Core Team


Data-Platform Group

The research focuses on data platform development, database management and data interoperability among different building design and simulation tools.

Main Projects

  • HVAC Simulation Engine Design for Design Advisor Tool
  • LEED Online Submission Tool for Energy Consumption

Areas of Expertise

  • Data Structure and Data Exchange
  • Software Development (Agile Software Development)
  • Database Management

Building Simulation Group

The research focuses on urban-scale CFD simulation, natural ventilation, green building design consulting, building energy simulation as well as daylighting and lighting simulation.

Main Projects

  • Energy Simulations for Phipps Center for Sustainable Landscapes
  • CFD and Energy Simulations for an International Hospital in Shanghai
  • Daylighting and CFD Simulations for an Office Building in Shanghai
  • Energy Model Calibration for a Large Size Government Office Building
  • Energy Model Calibration for a Medium Size University Building using Advanced Uncertainty Analysis
  • Mechanical Ventilation and Fire Simulation for a Long Tunnel in Guangzhou

Areas of Expertise

  • Numerical Simulation and Evaluation Analysis of Wind Environment
  • Urban Micro-Climate CFD Simulation
  • Advanced HVAC System and Building Performance Analysis
  • Building Energy Optimization and Model Calibration
  • Building Performance Prediction Based on Machine Learning Algorithms
  • Daylighting Simulation and Shading Performance Analysis
  • Climate Science and Air Quality Engineering

Building Control Group

The research focuses on building system control, diagnostics and optimization, as well as post occupancy evaluation.

Main Projects

  • Phipps Center for Sustainable Landscapes (LEED Platinum)
  • Shanghai Expo 2010 Shanghai Eco-Home
  • Tongji Solar Decathlon House

Areas of Expertise

  • Integrative Control Systems Design for HVAC, Lighting and Shading Systems
  • Building Metering and Sensing System Design
  • Building System Optimization and Post Occupancy Evaluation
Notes:
If project and research cover all the three phases listed above, the integrated objective (Data-Simulation-Control) can be achieved.