Browsing ICEBO - International Conference for Enhanced Building Operations by Author "Chen, Z."

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    • Analysis and Research on the Thermal Properties of Energy-efficient Building Glass: A Case Study in PVB Laminated Glass 
      Chen, Z.; Meng, Q. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
      A new kind of PVB-laminated glass is introduced as an energy-efficient building glass. Based on tests and calculations of the shading coefficients of flat glass, LOW-E coated glass and PVB-laminated glass with different ...
    • Application Availability of Insulation Heat of the Terrace in a Rebuilt Refrigerator 
      Qu, C.; Sun, Y.; Chen, Z. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
      Dealing with the terrace in rebuilt refrigerators influences the performance characteristics, performance safety and construction costs. This paper researches the heat transfer of the terrace of the rebuilt refrigerator ...
    • A Casebase of Intelligent Buildings for E-learning Systems 
      Chen, Z.; Clements-Croome, D. J.; Ozkan, G.; Hong, J.; Xu, Z. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
      This paper presents the conceptual description of a knowledge base for teaching and learning the programme of MSc Intelligent Buildings, which is being developed at the University of Reading and being developed into a ...
    • A Data and Knowledge Management System for Intelligent Buildings 
      Hong, J.; Chen, Z.; Li, H.; Xu, Q. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
      This paper describes a novel prototype of lifecycle information management and knowledge utilization of intelligent buildings. There is a comprehensive summary of the types of information and knowledge of intelligent ...
    • A Decision-Making Model for the Asian Intelligent Building Index 
      Hong, J.; Chen, Z.; Li, H.; Xu, Q. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
      The paper presents a multi-criteria decision-making model to evaluate the sustainable performances of intelligent buildings based on the Asian IB index, which is recommended by the Asian Institute of Intelligent Buildings. ...
    • The Green Building Scheme for a Sustainable Eco-City in Taipei 
      Sun, S.; Chen, Z.; Clements-Croome, D. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
      Taipei City has put a significant effort toward the implementation of green design and green building schemes towards a sustainable eco-city. Although some of the environmental indicators have not indicated significant ...
    • An Information Visualization Approach to Intelligent Building Assessment 
      Hong, J.; Chen, Z.; Li, H.; Xu, Q. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
      This paper presents a Knowledge-oriented Information Visualization (KIV) approach to facilitating the implementation of building rating systems such as the Asian Intelligent Building Index (AIIB) for the post-assessment ...
    • A Review of Quantitative Approaches to Intelligent Building Assessment 
      Chen, Z.; Clements-Croome, D. J.; Hong, J.; Li, H.; Xu, Q. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
      This paper provides a review of the assessment methods of intelligent buildings (IBs). Based on a review of rating method currently used for building assessment, 6 rating systems for IB assessment are compared according ...
    • A Study of Intelligent Stadiums: the City of Manchester Stadium 
      Chen, Z.; Hong, J.; Li, H.; Xu, Q. (Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu), 2006)
      This paper provides a case study of the City of Manchester Stadium based on relevant literatures, based on a comprehensive description of multidisciplinary, cross-sectoral and future-oriented requirements and operations ...