Research Explorer

Your browser does not support JavaScript or JavaScript is not enabled. Without JavaScript some functions of this webapplication may be disabled or cause error messages. To enable JavaScript, please consult the manual of your browser or contact your system administrator.

Researcher

Jelle Laverge

Publications & Research Data

Awards & Distinctions

266 Results

2026

Quantifying health benefits of stricter PM standards : a comparison of EU and WHO annual guidelines

Lisa CorneillieKlaas De JongeJelle Laverge

Refining particulate matter classification : addressing health risks of smaller fractions

Lisa CorneillieKlaas De JongeJelle Laverge

A2 Journal Article in INDOOR ENVIRONMENTS

2025

Balancing health impacts and environmental costs in mechanical ventilation systems

Merel DecleyreKlaas De JongeJelle Laverge

Evaluation of environmental and indoor air quality in new and renovated social housing units in Chile

Gilles FlamantWaldo BustamanteArnold JanssensJelle LavergeHéctor Jorquera

A1 Journal Article in BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

Filter application as air quality improvement strategy for particulate matter

Lisa CorneillieKlaas De JongeJelle Laverge

Insights into the Urban Building Energy Modelling (UBEM) approaches to propose a suitable UBEM strategy for Pakistan

Nida Batool SheikhJelle LavergeMarc Delghust

Integrating land use and transport for energy efficiency : enabling urban transformation and combating environmental pollution

Nida Batool SheikhMuhammad Mashhood ArifJelle LavergeMarc Delghust

Optimizing energy efficiency and indoor air quality : a typology-based analysis of the European building stock

Lisa CorneillieJelle Laverge

Performance analysis of simple grey-box RC models for simulating strategic heating reductions

Merel DecleyreKlaas De JongeMatthias Van HoveWolf BrackeMarc DelghustMohsen SharifiArnold JanssensJelle Laverge

Predicting health risk due to Legionella pneumophila bacteria while showering

Laura De JongeLien De BackerElisa Van KenhoveJelle Laverge

Refining particulate matter classification : addressing health risks of smaller fractions

Lisa CorneillieKlaas De JongeJelle Laverge

Towards simple dynamic Urban Building Energy Models that capture annual space heating demand and peak load in residential buildings

Matthias Van HovePeder BacherMarc DelghustJelle Laverge

Urban transformation via sustainable building stock and transportation

Nida Batool SheikhJelle LavergeMarc Delghust

Vergelijking van internationale teststandaarden voor luchtzuiveringsapparaten

Hannelore ScheipersArnold JanssensJelle Laverge

Article in a magazine

Water use patterns and heat shock disinfection of domestic hot water affect the short-term microbiome dynamics

Jorien FavereFrederiek-Maarten KerckhofElisa Van KenhoveLien De BackerJelle LavergeNico BoonBart De Gusseme

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF WATER PROCESS ENGINEERING

2024

A critical analysis of institutional and regulatory framework for building stock energy efficiency and transition in Pakistan

Nida Batool SheikhJelle LavergeMarc Delghust

Comparison of international test methods for air cleaners

Hannelore ScheipersArnold JanssensJelle Laverge

A4 Journal Article in REHVA JOURNAL

DALY engineering : and to dust shall you return

Jelle LavergeMerel DecleyreKlaas De Jonge

Dynamic study of the influence of building parameters on the self-consumption of solar power

Luca MatonWolf BrackeKlaas De JongeEline HimpeJelle Laverge

Evaluation of the impact of window use on the heating energy use and IEQ in dwellings based on simulations

Silke VerbruggenArnold JanssensJelle Laverge

Flexibility potential of residential heat pumps in the power grid of the future

Wolf BrackeSam HamelsMohsen SharifiJelle Laverge

Identification of simple dynamic building-stock energy models for the heat dynamics in residential buildings

Matthias Van HovePeder BacherMarc DelghustJelle Laverge

Impact of the building airtightness and natural driving forces on the operation of an exhaust ventilation system

Gilles FlamantWaldo BustamanteArnold JanssensJelle Laverge

A4 Journal Article in REHVA JOURNAL

Killed by DALY? Primary and secondary effects of IAQ management from an environmental

Jelle LavergeMerel DecleyreKlaas De Jonge

Modelling the transfer of Legionella pneumophila concentration in shower water to indoor air

Laura De JongeLien De BackerElisa Van KenhoveJelle Laverge

Performance evaluation of humidity controlled decentralized ventilation systems in social housing in Chile

Gilles FlamantWaldo BustamanteArnold JanssensJelle Laverge

Quality assurance for building-stock energy models : a performance comparison of eleven uncertainty and sensitivity analysis methods

Matthias Van HoveMarc DelghustJelle Laverge

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF BUILDING PERFORMANCE SIMULATION

Techno-economic assessment of a model-based legionella control measure by combining thermal shocks and UV radiation in residential hot water systems

Lien De BackerElisa Van KenhoveJonas CleirenJeroen RabaeyLaura De JongeJelle Laverge

2023

Adapting the passive tracer gas test technique to current challenges for simultaneous measurement of ventilation rates and indoor air quality indicators

Sarah Lima ParalovoJelle LavergeMarianne Stranger

Energy savings and exposure to VOCs of different household sizes for three residential smart ventilation systems with heat recovery

Klaas De JongeJanneke GhijselsJelle Laverge

A1 Journal Article in ENERGY AND BUILDINGS

Evaluating the impact of air cleaning and ventilation of airborne pathogens and human bio-effluents at two primary schools in Belgium

Klaas De JongeMarianne StrangerSarah Lima ParalovoMaarten SpruytBorislav LazarovTom GeensReinoud CartuyvelsKoen Van den DriesscheJelle LavergeArnold Janssens

Evaluating the impact of air cleaning on bioaerosols and other IAQ indicators in Belgian daycare facilities

Sarah Lima ParalovoKlaas De JongeArnold JanssensJelle LavergeReinoud CartuyvelsKoen Van den DriesscheBorislav LazarovMaarten SpruytMarianne Stranger

Fourth and fifth generation district heating systems : methodology, design and development

Joseph Maria JebamalaiJelle LavergeLieven Vandevelde

Holistic performance assessment of residential ventilation systems

Klaas De JongeJelle Laverge

Impact of the building airtightness and natural driving forces on the operation of an exhaust ventilation system in social housing in Chile

Gilles FlamantWaldo BustamanteArnold JanssensJelle Laverge

In-situ empirical validation of common indoor climate parameters in an inhabited multizone dwelling

Matthias Van HoveJosué Borrajo BasteroMarc DelghustJelle Laverge

A1 Journal Article in SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Increasing reliability of bottom-up building-stock energy models using available data-driven techniques

Matthias Van HoveJelle LavergeMarc Delghust

Large-scale statistical analysis and modelling of real and regulatory total energy use in existing single-family houses in Flanders

Matthias Van HoveMieke DeurinckWim LameireJelle LavergeArnold JanssensMarc Delghust

A1 Journal Article in BUILDING RESEARCH AND INFORMATION

Modelling of a gas-fired condensing boiler and an air to water heat pump for hybrid heat pump system integration in residential buildings

Katarina SimićMichel De PaepeJelle Laverge

Performance comparison of three Sensitivity Analysis methods for Building-Stock Energy Models : Sobol’ SA, OAT and standardised regression SA

Matthias Van HoveMarc DelghustJelle Laverge

Review of international standards describing air cleaner test methods

Hannelore ScheipersArnold JanssensJelle Laverge

Temperature take-back effect in the context of energy efficient ventilation systems for houses

Arnold JanssensJelle Laverge

Uncertainty and sensitivity analysis of building-stock energy models : sampling procedure, stock size and Sobol’ convergence

Matthias Van HoveMarc DelghustJelle Laverge

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF BUILDING PERFORMANCE SIMULATION

2022

A cross-sectional field study of bedroom ventilation and sleep quality in Denmark during the heating season

Chenxi LiaoXiaojun FanMariya BivolarovaJelle LavergeChandra SekharMizuho AkimotoAnna MainkaLi LanPawel Wargocki

A1 Journal Article in BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

A heuristic algorithm for optimal load splitting in hybrid thermally activated building systems

Mohsen Sharifidr. ir. arch. Rana MahmoudEline HimpeJelle Laverge

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF BUILDING ENGINEERING

Adapted tracer gas test for passive measurement of total air change rates using alternative tracer substance

Sarah Lima ParalovoM. StrangerB. LazarovM. SpruytJelle Laverge

A1 Journal Article in SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Application of adapted tracer gas test for ventilation assessment in two locations

Sarah Lima ParalovoMarianne StrangerBorislav LazarovMaarten SpruytJelle Laverge

Comparison of global sensitivity analysis methods for urban scale building stock energy models

Matthias Van HoveMarc DelghustJelle Laverge

Data-driven machine learning model performance of real annual natural gas consumption in residential buildings

Matthias Van HoveMarc DelghustJelle Laverge

Data-driven statistical and machine learning modelling of real building stock energy use

Matthias Van HoveJelle LavergeArnold JanssensMarc Delghust

Decision tree for early-stage design of hybridGEOTABS office buildings

Mohsen SharifiEline Himpedr. ir. arch. Rana MahmoudJelle Laverge

Design and cost comparison of district heating and cooling (DHC) network configurations using ring topology : a case study

Joseph Maria JebamalaiKurt MarleinJelle Laverge

A1 Journal Article in ENERGY

Early-stage integrated design methods for hybrid GEOTABS buildings

Mohsen SharifiJelle LavergeEline Himpe

Early-stage optimal design of hybrid GEOTABS buildings in terms of costs and CO2 emissions

Mohsen SharifiIago Cupeiro Figueroadr. ir. arch. Rana MahmoudEline HimpeLieve HelsenJelle Laverge

A1 Journal Article in ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT

Effects of airing behaviours on bedroom air pollutants during sleep

Chenxi LiaoXiaojun FanMariya Petrova BivolarovaAnna MainkaChandra SekharJelle LavergeLi LanMizuho AkimotoPawel Wargocki

Energetic impact of temperature gradients in heat recovery in ventilation in dwellings

Josué Borrajo BasteroEline HimpeJelle Laverge

Energy savings and exposure to VOCs of different household sizes with a smart ventilation system

Klaas De JongeJanneke GhijselsJelle Laverge

Environmental and energy performance assessment of hybrid ground source heat pump coupled with TABS emission system in the EU non-residential building typologies

dr. ir. arch. Rana MahmoudMohsen SharifiEline HimpeJelle Laverge

A1 Journal Article in SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Evaluation of ventilation performance and compliance with Belgian COVID-19 guidelines in sport facilities

Arnold JanssensJelle LavergePeter WoutersMaarten SpruytMarianne StrangerMaja MampaeyMart Verlaek

Evaluation of ventilation performance and compliance with Belgian covid-19 guidelines in sport infrastructure

Arnold JanssensJelle LavergePeter WoutersMaarten SpruytMarianne StrangerMaja MampaeyMart Verlaek

Global sensitivity analysis for building-stock energy models : application of three global approaches

Matthias Van HoveMarc DelghustJelle Laverge

Health and energy assessment of a demand controlled mechanical extraction ventilation system

Janneke GhijselsKlaas De JongeJelle Laverge

Health and energy assessment of a demand controlled mechanical extraction ventilation system

Janneke GhijselsKlaas De JongeJelle Laverge

A4 Journal Article in REHVA JOURNAL

IEA EBC annex 68-ambitions and achievements in hindsight

Carsten RodeMarc AbadiePawel WargockiMenghao QinJohn GrunewaldJianshun ZhangJakub KolarikJelle LavergeFitsum Tariku

Indoor climate prediction performance of dynamic BES-models in dymola

Matthias Van HoveJosué Borrajo BasteroElisa Van KenhoveMarc DelghustJelle Laverge

Long term potential of hybridGEOTABS in the clean energy transition of the EU non-residential building stock

dr. ir. arch. Rana MahmoudJelle LavergeEline Himpe

Performance analysis of the maximal used extract ventilation capacity of dwellings during the heating season

Ivan PolletSteven DelrueStijn GermonpreFrederik LosfeldJelle Laverge

Quantification of harm due to formaldehyde exposure in multi-zone simulation

Klaas De JongeJanneke GhijselsLouis ConyJelle Laverge

Statistical data-driven analysis and modelling of total energy use in new or thoroughly renovated single-family houses

Matthias Van HoveJelle LavergeArnold JanssensMarc Delghust

Time‐resolved dynamic disability adjusted life‐years estimation

Klaas De JongeJelle Laverge

A1 Journal Article in INDOOR AIR

Types of uncertainty in simulation models : categorisation for better identification, accounting and assessment

Matthias Van HoveMarc DelghustJelle Laverge

2021

(D2.2_dataset01) Building physical parameters for four typologies

dr. ir. arch. Rana MahmoudEline HimpeJosué Borrajo BasteroJelle Laverge

(D2.2_dataset02)Internal heat gains and occupancy schedules in offices, schools and elderly homes

dr. ir. arch. Rana MahmoudEline HimpeJosué Borrajo BasteroJelle Laverge

(D5.4_dataset01) hybridGEOTABS EU climate zones map

dr. ir. arch. Rana MahmoudEline HimpeMohsen SharifiJosué Borrajo BasteroJelle Laverge

A parametric combined design and simulation tool for the optimisation of domestic hot water systems in residential care centres

Martijn HolvoetElisa Van KenhoveKlaas De JongeLien De BackerWim BoydensJelle Laverge

A survey of bedroom ventilation types and the subjective sleep quality associated with them in Danish housing

Chenxi LiaoMizuho AkimotoMariya BivolarovaChandra SekharJelle LavergeXiaojun FanLi LanPawel Wargocki

A1 Journal Article in SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT

Associations between bedroom ventilation and sleep quality

Chenxi LiaoJelle LavergePawel Wargocki

Balancing environmental impact, energy use and thermal comfort : optimizing insulation levels for The Mobble with standard HVAC and personal comfort systems

Laura LanduytS. De TurckJelle LavergeMarijke SteemanNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

Bedroom environmental discomfort, occupant behaviors, and sleep quality based on an online survey

Chenxi LiaoJelle LavergeMizuho AkimotoChandra SekharPawel Wargocki

Challenges and lessons learned in applying sensitivity analysis to building stock energy models

Pamela FennellMatthias Van HoveLia WeinbergGeorge BennettMarc DelghustSebastian ForthuberMartin JakobErika MataClaudio NageliJanet Reyna et al.

Comparative window use study : habits versus deliberative actions in residential buildings

Silke VerbruggenMarc DelghustJelle LavergeArnold Janssens

Coupling of air multizone and thermal multizone models in modelica

Josué Borrajo BasteroJelle LavergeMarc DelghustElisa Van KenhoveMatthias Van Hove

Data-driven statistical modelling of real energy use in modern Flemish single-family houses : a feasibility study

Matthias Van HoveMieke DeurinckWim LameireJelle LavergeArnold JanssensMarc Delghust

Demonstration of operation of energy-saving anti-legionella controller in test setup

Elisa Van KenhoveLien De BackerKlaas De JongeJelle Laverge

Design and cost comparison between ultra low temperature networks with distributed heat pumps and traditional district heating networks

Joseph Maria JebamalaiJelle LavergeKurt Marlein

Developing a new passive tracer gas test for air change rate measurement

Sarah Lima ParalovoMarianne StrangerBorislav LazarovMaarten SpruytJoris LauwersRudi SwinnenJelle Laverge

Developing a new passive tracer gas test for air change rate measurement

Sarah Lima ParalovoMaarten SpruytJoris LauwersRudi SwinnenBorislav LazarovMarianne StrangerJelle Laverge

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF VENTILATION

Developing a simplified methodology for simulating energy performance of buildings with thermally activated building systems

Mohsen SharifiJosué Borrajo Basterodr. ir. arch. Rana MahmoudEline HimpeJelle Laverge

Development of adiabatic and isotherm humidifier models to compare health, energy and water use

Lien De BackerElisa Van KenhoveLieve VandorpeJelle Laverge

Development of the hybridGEOTABS design methodology for feasibility study and pre-design

Eline HimpeMohsen Sharifidr. ir. arch. Rana MahmoudFilip JorissenLieve Helsen

Dynamic modelling of gas-fired condensing boiler units for the use in residential buildings

Katarina SimićIlya T'JollynWillem FaesJosué Borrajo BasteroJelle LavergeMichel De Paepe

Effects of window opening on the bedroom environment and resulting sleep quality

Chenxi LiaoMarc DelghustPawel WargockiJelle Laverge

A1 Journal Article in SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Effects of windows open and closed on the indoor environment and sleep quality

Chenxi LiaoMarc DelghustJelle Laverge

Energy efficient IAQ management in residential buildings

Jelle LavergeBenjamin JonesPawel WargockiCarsten RodeMarc AbadieG. RojasMenghao QinJianshun ZhangGaelle GuyotJakub Kolarik et al.

Environmental impact assessment of hybridGEOTABS system on the EU building stock based on dynamic modelling

dr. ir. arch. Rana MahmoudMohsen SharifiEline HimpeJelle Laverge

Evaluation of the relationship between window use and physical environmental variables : consistency, seasonality and diversity

Silke VerbruggenMarc DelghustJelle LavergeArnold Janssens

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF BUILDING PERFORMANCE SIMULATION

Formaldehyde and acetaldehyde measurements in low-energy test building

Klaas De JongeSarah Lima ParalovoJelle Laverge

From theory to practice : development of a model predictive anti-legionella controller

Lien De BackerElisa Van KenhoveMarc DelghustJelle Laverge

Global sensitivity analysis for large scale building energy models : importance of building stock size and convergence

Matthias Van HoveMarc DelghustJelle Laverge

Habitual window opening behaviour in residential buildings

Silke VerbruggenMarc DelghustJelle LavergeArnold Janssens

A1 Journal Article in ENERGY AND BUILDINGS

How do occupants rate the bedroom air quality?

Chenxi LiaoXiaojun FanMariya Petrova BivolarovaChandra SekharMizuho AkimotoJelle LavergePawel Wargocki

IAQ-prediction in multi-zone reduced order BES-models

Matthias Van HoveJosué Borrajo BasteroElisa Van KenhoveMarc DelghustJelle Laverge

Legionella risk @home : working principle of residential anti-legionella controller

Elisa Van KenhoveLien De BackerJelle Laverge

Modeling dynamic behavior of volatile organic compounds in a zero energy building

Klaas De JongeJelle Laverge

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF VENTILATION

Modelling of a gas-fired heating boiler unit for residential buildings based on publicly available test data

Katarina SimićIlya T'JollynWillem FaesJosué Borrajo BasteroJelle LavergeMichel De Paepe

A1 Journal Article in ENERGY AND BUILDINGS

Numerical assessment of a gas-fired condensing boiler model for residential buildings application

Katarina SimićIlya T'JollynWillem FaesJosué Borrajo BasteroJelle LavergeMichel De Paepe

Proceedings of Building Simulation 2021 : 17th Conference of IBPSA

Proposing a new tracer gas for future field applications of passive tracer gas tests for air change rate measurement

Sarah Lima ParalovoMarianne StrangerBorislav LazarovMaarten SpruytJelle Laverge

Renewable and storage-integrated systems to supply comfort in buildings : pre-design and control for hybridGEOTABS projects

Wim BoydensLieve HelsenBjarne W. OlesenLukas FerklJelle Laverge

Reviewing how bedroom ventilation affects IAQ and sleep quality

Mizuho AkimotoChandra SekharMariya P. BivolarovaChenxi LiaoXiaojun FanJelle LavergeLi LanPawel Wargocki

A1 Journal Article in ASHRAE JOURNAL

Simulation case-study on outdoor air quality demand controlled ventilation

Klaas De JongeKenneth MoyaertJelle Laverge

Simulation of legionella risk when restarting a sport facility after a period of inactivity during COVID-19

Elisa Van KenhoveLien De BackerJelle Laverge

Subjective assessments of bedroom environment in the heating season in Denmark

Chenxi LiaoXiaojun FanMariya Petrova BivolarovaChandra SekharMizuho AkimotoJelle LavergePawel Wargocki

The use of primary energy factors and CO2 intensities for electricity in the European context : a systematic methodological review and critical evaluation of the contemporary literature

Sam HamelsEline HimpeJelle LavergeMarc DelghustKjartan Van den BrandeArnold JanssensJohan Albrecht

A1 Journal Article in RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS

To be or not to be a hybridGEOTABS : energy performance of hybridGEOTABS buildings in the EU

dr. ir. arch. Rana MahmoudMohsen SharifiEline HimpeJelle Laverge

Ventilation assessment in three teaching spaces at a Belgian university

Sarah Lima ParalovoKlaas De JongeJelle LavergeArnold Janssens

Wind-driven air flow modelling in Modelica : verification and implementation in the IDEAS library

Klaas De JongeFilip JorissenLieve HelsenJelle Laverge

Window use habits as an example of habitual occupant behaviour in residential buildings

Silke VerbruggenArnold JanssensJelle Laverge

Window use habits in Belgian households

Silke VerbruggenMarc DelghustJelle LavergeArnold Janssens

2020

A method for automated routing and designing of multi-source district heating networks

Joseph Maria JebamalaiKurt MarleinJelle Laverge

A modelling approach to reduce the simulation time of building stock models

dr. ir. arch. Rana MahmoudEline HimpeMarc DelghustJelle Laverge

Clothing behaviour in Belgian homes

Silke VerbruggenEls De CeusterMarc DelghustJelle Laverge

Coupling of modelica domestic hot water simulation model with controller

Elisa Van KenhoveLien De BackerMarc DelghustJelle Laverge

Developing a common approach for classifying building stock energy models

J. LangevinJ. L. ReynaS. EbrahimigharehbaghiN. SandbergP. FennellC. NageliJelle LavergeMarc DelghustE. MataMatthias Van Hove et al.

A1 Journal Article in RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS

Development of a concentration driven VOC emission model in modelica

Klaas De JongeJelle Laverge

Implementing volatile organic compounds in CONTAM for assessment purposes : a review

Klaas De JongeJelle Laverge

Model and validation of a multi-family building ‘Haus M’ using modelica

Josué Borrajo BasteroEline HimpeMartin MénardAnne CaminadeJelle Laverge

Numerical and experimental assessment of the energy performance of a multi-zone building with the use of transient detailed models

Katarina SimićHugo MonteyneJosué Borrajo BasteroSilke VerbruggenWim BeyneJelle LavergeMichel De Paepe

Stochastic occupant behaviour model : impact on residential energy use

Silke VerbruggenJelle LavergeMarc DelghustArnold Janssens

The effect of dynamic primary energy factors on building energy performance

Kjartan Van den BrandeSam HamelsJelle LavergeMichel De PaepeArnold JanssensMarc Delghust

The use of solar shading in a nearly zero-energy neighbourhood

Silke VerbruggenJolien HertogeMarc DelghustJelle LavergeArnold Janssens

2019

An automated GIS-based planning and design tool for district heating : scenarios for a Dutch city

Joseph Maria JebamalaiKurt MarleinJelle LavergeLieven VandeveldeMartijn van den Broek

A1 Journal Article in ENERGY

Association between indoor air quality and sleep quality

Chenxi LiaoMarc DelghustJelle Laverge

Association between indoor air quality and sleep quality

Chenxi LiaoJelle Laverge

Autonomy of low energy residential houses in Belgium using photovoltaic panels and energy storage

Hugo MonteyneKatarina SimićMarija LazovaJelle LavergeMichel De Paepe

Big humidity data from smart ventilation systems

Loes LokereArnold JanssensSteven VandekerckhoveIvan PolletMarc DelghustKlaas De JongeJelle Laverge

Building energy performance : sphere area as a fair normalization concept

Wolf BrackeMarc DelghustJelle LavergeArnold Janssens

A1 Journal Article in BUILDING RESEARCH AND INFORMATION

Design and operation of domestic hot water systems : optimisation using building energy simulation

Matthias Van HoveElisa Van KenhoveLien De BackerJelle LavergeArnold Janssens

Design and operation of domestic hot water systems : optimisation using building energy simulation

Matthias Van HoveElisa Van KenhoveLien De BackerJelle LavergeArnold Janssens

Developing a new passive tracer gas test for air change rate measurement

Sarah Lima ParalovoMaarten SpruytJoris LauwersBorislav LazarovMarianne StrangerJelle Laverge

Estimation of load duration curves from general building data in the building stock using dynamic BES-models

dr. ir. arch. Rana MahmoudMohsen SharifiEline HimpeMarc DelghustJelle Laverge

HVAC and VOCs : interaction between building systems and indoor VOC concentrations

Klaas De JongeJelle Laverge

Impact of an occupancy and activity based window use model on the prediction of the residential energy use and thermal comfort

Silke VerbruggenMarc DelghustJelle LavergeArnold Janssens

Inclusion of window opening habits in a window model based on activity and occupancy patterns

Silke VerbruggenMarc DelghustJelle LavergeArnold Janssens

Integrated sizing methodology for a hybridGEOTABS building

Mohsen Sharifidr. ir. arch. Rana MahmoudEline HimpeJelle Laverge

Interaction of GEOTABS and secondary heating and cooling systems in hybridGEOTABS buildings : towards a sizing methodology

Mohsen Sharifidr. ir. arch. Rana MahmoudEline HimpeJelle Laverge

Key findings of IEA EBC Annex 68 : indoor air quality design and control in low energy residential buildings

C. RodeM. AbadieM. QinJ. GrunewaldJ. KolarikJelle Laverge

Measuring dynamic behaviour of volatile organic compound levels in a zero-energy building

Klaas De JongeJelle Laverge

Modeling dynamic behavior of volatile organic compounds in a zero energy building

Klaas De JongeJelle Laverge

Monitoring of VOCs emissions from selected products in 3 different field settings

Sarah Lima ParalovoMarianne StrangerMaarten SpruytJoris LauwersBorislav LazarovJelle Laverge

Optimizing production efficiencies of hot water units using building energy simulations : trade-off between Legionella pneumophila contamination risk and energy efficiency

Elisa Van KenhoveLien De BackerJelle Laverge

Overview and comparison of Legionella regulations worldwide

Elisa Van KenhoveKarla DinneArnold JanssensJelle Laverge

A1 Journal Article in AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL

Performance assessment of demand controlled ventilation controls concerning indoor VOC exposure based on a dynamic VOC emission model

Klaas De JongeArnold JanssensJelle Laverge

Simulation of legionella concentration in domestic hot water : comparison of pipe and boiler models

Elisa Van KenhoveLien De BackerArnold JanssensJelle Laverge

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF BUILDING PERFORMANCE SIMULATION

The potential of Personal Conditioning Systems

Sven De TurckNathan Van Den BosscheJelle Laverge

2018

Big data and DCV : smart ventilation?

Coupled thermohydraulic and biologic modelling of legionella Pneumophila proliferation in domestic hot water systems

Elisa Van KenhoveJelle LavergeArnold Janssens

Energy performance of demand controlled mechanical extract ventilation systems vs mechanical ventilation systems with heat recovery in operational conditions : results of 12 months in situ-measurements at Kortrijk ECO-Life community

Ella DeryckeWolf BrackeJelle LavergeArnold Janssens

Evaluation of the diffusion coefficient and sorption isotherm of the different layers of early Netherlandish wooden panel paintings

Lien De BackerJelle LavergeArnold JanssensMichel De Paepe

A1 Journal Article in WOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

GEOTABS concept and design : state-of-the-art, challenges and solutions

Eline HimpeMichel VercautereWim BoydensLieve HelsenJelle Laverge

hybridGEOTABS project : MPC for controlling the power of the ground by integration

Filip JorissenEline HimpeDamien PicardTiziana BusoJelle LavergeWim BoydensLieve Helsen

A4 Journal Article in REHVA JOURNAL

IAQ in working environments in Belgium : alternative approaches to CO2 requirement

Samuel CaillouPeter WoutersJelle Laverge

Including air-exchange performance in building regulation

Rob van HolsteijnHarm ValkJelle LavergeWilliam Li

Legionella pneumophila on tap : optimising design of domestic hot water systems using building energy simulation

Elisa Van KenhoveMatthias Van HoveArnold JanssensJelle Laverge

Modeling cross-ventilation with multi-zone models

Performance assessment methods for boilers and heat pump systems in residential buildings

Katarina SimićMarija LazovaHugo MonteyneJelle LavergeMichel De Paepe

Temperature, draft and ventilation efficiency of room based decentralised heat recovery ventilation systems

Mathias MerckxGiel BruyneelIvan PolletJelle Laverge

The future of passive techniques for air change rate measurement

Sarah Lima ParalovoMaarten SpruytJoris LauwersMarianne StrangerJelle Laverge

The future of passive techniques in air change rate measurement

Sarah Lima ParalovoMarianne StrangerMaarten SpruytJoris LauwersJelle Laverge

The influence of window opening habits on the residential energy use in nearly zero energy buildings

Silke VerbruggenMarc DelghustJelle LavergeArnold Janssens

Utilization of heat recovery ventilation : steady-state two-zone heat loss analysis and field studies

Arnold JanssensWolf BrackeMarc DelghustEline HimpeSilke VerbruggenJelle Laverge

VOC exposure in Belgian dwellings : evaluation with a temperature and humidity based emission model

Klaas De JongeArnold JanssensJelle Laverge

2017

A strategy for modelling typical indoor climates in historic buildings : moisture buffering of massive walls and stratification by heating

Lien De BackerJelle LavergeArnold JanssensMichel De Paepe

A ‘use factor’ for HRV in intermittently heated dwellings

Willem FaesHugo MonteyneMichel De PaepeJelle Laverge

Comparison of pipe models to simulate legionella concentration in domestic hot water

Elisa Van KenhoveArnold JanssensJelle Laverge

Human exposure to indoor air pollutants in sleep microenvironments : a literature review

Brandon E. BoorMichal P. SpilakJelle LavergeAtila NovoselacYing Xu

A1 Journal Article in BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

hybrid GEOTABS with MPC : Design, Optimisation and Validation

Eline Himpedr. ir. arch. Rana MahmoudMarc DelghustJelle Laverge

Investigation of future ventilation flow rate requirements for dwellings in Belgium : from the application of FprEN16798-1:2016 to proposed robust rules

Samuel CaillouRomy Van GaeverJelle Laverge

Methodology for assessing the air-exchange performance of residential ventilation systems

Rob CA van HolsteijnJelle LavergeWilliam LK Li

Sensitivity analysis of heat losses in collective heat distribution systems using an improved method of EPBD calculations

Julio Vaillant RebollarEline HimpeJelle LavergeArnold Janssens

A1 Journal Article in ENERGY

The effectiveness of mechanical exhaust ventilation in dwellings

Romy Van GaeverJelle LavergeSamuel Caillou

TVOC concentrations measured in Belgium dwellings and their potential for DCV control

Robin De SutterIvan PolletAnneleen VensFrederik LosfeldJelle Laverge

Useful energy transfer in air-to-air heat recovery units in partly heated low energy buildings

Willem FaesHugo MonteyneMichel De PaepeJelle Laverge

Window opening behaviour in a nearly zero energy social housing development in Belgium

Jelle LavergeMarc DelghustEline HimpeSilke Verbruggen

2016

A comparison of different ventilation strategies for dwellings in terms of airflow rates and airflow paths

Romy Van GaeverJelle LavergeSamuel Caillou

An international project on indoor air quality design and control in low energy residential buildings

Carsten RodeMarc AbadieMenghao QinJohn GrunewaldJakub KolarikJelle LavergeJianshun Zhang

Building energy performance rating : impact of the reference characteristics in the notional building approach

Wolf BrackeJelle LavergeMarc DelghustArnold Janssens

Durability and measurement uncertainty of airtightness in extremely airtight dwellings

Wolf BrackeJelle LavergeNathan Van Den BosscheArnold Janssens

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF VENTILATION

Improvements in natural air supply concerning thermal winter comfort, IAQ and energy consumption

Ivan PolletFrederik LosfeldAnneleen VensArnaud CandaeleJelle Laverge

Improving air filter efficiency as a strategy to reduce children’s exposure to traffic related air pollutants in energy-efficient classrooms

Marianne StrangerMaarten SpruytJelle LavergeTom GeensEddie GoelenJeroen StaelensKim ConstandtKaren Van Campenhout

The 14th international conference of indoor air quality and climate : conference proceedings

Towards energy efficient and healthy buildings: an overview how (not) to get a Legionella pneumophila infection

Elisa Van KenhoveJelle LavergeArnold Janssens

Towards energy efficient and healthy buildings: trade-off between Legionella pneumophila infection risk and energy efficiency of domestic hot water systems

Elisa Van KenhovePeter De VliegerJelle LavergeArnold Janssens

Transforming social housing neighbourhoods into sustainable carbon-neutral districts

Arnold JanssensJulio Vaillant RebollarEline HimpeMarc DelghustJelle Laverge

2015

A coupled BES-zonal model to predict stratification in a large building

Lien De BackerJelle LavergeArnold JanssensMichel De Paepe

Capture efficiency of air curtain assisted residential range hoods

Bruno ClaeysJelle LavergeIvan PolletGiel Bruyneel

Carbon dioxide concentrations and humidity levels measured in Belgian standard and low energy dwellings with common ventilation strategies

Jelle LavergeMarc DelghustArnold Janssens

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF VENTILATION

Coupled thermodynamic and biologic modelling of Legionella pneumophila proliferation in domestic hot water systems

Elisa Van KenhoveArnold JanssensJelle LavergePeter De Vlieger

Design optimization of a GEOTABS office building

Elisa Van KenhoveJelle LavergeWim BoydensArnold Janssens

Dynamic thermal modeling of Legionella Pneumophila proliferation in domestic hot water systems

Peter De VliegerElisa Van KenhoveArnold JanssensJelle Laverge

Energy efficient renovation of heritage residential buildings using modelica simulations

Elisa Van KenhoveArnout AertgeertsJelle LavergeArnold Janssens

Operational performance of passive multi-family buildings : commissioning with regard to ventilation and indoor climate

Eline HimpeStijn Van de PutteJelle LavergeArnold Janssens

Performance testing of air curtains in residential range hoods

Bruno ClaeysJelle LavergeIvan PolletGiel Bruyneel

Using a building information modelling approach for teaching about residential energy use and official energy performance

Tiemen StrobbeRuben VerstraetenMarc DelghustJelle LavergeRonald De MeyerArnold Janssens

VOC or CO2: are they interchangeable as sensors for demand control?

Jelle LavergeIvan PolletStefaan SpruytteFrederik LosfeldAnneleen Vens

2014

Airtightness assessment of single family houses in Belgium

Jelle LavergeMarc DelghustNathan Van Den BosscheArnold Janssens

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF VENTILATION

Development of an evaluation methodology to quantify the energy potential of demand controlled ventilation strategies

Samuel CaillouNicolas HeijmansJelle LavergeArnold Janssens

Electrifying Overmere: the establishing of the Belgian utility systems in a perspective of urbanisation

Dieter Bruggeman

Experimental assessment of the inhalation zone of standing, sitting and sleeping persons

Jelle LavergeMichal SpilakAtila Novoselac

A1 Journal Article in BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

On the coupling of a zonal model with a multizone building energy simulation model

Lien De BackerJelle LavergeArnold JanssensMichel De Paepe

The use of a zonal model to calculate the stratification in a large building

Lien De BackerJelle LavergeArnold JanssensMichel De Paepe

2013

Design strategies for residential ventilation systems

Jelle LavergeArnold Janssens

Durability and measurement uncertainty of airtightness in extremely airtight dwellings

Wolf BrackeJelle LavergeNathan Van Den BosscheArnold Janssens

Equivalent heat recovery effectiveness of exhaust air heat pumps

Jelle LavergeAlexander De CuyperArnold Janssens

Evaluation of the applicability of the quasi-steady-state overheating indicator for wooden buildings

Kim GoethalsLieselot SmetArnold JanssensJelle Laverge

Evolution of energy performance of houses and the interaction with energy performance regulation: an analysis of the Flemish EPBD-database

Tom DefruytMarc DelghustJelle LavergeArnold JanssensWina Roelens

Experimental assessment of exposure to gaseous pollutants from mattresses and pillows while asleep

Jelle LavergeAtila NovoselacRichard CorsiArnold Janssens

A1 Journal Article in BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

Life cycle energy analysis of a zero-energy house

Eline HimpeLeen TrappersWim DebackerMarc DelghustJelle LavergeArnold JanssensJan MoensMarlies Van Holm

A1 Journal Article in BUILDING RESEARCH AND INFORMATION

Optimization of design flow rates and component sizing for residential ventilation

Jelle LavergeArnold Janssens

A1 Journal Article in BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

Performance assessment of residential mechanical exhaust ventilation systems dimensioned in accordance with Belgian, British, Dutch, French and ASHRAE standards

Jelle LavergeXavier PattynArnold Janssens

A1 Journal Article in BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

Performance of a demand controlled mechanical extract ventilation system for dwellings

Ivan PolletJelle LavergeAnneleen VensFrederik LosfeldMike ReevesArnold Janssens

A2 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF SUSTAINABLE ENGINEERING DESIGN

Performance of a demand controlled mechanical extract ventilation system for dwellings: simulations and in-situ measurements

Ivan PolletJelle LavergeAnneleen VensFrederik LosfeldMike ReevesArnold Janssens

Performance of natural, exhaust, demand controlled exhaust and heat recovery residential ventilation systems as prescribed by the standards in 5 European countries

Jelle LavergeIvan PolletAnneleen VensArnold Janssens

Quality of ventilation systems in residential buildings: status and perspectives in Belgium

Paul Van den BosscheSamuel CaillouArnold JanssensJelle Laverge

The influence of energy performance levels on the heating demand in dwellings: case-study analyses on neighbourhoods

Marc DelghustJelle LavergeArnold JanssensElisabeth CnockaertTracy Davidson

Ventilation rate : thermal efficiency and health aspects

Bookchapter in Nearly zero energy building refurbishment

2012

Analysing energy use in residential neighbourhoods: a comprehensive approach on complementary case-studies

Marc DelghustJelle LavergeArnold JanssensElisabeth CnockaertTracy DavidsonFrederik TemmermanCaroline Vandenbroucke

Demand controlled residential ventilation: field tests

Jelle LavergeJoani TaelmanArnold Janssens

Exhaust ventilation under 5 ventilation standards: a performance assessment

Jelle LavergeXavier PattynArnold Janssens

Experimental assessment of exposure to gaseous pollutants from mattresses and pillows in common sleep positions

Jelle LavergeAtila NovoselacRichard CorsiArnold Janssens

Experimental assessment of exposure to gaseous pollutants from mattresses and pillows while asleep

Jelle LavergeAtila NovoselacRichard CorsiArnold Janssens

Experimental assessment of ventilation in the bedroom: physiological response to ventilation and impact of position on rebreathing

Jelle LavergeAtila NovoselacRichard CorsiArnold Janssens

Heat recovery ventilation operation traded off against natural and simple exhaust ventilation in Europe by primary energy factor, carbon dioxide emission, household consumer price and exergy

Jelle LavergeArnold Janssens

A1 Journal Article in ENERGY AND BUILDINGS

Indoor air quality and heat loss in simple exhaust ventilation systems under the requirements of 5 different residential ventilation standards

Jelle LavergeXavier PattynArnold Janssens

Optimal sizing rules for natural, simple exhaust and mechanical residential ventilation systems

Jelle LavergeArnold Janssens

The influence of user behaviour on energy use in old dwellings: case-study analysis of a social housing neighbourhood

Marc DelghustJelle LavergeArnold JanssensCharline Van ErckCharlotte Taelman

2011

Analysis of the influence of ventilation rate on sleep pattern

Jelle LavergeArnold Janssens

Comparison of the use of trickle ventilators in European residential ventilation standards

Jelle LavergeArnold Janssens

Demand-controlled ventilation: an outline of assessment methods and simulation tools

Jean-Luc SavinJelle Laverge

Energy saving potential and repercussions on indoor air quality of demand controlled residential ventilation strategies

Jelle LavergeNathan Van Den BosscheNicolas HeijmansArnold Janssens

A1 Journal Article in BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

IAQ exposure of sleeping occupants under different residential ventilation configurations

Jelle LavergeArnold Janssens

Interlaboratory test for the determination of repeatability and reprocucibility of buildings airtightness measurements

Christophe DelmotteJelle Laverge

Physiological and sensory human response to IEQ indicators while asleep

Jelle LavergeArnold Janssens

Robustness study of a flexible zero-energy house

Marc DelghustJelle LavergeArnold JanssensMichel De PaepeSteven Van Dessel

2010

Airtightness assessment of newly built single family houses in Belgium

Jelle LavergeMarc DelghustStijn Van de VeldeTomas De BrauwereArnold Janssens

Condensation in a closed cavity double skin facade: a model for risk assessment

Jelle LavergeStijn SchouwenaarsMarijke SteemanArnold JanssensNathan Van Den Bossche

Energy saving potential and repercussions on indoor air quality of demand controlled residential ventilation strategies

Jelle LavergeNathan Van Den BosscheArnold Janssens

Moisture in a closed cavity double skin facade

Jelle LavergeStijn SchouwenaarsMarijke SteemanArnold Janssens

On the performance of massive and woodframe passivehouses in Belgium : a field study

Jelle LavergeMarc DelghustTineke DuysburghAnne-Laure NuyttenArnold Janssens

Performance assessment of residential demand controlled exhaust ventilation strategies

Jelle LavergeNathan Van Den BosscheNicolas HeymansArnold Janssens

Residential ventilation system optimization using Monte-Carlo and genetic algorithm techniques

Jelle LavergeArnold Janssens

2009

A simple airlfow path approach to sizing natural ventilation systems in a code context

Jelle LavergeArnold Janssens

Bedroom indoor air comfort : a critical analysis

Jelle LavergeArnold Janssens

Convective Heat Transfer coefficients in mechanical night ventilation: a sensitivity analysis

Jelle LavergeKim GoethalsArnold Janssens

Evaluation of a prescriptive ventilation standard with regard to 3 different performance indicators

Jelle LavergeArnold Janssens

On including moisture buffering in the performance evaluation of humidity controlled ventilation systems

Marijke SteemanJelle LavergeArnold Janssens

On modelling moisture buffering when evaluating humidity controlled HVAC systems

Marijke SteemanKim GoethalsJelle LavergeArnold JanssensMichel De Paepe

Overcoming condensation problems in a closed cavity double skin façade

Jelle LavergeStijn SchouwenaersArnold Janssens

Passive house ventilation strategies: demand control?

Jelle LavergeArnold Janssens

Performance evaluation of residential ventilation systems based on multi-zone ventilation models

Arnold JanssensLieven WillemsJelle Laverge

Sensitivity analysis of thermal predictions to the modeling of direct solar radiation entering a zone

Kim GoethalsJelle LavergeArnold Janssens

2008

Comparison of code-compliant residential ventilation systems on a performance basis

Jelle LavergeArnold Janssens

Feasibility of mechanically driven night ventilation in a high profile office building

Jelle LavergeArnold JanssensEls Van LonderseleStef Diels

Modeling building physics: a tool for integrated design

Jelle LavergeNathan Van Den BosscheArnold Janssens

Bookchapter in Emerging Possibilities of testing and simulation methods and techniques in contemporary construction design

Pushing architectural quality further

Jelle LavergeNathan Van Den BosscheArnold Janssens

Bookchapter in Emerging Possibilities of testing and simulation methods and techniques in contemporary construction teaching

2007

The Ghent University Central Library: Energetic Renovation

Jelle LavergeJoachim RummensArnold Janssens