Publications - Dissertações

A benchmark of optimization algorithms for thermal, luminous and energy multi- objective analysis on Grasshopper for Rhino. Advisor: Joyce Correna Carlo....

The thermal performance and energy use in buildings is directly related to weather conditions, mainly represented by air temperature, wind and, humidity,...

As a result of the global energy crises and the increase in collective awareness of sustainability, it has become necessary to investigate passive strategies...

The current water crisis in Brazil shows us the importance of rational use of electricity, mainly in the public sector, which can lead to a potential decrease...

Among the multiple criteria to be considered during the design of scholar buildings, the environmental comfort can be highlighted because of its straight relation...

This dissertation shows that two calibration indices suggested by ASHRAE to calibrate energy and water demand simulations can be used to calibrate any...

The growing technological development has significantly changed the consumption habits of the population, such as the greater insertion of artificial conditioning...

The development of parametric modeling tools and software that allow the integration between building's modeling and evaluation of its performance...

A method called Simulation-based Optimization (SBO) is a rising approach in the scientific communities of building technology. It consists in the use of...

Typically, the only aspects ascertained in feasibility analyses of photovoltaic systems are the costs of installation, maintenance and operation, as well...