p. 6 - 7.

D.K. Shehayeb (Reviewer):
"IMPAQT. Integrative Multidisciplonary People-centered Architectural Qualification & Training";
Group review about IMPAQT-Project, A. Mahdavi, C. Berger; Bulletin of People-Environment Studies, 2018-06, p. 25 - 27.

U. Pont (Reviewer):
"Science and the quest for knowlegde - A different kind of course by Professor Ardeshir Mahdavi // Eine etwas andere Lehrveranstaltung - von Prof. Ardeshir Mahdavi";
Group review about A. Mahdavi, Abt. Bauphysik & Bauökolog; TU News (Online), 2017-12-14.

Fakultät für Arch & RPL, R. Scheuvens, T. Morandini, J Becker (Reviewer):
"17 x 6";
Group review about R. Giffinger, A. Hamedinger, S. Knierbein, C. Kühn, A. Mahdavi, A. Psenner; Future Lab Magazin, 2017-10-09, p. 06 - 13.

M. Kalousek, K. Struhala et al. (Reviewer):
"Promotionalvideo - ENVIBUILD2016";
Group review about A. Mahdavi, Abt. Bauphysik & Bauökolog; www.envibuild.eu, 2016-09-30.

Ecolibrium (Reviewer):
"Q&A: Professor Dr. Ardeshir Mahdavi";
Personal review about A. Mahdavi; Ecolibrium, 2011-09, p. 16 - 17.

G. Purdeller, U. Pont (Reviewer):
"Auf dem Prüfstand";
Group review about B. Sommer, A. Mahdavi, Abt. Bauphysik & Bauökolog; Architektur & Bauforum, 2016-04, p. 9 - 10.

G. Purdeller (Reviewer):
"Das ewig zahnlose Monster";
Group review about U. Pont, A. Mahdavi, B. Sommer, Abt. Bauphysik & Bauökolog, Energy Design; Bau und Immobilien Report, 2016-03, p. 40 - 41.

A. Pumhösel, DerStandard (Reviewer):
"Energieausweis soll genauer werden";
Group review about B. Sommer, Energy Design, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi, Abt. Bauphysik & Bauökolog et al.; Haus & Eigentum (Pressespiegel), 2015-10-31, p. 25.

A. Pumhösel, DerStandard (Reviewer):
"Die Vermessung der Energieeffizienz";
Group review about B. Sommer, Energy Design, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi, Abt. Bauphysik & Bauökolog et al.; Der Standard, 2015-10-31.

G. Purdeller, U. Pont (Reviewer):
"Stille nach Plan - Schallschutz";
Group review about A. Mahdavi, Abt. Bauphysik & Bauökolog, E. Bajraktari, J. Lechleitner, U. Pont, M. Schuss, C. Tauber; Architektur & Bauforum, 2015-10-19, p. 14.

V Schmidt (Reviewer):
"Fenster auf: Der Lärm bleibt aber draußen";
Personal review about A. Mahdavi, Abt. Bauphysik & Bauökolog; Die Presse, 2015-08-01.

M. Neubauer (Reviewer):
"Bewahren und Betreiben - Historische Gebäude können mehr, als man denkt. Auch in Sachen Energieeffizienz hinken die Baujuwelen aus vergangenen Jahrhunderten neuen Bürogebäuden um nichts nach, meint Burghauptmann Hofrat Mag. Reinhold Sahl im Interview mit dem ImmoFokus";
Group review about A. Mahdavi, Abt. Bauphysik & Bauökolog; Immobilienfokus, 2014-09-01, p. 32 - 36.

Magistratsabteilung 53 (Reviewer):
"Städtische Hitzebelastung: Verbesserung des urbanen Mikroklimas durch strategische und gestalterische Maßnahmen";
Group review about A. Mahdavi, TU WIen, Abt. Bauphysik & Bauökolog; Rathauskorrespondenz, 2014-06-12, p. 1 - 2.

R. Tercza (Reviewer):
"Strategien gegen die "Hitzeinsel Großstadt"";
Group review about A. Mahdavi; science.orf.at, 2014-06-12.

E. Frey (Reviewer):
"Klara Regeln, Simulationen und Sensoren";
Personal review about A. Mahdavi; Der Standard, 2003-06-27, p. A2.

E. Ebenkofler (Reviewer):
"Evolution nach der Revolution";
Group review about A. Mahdavi; Die Presse, 2012-02-11, p. F1.

a. Redaktion (Reviewer):
"Architektur der vier Elemente";
Group review about A. Mahdavi; City - Wiener Magazin für Architektur und Urbanes, 2009-05, p. 23.

R. Herzog (Reviewer):
"Selbstbewusste Gebäude und "Open Spaces" - Büros der Zukunft. Im Blickpunkt: Klimatisches - im eigentlichen und im übertragenen Sinne.";
Personal review about A. Mahdavi; Die Presse (Immobilienmartk Wien), 2006-04-29, p. 2.

H. Mörwald (Reviewer):
"Gebäude, die Mitdenken";
Personal review about A. Mahdavi; APA - Onlinejournal, 2006-08-02.

H. Mörwald (Reviewer):
"Metallene Ideen";
Personal review about A. Mahdavi; Format/APA, 2006, p. 48.


Participations in Exhibitions without Catalogue


N. Ghiassi, K. Hammerberg, U. Pont, A. Mahdavi et al.:
"SEMERGY - Planung energieeffizienter Gebäude";
Group exhibition; organised by: Informationsveranstaltung: "Mehr Energieeffizienz! Zwischen EU-Richtlinie und Umsetzung - Impulse aus der Forschung, curator: .. TU Wien, WKÖ; TU Wien, Festsaal, 2013-10-15.


Non-textual Scientific Publications


A. Mahdavi, S. Häuplik-Meusburger, V. Holzgethan, M. Rabl, A. Pfeffer:
"ARDESHIR MAHDAVI: Dem Wesentlichen auf der Spur";
Publication type: Radio-Interview im Rahmen der HB2-Lehrveranstaltung 'Emerging Fields in Architecture` der Technischen Universität Wien, project: Spaceuriosity aud Radio Orange; 2018.

A. Mahdavi et al.:
"Moment am Sonntag - Was unfreiwillig ans Ohr dringt - Interview/Beitrag u.a. mit Univ.Prof. DI. Dr. A. Mahdavi";
Publication type: Beitrag in der Ö1-Sendereihe Moment am Sonntag, project: Radiosendung // Beitrag OE1; 2017.

A. Mahdavi:
"IBPSA-Webinar Session 4: People In Building Performance Simulation";
Publication type: WEBINAR / Video, project: IBPSA-Webinar; 2016.

A. Mahdavi:
"IBPSA-Webinar - Session 8: Room acoustics performance prediction";
Publication type: WEBINAR / Video, project: IBPSA-Webinar; 2017.

S. Nikolay, A. Mahdavi et al.:
"Dimensionen - die Welt der Wissenschaft Die Öko-Baustelle. Nachhaltigkeit im Wohnbau. Gestaltung: Sabine Nikolay";
Publication type: Radiosendung (11.01.2017) - Ö1 - Dimensionen - die Welt der Wissenschaft:, project: Die Öko-Baustelle; 2017.

A. Mahdavi:
"Occupant behavior research and Annex 66";
Publication type: Participation in Annex66 - Energy related occupant behavior in buildings, project: Annex 66; 2015.

A. Mahdavi:
"(Dokumentationsbeitrag): BSA: Konferenz zu Gebäude-Energieeffizienz an der unibz. Vom 4. bis 6. Februar 2015";
Publication type: Free University of Bozen - Bolzano, project: 2nd IBPSA Italy Conference; 2015.

D. Robinson, S. Altomonte, T. Hong, K. P. Lam, H. Madsen, A. Mahdavi, D. Yan:
"Panel Discussion: How should we minimize the deviation between predicted and observed energy performany?";
Publication type: Public Panel - Discussion, project: OB14 / Annex 66; 2014.

.. ORF ZiB, A. Mahdavi:
"Run auf Klimaanlagen";
Publication type: Interview im Rahmen der Zeit im Bild / ORF 1 Mittwoch 07.08.2013, 19:30, project: generelles Interview; 2013.

A. Mahdavi, K. Orehounig:
"Hammams: The Architecture of well-tempered indoor environments";
Publication type: Zusammenschrift, project: Hammam: Hidden Door Living Treasure; 2010.