SimBuild 2006 Publications

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Technical Papers & Presentations

Evaluating Fenestration Products for Zero-Energy Buildings: Issues for Discussion
D Arasteh, C Curcija, J Huang, C Huizenga, C Kohler (paper | presentation)

Advances on the Coupling Between a Commercial CFD Package and a Component-Based Simulation Program
D Arias (paper | presentation)

A Calibrated Computer Model for the Thermal Simulation of Courtyard Microclimates
A Bagneid, J Haberl (paper | presentation)

IFC to CONTAM Translator
M Basarkar, M Swami (paper | presentation)

The Simulation of a Renewable-Energy-Powered Hydrogen-Based Residential Electricity System
I Beausoleil-Morrison, M Mottillo, A Ferguson, H Ribberink, L Yang, K Haddad (paper | presentation)

Natural Ventilation Measurements and Simulation at Two Milwaukee Nature Centers
D Bradley, DM Utzinger (paper | presentation)

Low Energy Cooling Technologies for Sub-Tropical/Warm Humid Climate Building Systems
A Chowdhury, M Rasul, M Khan (paper | presentation)

Analysis Process for Designing Double Skin Facades and Associated Case Study
I Doebber, M McClintock (paper | presentation)

Automated Multivariate Optimization Tool for Energy Analysis
P Ellis, B Griffith, N Long, P Torcellini, D Crawley (paper | presentation)

A Scenario Analysis of Retrofit Strategies for Reducing Energy Consumption in Norwegian Office Buildings
L Engblom, L Glicksman, L Norford (paper | presentation)

Using Video for Analyzing Daylight Simulation Tools
D Glaser, FW Smith, B Cutler (paper | presentation)

Simulation Model for Energy Performance and User Comfort Evaluations of Atrium Buildings
O Gocer, A Tavil, E Ozkan (paper | presentation)

Methodology for Analyzing the Technical Potential for Energy Performance in the U.S. Commercial Buildings Sector With Detailed Energy Modeling
B Griffith, D Crawley (paper | presentation)

A Model for Naturally Ventilated Cavities on the Exteriors of Opaque Building Thermal Envelopes
B Griffith (paper | presentation)

Simulation of Double-Skin Facades for Hot and Humid Climate
M Haase, A Amato (paper | presentation)

Whole-House Energy Analysis Procedures for Existing Homes
R Hendron (paper | presentation)

Using EnergyPlus for California Title-24 Compliance Calculations
J Huang, N Bourassa, F Buhl, E Erdem, R Hitchcock (paper | presentation)

A Statistics-Based Method for Hourly Solar Radiation Estimation
Z Huang, Y Pan (paper | presentation)

Development of Methods for Determining Demand-Limiting Setpoint Trajectories in Commercial Buildings Using Short-Term Data Analysis
KH Lee, J Braun (paper | presentation)

Evaluation of Methods for Determining Demand-Limiting Setpoint Trajectories in Commercial Buildings Using Short-Term Data Analysis
KH Lee, J Braun (paper | presentation)

Implementation of an Earth Tube System Into EnergyPlus Program
KW Lee, R Strand (paper | presentation) - * revised paper *

The Energy Performance of the Cold-Formed Steel-Frame and Wood-Frame Houses Developed for Thailand
P Mahattanatawe, C Puvanant, D Mongkolsawat (paper | presentation)

An Analysis of Building Envelope Upgrades for Residential Energy Efficiency in Hot and Humid Climates
M Malhotra, J Haberl (paper | presentation)

Building as a Learning Tool: Facility Management and Simulation in the Classroom
S Morlino, R Williams, E Brzezowski (paper | presentation)

Performance of High-Performance Glazing in IECC Compliant Building Simulation Model
J Mukhopadhyay, J Haberl (paper | presentation)

A Multiple-Building Optimization Scheme Based on Statistical Building-Load Models
L Norford, HY Xing (paper | presentation)

Using Simulation Tools in a University Laboratory Course: Assessing the Performance of a Health-Care Center in Lusaka, Zambia
L Norford (paper | presentation)

The Application of Building Energy Simulation and Calibration in Two High-Rise Commercial Buildings in Shanghai
Y Pan, Z Huang, G Wu, C Chen (paper | presentation)

Energy Simulation of a Double Skin Facade: A Process Using CFD and EnergyPlus
A Pappas, Z Zhai (paper | presentation)

Radiant Slab Cooling: A Case Study of Building Energy Performance
Z Tian, J Love (paper | presentation)

Radiant Slab Cooling: A Field Study of Occupant Thermal Comfort
Z Tian, J Love (paper | presentation)

Qualitative Archi Bond Graphs for Building Simulation of People Behaviour and Energy Variation
J Tsai, J Gero (paper | presentation)

The MIT Design Advisor - A Fast, Simple Tool for Energy Efficient Building Design
B Urban, L Glicksman (paper | presentation)

Modelica Versus TRNSYS - A Comparison Between an Equation-Based and a Procedural Modeling Language for Building Energy Simulation
M Wetter, C Haugstetter (paper | presentation)

Experience Testing EnergyPlus With the IEA HVAC BESTEST E300-E545 Series and IEA HVAC BESTEST Fuel-Fired Furnace Series
M Witte, R Henninger, D Crawley (paper | presentation)

Evaluation of Demand Shifting Strategies With Thermal Mass in Two Large Commercial Buildings
P Xu (paper | presentation)

A Library of HVAC Component Models for Use in Automated Diagnostics
P Xu, P Haves, D Curtil (paper | presentation)

Validation of a Multi-Zone Model with Integrated Energy Equation and Impact of Thermal Mass Modeling Methodology
J Yuan, L Glicksman (paper | presentation)

Annex Presentations

'Complex Federation Moscow' How to Make a 350 m Glazed Tube NOT to Become a Solar Collector
O Baumann, C Reiser (presentation)

Investigation of the Effects of Fenestration Systems on the Energy Performance of a Typical Commercial Building
M Bhandari, C Curcija (presentation)

Determining the LEED Energy & Atmosphere Credits
H Bryan (presentation)

Simulation in Practice: Perspectives from Engineers
JP Carpenter (presentation)

Simulation and Museums
R Chang (presentation)

Testing the Reliability of Synthetically-Generated Weather Data for Driving Building Energy Analysis Models
L Degelman (presentation)

HVAC ePrimer: A 3D Animation, Simulation-Driven Computer-Based Education (CBE) Tool for Troubleshooting HVAC Systems
J Deringer (presentation)

Integrated Building Design
C Graham (presentation)

Use of a Whole Building Simulation Program to Pre-commission Control Systems - Program Architecture and Case Study
P Haves (presentation)

The Headquarters Building for The New York Times
G Hughes (presentation)

An Analysis of Simulation Tools at an Interdisciplinary Firm
P Kempton, M Elbaum (presentation)

Assessment of Physical and Computational Airflow Analysis and Evaluation Tools for Building Design
SH Kim, P Satwiko, KP Lam, J Cole (presentation)

Improving the Daylighting in Existing Buildings: Characterizing the Effect of Anidolic Systems
S Kleindienst, M Andersen (presentation)

Daylighting Simulation Tools on Various Levels: The New York Times Headquarters Project
E Lee, S Selkowitz (presentation)

Building Simulation - Case Studies
P Linden, G Carrilho da Graca (presentation)

Energy Modeling New York Times Headquarters Building
P Linden, G Carrilho da Graca (presentation)

Informing Natural Ventilation Design with Simulation: Coordinating an Integrated Design Team
W Maguro (presentation)

Acoustical Simulations in Buildings
B Markham (presentation)

Radiant Exchange in Stratified Environments: Considerations and Challenges for Hourly Energy Simulation of UFAD, DV, and Radiant Cooling Systems
T Moore (presentation)

Computational Fluid Dynamics Studies for the Design of the New York Times Headquarters
D Nall (presentation)

New Tools for Structural Design
J Ochsendorf (presentation)

Forecasting Climate Change and Evaluating Policy
R Prinn (presentation)

Simulation, 2006 to 2020: Changing Art & Innovation
C Roberts (presentation)

Modelling Potentially Complex Airflows in Historical Buildings
A Samuel, J Hand (presentation)

Integration of Airflow/Energy Simulation Results into Building Design Process
J Srebric (presentation)

University of Michigan BSRB Double Facade CFD
B Stigge (presentation)

Using a CFD-Trained-ANN Within TRNSYS to Model an Office with Ceiling Jet Diffusers
L Zhou, B Coffey (presentation)