The Conceptual Framework offers an approproach to understanding and managing reporting choices and their regulation. Neutrality, in terms of an unrelenting focus on relevance and reliability to the exclusion of particular interests or transaction motives, is a cornerstone of the Framework. We present an inter-generational trading model in which (1) relevance and reliability are well defined, (2...

In this paper, the problem of minimizing energy consumption of a building zone under pre-assigned multi-variable comfort conditions and changing energy rate is addressed. The solution involves the use of a parameterized multi-variable Nonlinear Model Predictive Control (NMPC) that manages the actuation of heating/cooling, ventilation, lighting and blinds devices. Simulations of the resulting cl...

Buildings that simultaneously provide natural illumination and thermal comfort for all seasons have met with increasing demand as conventional resource limitations are realized. In this context, organic and metal-dielectric coatings are tested, and a simple, coated double-glazed window with solar blinds is conceived that includes passive infrared (IR) reflection, active illumination control, an...

Consensus is an important problem in distributed systems, such as Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs). It occurs in many places, for instance in the tedious task of updating the software in the nodes in a WSN installation, but also whenever sensors need to agree on a value or actuators agree on an action. As an example, consider the case where a WSN has been retrofit to a building to save energy, e...

In this study, we investigated a fenestration system that divides the roller blinds into multiple layers, closes partially to ensure privacy, and opens other areas achieve both view, daylighting solar heat gain. experiment in controlled space, subjects evaluated “visibility from inside”, “estimated visibility outside” “openness”, addition that, also “view”, “brightness” “total satisfaction” act...

Depending on the building architecture, usage, and energy consumption patterns, over US$ 60 billion was expended annually electric lighting in commercial buildings. Therefore, paper focuses development of energy-efficient buildings that minimize through integrated design processes. This can serve as a practical guide to lower requirements strategy reduce consumption. In this study, predictive a...

Dear Editor, The recently developed “roman Blinds” technique, firstly described a few months ago in this journal, whose main appeals consist in lack of resection, reversibility, repeatability, low cost and minimal discomfort, appears to be effective in the treatment of snorers and patients with mild obstructive sleep apnoea . The technique achieves the widening and stiffening of the meso-pharyn...

This study investigates the impact of roller blinds as an energy-saving strategy in a subtropical climate. Lighting control experiments were performed on west-facing and south-facing windows Subtropical Performance-Testbed for Innovative eNergy Research Buildings Laboratory (SPINLab). accepts sunlight below 8000 lux requires indoor lighting at least reading 500 lux. For window experiment, curta...