A receptive-responsive tool for customizing occupant's thermal comfort and maximizing energy efficiency by blending BIM data with real-time information

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zeynep Birgonul
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Significant Proportion ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Substantial Impact ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Data Platform ◽  
Real Time Information ◽  
Time Information

PurposeThe heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems are responsible for a significant proportion of the energy consumption of the built environment, on which the occupant's pursuit of thermal comfort has a substantial impact. Regarding this concern, current software can assess and visualize the conditions. However; integration of existing technologies and real-time information could enhance the potential of the solution proposals. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to explore new possibilities of how to upgrade building information modeling (BIM) technology to be interactive; by using existing BIM data during the occupation phase. Moreover, the research discusses the potential of enhancing energy efficiency and comfort maximization together by using the existing BIM database and real-time information concomitantly.Design/methodology/approachThe platform is developed by designing and testing via prototyping method thanks to Internet of things technologies. The algorithm of the prototype uses real-time indoor thermal information and real-time weather information together with user's body temperature. Moreover, the platform processes the thermal values with specific material information from the existing BIM file. The final prototype is tested by a case study model.FindingsThe outcome of the study, “Symbiotic Data Platform” is an occupant-operated tool, that has a hardware, software and unique Revit-Dynamo definition that implies to all BIM files.Originality/valueThe paper explains the development of “Symbiotic Data Platform”, which presents an interactive phase for BIM, as creating a possibility to use the existing BIM database and real-time values during the occupation phase, which is operated by the occupants of the building; without requiring any prior knowledge upon any of the BIM software or IoT technology.

Process measures: a leadership tool for management

2014 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Craig M. Becker ◽  
Mary A. Glascoff
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Control Charts ◽  
Process Management ◽  
Measurement Methods ◽  
Measurement Tool ◽  
Process Measures ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Process Measurement ◽  
Real Time Information ◽  
Time Information

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to encourage the use of ongoing process-based measurement methods, specifically, control charts, as a process measurement tool to guide leadership improvement efforts. The work of Deming will be highlighted while providing a review of measurement methods. Design/methodology/approach – Organizational leadership requires inspiring people and creating an environment so everyone can contribute toward the success of the organization. To accomplish this, a leader needs appropriate, real-time information about how to adjust the current situation. Rather than waiting for something to go wrong and then attempting to fix the situation or tamper with the process, management should use process measures to guide improvement efforts. Findings – Real-time process measures guide improvement efforts by the workers and management because it enables them to pay attention to the process while simultaneously performing it. Traditional improvement methods often lead to worse results because they use retrospective data that encourages process manipulation. Originality/value – Process measures enable the workers and management to better understand the process, its capacity, and how the process can be improved.

Potential Urban Rainfall Prediction Measurement System

1984 ◽  
Vol 16 (8-9) ◽  
pp. 349-362 ◽  
Author(s):  
John L Vogel
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
The United States ◽  
Monitoring Systems ◽  
Climatic Region ◽  
Convective Storm ◽  
Rainfall Prediction ◽  
Water Quality Regulations ◽  
General Data ◽  
Real Time Information ◽  
Time Information

Continued growth of urban regions and more stringent water quality regulations have resulted in an increased need for more real-time information about past, present, and future patterns and intensities of precipitation. Detailed, real-time information about precipitation can be obtained using radar and raingages for monitoring and prediction of precipitation amounts. The philosophy and the requirements for the development of real-time radar prediction-monitoring systems are described for climatic region similar to the Midwest of the united States. General data analysis and interpretation techniques associated with rainfall from convective storm systems are presented.

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