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Marc Delghust

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100 Results

2025

Analysis of the Feasibility of Statistical Models That Can Predict Energy Use in Single-Family Houses Based on Building Parameters

Matthias Van HoveArnold JanssensMarc Delghust

Characterisation of the heat load in Danish dwellings connected to district heating

Matthias Van HoveJustinas SmertinasPeder BacherArnold JanssensMarc Delghust

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

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

Merel DecleyreKlaas De JongeMatthias Van HoveWolf BrackeMarc DelghustMohsen SharifiArnold JanssensJelle 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

2024

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

Nida Batool SheikhJelle LavergeMarc Delghust

Identification of simple dynamic Building-Stock Energy Models for the heat dynamics in residential buildings

Matthias Van HovePeder BacherMarc DelghustJelle 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

2023

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

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

Matthias Van HoveMarc DelghustJelle 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

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

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

Matthias Van HoveMarc DelghustJelle Laverge

Indoor climate prediction performance of dynamic BES-models in dymola

Matthias Van HoveJosué Borrajo BasteroElisa Van KenhoveMarc DelghustJelle 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

The impact of climate updates on the energy performance assessment in a legislative framework

Kjartan Van den BrandeGeoffrey Van MoesekeNicolas HeijmansWolf BrackeMarc DelghustArnold Janssens

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

Matthias Van HoveMarc DelghustJelle Laverge

2021

Analyse naar de haalbaarheid van statistische modellen die energiegebruik in woningen kunnen voorspellen op basis van gebouwparameters [2-pager]

Matthias Van HoveMarc DelghustArnold Janssens

Analyse naar de haalbaarheid van statistische modellen die energiegebruik in woningen kunnen voorspellen op basis van gebouwparameters [full report]

Matthias Van HoveMarc DelghustArnold Janssens

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

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.

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

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

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

Matthias Van HoveJosué Borrajo BasteroElisa Van KenhoveMarc DelghustJelle Laverge

Influence of climate change on the energy performance assessment of NZEB houses

Arnold JanssensElisa VandenbusscheKjartan Van den BrandeWolf BrackeMarc Delghust

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

Window use habits in Belgian households

Silke VerbruggenMarc DelghustJelle LavergeArnold Janssens

2020

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

Comparison of the actual and theoretical energy use in nZEB renovations of multi-family buildings using in situ monitoring

Stijn Van de PutteWolf BrackeMarc DelghustMarijke SteemanArnold Janssens

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

Environmental and financial assessment of façade renovations designed for change : developing optimal scenarios for apartment buildings in Flanders

Lisa Van GulckStijn Van de PutteMarc DelghustNathan Van Den BosscheMarijke Steeman

A1 Journal Article in BUILDING AND ENVIRONMENT

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

Association between indoor air quality and sleep quality

Chenxi LiaoMarc DelghustJelle Laverge

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

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

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

2018

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

2017

hybrid GEOTABS with MPC : Design, Optimisation and Validation

Eline Himpedr. ir. arch. Rana MahmoudMarc DelghustJelle Laverge

Transforming social housing neighbourhoods into sustainable carbon neutral districts

Arnold JanssensJulio Vaillant RebollarEline HimpeMarc Delghust

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

Jelle LavergeMarc DelghustEline HimpeSilke Verbruggen

2016

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

Wolf BrackeJelle LavergeMarc DelghustArnold Janssens

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

Meer nauwkeurige energiebesparingsvoorspellingen voor woningen: een pragmatische BIM-aanpak zowel met als zonder eigen BIM-model

Marc DelghustTiemen Strobbe

Results of Belgian quality control framework for cavity wall insulation

Arnold JanssensMarc DelghustNathan Van Den Bossche

A1 Journal Article in BAUPHYSIK

Results of Belgian quality control framework for cavity wall insulation

Arnold JanssensMarc DelghustNathan Van Den Bossche

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

Transforming social housing neighbourhoods into sustainable carbon-neutral districts

Arnold JanssensJulio Vaillant RebollarEline HimpeMarc DelghustJelle Laverge

Variations in residential space heating profiles at room level: the influence of building and system characteristics

Marc DelghustYves De WeerdtArnold Janssens

2015

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

Enrichment of single-zone EPB-data into multi-zone models using BIM-based parametric typologies

Marc DelghustTiemen StrobbeRonald De MeyerArnold Janssens

Improving the predictive power of simplified residential space heating demand models : a field data and model driven study

Marc DelghustArnold JanssensYves De Weerdt

Na-isoleren van bestaande spouwmuren: bevindingen uit meetcampagnes

Arnold JanssensMarc DelghustSarah Beulque

A2 Journal Article in BOUWFYSICA

Regulatory energy calculations versus real energy use in high-performance houses

Marc DelghustRoelens WinaTanghe TineDe Weerdt YvesArnold Janssens

A1 Journal Article in BUILDING RESEARCH AND INFORMATION

Reëel vs. berekend energiegebruik in hoog performante woningen: bevindingen uit een statistische analyse

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

Tiemen StrobbeRuben VerstraetenMarc DelghustJelle LavergeRonald De MeyerArnold Janssens

Zoning and intermittency simplifications in quasi-steady state models

Marc DelghustYves De WeerdtArnold Janssens

2014

Airtightness assessment of single family houses in Belgium

Jelle LavergeMarc DelghustNathan Van Den BosscheArnold Janssens

A1 Journal Article in INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF VENTILATION

Statistical study on the link between real energy use, official energy performance and inhabitants of low energy houses

Marc DelghustArnold JanssensWina RoelensTine Tanghe

2013

Evaluation of the quasi-steady-state overheating indicator for passive houses

Kim GoethalsLieselot CoppietersMarc DelghustArnold Janssens

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

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

Rated versus actual energy use in residential neighbourhoods : a comprehensive approach on complementary case-studies

Marc DelghustArnold Janssens

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

Marc DelghustJelle LavergeArnold JanssensElisabeth CnockaertTracy Davidson

2012

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

Marc DelghustJelle LavergeArnold JanssensElisabeth CnockaertTracy DavidsonFrederik TemmermanCaroline Vandenbroucke

Experimental analysis of the impact of room/system design on night ventilation performance

Kim GoethalsMarc DelghustGilles FlamantMichel De PaepeArnold Janssens

Experimental investigation of the impact of room/system design on mixed convection heat transfer

Kim GoethalsMarc DelghustGilles FlamantMichel De PaepeArnold Janssens

A1 Journal Article in ENERGY AND BUILDINGS

Experimental investigation of the impact of room/system design on mixed convection heat transfer

Kim GoethalsMarc DelghustGilles FlamantMichel De PaepeArnold Janssens

Life cycle energy use of a zero-energy house

Eline HimpeLeen TrappersMarlies Van HolmArnold JanssensMarc DelghustWim DebackerJan Moens

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

The life-cycle energy consumption of zero-energy houses

Marlies Van HolmEline HimpeLeen TrappersWim DebackerArnold JanssensMarc DelghustJan Moens

2011

A pragmatic approach to incorporate the effect of thermal bridging within the EPBD-regulation

Staf RoelsMieke DeurinckMarc DelghustArnold JanssensDirk Van Orshoven

Experimental analysis of the impact of room/system design on night ventilation performance

Kim GoethalsMarc DelghustArnold Janssens

Robustness study of a flexible zero-energy house

Marc DelghustJelle LavergeArnold JanssensMichel De PaepeSteven Van Dessel

Sensitivity analyses of thermal bridges: confrontation with the new Belgian EPB-methodology

Marc DelghustWillem HuygheArnold Janssens

2010

Airtightness assessment of newly built single family houses in Belgium

Jelle LavergeMarc DelghustStijn Van de VeldeTomas De BrauwereArnold Janssens

Mixed convection cooling in an enclosure with different inlet and outlet configurations

Kim GoethalsMarc DelghustArnold Janssens

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

Jelle LavergeMarc DelghustTineke DuysburghAnne-Laure NuyttenArnold Janssens

Retrofit cavity-wall insulation : performance analysis from in-situ measurements

Marc DelghustArnold JanssensJoachim Rummens

Retrofit cavity-wall insulation: performance analysis from in-situ measurements

Marc DelghustJoachim RummensArnold Janssens