Human Sensing and Artificial Intelligence in Buildings

Dear Colleagues,

The influx of human sensing technologies being used in buildings allows for the collection of real-time and reliable data from numerous occupants. Also, artificial intelligence makes it possible to automatically process and analyze huge amounts of human data. Consequently, such advanced technologies allow us to better understand occupants’ behaviors, perceptions, and physiological characteristics in buildings. This, in turn, strengthens the human-centric operation of building systems and energy conservation programs to improve energy efficiency in conjunction with occupants’ comfort levels. Therefore, this Special Issue aims to share up-to-date knowledge and case studies, focusing on the application of human sensors and artificial intelligence within building system control and energy conservation programs. We welcome research papers contributing to the following topics, including but not limited to:

• Energy efficiency;
• Indoor air quality;
• Visual comfort;
• Thermal comfort;
• Acoustic comfort;
• Mechanical and electrical systems;
• Energy use feedback;
• Prediction of building energy use;
• Occupancy prediction;
• Energy simulation.

Dr. Kwonsik Song
Dr. Youjin Jang
Dr. Hyosoo Moon
Guest Editors

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