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Understanding window behaviour in a mixed-mode buildings and the impact on energy performance.

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Understanding window behaviour in a mixed-mode buildings and the impact on energy performance. / Gauthier, Stephanie; Giakoumis, George; James, Patrick A.B. et al.
2016. Paper presented at Proceedings of the 6th Masters Conference:People and Buildings, London, United Kingdom.

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Gauthier, S, Giakoumis, G, James, PAB & Bourikas, L 2016, 'Understanding window behaviour in a mixed-mode buildings and the impact on energy performance.', Paper presented at Proceedings of the 6th Masters Conference:People and Buildings, London, United Kingdom, 23/09/16.

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Gauthier, S., Giakoumis, G., James, P. A. B., & Bourikas, L. (2016). Understanding window behaviour in a mixed-mode buildings and the impact on energy performance.. Paper presented at Proceedings of the 6th Masters Conference:People and Buildings, London, United Kingdom.

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Gauthier S, Giakoumis G, James PAB, Bourikas L. Understanding window behaviour in a mixed-mode buildings and the impact on energy performance.. 2016. Paper presented at Proceedings of the 6th Masters Conference:People and Buildings, London, United Kingdom.

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Gauthier, Stephanie ; Giakoumis, George ; James, Patrick A.B. et al. / Understanding window behaviour in a mixed-mode buildings and the impact on energy performance. Paper presented at Proceedings of the 6th Masters Conference:People and Buildings, London, United Kingdom.6 p.

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abstract = "Studies have shown that people feel more comfortable when they can control the environment in which they live and work. In a mixed-mode office building, this control is usually through openable windows, but window opening behaviour can have a significant impact on building energy performance. This monitoring study investigated window behaviours in a mixed-mode office building during the summer of 2016 in Southampton. Applying a mixed methods approach, 31 windows and 10 offices doors, movements were monitored using accelerometers. Concurrently indoor and outdoor environments were monitored and occupants' surveys undertaken. Results show a statistical relationship between window opening behaviour and indoor ambient and radiant temperature and CO2 levels. The reasons for opening a window temperature and humidity as reported from the occupant{\textquoteright}s survey. Observed patterns of window opening behaviour did not match the building{\textquoteright}s design strategy as users acted differently from what BMS advised. This will have a substantial impact on energy performance in summer.",
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