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    • Yuan, W. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
    • Yanagihara, R.; Okagaki, A. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
      The Harumi-Island District Heating & Cooling (DHC), which is located in the Tokyo Bay area, introduced the heat pump and thermal storage system with the aim of achieving minimum energy consumption, minimum environmental ...
    • Piette, M.; Kiliccote, S. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2007)
      This paper discusses the specific concept for, design of, and results from a pilot program to automate demand response with critical peak pricing. California utilities have been exploring the use of critical peak pricing ...
    • Dazeley, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2012)
      Supermarkets use nationally significant quantities of energy with an average store exceeding 600 kWh/m2 pa. The reason is simple. The design of these stores is to maximise sales and minimise initial costs. Energy costs are ...
    • Rehault, N. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2012)
    • Zheng, B.; Liu, M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2005)
    • Cho, Y.; Wang, G.; Liu, M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2007)
      Since terminal boxes do not have a modulation damper in constant volume (CV) air handling unit (AHU) systems, zone reheat coils have to be modulated to maintain the space temperature with constant supply airflow. This ...
    • Li, A.; Liu, Y. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
      A special Energy-Efficiency Plan, for medium and long-term periods, was brought forward by the National Development and Reform Commission of China in 2005. Energy efficiency in buildings is highly emphasized in this energy ...
    • Umemiya, N.; Lin, X.; Inoue, G. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
      A questionnaire survey was carried out to assess cooling behaviors and cooling costs for 290 apartments in an urban area. 1) Cooling costs are strongly related to the number of air conditioners, the months of occupation, ...
    • Vucicevic, B.; Bakic, V.; Jovanovic, M.; Turanjanin, V. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2010)
      As a metropolitan city, Belgrade is a dwelling place for about 25% of total citizen number of Republic of Serbia, and at the same time regional cultural, educational, scientific and business center with its own energy ...
    • Zlomusica, E.; Afgan, N. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2010)
      The energy system of resident building requires to be seen as the complex system with defined respective indicators including: economic, environmental and social indicators with respective sub-indicators. In our analysis, ...
    • Bode, R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2008-10)
      “If you don’t join in, you have lost already!” or “Green Building is just a trend.”- Quotes like these have dominated the real estate press over the past year. Who will prove right in the end? It will soon be decided when ...
    • Berstein, R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2012)
    • Maassen, W.H. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2011)
      A method and a tool have been developed to assist the designers from the beginning of the design phase. The costs and benefits for different design options are calculated using Life Cycle Costing (LCC) and ...
    • Gupta, K.; Haider, J. (Energy System Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2008-10)
      Due to the recent emphasis on “Green Building” in different countries around the world, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification has emerged as one of the major recognized standards for measuring ...
    • Li, J. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2007)
      This article investigates the potentials of energy-saving and mitigation of green-house gas (GHG) emission offered by implementation of building energy efficiency policies in China. An overview of existing literature ...
    • Zeiler, W.; Boxem, G.; Waard, M. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2012)
      In the Netherlands with respect to sustainable educational building there is a continuous development going on from sustainable building, to Passive House schools, to nearly Zero Emission Buildings to even Energy positive ...
    • Steinmuller, K. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2008)
      Future buildings are shaped by social, economic and technological forces that are at least partially already in existence. To mention a few: The need for energy efficiency and, more generally, for overall environmental ...
    • Zeiler, W.; Boxem, G. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu), 2008-10)
      There is a strong need for more efficient and more sustainable buildings. At present it is difficult to define the performance of buildings in an objective way to efficiency and sustainability. Goal of this project is to ...
    • Nicklas, R. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2002)
      We are seeing headlines every day, advising that a school, office building or courthouse has been closed due to mold. The cost of remediation plus the damage to the reputations of building owners, architects, builders and ...