Understanding the gap between Efficiency and Comfort
- Resource Type
- Conference
- Authors
- Bradford, Kipp; Coleman, James; Meggers, Forrest
- Source
- 2022 IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for Living Environment (MetroLivEn) Metrology for Living Environment (MetroLivEn), 2022 IEEE International Workshop on. :180-185 May, 2022
- Subject
- Bioengineering
Communication, Networking and Broadcast Technologies
Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems
Computing and Processing
Engineered Materials, Dielectrics and Plasmas
Engineering Profession
Fields, Waves and Electromagnetics
General Topics for Engineers
Geoscience
Power, Energy and Industry Applications
Robotics and Control Systems
Signal Processing and Analysis
Temperature sensors
Temperature measurement
Fluid flow measurement
Current measurement
Buildings
Aerospace electronics
End effectors
Sensors
HVAC
Comfort
IoT
Review
- Language
The evolution of efficient building systems coupled with better feedback through ubiquitous low-cost networked environmental sensors should provide the necessary ingredients for improved occupant comfort using less energy. The lack of this outcome highlights a gap between the ability to measure environmental conditions and the ability to control conditions effectively. We present a critical review of research on comfort and sensors combined with new actuator and controls theory, which results in our proposal of a new paradigm for a more integrative and contemporary framework for building operation by fully leveraging new theory and modern hardware, software, and computational capacity.