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Publication list for
Matthias Schuss
E259 - Institute of Architectural Sciences
as author or essentially involved person

239 records (2010 - 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, 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.


Publications in Scientific Journals


K. Hauer, J. Haberl, P. Schober, U. Pont, M. Schuss, M. Wölzl:
"Kastenfenster mit Vakuumglas thermisch ertüchtigen";
Glaswelt (invited), 74. Jahrgang (2022), 05; 36 - 37.

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

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.

K. Hauer, J. Haberl, P. Schober, U. Pont, M. Schuss, M. Wölzl:
"Aus alt und bewährt wird zeitgemäss und innovativ - Kastenfenster mit Vakuumglas thermisch ertüchtigen";
Holzforschung Austria - Magazin für den Holzbereich (invited), 2021 (2021), 04; 3 - 5.

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

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.

P. Schober, J. Haberl, U. Pont, M. Wölzl, M. Schuss:
"Das Morgenfenster - Entwicklung smarter und energieeffizienter Fensterprototypen mit Vakuumglas";
Holzforschung Austria - Magazin für den Holzbereich (invited), 2020 (2020), 01; 6 - 8.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.


Contributions to Books


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.

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.


Contributions to Proceedings


U. Pont, P. Schober, M. Wölzl, M. Schuss, J. Haberl, K. Hauer:
"Recent Progress in the VAMOS-Project: Vacuum glass as Alternative for Window Retrofit";
in: "Conference Proceedings - 2nd International Sustainable Energy Conference 2022", issued by: Aee Intec; ISEC 2nd International Sustainable Energy Conference 2022, Eigenverlag mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, 2022, 2 pages.

B. Sommer, U. Pont, G. Moncayo, M. Schuss, M. Sommer-Nawara:
"A review on the EVA project";
in: "Conference Proceedings - 2nd International Sustainable Energy Conference 2022", AEE INTEC (ed.); issued by: Aee Intec; ISEC 2nd International Sustainable Energy Conference 2022, Eigenverlag mit wissenschaftlichem Lektorat, 2022, 2 pages.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.


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.

U. Pont, P. Schober, M. Wölzl, M. Schuss, J. Haberl:
"A Review on the FIVA-project: Simulation-assisted development of highly-insulating vacuum glass windows.";
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 109, 8 pages.

P. Schober, U. Pont, K. Hauer, M. Wölzl, J. Haberl, M. Schuss:
"Kastenfenster gestern, heute, morgen";
Keynote Lecture: Fenster-Türen-Treff 2022 -, Salzburg (invited); 2022-06-09 - 2022-06-10; in: "Fenster-Türen-Treff 2022 - Tagungsband (09. - 10. Juni 2022, Salzburg)", Holzforschung Austria (ed.); Holzforschung Austria, (2022), ISBN: 978-3-9519933-5-5; 42 - 50.

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.

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).

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.

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.

U. Pont, P. Schober, M. Wölzl, M. Schuss, J. Haberl:
"Das Morgenfenster - Entwicklung smarter und energieeffizienter Fensterprototypen";
Keynote Lecture: Fenster-Türen-Treff 2020, Salzburg (invited); 2020-03-05 - 2020-03-06; in: "Happy Birthday - Fenster-Türen-Treff 2020 - Tagungsband 5.-6. März 2020 Salzburg", Holzforschung Austria (ed.); (2020), ISBN: 978-3-9504488-8-7; 30 - 38.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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).

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).

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).

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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).

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.

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, 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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

D. Browne, R. Foley, M. Schuss, H. Simonis, C. de Torre, D. Willis:
"Alternative methods for advanced 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; 451 - 458.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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. 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.


Talks and Poster Presentations (without Proceedings-Entry)


B. Sommer, U. Pont, G. Moncayo, M. Schuss, M. Sommer-Nawara:
"A review on the EVA project";
Poster: 2nd International Sustainable Energy Conference 05 - 07 April 2022, Graz, Austria, Graz; 2022-04-05 - 2022-04-07.

U. Pont, P. Schober, M. Wölzl, M. Schuss, J. Haberl, K. Hauer:
"Recent Progress in the VAMOS-Project: Vacuum glass as Alternative for Window Retrofit";
Talk: 2nd International Sustainable Energy Conference 05 - 07 April 2022, Graz, Austria, Graz; 2022-04-05 - 2022-04-07.

M. Schuss:
"Solartechnik: Monitoring und Simulation";
Talk: Frey erforschen, Haus der Architektur, Graz (invited); 2019-04-03.

M. Schuss:
"Berufungsvortrag Bauphysik: Von Konzeption bis Nutzung - im Rahmen Berufungsverfahren Professur "Bauphysik" TU Graz";
Talk: Berufungsvorträge zur Professur Bauphysik, TU Graz (2019), TU Graz, Graz, Österreich (invited); 2019-04-30.

M. Schuss:
"Berufungsvortrag: Gebäudetechnik im Wandel (im Rahmen der Berufungsverfahrens Gebäudetechnik, TU Graz 2020)";
Talk: Berufungsvorträge zur Professur Gebäudetechnik, TU Graz (2020), TU Graz, Graz, Österreich (invited); 2020-04-27.

M. Schuss:
"Lehrprobe: Thermodynamischer Kreisprozess in der Gebäudetechnik (im Rahmen der Berufungsverfahrens Gebäudetechnik, TU Graz 2020)";
Talk: Berufungsvorträge zur Professur Gebäudetechnik, TU Graz (2020), TU Graz, Graz, Österreich (invited); 2020-04-27.

M. Schuss:
"Lehrprobe: Taupunkt im Rahmen Berufungsvortrag Professur "Bauphysik" TU Graz";
Talk: Berufungsvorträge zur Professur Bauphysik, TU Graz (2019), TU Graz, Graz, Österreich (invited); 2019-04-30.

M. Schuss:
"Sustainable building concepts";
Keynote Lecture: Colloquium on internationalization and cross-country collaboration, TU Brno, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Brno, Czech Republic (invited); 2019-11-06.

M. Schuss:
"Aerogel and Vacuum Insulation";
Keynote Lecture: Colloquium on internationalization and cross-country collaboration, TU Brno, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Brno, Czech Republic; 2019-11-04.

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.

M. Schuss:
"Optimized Building Operation";
Talk: Current Topics in Building Performance, Winterterm 2019/2020, TU Wien, Vienna, Austria; 2019-10-11 - 2020-01-24.

M. Schuss:
"Recent Advances in Building Monitoring and Operation";
Keynote Lecture: Colloquium on internationalization and cross-country collaboration, TU Brno, Faculty of Civil Engineering, Brno, Czech Republic (invited); 2019-10-03.

M. Schuss:
"Current Issues in Building Performance 11.01.2019 ==>Building Monitoring and Optimized Building Operation";
Talk: Current Topics in Building Performance, Winterterm 2018/2019, TU Wien; 2018-10-19 - 2019-01-25.

M. Schuss:
"Gebäudeautomation- und Steuerung";
Talk: Tag des Fensters (im Rahmen des Building Ecology Workshops), Tu Wien, Festsaal (invited); 2018-05-25.

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.

M. Schuss:
"AGELFA & Campus 21";
Talk: Current Topics in Building Performance WinterTerm 2017/2018, Wien, TU Wien, Freihaus, Sem.R. DA grün 05; 2017-10-13 - 2018-01-19.

M. Schuss:
"Flexible Building Monitoring Approaches based on cloud solutions and IoT-Developements and its application";
Talk: Energy-Efficient Buildings (Guest Lecture TU Brno), Brno, Czech Republic (invited); 2017-04-13.

M. Schuss:
"Aerogel - Insulation";
Talk: Current Topics in Building Performance WinterTerm 2016/2017, Current Topics in Building Performance WinterTerm 2016/2017; 2016-10-07 - 2017-01-20.

M. Schuss:
"The potential and challenges of monitoring-supported energy efficiency improvement strategies in existing buildings";
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, 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.

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.

M. Schuss:
"Data Monitoring & Predictive Control";
Talk: Current Topics in Building Performance WinterTerm 2015/2016, Wien; 2015-10-09 - 2016-01-22.

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.

M. Schuss:
"Predictive Simulation-based Controller for environmental Systems in Buildings";
Talk: Current Topics in Building Performance - Ring-Seminar, Herbst 2014, Wien TU; 2014-10-10 - 2015-01-23.


Habilitation Theses


M. Schuss:
"Recent Advances in Building Monitoring and Operation";
TU Wien, Fakultät f. Architektur und Raumplanung, 2018.


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.

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.

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.

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.


Diploma and Master Theses (authored and supervised)


M. Skolud:
"Brandschutzrechtliche Rahmenbedingungen holzbasierter Gebäude in Österreich";
Supervisor: M. Schuss; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2022; final examination: 2022-01-19.

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.

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.

Z. Bajka:
"Micorclimatic conditions and modeling possibilities of the Dachstein-Rieseneishöhle";
Supervisor: M. Schuss; 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.

A. Cossa:
"Additional Refurbishment to a Standard Thermal Retrofit of an Educational Building";
Supervisor: M. Schuss; Institute for Architectural Science, Department of Building Physics and Building Ecology, 2021; final examination: 2021-06-14.

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.

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.

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.

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.

M. Fleischhacker:
"Vergleich der Heizenergiebedarfswerte mit den realen Verbräuchen inklusive einer Kostenanalyse in Wohnbauten";
Supervisor: M. Schuss; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2018; final examination: 2018-11-26.

G. Hurka:
"Energieverbrauch und Nutzerverhalten in einem Wiener Bürohaus";
Supervisor: M. Schuss; Institut für Architekturwissenschaften, Abteilung Bauphysik und Bauökologie, 2018; final examination: 2018-11-23.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.


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 et al.:
"Endbericht FIVA - Fensterprototypen mit integriertem Vakuumglas (2. Bericht / Endbericht / Tätigkeitsbericht FFG)";
Report for FFG / Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft / Programmleitung Stadt der Zukunft; Report No. Endbericht, 2020; 21 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.

U. Pont, M. Wölzl, M. Schuss, P. Schober:
"Zwischenbericht Projekt VAMOS";
Report for Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft FFG, Programm Stadt der Zukunft; Report No. Zwischenbericht nach dem ersten Projektjahr, 2020; 14 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, 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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.


Reviews


A. Groß (Reviewer):
"Fast Null Verbrauch";
Group review about M. Schuss, Abt. Bauphysik & Bauökolog; ImmoKurier, 2020-12-19, p. 12 - 13.

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.

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.

T. Waltjen (Reviewer):
"Rückblick auf BauZ! 2014";
Group review about M. Schuss; IBO Magazin 1/14, 2014, p. 4 - 5.