@article{VoelkerKornadtOstry,
  author    = {V{\"o}lker, Conrad and Kornadt, Oliver and Ostry, Milan},
  title     = {Temperature reduction due to the application of phase change materials},
  series = {Energy and Buildings},
  journal   = {Energy and Buildings},
  number    = {40, 5},
  doi       = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.3816},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20181025-38166},
  pages     = {937 -- 944},
  abstract  = {Overheating is a major problem in many modern buildings due to the utilization of lightweight constructions with low heat storing capacity. A possible answer to this problem is the emplacement of phase change materials (PCM), thereby increasing the thermal mass of a building. These materials change their state of aggregation within a defined temperature range. Useful PCM for buildings show a phase transition from solid to liquid and vice versa. The thermal mass of the materials is increased by the latent heat. A modified gypsum plaster and a salt mixture were chosen as two materials for the study of their impact on room temperature reduction. For realistic investigations, test rooms were erected where measurements were carried out under different conditions such as temporary air change, alternate internal heat gains or clouding. The experimental data was finally reproduced by dint of a mathematical model.},
  subject      = {Raumklima},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{VoelkerBeckmannKoehlmannetal.,
  author    = {V{\"o}lker, Conrad and Beckmann, Julia and Koehlmann, Sandra and Kornadt, Oliver},
  title     = {Occupant requirements in residential buildings - an empirical study and a theoretical model},
  series = {Advances in Building Energy Research},
  journal   = {Advances in Building Energy Research},
  number    = {7 (1)},
  doi       = {10.25643/bauhaus-universitaet.3813},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20181015-38137},
  pages     = {35 -- 50},
  abstract  = {Occupant needs with regard to residential buildings are not well known due to a lack of representative scientific studies. To improve the lack of data, a large scale study was carried out using a Post Occupancy Evaluation of 1,416 building occupants. Several criteria describing the needs of occupants were evaluated with regard to their subjective level of relevance. Additionally, we investigated the degree to which deficiencies subjectively exist, and the degree to which occupants were able to accept them. From the data obtained, a hierarchy of criteria was created. It was found that building occupants ranked the physiological needs of air quality and thermal comfort the highest. Health hazards such as mould and contaminated building materials were unacceptable for occupants, while other deficiencies were more likely to be tolerated. Occupant satisfaction was also investigated. We found that most occupants can be classified as satisfied, although some differences do exist between different populations. To explain the relationship between the constructs of what we call relevance, acceptance, deficiency and satisfaction, we then created an explanatory model. Using correlation and regression analysis, the validity of the model was then confirmed by applying the collected data. The results of the study are both relevant in shaping further research and in providing guidance on how to maximize tenant satisfaction in real estate management.},
  subject      = {Post Occupancy Evaluation},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{KarimimoshaverHajivalieiShokrietal.,
  author    = {Karimimoshaver, Mehrdad and Hajivaliei, Hatameh and Shokri, Manouchehr and Khalesro, Shakila and Aram, Farshid and Shamshirband, Shahaboddin},
  title     = {A Model for Locating Tall Buildings through a Visual Analysis Approach},
  series = {Applied Sciences},
  volume    = {2020},
  journal   = {Applied Sciences},
  number    = {Volume 10, issue 17, article 6072},
  publisher = {MDPI},
  address   = {Basel},
  doi       = {10.3390/app10176072},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:gbv:wim2-20210122-43350},
  pages     = {1 -- 25},
  abstract  = {Tall buildings have become an integral part of cities despite all their pros and cons. Some current tall buildings have several problems because of their unsuitable location; the problems include increasing density, imposing traffic on urban thoroughfares, blocking view corridors, etc. Some of these buildings have destroyed desirable views of the city. In this research, different criteria have been chosen, such as environment, access, social-economic, land-use, and physical context. These criteria and sub-criteria are prioritized and weighted by the analytic network process (ANP) based on experts' opinions, using Super Decisions V2.8 software. On the other hand, layers corresponding to sub-criteria were made in ArcGIS 10.3 simultaneously, then via a weighted overlay (map algebra), a locating plan was created. In the next step seven hypothetical tall buildings (20 stories), in the best part of the locating plan, were considered to evaluate how much of theses hypothetical buildings would be visible (fuzzy visibility) from the street and open spaces throughout the city. These processes have been modeled by MATLAB software, and the final fuzzy visibility plan was created by ArcGIS. Fuzzy visibility results can help city managers and planners to choose which location is suitable for a tall building and how much visibility may be appropriate. The proposed model can locate tall buildings based on technical and visual criteria in the future development of the city and it can be widely used in any city as long as the criteria and weights are localized.},
  subject      = {Geb{\"a}ude},
  language  = {en}
}