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Occupant Load Estimation

Occupant Load Estimation is a methodological construct in building science that determines the number of individuals occupying a space at a given time by integrating activity-based usage patterns, space typology, and regulatory occupancy factors to support accurate heating, cooling, and ventilation load calculations.

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5.1K

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174

Authors

59

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2017–2026

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A high-resolution domestic building occupancy model for energy demand simulations

Ian Richardson, Murray Thomson, David Infield · Energy and Buildings · 2008 · 555 citations · Full text

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Importance of occupancy information for building climate control

Frauke Oldewurtel, David Sturzenegger, Manfred Morari · Applied Energy · 2012 · 381 citations

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Measuring and monitoring occupancy with an RFID based system for demand-driven HVAC operations

Nan Li, Burçin Becerik-Gerber · Automation in Construction · 2012 · 328 citations

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A novel approach for building occupancy simulation

Chuang Wang, Da Yan, Yi Jiang · Building Simulation · 2011 · 269 citations

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A comprehensive analysis of the impact of occupancy parameters in energy simulation of office buildings

Elie Azar, Carol C. Menassa · Energy and Buildings · 2012 · 269 citations

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Authors

174

  1. DY
    Da Yan

    Tsinghua University, China

    4 publications · 547 citations

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  2. LW
    L.T. Wong

    Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR China

    4 publications · 62 citations

    4

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  3. KW
    Kwok Wai Mui

    Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR China

    3 publications · 45 citations

    3

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  4. EC
    E.C.C. Choi

    Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

    3 publications · 46 citations

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  5. YJ
    Yuan Jin

    Tsinghua University, China

    2 publications · 199 citations

    2

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Institutions

59

  1. Tsinghua University

    Beijing, China

    6 h-index

    16 publications

    2.1K citations

  2. Hong Kong Polytechnic University

    Hong Kong, Hong Kong

    4 h-index

    7 publications

    107 citations

  3. ETH Zurich

    Zurich, Switzerland

    3 h-index

    8 publications

    1.5K citations

  4. National University of Singapore

    Singapore, Singapore

    3 h-index

    6 publications

    596 citations

  5. Concordia University

    Montreal, Canada

    3 h-index

    6 publications

    449 citations

  6. Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

    Canberra, Australia

    2 h-index

    2 publications

    34 citations

  7. Norwegian University of Science and Technology

    Trondheim, Norway

    2 h-index

    3 publications

    115 citations

  8. University of Strathclyde

    Glasgow, United Kingdom

    2 h-index

    3 publications

    627 citations

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Venues

  1. Energy and Buildings

    19 publications · 2.5K citations

    19

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  2. Applied Energy

    6 publications · 578 citations

    6

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  3. Building and Environment

    5 publications · 310 citations

    5

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  4. Journal of Building Engineering

    2 publications · 191 citations

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  5. Facilities

    2 publications · 26 citations

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