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Spring 2024
Retrofitting buildings and optimizing their operation have been at the forefront of global efforts to reduce carbon emissions over the past few decades. Intelligent control of building systems, such as Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), presents two clear benefits: it improves...
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Fall 2021
Traffic congestion is a severe problem in many cities. One way to reduce it is by optimizing traffic signal timings. Experts spend a lot of time analyzing traffic patterns to produce good handcrafted timing schedules. However, these timing schedules can be less responsive when there is a sudden...
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Simulation-based Sensor Configuration Optimization to Detect Human Activities in Smart Indoor Spaces
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Smart indoor spaces include a network of interconnected sensors, predictive models, and actuators to sense occupants’ activities and act to improve living. These ubiquitous systems are increasingly popular due to their potential to improve energy efficiency, comfort, and safety in buildings....
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Fall 2020
Large commercial buildings are complex cyber-physical systems containing expensive and critical equipment that ensure the safety and comfort of their numerous occupants. Yet occupant and visitor access to spaces and equipment within these buildings are still managed through unsystematic,...