Comfort At The Extremes
INVESTING IN WELL-BEING IN A CHALLENGING FUTURE
(Seville from 20th to 22th November, 2024)
Exploring the Boundaries of Comfort: Navigating the Challenges of Tomorrow. Join us in Seville for the International Conference on ‘Comfort at the Extremes.’ This event goes beyond a mere assembly; it is a collective effort to unravel the complexities of investing in well-being amidst the challenges that lie ahead in our built environment. Let’s delve into innovative solutions and forge a path towards a future where comfort knows no bounds. https://cate2024.org/
II Seminario de Investigación en Vivienda, Arquitectura, Rehabilitación y Patrimonio Arquitectónico
On November 21, 2024, a seminar took place in Sevilla, where a presentation and poster session were dedicated to exploring the implications of mitigating climate change and energy poverty through a new adaptive comfort model for social housing. The focus was on how this innovative model can address the challenges of energy efficiency in low-income housing while simultaneously tackling energy poverty. The research examined the integration of adaptive strategies that aim to reduce energy consumption and improve the overall comfort and sustainability of social housing, taking into account both climate factors and the socio-economic context of the residents. This work contributes to ongoing discussions on sustainable housing solutions and their potential to drive both climate action and social equity.
Guest Editor of Special Issue “Thermal Comfort and Energy Performance in Building”
LINK: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/energies/special_issues/86L0J2X6O9
II Seminario Internacional Pobreza Energética y Bienestar Ambiental
Se encuentran abiertas las inscripciones al Workshop y II Seminario Internacional de Pobreza Energética y Bienestar Ambiental de la Red CYTED RIPEBA. Tendrá lugar los días 12 y 13 de diciembre de 2023 en la ETSIE. Actividad convalidable como AF4 en el Programa de Doctorado de Arquitectura. Se detalla el programa completo del Seminario en documento adjunto adjunto.
- Inscripción gratuita en modalidad presencial o modalidad online al Seminario [aquí]
- Inscripción en modalidad presencial o modalidad online al Workshop [aquí]
ACCIM stands for Adaptive Comfort Control Implemented Model
In research terms, this is a proposal for a paradigm shift, from using fixed PMV-based to adaptive setpoint temperatures, based on adaptive thermal comfort algorithms and it has been widely studied and published on scientific research journals (for more information, refer to https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3080-0821).
In terms of code, this is a python package that transforms fixed setpoint temperature building energy models into adaptive setpoint temperature energy models by adding the Adaptive Comfort Control Implementation Script (ACCIS). This package has been developed to be used in EnergyPlus building energy performance simulations.
The figure below clearly explains the aim of adaptive setpoint temperatures: introducing hourly temperature values into the adaptive comfort zone. On the left column, you can see the simulation results of a naturally ventilated building, while on the right column, the same building in mixed-mode operation with adaptive setpoint temperatures.
>> VISIT THE ACCIM PROJECT WEBSITE HERE
