Statistical analysis and modeling of occupancy patterns in open-plan offices using measured lighting-switch data

Building Simulation

Volumn 6, Issue 1, 2013, Pages 23-32

  Chang, Wen Kuei ^a   Hong, Tianzhen ^b  

^a INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (Taiwan)

^b LAWRENCE BERKELEY NATIONAL LABORATORY   (United States)

Author keywords

building simulation; occupancy model; occupancy pattern; occupant schedule; office buildings; statistical analysis

Indexed keywords

EID: 84874194923     PISSN: 19963599     EISSN: 19968744     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s12273-013-0106-y     Document Type: Article

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