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Designing an Information System for Residential Heating and Ventilation to Improve Comfort and Save Energy
Journal
Lecture Notes in Computer Science (LNCS)
ISSN
0302-9743
ISBN
978-3-319-06700-1
Type
conference paper
Date Issued
2014-05-22
Author(s)
Editor(s)
Tremblay, Monica Chiarini
VanderMeer, Debra
Rothenberger, Marcus
Abstract
Large amounts of energy are wasted because heating systems run round-the-clock even though residents are out or occupy only a small part of their home. Major reasons for this behaviour are the non-intuitive heating controls and missing direct feedback about the heating activity or even energy consumption. In addition, bad ventilation behaviour, e.g. tilted windows, may lead to unhealthy room climate as well as significant heat losses. To address these problems, we analysed the requirements for a supporting information system. We present a first prototypical implementation of an individual-room heating and ventilation system which combines automation, an intuitive user interface and supporting feedback. This should empower residents to achieve energy-efficient heating and improved comfort.
Language
German
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
Yes
Book title
Advancing the Impact of Design Science : Moving from Theory to Practice
Publisher
Springer
Publisher place
Cham
Volume
8463
Start page
398
End page
402
Event Title
9th International Conference on Design Science Research in Information Systems and Technology (DESRIST 2014)
Event Location
Miami, FL, USA
Event Date
22.-23.05.2014
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
245733