Talks and Poster Presentations (with Proceedings-Entry):
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.
English abstract:
The representation of peopleʹs presence and controloriented
behaviour in building performance
representation requires a large empirical data base for
model development and evaluation. Toward this end,
empirical case studies in different buildings and different
locations are necessary. In this context, this contribution
presents the results of a study of user behaviour
regarding building systems operation in an office
building located in the south of Vienna, Austria,
ventilated by mechanical means only. Moreover, usersʹ
perception of the indoor climate conditions at their
workspaces was assessed. Empirical data concerning
indoor climate conditions was collected by measuring the
inside temperature, relative humidity, and illuminance
levels over a period of ten months. Data regarding
external weather conditions was obtained from the
Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics,
Vienna. Occupancy data and the status of the usercontrolled
buildingʹs systems (thermostat, electrical
lighting and shades) was additionally collected via
hourly observations over a period of six months.
The main objective of the study was to explore the
general patterns of occupant´s control‐orientated
behaviour at their workplaces in relation to the
indoor/outdoor conditions. The results contribute to a
better understanding of usersʹ behaviour in office
buildings and the evaluation of the influence of
occupancy on building energy use. The results also
support the efforts toward integrating behavioural
models in building performance simulation applications
and improving building management and automation
German abstract:
none see english version
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