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Multi-objective optimization for building retrofit strategies: A model and an application
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In this paper, a multi-objective optimization model is presented to assist stakeholders in the definition of intervention measures aimed at minimizing the energy use in the building in a cost effective manner, while satisfying the occupant needs and requirements.About:
This article is published in Energy and Buildings.The article was published on 2012-01-01. It has received 410 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Efficient energy use & Multi-objective optimization.read more
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Existing building retrofits: Methodology and state-of-the-art
TL;DR: In this article, the authors provide a systematic approach to proper selection and identification of the best retrofit options for existing buildings and provide a better understanding of how to effectively conduct a building retrofit to promote energy conservation and sustainability.
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Review of passive PCM latent heat thermal energy storage systems towards buildings’ energy efficiency
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explore how and where phase change materials (PCMs) are used in passive latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) systems, and present an overview of how these construction solutions are related to building's energy performance.
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A review of computational optimisation methods applied to sustainable building design
TL;DR: A comprehensive review of all significant research applying computational optimisation to sustainable building design problems is presented in this article, where a summary of common heuristic optimisation algorithms is given, covering direct search, evolutionary methods and other bio-inspired algorithms.
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Algorithms for optimization of building design: A review
TL;DR: This paper is a review of the methods and tools used for the building design optimization in an effort to explore the reasoning behind their selection, to present their abilities and performance issues and to identify the key characteristics of their future versions.
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Multi-objective optimization for building retrofit: A model using genetic algorithm and artificial neural network and an application
TL;DR: In this paper, a multi-objective optimization model using genetic algorithm (GA) and artificial neural network (ANN) is presented to quantitatively assess technology choices in a building retrofit project.
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Multiple Criteria Optimization: Theory, Computation, and Application
TL;DR: Mathematical Background Topics from Linear Algebra Single Objective Linear Programming Determining all Alternative Optima Comments about Objective Row Parametric Programming Utility Functions, Nondominated Criterion Vectors and Efficient Points Point Estimate Weighted-sums Approach.
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Towards a multi-objective optimization approach for improving energy efficiency in buildings
TL;DR: In this article, the feasibility of the application of multi-objective optimization techniques to the problem of the improvement of the energy efficiency in buildings, so that the maximum possible number of alternative solutions and energy efficiency measures may be considered.
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Multivariant design and multiple criteria analysis of building refurbishments
TL;DR: In this article, a multivariant design and multiple criteria analysis of a building refurbishment was carried out and much data was processed and evaluated in order to carry out an exhaustive investigation of all solutions that form it.
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Energy performance indoor environmental quality retrofit — a European diagnosis and decision making method for building refurbishment
Michael Jaggs,John Palmer +1 more
TL;DR: EPIQR (Energy Performance Indoor Environmental Quality Retrofit) is a methodology developed to assist apartment building owners who are considering refurbishment or retrofitting (upgrading) their building stock.
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Selection of renovation actions using multi-criteria “knapsack” model
TL;DR: In this article, a multi-criteria "knapsack" model is proposed to help designers to select the most feasible renovation actions in the conceptual phase of a renovation project.