Agent-based modelling and energy performance assessment: a co-simulation case study

Christiane Berger; Florian Regnath; Ardeshir Mahdavi

doi:10.1051/e3sconf/202236207001

Agent-based modelling and energy performance assessment: a co-simulation case study

Christiane Berger, Florian Regnath, Ardeshir Mahdavi

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A number of recent research efforts focus on the inclusion of more detailed models of occupants in building performance computing. Thereby, agent-based modelling (ABM) has the theoretical potential to capture the dynamic and complex patterns of occupants’ presence and behaviour in buildings. This paper starts with a brief reference to recent reviews of the state of the art concerning the deployment of ABM in building energy simulation. Subsequently, an illustrative case study is used to explore the potential and current challenges of ABM in building performance simulation. The case study involves the coupling of ABM with a building simulation model to evaluate the influence of occupants’ energy consciousness and thermal comfort preferences on buildings’ energy performance.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	BuildSim Nordic 2022 - Conference Proceedings
Number of pages	7
Publisher	EDP Sciences
Publication date	1 Dec 2022
Article number	07001
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202236207001
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2022
Event	BuildSim Nordic Conference 2022 : E3S Web of Conferences 2022 - Copenhagen, Denmark Duration: 22 Aug 2022 → 23 Aug 2022 https://buildsimnordic2022.ibpsa-nordic.org/

Conference

Conference	BuildSim Nordic Conference 2022
Country/Territory	Denmark
City	Copenhagen
Period	22/08/2022 → 23/08/2022
Internet address	https://buildsimnordic2022.ibpsa-nordic.org/

Series	E3S Web of Conferences
Volume	362
ISSN	2267-1242

Keywords

Agent-based modeling
Energy Performance
Occupant behavior

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International Energy Agency EBC - Annex 79 project - Occupant-Centric Building Design and Operation [2018-2023]
Hellwig, R. T., Berger, C. & Zgank, M.
01/12/2019 → 31/12/2023
Project: Research

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International Energy Agency EBC - Annex 79 project - Occupant-Centric Building Design and Operation [2018-2023]

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