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View article: Ambient energy for buildings: Beyond energy efficiency
Ambient energy for buildings: Beyond energy efficiency Open
The following Key Messages comprise the salient findings of this study: 1. Ambient energy (from sun, air, ground, and sky) can heat and cool buildings; provide hot water, ventilation and daylighting; dry clothes; and cook food. These servi…
View article: Nanoscale lamellar photoconductor hybrids and methods of making same
Nanoscale lamellar photoconductor hybrids and methods of making same Open
An article of manufacture and methods of making same. In one embodiment, the article of manufacture has a plurality of zinc oxide layers substantially in parallel, wherein each zinc oxide layer has a thickness d.sub.1, and a plurality of o…
View article: Oligo(p-phenylene vinylene) amphiphiles and methods for self-assembly
Oligo(p-phenylene vinylene) amphiphiles and methods for self-assembly Open
Amphiphilic oligo(p-phenylene vinylene) compounds and methods of use en route to self-assembled composites and device fabrication.
View article: Improving Characterization of Miscellaneous Energy Loads in Energy Demand Models
Improving Characterization of Miscellaneous Energy Loads in Energy Demand Models Open
Miscellaneous energy loads (MELs) comprise a significant and growing portion of total building energy consumption. However relatively little is known about the products that make up MELs end uses, and MELs are modeled with less granularity…
View article: Prototyping The BOPTEST Framework For Simulation-Based Testing Of Advanced Control Strategies In Buildings
Prototyping The BOPTEST Framework For Simulation-Based Testing Of Advanced Control Strategies In Buildings Open
Advanced control strategies are becoming increasingly necessary in buildings in order to meet and balance requirements for energy efficiency, demand flexibility, and occupant comfort. Additional development and widespread adoption of emerg…
View article: Prototyping the BOPTEST Framework for Simulation-Based Testing of Advanced Control Strategies in Buildings
Prototyping the BOPTEST Framework for Simulation-Based Testing of Advanced Control Strategies in Buildings Open
Advanced control strategies are becoming increasingly necessary in buildings in order to meet and balance requirements for energy efficiency, demand flexibility, and occupant comfort. Additional development and widespread adoption of emerg…
View article: Innovations in Sensors and Controls for Building Energy Management: Research and Development Opportunities Report for Emerging Technologies
Innovations in Sensors and Controls for Building Energy Management: Research and Development Opportunities Report for Emerging Technologies Open
Sensors, actuators, and controllers, which collectively serve as the backbone of cyberphysical systems for building energy management, are one of the core technical areas of investment for achieving the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Buil…
View article: System-level key performance indicators for building performance evaluation
System-level key performance indicators for building performance evaluation Open
View article: An inverse approach to solving zone air infiltration rate and people count using indoor environmental sensor data
An inverse approach to solving zone air infiltration rate and people count using indoor environmental sensor data Open