Current Publications

Publications 2026

(Co-)Edited Journals and Book Series

(Co-)Editorship of Book Series and Journals
  • Geisler-Moroder, David: Guest Editor des Special Issues zu Low Carbon, High Comfort Integrated Lighting - Building and Environment, 2025-10-13 - 2026-12-31. (Web link)

Contributions to Books / Journals

Journal Article (Original Paper)
  • Al Salaymeh, Ahmed; Ficarella, Antonio; Al Smadi, Walaa; Said Daoud, Hussein; Al Salaymeh, Bilal; Qutishat, Sara; Komninos, Neofytos P.; Hauer, Martin; Colangelo, Gianpiero; Ardebili, Ali Aghazadeh; Longo, Antonella; Romano, Maria Pia; Sakhrieh, Ahmad (2026): Solar Energy Resources in Jordan: The Current Situation, The Potentials, and a Future Perspective.
    In: AIMS Energy 14/3, pp. 521 - 547. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Beck, Simon; Rojas-Kopeinig, Gabriel; Goreth, Sebastian; Krois, Elena; Hechenberger, Christian (Early View): Indoor air quality in Tyrolean classrooms – assessing different ventilation strategies with a citizen science approach in Austria.
    In: International Journal of Ventilation. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Forndran, Sandra Julia; Valentini, Luca Vittorio; Thür, Alexander; Streicher, Wolfgang (2026): Introduction of a thermal peak-shaving strategy for buffer storage utilization in multi-residential buildings and prediction of the dampened power profile by data driven models.
    In: Energy Conversion and Management: X 31, Nr. 102069. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Froech, Georg; Jaeger, Alexandra; Pramsohler, Dominik; Goldin, Emanuele; Pfluger, Rainer; Breu, Ruth; Zech, Philipp (2026): From BIM2BEM: A Model-Driven Environment for Dependable Building Energy Models.
    In: Energies 19/15, No. 3565. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Geisler-Moroder, David; Knoflach, Christian; Dick, Maximilian; Hammes, Sascha; Weninger, Johannes; Pfluger, Rainer (2026): Daylight Glare with the Sun in the Field of View: An Evaluation of the Daylight Glare Metric Through a Laboratory Study Under an Artificial Sky Dome and an Extensive Simulation Study.
    In: Buildings 16/2, No. 249. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Geisler-Moroder, David; Maskarenj, Marshal; Ward, Greg; Wang, Taoning; Lee, Eleanor S.; Altomonte, Sergio (2026): Dataset describing two reference models for full-spectral lighting and daylight simulations together with implementations for two software systems.
    In: Data in Brief 67, Nr. 112922. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Hammes, Sascha; Strohm, Johannes; Geisler-Moroder, David; Weninger, Johannes; Miller, Josef; Hauer, Martin; Zech, Philipp; Wambsganß, Mathias; Pfluger, Rainer (2026): Technical and organizational barriers and solution strategies for the implementation of BIM: An empirical study with a focus on the lighting sector.
    In: Results in Engineering 29, No. 108520. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Hammes, Sascha; Weninger, Johannes; Hochleitner, Iolanthe; Zech, Philipp (2026): A Comparative Study of Multi-Objective Optimization Algorithms for Energy Efficiency, Communication Path Design and Daily Light Doses.
    In: Buildings 16/15, No. 3106. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Hammes, Sascha; Zech, Philipp; Geisler-Moroder, David; Weninger, Johannes; Steindl, Gernot; Hauer, Martin; Miller, Josef; Pfluger, Rainer (2026): Ten questions concerning building information modeling (BIM): Energy-efficiency in design, construction, and operation.
    In: Building and Environment 296, Nr. 114497. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Hauer, Martin; Plörer, Daniel; Gosztonyi, Susanne; Pfluger, Rainer (2026): Innovative Messmethode zur In-situ-Charakterisierung von g-Werten an Gebäudebestandsfassaden.
    In: Bauphysik 48/3, pp. 267 - 274. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Hoffmann, S.; Pfau, C.; Subramaniam, S.; Deshaboina, S.; Turek, M.; Hagendorf, C.; Alwalidi, M.; Geisler-Moroder, D.; Grobe, L.O. (2026): A new approach to measuring angular-dependent transmittance values of extended complex fenestration systems with a near field goniophotometer.
    In: Measurement 257/Part C, No. 118751. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Magni, Mara; Rojas-Kopeinig, Gabriel; Venturi, Elisa; Ochs, Fabian (early view): Energy demand and indoor air quality in low-energy apartment buildings: A simulation-based comparison of ventilation systems.
    In: Indoor and Built Environment. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Plörer, Daniel; Hammes, Sascha; Huber, Julian; Öttl, Silvia; Pfluger, Rainer (online first): Analyse vertikaler CO2-Gradienten der Raumluft in Bildungsstätten mit natürlicher und mechanischer Lüftung.
    In: Bauphysik 5. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Rojas, G.; Stauffer, R.; Casquero-Modrego, N.; Loomans, M.; Abadie, M.; Alhindawi, I.; Babich, F.; Bekö, G.; Coggins, M.; Cremers, B.; Damberger, B.; Freundorfer, T.; Garcia-Ortega, S.; Hassan, H.; Jones, B.; Alonso, M.J.; Lara-Ibeas, I.; McGill, G.; McGrath, J.; Monge-Barrio, A.; Molina, C.; Moreno-Rangel, A.; Tappler, P.; Toledo, L. (2026): Towards a harmonized database of indoor air contaminant concentrations: Methods and application to CO2.
    In: Building and Environment 292, No. 114297. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Rojas, Gabriel (2026): Bedarfsgeregelte Wohnraumlüftung mit einem zentralen CO2-Sensor – Potenziale und Grenzen.
    In: Bauphysik 48/2, pp. 158 - 165. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Tosatto, Alice; Ochs, Fabian; Venturi, Elisa; Magni, Mara; Beck, Simon (2026): Energy scenarios for the decarbonisation of the building stock in the context of the energy system transformation.
    In: PLOS Climate 5/3, No. e0000842. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Valentini, Luca Vittorio; Forndran, Sandra; Ochs, Fabian; Thür, Alexander; Streicher, Wolfgang (2026): District heating modeling tools: A review based on design and simulation of renewable district heating networks.
    In: Energy Conversion and Management: X 29, Nr. 101414. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Venturi, Elisa; Ochs, Fabian; Dermentzis, Georgios; Magni, Mara (online first): Complex hydronic systems in multi-apartment buildings: modelling approaches and dynamic simulations.
    In: Journal of Building Performance Simulation. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Xuran, Guo; Zhen, Tian; Sida, Du; Geisler-Moroder, David; Xiaochen, Zhao (2026): Coordinated Evaluation Method for Daylighting Performance and View Quality of Transparent Building Envelopes (Invited).
    In: Laser & Optoelectronics Progress 63/10, No. 1033009. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Zech, Philipp; Pobitzer, Philipp; Hammes, Sascha; Fröch, Georg; Breu, Ruth (2026): A repository for agile Digital Twins across the building life cycle.
    In: Developments in the Built Environment 27, No. 100986. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Zech, Philipp; Zallinger, Christoph; Pobitzer, Philipp; Goldin, Emanuele; Hammes, Sascha; Pfluger, Rainer (2026): A middleware for commissioning building digital twins.
    In: Results in Engineering 31, Nr. 111436. (DOI) (Web link)

Journal Article (Proceedings Paper)
  • Monteleone, William; Ochs, Fabian; Bianchi Janetti, Michele; Pinotti, Riccardo (2026): Mould risk evaluation through testing and hygrothermal simulations of façade-integrated split heat pumps.
    In: Journal of Physics: Conference Series 3302, No. 012066. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Ochs, Fabian; Venturi, Elisa; Breuss, Samuel; Monteleone, William (2026): Simulation-based optimization of Centralized and Decentralized Heat Pump Systems for Domestic Hot Water Preparation in Multi-Apartment Buildings.
    In: Journal of Physics: Conference Series 3302, No. 012104. (DOI) (Web link)

Book Chapter (Original Paper)
  • Streicher, Wolfgang (2026): Anforderungen an Gebäude (passive Elemente) und HLK-Systeme aufgrund des Klimawandels – resiliente Gebäude.
    In: Fouad, Nabil A. (Hrsg.): Bauphysik Kalender 2026. Energieeffiziente Gebäude; Kommentare DIN/TS 18599. Berlin: Ernst & Sohn., ISBN 978-3-433-03475-0, pp. 387 - 423. (DOI) (Web link)

Proceedings Article
  • Bianchi Janetti, Michele; Plesner, Jakob Jess; Längle, Kai; Fend, Florian; Mathis, Thomas (2026): Hygrothermal properties of biochar-clay composites.
    In: Nagy, Balázs; Szalay, Zsuzsa: Proceedings of CESBP 2025 - 6th Central European Symposium on Building Physics. Volume 1. Cham: Springer (= Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 795)., ISBN 978-3-032-14010-4, pp. 554 - 561. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Bianchi Janetti, Michele; Siegele, Dietmar; Niederwieser, Elias (2026): Numerical Modelling of Semi-Permeable Membrane-Based Enthalpy Exchangers.
    In: Nagy, Balázs; Szalay, Zsuzsa: Proceedings of CESBP 2025 - 6th Central European Symposium on Building Physics. Volume 2. Cham: Springer (= Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 796)., ISBN 978-3-032-14018-0, pp. 652 - 662. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Breuss, Samuel; Magni, Mara; Monteleone, William; Venturi, Elisa; Ochs, Fabian (2026): Predicting and Detecting DHW Losses in Low-Energy Buildings with A Digital Twin.
    In: Fink, C.; Brunner, C.: 4th International Sustainable Energy Conference (ISEC 2026). Graz, April 14 - April 16 2026. Hannover: TIB Open Publishing (Technische Informationsbibliothek, Hannover)., pp. 389 - 391. (Web link)

  • Breuss, Samuel; Venturi, Elisa; Hofweber, Felix; Ochs, Fabian (2026): Simulation-based guidelines for heat pumps in retrofitted multi-apartment buildings.
    In: Witzig, Andreas; Meslec, Mihaela; Haase; Matthias: Proceedings of BauSIM Conference 2026. 11th Building Simulation Conference of IBPSA Germany and Austria, Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). 9–11 September 2026, Zürich, Switzerland. International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA)., pp. 27 - 32. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Breuss, Samuel; Venturi, Elisa; Monteleone, William; Dermentzis, Georgios; Ochs, Fabian (2026): Optimization of a Multi-apartment HVAC System Using Simulation and Monitoring Data.
    In: Zilio, Claudio; Busato, Filippo; Mazzarella, Livio; Noro, Marco (Eds.): Proceedings of the 15th REHVA HVAC World Congress - CLIMA 2025. Conference proceedings, Volume 1, Milan, Italy, June 4-6, 2025. Cham: Springer (= Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 762)., ISBN 978-3-032-06806-4, pp. 998 - 1007. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Breuss, Samuel; Venturi, Elisa; Werth, Rebecca; Dermentzis, Georgios; Ochs, Fabian; Magni, Mara (2026): Life cycle assessment of heat pump-based hydronic systems for multi-apartment buildings.
    In: IEA HPT TCP: Proceedings of the 15th IEA Heat Pump Conference Vienna 2026. IEA Heat Pump Progamme. (Web link)

  • Esmaeili, Mohammad; Hammes, Sascha; Geisler-Moroder, David; Weninger, Johannes; Tosatto, Samuele; Zech, Philipp (2026): Safe Reinforcement Learning for Joint Lighting and Blind Control Using Predictive Control Barrier Functions.
    In: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM): Proceedings of the 13th ACM International Conference on Systems for Energy-Efficient Buildings, Cities, and Transportation (BuildSys 2026). Banff, Canada, June 22 - 25. New York: ACM Digital Library., ISBN 979-8-4007-2012-3, pp. 164 - 174. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Geisler-Moroder, David; Guo, Xuran; Hammes, Sascha; Knoflach, Christian; Hauer, Martin; Rüdisser, Daniel; Tian, Zhen (2026): Reference Models for Comparing Simulation Tools to Evaluate Low-Carbon High-Comfort Integrated Lighting.
    In: Fink, C.; Brunner, C.: International Sustainable Energy Conference - Proceedings. Hannover: TIB Open Publishing (Technische Informationsbibliothek, Hannover) (= International Sustainable Energy Conference Proceedings, 2)., pp. 1 - 11. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Hammes, Sascha; Haberl, Benjamin; Weninger, Johannes; Zech, Philipp (2026): Occupant Counting and Position Detection via Machine Learning on Multimodal Image Data.
    In: Fink, C.; Brunner, C.: 4th International Sustainable Energy Conference (ISEC 2026). Graz, April 14 - April 16 2026. Hannover: TIB Open Publishing (Technische Informationsbibliothek, Hannover). (DOI) (Web link)

  • Hammes, Sascha; Weninger, Johannes (2026): Systematische Identifikation und Quantifizierung der Einflussgrößen auf den Kunstlichtenergiebedarf.
    In: Lichttechnische Gesellschaft Österreichs (LTG): Langfassungen der Vorträge zum lichttechnischen Kongress 2026 (LTG), Tulln a. d. Donau, Österreich, 19.-20. Mai 2026. Absdorf: Lichttechnische Gesellschaft. (Web link)

  • Hammes, Sascha; Weninger, Johannes; Geisler-Moroder, David; Strohm, Johannes; Wambsganß, Mathias (2026): The Role of Organizational Learning and Knowledge Management for Successful BIM Integration in Lighting Design.
    In: Fink, C.; Brunner, C.: 4th International Sustainable Energy Conference (ISEC 2026). Graz, April 14 - April 16 2026. Hannover: TIB Open Publishing (Technische Informationsbibliothek, Hannover). (DOI) (Web link)

  • Hammes, Sascha; Zech, Philipp; Piha, Ramon; Zallinger, Christoph; Senoner, Simon; Goldin, Emanuele; Pfluger, Rainer (2026): BIM and Digital Twins: A Synergetic Approach to Continuously Improving Energy Efficiency and Comfort.
    In: Zilio, Claudio; Busato, Filippo; Mazzarella, Livio; Noro, Marco (Eds.): Proceedings of the 15th REHVA HVAC World Congress - CLIMA 2025. Conference proceedings, Volume 1, Milan, Italy, June 4-6, 2025. Cham: Springer (= Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 762)., ISBN 978-3-032-06806-4, Vol. 788, pp. 1504 - 1513. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Magni, Mara; Ochs, Fabian; Venturi, Elisa; Monteleone, William; Tosatto, Alice; Dermentzis, Georgios; Malzer, Harald; Oberschmied, Daniel (2026): Holistic Optimisation of a Plus Energy House with Hydrogen Storage.
    In: Zilio, Claudio; Busato, Filippo; Mazzarella, Livio; Noro, Marco (Eds.): Proceedings of the 15th REHVA HVAC World Congress - CLIMA 2025. Conference proceedings, Volume 1, Milan, Italy, June 4-6, 2025. Cham: Springer (= Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 762)., ISBN 978-3-032-06806-4, pp. 34 - 44. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Male, Markus; Knaupenjohann, Lukas; Ochs, Fabian (2026): Decentral Heat Pumps for the Retrofit of Apartments.
    In: IEA HPT TCP: Proceedings of the 15th IEA Heat Pump Conference Vienna 2026. IEA Heat Pump Progamme. (Web link)

  • Monteleone, William; Ochs, Fabian; Reichl, Christoph (2026): Assessment of the impact of sound emissions of central and decentral air-to-water heat pumps in a renovation project.
    In: Zilio, Claudio; Busato, Filippo; Mazzarella, Livio; Noro, Marco (Eds.): Proceedings of the 15th REHVA HVAC World Congress - CLIMA 2025. Conference proceedings, Volume 1, Milan, Italy, June 4-6, 2025. Cham: Springer (= Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 762)., ISBN 978-3-032-06806-4, pp. 499 - 509. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Muchorowska, Marianna; Bianchi Janetti, Michele; Rössler, Albert; Höfer, Thomas; Strube, Oliver; Mathis, Thomas (2026): Internal insulation systems with smart vapour retarders: hygrothermal performance across European climates.
    In: Nagy, Balázs; Szalay, Zsuzsa: Proceedings of CESBP 2025 - 6th Central European Symposium on Building Physics. Volume 1. Cham: Springer (= Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 795)., ISBN 978-3-032-14010-4, pp. 139 - 151. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Ochs, Fabian; Breuss, Samuel (2026): Towards Positive Energy Districts - Simulation and Optimisation Methods and Workflow.
    In: Passivhausinstitut: Conference Proceedings of the 28th Internationale Passiv House Conference - Passivhauskonferenz. 24. - 25. April 2026, Essen, Deutschland. Darmstadt: Passivhaus Institut Darmstadt., pp. 370 - 375. (Web link)

  • Ochs, Fabian; Ksiezyk, Aleksandra; Venturi, Elisa; Magni, Mara (2026): Improving Heat Pump System Performance with Fan-Convectors in Multi-Apartment Buildings.
    In: Zilio, Claudio; Busato, Filippo; Mazzarella, Livio; Noro, Marco (Eds.): Proceedings of the 15th REHVA HVAC World Congress - CLIMA 2025. Volume 3. Cham: Springer (= Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 788)., ISBN 978-3-032-10548-6, pp. 815 - 824. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Ochs, Fabian; Lettenbichler, Matthias; Hofweber, Felix; Rosskopf-Nachbaur, Thomas (2026): Simulation-Based Evaluation of Heating Loads and Flow Temperature Requirements for Heat Pump Integration in Multi-Apartment Buildings.
    In: Witzig, Andreas; Meslec, Mihaela; Haase; Matthias: Proceedings of BauSIM Conference 2026. 11th Building Simulation Conference of IBPSA Germany and Austria, Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW). 9–11 September 2026, Zürich, Switzerland. International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA)., pp. 361 - 368. (Web link)

  • Ochs, Fabian; Tosatto, Alice; Venturi, Elisa; Neumann, Alexander (2026): Close to 100 % Renewable Energy Single Family House in Heating Dominated Climates.
    In: Proceedings of the ISES Solar World Congress 2025 (SWC 2025). 04 - 07 November in Fortaleza, Brazil. Freiburg i. Br.: International Solar Energy Society (ISES)., ISBN 978-3-9826306-1-8, pp. 2668 - 2675. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Ochs, Fabian; Venturi, Elisa; Breuss, Samuel; Bockelmann, Franziska; Wemhoener, Carsten (2026): Towards Positive Energy Districts. Heat Pump System Topology Design Guidelines.
    In: Fink, C.; Brunner, C.: 4th International Sustainable Energy Conference (ISEC 2026). Graz, April 14 - April 16 2026. Hannover: TIB Open Publishing (Technische Informationsbibliothek, Hannover). (DOI) (Web link)

  • Ochs, Fabian; Venturi, Elisa; Magni, Mara; Breuss, Samuel; Monteleone, William; Dermentzis, Georgios (2026): Simulation-based Heat Pump System Design and Optimization for Multi-Apartment Buildings.
    In: IEA HPT TCP: Proceedings of the 15th IEA Heat Pump Conference Vienna 2026. IEA Heat Pump Progamme. (Web link)

  • Plesner, Jakob Jess; Bianchi Janetti, Michele (2026): Characterization of the moisture diffusivity of building materials by single-sided nuclear magnetic resonance.
    In: Nagy, Balázs; Szalay, Zsuzsa: Proceedings of CESBP 2025 - 6th Central European Symposium on Building Physics. Volume 1. Cham: Springer (= Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 795)., ISBN 978-3-032-14010-4, pp. 499 - 507. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Rojas, Gabriel; Mayr, Lena; Tappler, Peter; Damberger, Bernhard (2026): Characterizing indoor air pollutant sources in residential homes – Empirical determination of emission rates of formaldehyde and volatile organic compound sources from over 120 bedrooms.
    In: Zilio, Claudio; et al: Proceedings of the 15th REHVA HVAC World Congress - CLIMA 2025. Volume 3. (= Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 788)., ISBN 978-3-032-10546-2, pp. 480 - 488. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Schmitt, David; Müller, Lukas; Reum, Tobias; Ochs, Fabian; Schrag, Tobias (2026): Insights into a Field Test of a Predictively Controlled Air-Source Heat Pump in Single-Family Homes using non-linear optimization.
    In: IEA HPT TCP: Proceedings of the 15th IEA Heat Pump Conference Vienna 2026. IEA Heat Pump Progamme. (Web link)

  • Schreck, Jacob.; Hammes, Sascha; Geisler-Moroder, David; Zech, Philipp; Junghans, Bert (2026): Von der Planung bis in den Betrieb: Durchgängiges Engineering von Beleuchtungssteuerungen.
    In: Lichttechnische Gesellschaft Österreichs (LTG): Langfassungen der Vorträge zum lichttechnischen Kongress 2026 (LTG), Tulln a. d. Donau, Österreich, 19.-20. Mai 2026. Absdorf: Lichttechnische Gesellschaft. (Web link)

  • Thür, Alexander; Forndran, Sandra; Valentini, Luca Vittorio; Sommer, Manfred (2026): Sekundärseitige Optimierung von Fernwärmeanschlüssen.
    In: Hochschule Burgenland, Department Energy & Environment (Ed.): Proceedings of the 29th Int. e-nova Conference on Intelligent Energy and Climate Strategies. Energy - Buildings - Environment. International Conference 24.-25. June 2026. Eisenstadt: Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Burgenland (= Science.Research.Pannonia, 36)., ISBN 978-3-9505410-7-6, pp. 455 - 474. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Tosatto, Alice; Ochs, Fabian; Muser, Christoph (2026): Investigation of the Role and Design of Thermal Insulation in the Envelope of Buried Large-Scale Thermal Energy Storage.
    In: Proceedings of the ISES Solar World Congress 2025 (SWC 2025). 04 - 07 November in Fortaleza, Brazil. Freiburg i. Br.: International Solar Energy Society (ISES)., ISBN 978-3-9826306-1-8, pp. 125 - 134. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Valentini, Luca Vittorio; Thür, Alexander (2026): Cost-optimal heat pump and thermal storage sizing for district heating under day-ahead electricity prices.
    In: Hochschule Burgenland, Department Energy & Environment (Ed.): Proceedings of the 29th Int. e-nova Conference on Intelligent Energy and Climate Strategies. Energy - Buildings - Environment. International Conference 24.-25. June 2026. Eisenstadt: Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Burgenland (= Science.Research.Pannonia, 36)., ISBN 978-3-9505410-7-6, pp. 43 - 53. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Venturi, Elisa; Magni, Mara; Ochs, Fabian; Malzer, Harald; Monteleone, William; Tosatto, Alice (2026): Techno-Economic Assessment of Battery and Hydrogen Energy Storage in a Positive Energy Multi-Apartment Building.
    In: Passivhausinstitut: Conference Proceedings of the 28th Internationale Passiv House Conference - Passivhauskonferenz. 24. - 25. April 2026, Essen, Deutschland. Darmstadt: Passivhaus Institut Darmstadt., pp. 403 - 410. (Web link)

  • Venturi, Elisa; Ochs, Fabian; Breuss, Samuel; Magni, Mara; Dermentzis, Georgios (2026): Monitoring-Based Analysis of Decentralized Domestic Hot Water Preparation in Large Multi-Family Buildings.
    In: Zilio, Claudio; Busato, Filippo; Mazzarella, Livio; Noro, Marco (Eds.): Proceedings of the 15th REHVA HVAC World Congress - CLIMA 2025. Conference proceedings, Volume 1, Milan, Italy, June 4-6, 2025. Cham: Springer (= Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 762)., ISBN 978-3-032-06806-4, pp. 443 - 452. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Wemhoener, Carsten; Ochs, Fabian; Bockelman, Franziska; Betzold, Christina; Oppelt, Lukas (2026): Integration of heat pumps in positive energy districts – Simulation and monitoring results from IEA HPT Annex 61.
    In: IEA HPT TCP: Proceedings of the 15th IEA Heat Pump Conference Vienna 2026. IEA Heat Pump Progamme. (Web link)

  • Zech, Philipp; Kelter, Christopher; Hammes, Sascha; Michael, Judith; Breu, Ruth (2026): Meta-Metamodel-Independent Model Transformations.
    In: Taibi, Davide; Smite, Darja: Software Engineering and Advanced Applications. SEAA 2025. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 16081. 51st Euromicro Conference, SEAA 2025, Salerno, Italy, September 10–12, 2025, Proceedings, Part I. Cham: Springer (= Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 16081)., ISBN 978-3-032-04189-0, pp. 329 - 348. (DOI) (Web link)

Journal Article in Professional / Transfer-Oriented Journal
  • Thür, Alexander (2026): Warum Fernwärmestationen oft überdimensioniert sind.
    In: max50. Die Zeitschrift des Energieinstituts Vorarlberg 79, pp. 20 - 21. (Web link)

Other Publications

Other Publication, Transfer-Oriented
  • Ochs, Fabian; Rohringer, Christoph; Reichl Christoph (2026): IEA Wärmepumpentechnologien (HPT) Annex 61: Wärmepumpen in Plusenergiequartieren. Wien: Bundesministerium für Innovation, Mobilität und Infrastruktur (= Berichte aus Energie- und Umweltforschung, 31/2026). (Web link)

  • Schreck, Jacob; Hammes, Sascha; Zech, Philipp; Weitlaner, Robert (2026): BIM-basierte Umsetzung von Tages- und Kunstlichtsteuerungen (TwinLight). Wien: Bundesministerium für Verkehr, Innovation und Technologie BMVIT (= Berichte aus Energie- und Umweltforschung, 53/2026). (Web link)

Research Data

  • Beck, Simon; Rojas, Gabriel (2026): UIBK-EnergyEfficientBuilding / digidat_db_interface (Software). Version 1.0. In: GitHub. (Web link)

  • Geisler-Moroder, David; Maskarenj, Marshal; Ward, Greg; Wang, Taoning; Lee, Eleanor S.; Altomonte, Sergio (2026): Reference Models for Spectral Lighting and Daylight Simulations (Dataset). Version v2. In: Zenodo. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Rojas, Gabriel; Beck, Simon; Mayr, Lena; Goreth, Sebastian; Krois, Elena; Hechenberger, Christian; Feldner, Mario (2026): DIGIdat Metadata and Measurements (Dataset). Version 1.0.0. In: Universität Innsbruck - Data Repository. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Rojas-Kopeinig, Gabriel; Beck, Simon; Mayr, Lena; Goreth, Sebastian; Krois, Elena; Hechenberger, Christian; Felder Mario (2026): DIGIdat Metadata and Measurements (Dataset). Version 1.0.0. In: Universität Innsbruck - Data Repository. (DOI) (Web link)

Media Contributions

Article in Popular Magazine
  • Ochs, Fabian (2026): Klima und Wohnen (Mitwirkung).
    In: eco.nova 07/26, pp. 36 - 40. (Web link)

Media Contribution
  • Honsel, Gregor; Ochs, Fabian: Geschrumpfte Wärmepumpe: Startup entwickelt neuartiges System, das in jede Wohnung passt.
    In: t3n.de of 2026-09-28. (Web link)



Publications 2025

(Co-)Edited Journals and Book Series

(Co-)Editorship of Book Series and Journals
  • Geisler-Moroder, David: Guest Editor des Special Issues zu Low Carbon, High Comfort Integrated Lighting - Building and Environment, 2025-10-13 - 2026-12-31. (Web link)

Contributions to Books / Journals

Journal Article (Original Paper)
  • Abadie, M.; Geffre, E.; Picard, C.-F.; Loomans, M.; Babich, F.; Monge-Barrio, A.; Licina, D.; McGill, G.; Toledo, L.; Coggins, A.M.; Pourkiaei, M.; Casquero-Modrego, N.; Molina, C.; Sadrizadeh, S.; McGrath, J.; Rojas-Kopeinig, G. (2025): PANDORA: An open-access database of indoor pollutant emission rates for IAQ modeling.
    In: Journal of Building Engineering 114, Nr. 114216. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Baumann, Christian; Wohlgenannt, Philipp; Streicher, Wolfgang; Kepplinger, Peter (2025): Optimizing Heat Pump Control in an NZEB via Model Predictive Control and Building Simulation.
    In: Energies 18/1, Nr. 100. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Dang, Xinyuan; Guimaes, Ana Sofia; Sarkany, Andreas; ..., ...; Bianchi Janetti, Michele; et al. (2025): A state-of-the-art empirical round robin validation of heat, air and moisture(HAM) models.
    In: Building and Environment 276, No. 112867. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Du, Sida; Zhao, Yongqing; Tian, Zhen; Geisler-Moroder, David; Wang, Wei (2025): Exploring GPU acceleration framework for climate based daylight modeling.
    In: Building Simulation. An International Journal 18/1, pp. 33 - 46. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Esmaeili, Mohammad; Hammes, Sascha; Tosatto, Samuele; Geisler-Moroder, David; Zech, Philipp (2025): Safe Reinforcement Learning for Buildings: Minimizing Energy Use While Maximizing Occupant Comfort.
    In: Energies 18/19, No. 5313. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Geisler-Moroder, David; Knoflach, Christian (2025): Critical review of the daylight glare probability and proposal for modification for improved evaluation of small glare sources.
    In: Lighting Research & Technology 57/6-7, pp. 604 - 631. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Geisler-Moroder, David; Lee, Eleanor S.; Apian-Bennewitz, Peter; de Boer, Jan; Bueno, Bruno; Deroisy, Bertrand; Fang, Yuan; Grobe, Lars O.; Hauer, Martin; Hoffmann, Sabine; Jonsson, Jacob C.; Maurer, Christoph; Plörer, Daniel; Subramaniam, Sarith; Tian, Zhen; Wand, Taoning; Ward, Greg; Weitlaner, Robert; Wilson, Helen Rose (2025): BSDF Data generation for daylight applications: A call for international standardization.
    In: Lighting Research & Technology 57/6-7, pp. 579 - 603. (Full-text) (DOI) (Web link)

  • Hammes, Sascha; Weninger, Johannes (2025): Optimizing User Distributions in Open-Plan Offices for Communication and Their Implications for Energy Demand and Light Doses: A Living Lab Case Study.
    In: Buildings 15/19, No. 3458. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Jakob, Uli; Strobel, Michael; Ziegele, Luca (2025): Energetic and Economic Assessment of a Solar Thermally Driven Innovative Tri-Generation Unit for Different Use Cases and Climates.
    In: Sustainability 17/24, No. 10924. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Kersken, Matthias; Rojas, Gabriel; Strachan, Paul (2025): Uncertainty of the predictions of different programs and modelling teams based on a detailed empirical validation dataset.
    In: Journal of Building Performance Simulation 18/5-6, pp. 631 - 647. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Miller, Josef; Schneiderbauer, Larissa; Hauer, Martin; Jäger, Alexandra; Fröch, Georg; Pfluger, Rainer; Moser, Stephan (2025): Enhancing Interoperability Between Building Information Modeling and Building Energy Modeling: Alphanumerical Information Exchange for Energy Optimization in Early Design Stages.
    In: Applied Sciences - Basel 15/10, No. 5789. (Full-text) (DOI) (Web link)

  • Monteleone, William; Pinotti, Riccardo; Ochs, Fabian; Dermentzis, Georgios (2025): Hygrothermal analysis of prefabricated façades with active components for minimal invasive renovations.
    In: Journal of Building Engineering 107, No. 112735. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Reum, Tobias; Schmitt, David; Summ, Thorsten; Trinkl, Christoph; Ochs, Fabian; Schrag, Tobias (2025): Experimental Analysis of Parallel Operation of Two Heat Sources in a Dual-Source Heat Pump incorporating Two Compressors.
    In: International Journal of Refrigeration 171, pp. 124 - 128. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Scorpio, Michelangelo; Bladowski, Adam; Geisler-Moroder, David; Martyniuk-Pęczek, Justyna; Sibilio, Sergio; Pfluger, Rainer; Sokół, Natalia (2025): Virtual reality in lighting design: Insights from academia and an international survey among professionals.
    In: Journal of Building Engineering 102, No. 112036. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Weninger, Johannes; Hammes, Sascha (2025): Behavioral Aspects of Real and Simulated Energy Consumption in Artificial Lighting Systems of Office Buildings.
    In: YBL Journal of Built Environment 10/1, pp. 143 - 153. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Weninger, Johannes; Hammes, Sascha (2025): The influence of individual and organizational factors on the energy efficiency of office buildings: a consolidation.
    In: Megaron 20/1, pp. 84 - 92. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Zech, Philipp; Hammes, Sascha; Goldin, Emanuele; Geisler-Moroder, David; Breu, Ruth; Pfluger, Rainer (2025): From BIM to Digital Twin: A transformation process through advanced control modeling and automated commissioning using daylight and artificial lighting as examples.
    In: Energy and Buildings 329, Nr. 115184. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Zech, Philipp; Jäger, Alexandra; Fröch, Georg; Pfluger, Rainer; Breu, Ruth (2025): Agile, continuous building energy modeling and simulation.
    In: Simulation. Transactions of the Society for Modeling and Simulation International 101/3, pp. 241 - 265. (Full-text) (DOI) (Web link)

Journal Article (Proceedings Paper)
  • Grobe, LO; Geisler-Moroder, David; Lee, E.S; Ward, G.J (2025): An international effort to standardize BSDF data generation for daylight simulation.
    In: Journal of Physics: Conference Series 3140, No. 102009. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Wemhoener, Carsten; Ochs, Fabian; Breuss, Samuel; Betzold, Christina; Bockelmann, Christina; Zimmermann, Joris (2025): Heat pump integration in Positive Energy Districts – Interim results of IEA HPT Annex 61.
    In: Journal of Physics: Conference Series 3140, No. 022011. (DOI) (Web link)

Book Chapter (Original Paper)
  • Peer, Stefanie; Streicher, Wolfgang; Wagner, Gernot (2025): Chapter 3. Built environments and mobility.
    In: Huppmann, D.; Keiler, M.; Riahi, K.; Rieder, H. (Eds.): Second Austrian Assessment Report on Climate Change (AAR2) of the Austrian Panel on Climate Change (APCC). Wien: Austrian Academy of Sciences Press., ISBN 978-3-7001-5110-4, pp. 171 - 230. (DOI) (Web link)

Proceedings Article
  • Bockelmann, Franziska; Ochs, Fabian; Wemhoener, Carsten (2025): Workflow für Wärmepumpensysteme in der Quartiersversorgung.
    In: Der Geothermiekongress DGK. Berlin: Bundesverband Geothermie e.V., pp. 1 - 11. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Geisler-Moroder, David; Lee, Eleanor S.; Grobe, Lars O.; Ward, Greg (2025): Towards an ISO/CIE Standard for BSDF characterization of shading and daylighting systems.
    In: Proceedings of the CIE 2025 Midterm Meeting. Vienna, Austria, July 4-11, 2025. Wien: International Commission on Illumination / Commission Internationale de l'Eclairage / Internationale Beleuchtungskommission (CIE) (= Proceedings of the CIE, x051)., ISBN 978-3-902842-76-3, pp. 312 - 319. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Hammes, Sascha; Weninger, Johannes (2025): Nutzerbezogene Kunstlichtenergieprofile deren Erhebung, Verwertung und Mehrwerte.
    In: Deutsche Gesellschaft für LichtTechnik und LichtGestaltung e.V. (LiTG): 26. Europäischer Lichttechnischer Kongress. Licht 2025. 31.03.-02.04.2025, Oldenburg, Deutschland. Absdorf: Lichttechnische Gesellschaft., ISBN 978-3-927787-42-1, pp. 784 - 794. (Web link)

  • Hammes, Sascha; Weninger, Johannes (2025): The impact of seasonal occupancy patterns on energy-related lighting objectives.
    In: Proceedings of the CIE 2025 Midterm Meeting. Vienna, Austria, July 4-11, 2025. Wien: International Commission on Illumination / Commission Internationale de l'Eclairage / Internationale Beleuchtungskommission (CIE) (= Proceedings of the CIE, x051)., ISBN 978-3-902842-76-3, pp. 363 - 372. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Hammes, Sascha; Weninger, Johannes; Gschwandtner, Philipp; Zech, Philipp (2025): Achieving a Deeper Understanding of User-Related Influences on Artificial Lighting Energy Demand Using High-Performance Computing.
    In: Pernigotto, Giovanni; Ballarini, Ilaria; Patuzzi, Francesco; Prada, Alessandro; Corrado, Vincenzo; Gasparella, Andrea: Building Simulation Applications BSA 2024: 6th IBPSA-Italy Conference. Bozen-Bolzano, 26th –28th June 2024. Bozen: Bozen University Press., ISBN 978-88-6046-202-2, pp. 371 - 378. (DOI)

  • Hammes, Sascha; Weninger, Johannes; Hochleitner, Iolanthe; Fröhlich, Marco; Zech, Philipp; Gschwandtner, Philipp (2025): A performance comparison of analytical and heuristic optimization methods for determining an energy-efficient user distribution in office environments.
    In: Proceedings of Building Simulation 2025: 19th Conference of IBPSA. International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA) (= Proceedings of the International Building Performance Simulation Association)., ISBN 978-1-7750520-4-3, pp. 1 - 8. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Hammes, Sascha; Weninger, Johannes; Zech, Philipp (2025): Closer to Realtime: A Comparison of Machine Learning Methods to Reduce Artificial Switch-Off Times.
    In: Proceedings of the 2024 IEEE Sustainable Smart Lighting World Conference & Expo (LS24). Eindhoven, Netherlands, Nov. 12-14, 2024. Piscataway, NJ: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)., ISBN 979-8-3315-4019-7, pp. 1 - 4. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Hammes, Sascha; Weninger, Johannes; Zech, Philipp; Gschwandtner, Philipp (2025): Unraveling the energy performance gap: Understanding user-related factors affecting lighting energy consumption in office buildings.
    In: Proceedings of Building Simulation 2025: 19th Conference of IBPSA. International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA) (= Proceedings of the International Building Performance Simulation Association)., ISBN 978-1-7750520-4-3, pp. 1 - 8. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Hammes, Sascha; Zech, Philipp; Zallinger, Christoph; Geisler-Moroder, David; Goldin, Emanuele; Pfluger, Rainer (2025): Kollaboratives Lichtsteuerungsdesign in BIM, automatisierte Inbetriebnahmen und Unreal Engine gestützter digitaler Zwilling – Ergebnisse aus einer Laborstudie.
    In: Deutsche Gesellschaft für LichtTechnik und LichtGestaltung e.V. (LiTG): 26. Europäischer Lichttechnischer Kongress. Licht 2025. 31.03.-02.04.2025, Oldenburg, Deutschland. Absdorf: Lichttechnische Gesellschaft., ISBN 978-3-927787-42-1, pp. 540 - 551. (Web link)

  • Jähnig, Dagmar; Male, Markus; Ochs, Fabian (2025): Sanierung mit Wärmepumpen in Mehrfamilienhäusern – eine Simulationsstudie.
    In: e-nova, International Conference. Intelligente Energie- und Klimastrategien: Energie – Gebäude – Umwelt. 25. und 26. Juni 2025. Band 28. Eisenstadt: Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Burgenland (= Science.Research.Pannonia, 33)., ISBN 978-3-9505410-4-5, pp. 349 - 359. (Web link)

  • Monteleone, William; Ochs, Fabian (2025): Comparative study on small-scale HPs for decentral DHW preparation in multi-family buildings.
    In: Alexandros Charalambides: EuroSun 2024 Proceedings. ISES and IEA SHC International Conference on Sustainable and Solar Energy for Buildings and Industry. 26-30 August 2024, Limassol, Cyprus. Freiburg i. Br.: International Solar Energy Society (ISES)., ISBN 978-3-9826306-0-1, pp. 273 - 284. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Monteleone, William; Ochs, Fabian (2025): Simulation-based analysis of the sound emissions of decentral air-to-water heat pumps in renovated multi-family buildings.
    In: de la Prida, Daniel; Ramis, Jaime; Machimbarrena, Maria: Proceedings of the 11th Convention of the European Acoustics Association Forum Acusticum / EuroNoise 2025. European Acoustics Association (EAA) (= Forum Acusticum)., ISBN 978-84-87985-35-5, pp. 819 - 826. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Ochs, Fabian; Magni, Mara; Dermentzis, Georgios; Venturi, Elisa; Monteleone, William (2025): Towards Digital Twin - Holistic Planning of Thermal Renovations with Heat Pumps in Multi-Apartment Buildings.
    In: Berardi, Umberto (Eds.): Multiphysics and Multiscale Building Physics. Proceedings of the 9th International Building Physics Conference (IBPC 2024) Volume 3: Building Systems and HVAC Technologies. Dordrecht - Heidelberg - London - New York - Berlin: Springer (= Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, 554)., ISBN 978-981-97-8316-8, pp. 11 - 17. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Pfluger, Rainer (2025): Kostengünstige Lüftung.
    In: Passivhaus Institut: Arbeitskreis kostengünstige Passivhäuser, Protokollband Nr. 62: Kostengünstige Sanierung von Wohngebäuden. Darmstadt: Passivhaus Institut Darmstadt (= Arbeitskreis kostengünstige Passivhäuser, 62)., pp. 45 - 59.

  • Streicher, Wolfgang; van Karsbergen, Vincent; Thür, Alexander; Ochs, Fabian (2025): Space Heating and Cooling Demand of Buildings In the Perspective of Climate Change in Cold and Hot Climates – Is this a Risk?
    In: Alexandros Charalambides: EuroSun 2024 Proceedings. ISES and IEA SHC International Conference on Sustainable and Solar Energy for Buildings and Industry. 26-30 August 2024, Limassol, Cyprus. Freiburg i. Br.: International Solar Energy Society (ISES)., ISBN 978-3-9826306-0-1, pp. 82 - 87. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Tosatto, Alice; Ochs, Fabian; Muser, Christoph; Hengel, Franz (2025): Optimized Thermodynamics and Building Physics of large-scale Thermal Energy Storage.
    In: Alexandros Charalambides: EuroSun 2024 Proceedings. ISES and IEA SHC International Conference on Sustainable and Solar Energy for Buildings and Industry. 26-30 August 2024, Limassol, Cyprus. Freiburg i. Br.: International Solar Energy Society (ISES)., ISBN 978-3-9826306-0-1, pp. 623 - 634. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Tosatto, Alice; Ochs, Fabian; Weginger, Lisa Sophie; Danzinger, Georg; Muser, Christoph; Samhaber, Wolfgang (2025): Design and numerical modelling of seasonal water-based tank-in-tank thermal energy storage for district heating systems.
    In: Proceedings of Building Simulation 2025: 19th Conference of IBPSA. International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA) (= Proceedings of the International Building Performance Simulation Association)., ISBN 978-1-7750520-4-3, pp. 1 - 8. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Venturi, Elisa; Ochs, Fabian; Magni, Mara; Dermentzis, Georgios (2025): Evaluation of positive energy districts with district heating and heat pumps.
    In: Alexandros Charalambides: EuroSun 2024 Proceedings. ISES and IEA SHC International Conference on Sustainable and Solar Energy for Buildings and Industry. 26-30 August 2024, Limassol, Cyprus. Freiburg i. Br.: International Solar Energy Society (ISES)., ISBN 978-3-9826306-0-1, pp. 409 - 420. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Zech, Philipp; Goldin, Emanuele; Zallinger, Christoph; Hammes, Sascha; Pobitzer, Philipp; Michael, Judith; Breu, Ruth (2025): An Ecosystem of DSMLs for Building Commissioning.
    In: Proceedings of the 28th ACM/IEEE International Conference on Model Driven Engineering Languages and Systems (MODELS 2025). 5-10 Oct. 2025. Los Alamitos: IEEE Computer Society Press., ISBN 979-8-3315-4910-7, pp. 12 - 23. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Zech, Philipp; Hammes, Sascha; Geisler-Moroder, David; Hauer, Martin; Pfluger, Rainer; Breu, Ruth (2025): Quantifying the Simulation-Reality Gap in Building Simulations.
    In: Proceedings of Building Simulation 2025: 19th Conference of IBPSA. International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA) (= Proceedings of the International Building Performance Simulation Association)., ISBN 978-1-7750520-4-3, pp. 1 - 8. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Zech, Philipp; Senoner, Simon; Goldin, Emanuele; Zallinger, Christoph; Hammes, Sascha; Michael, Judith (2025): Model-driven Digital Twins in AECO.
    In: Proceedings of the 28th ACM/IEEE International Conference on Model Driven Engineering Languages and Systems Companion (MODELS-C 2025). Los Alamitos: IEEE Computer Society Press., ISBN 979-8-3315-7990-6, pp. 224 - 235. (DOI) (Web link)

Journal Article in Professional / Transfer-Oriented Journal
  • Pfluger, Rainer (2025): Kostengünstige Lüftung für die Sanierung. Einfache und wirtschaftliche Installation von Wohnungslüftungsanlagen.
    In: CCI-Zeitung. Fachzeitung für die Lüftungs-, Klima-, Kältebranche (LÜKK) 2025/9, pp. 5 - 6. (Web link)

Other Publications

Electronic Publication, Scientific
  • Laverge, Jelle; Jones, Benjamin; Rojas, Gabriel; Abadie, Marc; Qin, Menghao; Guyot, Gaelle; Kolarik, Jakub (2025): D3 - Methods and tools for the rating of IAQ management strategies. IEA EBC Annex 86. INIVE, Ghent. (Web link)

  • Rojas, Gabriel; Abadie, Marc (2025): D2 - An open registry for the rating of IAQ management strategies. IEA EBC Annex 86. INIVE, Ghent. (Web link)

Electronic Publication (Preprint)
  • Plörer, Daniel; Hammes, Sascha; Huber, Julian; Pfluger, Rainer; Öttl, Silvia (2025): Exploring CO2-Distribution in Educational Spaces: Results from Experimental Field Studies. (DOI) (Web link)

Other Publication, Transfer-Oriented
  • Pfluger, Rainer; Hammes, Sascha; Frei, Andreas; Soder, Hans; Franze, Andreas (2025): EnerPHit für ein klimaresilientes St. Johann - Klimafahrplan der Klima-Pionierstadt St. Johann in Tirol. Wien: Bundesministerium für Innovation, Mobilität und Infrastruktur (= Berichte aus Energie- und Umweltforschung, 44/2025). (Web link)

Research Data

  • Rojas, Gabriel; Freundorfer, Timm (2025): Scripts for analysis of Indoor Air Quality data produced according to IEA EBC Annex 86 standard (Software). Version v1. In: GitHub. (Web link)

  • Rojas, Gabriel; Mayr, Lena (2025): Registry of indoor air quality (IAQ) measurement studies in residential homes - Summary tables from IEA EBC Annex 86 (ST2) (Dataset). Version v1. In: Zenodo. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Rojas, Gabriel; Stauffer, Reto (2025): Indoor air quality in residential homes - Monthly aggregated data from IEA EBC Annex 86 (ST2) project participants (Dataset). Version 1.0.0. In: Zenodo. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Stauffer, Reto; Rojas-Kopeinig, Gabriel (2025): Annex86 Data Analysis Package (Software). Version 0.2-14. In: GitHub. (Web link)

  • Weißbacher, Clemens; Rojas, Gabriel (2025): LueftungskonzeptAT (Software). Version 25,01. In: GitHub. (Web link)

Media Contributions

Article in Popular Magazine
  • Kröll, Marian; Ochs, Fabian (2025): Energiezukunft.
    In: eco.nova. (Web link)

Media Contribution
  • Pfluger, Rainer: Meet the Scientists auf der MS-Wissenschaft - RMN066 MS Wissenschaft 2025 “Zukunftsenergie” (Interview).
    In: radiomono.net of 2025-06-29. (Web link)

  • Rojas, Gabriel: Belastet die Raumluft in modernen Bauten die Gesundheit? (Interview).
    In: Die Presse of 2025-11-29. (Web link)

  • Rojas, Gabriel: Bessere Luftqualität an Schulen (Interview).
    In: ORF Tirol Heute of 2025-01-08. (Web link)

  • Rojas, Gabriel: Luft nach oben bei Luftqualität an Schulen (Interview).
    In: ORF Tirol Online of 2025-01-08. (Web link)



Publications 2024

Contributions to Books / Journals

Journal Article (Original Paper)
  • Bianchi Janetti, Michele; Krusharova, Martina; Fend, Florian; Längle, Kai; Mathis, Thomas (2024): Thermal conductivity of biochar-clay composites for the internal insulation of buildings.
    In: Case Studies in Construction Materials 21, No. e04083. (Full-text) (DOI) (Web link)

  • Hammes, Sascha; Geisler-Moroder, David; Weninger, Johannes; Zech, Philipp; Pfluger, Rainer (2024): Market demands vs. scientific realities: A comparative analysis in the context of BIM-based and user-centred lighting control.
    In: Developments in the Built Environment 19, Nr. 100526. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Khan, Rehan; Neyer, Daniel; Kurzina, Irina; Kumar, Ritunesh (2024): Heat and mass transfer characteristics of vertical falling film cylindrical plastic surfaces under partial wetting conditions for liquid desiccant regeneration.
    In: Applied Thermal Engineering 242, No. 122462. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Maierhofer, Dominik; van Karsbergen, Vincent; Potrˇc Obrecht, Tajda; Ruschi Mendes Saade, Marcella; Gingrich, Simone; Streicher, Wolfgang; Erb, Karl-Heinz; Passer, Alexander (2024): Linking forest carbon opportunity costs and greenhouse gas emission substitution effects of wooden buildings: The climate optimum concept.
    In: Sustainable Production and Consumption 51, pp. 612 - 627. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Monteleone, William; Ochs, Fabian; Dermentzis, Georgios; Breuss, Samuel (2024): Simulation-assisted design of a silent façade-integrated R290 mini-split heat pump.
    In: Applied Thermal Engineering 243, No. 122520. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Ochs, Fabian; Franzoi, Nicola; Dermentzis, Georgios; Monteleone, William; Magni, Mara (2024): Monitoring and Simulation-Based Optimization of two Multi-Apartment NZEBs with Heat Pump, Solar Thermal and PV.
    In: Journal of Building Performance Simulation 17/1, pp. 1 - 26. (Full-text) (DOI) (Web link)

  • Ochs, Fabian; Tosatto, Alice; Venturi, Elisa; Breuss, Samuel; Magni, Mara; Dermentzis, Georgios; Wemhoener, Carsten (2024): Characteristic Load Curves of Positive Energy Districts.
    In: Solar Energy Advances 5, No. 100081. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Sanna, Anas; Streicher, Wolfgang (2024): Innovative system for BWRO desalination powered by PV and pumped hydro storage – Economic and GHG emissions analysis.
    In: DESALINATION 570, p. No 117081. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Tosatto, Alice; Ochs, Fabian (2024): Performance comparison of large-scale thermal energy storage and hydrogen as seasonal storage for achieving energy autarky in residential districts with different renovation levels.
    In: Journal of Energy Storage 98/Part A, No. 113009. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Yi, Juan; Tian, Zhen; Rüdisser, Daniel; Geisler-Moroder, David; Zhao, Yongqing; Hauer, Martin; Weiss, Tobias; Luo, Tao; Zhang, Bin (2024): A review of reflected sunlight from buildings: problems and challenges.
    In: Sustainable Cities and Society 117, No. 105943. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Zech, Philipp; Burger, Peter; Hammes, Sascha; Geisler-Moroder, David; Breu, Ruth (2024): BIMReason - Validating BIM Model Correctness.
    In: Bauphysik 46/6, pp. 332 - 339. (DOI) (Web link)

Journal Article (Review)
  • Guo, Xuran; Tian, Zhen; Zhao, Yongqing; Geisler-Moroder, David; Hauer, Martin (2024): Enhancing indoor light and thermal performance with micro-prismatic materials for complex fenestration systems: A review.
    In: Energy and Buildings 325, No. 115002. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Hammes, Sascha; Geisler-Moroder, David; Hauer, Martin; Weninger, Johannes; Obleitner, Maximilian; Miller, Josef; Plörer, Daniel; van Karsbergen, Vincent; Weitlaner, Robert; Pfluger, Rainer (2024): Concepts of user-centred lighting controls for office applications: A systematic literature review.
    In: Building and Environment 254, No.111321. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Hauer, Martin; Hammes, Sascha; Zech, Philipp; Geisler-Moroder, David; Plörer, Daniel; Miller, Josef; van Karsbergen, Vincent; Pfluger, Rainer (2024): Integrating Digital Twins with BIM for Enhanced Building Control Strategies: A Systematic Literature Review Focusing on Daylight and Artificial Lighting Systems.
    In: Buildings 14/3, No. 805. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Rojas, Gabriel; Fletcher, Martin; Johnston, David; Siddall, Mark (2024): A review of the indoor air quality in residential Passive House dwellings.
    In: Energy and Buildings 306, No. 113883. (DOI) (Web link)

Book Chapter (Original Paper)
  • Rieg, Lorenzo; Knoflach, Bertram; Mühlegger, Hanspeter; Pfluger, Rainer; Streicher, Wolfgang (2024): Energy-Efficient Renovation of University Buildings and Their Use as Living Labs—The Technical Sciences Building at the University of Innsbruck as a Best Practice Example.
    In: Leal Filho, Walter; Dibbern, Thais; Ruiz de Maya, Salvador; Alarcón-del-Amo, María-del-Carmen; Rives, Longinos Marin: The Contribution of Universities Towards Education for Sustainable Development. Cham: Springer Nature (= World Sustainability Series)., ISBN 978-3-031-49852-7, pp. 287 - 303. (DOI) (Web link)

Proceedings Article
  • Beck, Simon; Rojas, Gabriel (2024): Application strategies and effectiveness of CO₂ signal lights for improving indoor air quality in classrooms.
    In: Wouters, Peter; Janssens, Arnold; Kapsalaki, Maria: Retrofitting the Building Stock: Challenges and Opportunities for Indoor Environmental Quality, 44th AIVC, 12th TightVent, 10th venticool Conference, Proceedings. Oct. 09 - 10 2024, Ghent, Belgium. Gent: Universiteit Gent / Ghent University / Universität Gent (= AIVC Conference Proceedings, 44)., ISBN 978-2-930471-68-6, pp. 194 - 208.

  • Dermentzis, Georgios; Tsaris, Anastasios; Monteleone, William; Ochs, Fabian (2024): Performance Evaluation of Decentralized Split Unit Air-to-air Heat Pumps.
    In: Bednar, Thomas: Proceedings of BauSim Conference 2024. 10te Konferenz von IBPSA-DACH, TU Wien, Österreich. Proceedings. 23-26 September 2024, Vienna, Austria. International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA)., ISBN 978-3-200-10068-8, pp. 368 - 375. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Geisler-Moroder, David; Prost, Lukas; Roy, Nicolas (2024): Effect of Dew Point Temperature and Sky Patch Discretization on Annual Daylight Simulations.
    In: Bednar, Thomas: Proceedings of BauSim Conference 2024. 10te Konferenz von IBPSA-DACH, TU Wien, Österreich. Proceedings. 23-26 September 2024, Vienna, Austria. International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA)., ISBN 978-3-200-10068-8, pp. 120 - 127. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Hammes, Sascha; Pfluger, Rainer (2024): Concepts and support solutions for serial refurbishment and evaluation of real case studies in the EU-project outPHit.
    In: Advanced Building Skins GmbH: Proceedings of the 19th Advanced Building Skins Conference & Expo (ABS). 28.-29. October 2024, Bern, Switzerland. Wilen: Advanced Building Skins GmbH., ISBN 978-3-9524883-2-4, pp. 273 - 282. (Web link)

  • Hammes, Sascha; Pfluger, Rainer (2024): Decision Support Tool - comparison and evaluation of renovation concepts for residential buildings via a web application with PHPP variant calculation.
    In: Passivhausinstitut: Proceedings of the 27th Passivhaus Conference. Darmstadt: Passivhaus Institut Darmstadt., pp. 324 - 331. (Full-text) (Web link)

  • Hammes, Sascha; Zech, Philipp; Geisler-Moroder, David; Goldin, Emanuele; Pfluger, Rainer (2024): BIM und Beleuchtungssteuerungen – Entwicklung von Werkzeugen basierend auf Literatur- und Marktanalysen.
    In: Lichttechnische Gesellschaft Österreichs (LTG): Langfassungen zum lichttechnischen Kongress 2024 & 100 Jahre LTG, Lichttechnische Gesellschaft Österreichs (LTG), Andau, Österreich, Jun. 04.-05., 2024. Verträgliches, qualitätsvolles Licht – nicht erst zukünftig, sondern bereits Realität! Absdorf: Lichttechnische Gesellschaft., pp. 1 - 12. (Web link)

  • Hammes, Sascha; Zech, Philipp; Geisler-Moroder, David; Goldin, Emanuele; Pfluger, Rainer (2024): Konzepte zur BIM-basierten Konfiguration und Parametrisierung von Beleuchtungssteuerungen abgeleitet aus Literatur- und Marktrecherchen.
    In: Bednar, Thomas: Proceedings of BauSim Conference 2024. 10te Konferenz von IBPSA-DACH, TU Wien, Österreich. Proceedings. 23-26 September 2024, Vienna, Austria. International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA)., ISBN 978-3-200-10068-8, pp. 48 - 55. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Jakob, Uli; Vasta, Salvatore; Weiss, Wolfgang; Neyer, Daniel; Kohlenbach, Paul (2024): Solar Cooling for the Sunbelt Regions – Results From Task 65 Activities.
    In: International Solar Energy Society: Proceedings of the ISES Solar World Congress 2023. New Dehli , India, 30.10.2023 - 04.11.2023. Freiburg i. Br.: International Solar Energy Society (ISES)., ISBN 978-3-982 0408-9-9, pp. 312 - 323. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Magni, Mara; Ochs, Fabian; Venturi, Elisa (2024): Impact of Zoning Strategy on Heating Load, Heating Demand, Comfort and Air Quality for a Flat Equipped with Different Ventilation Systems.
    In: Bednar, Thomas: Proceedings of BauSim Conference 2024. 10te Konferenz von IBPSA-DACH, TU Wien, Österreich. Proceedings. 23-26 September 2024, Vienna, Austria. International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA)., ISBN 978-3-200-10068-8, pp. 423 - 430. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Magni, Mara; Ochs, Fabian; Venturi, Elisa; Dermentzi, Georgios; Malzer, Harald Konrad (2024): Simulation-based comparison of energy demand, CO2-emissions and Life Cycle Cost of different HVAC systems for Passive Houses.
    In: Passivhausinstitut: Proceedings of the 27th Passivhaus Conference. Darmstadt: Passivhaus Institut Darmstadt., pp. 421 - 426. (Full-text) (Web link)

  • Miller, Josef; Jäger, Alexandra; Fröch, Georg; Pfluger, Rainer; Zech, Philipp; Hauer, Martin (2024): Combined web-based and BIM tool plugin toolchain to support data exchange during BIM2SIM workflows.
    In: Bednar, Thomas: Proceedings of BauSim Conference 2024. 10te Konferenz von IBPSA-DACH, TU Wien, Österreich. Proceedings. 23-26 September 2024, Vienna, Austria. International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA)., ISBN 978-3-200-10068-8, pp. 40 - 47. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Miller, Josef; Pfluger, Rainer; Hauer, Martin (2024): Revit2DALEC: A BIM-based building energy performance simulation tool used during the early design stage for orientation and location optimization.
    In: IBPSA – Internation Building Performance Simulation Association: Proceedings of Building Simulation 2023: 18th Conference of IBPSA. September 4-6, 2023. Shanghai, China. International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA)., ISBN 978-1-7750520-3-6, pp. 2251 - 2258. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Monteleone, William; Fink, Jürgen; Ochs, Fabian (2024): Evaluation of the sound emissions of multiple split heat pumps in a renovation project.
    In: Passivhausinstitut: Proceedings of the 27th Passivhaus Conference. Darmstadt: Passivhaus Institut Darmstadt., pp. 353 - 358. (Full-text) (Web link)

  • Monteleone, William; Ochs, Fabian (2024): Modelling Ice Formation and De-icing for Enhanced Performance of Compact Facade-integrated Air-to-Water Heat Pumps.
    In: Bednar, Thomas: Proceedings of BauSim Conference 2024. 10te Konferenz von IBPSA-DACH, TU Wien, Österreich. Proceedings. 23-26 September 2024, Vienna, Austria. International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA)., ISBN 978-3-200-10068-8, pp. 400 - 407. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Muchorowska, Marianna; Bianchi Janetti, Michele; Rössler, Albert (2024): Hygrothermal performance of internal insulation systems with moisture-adaptive vapour retarders.
    In: Bednar, Thomas: Proceedings of BauSim Conference 2024. 10te Konferenz von IBPSA-DACH, TU Wien, Österreich. Proceedings. 23-26 September 2024, Vienna, Austria. International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA)., ISBN 978-3-200-10068-8, pp. 32 - 39. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Neyer, Daniel; Ostheimer, Manuel; Mutumba, Raymond; Kigozi, Julia (2024): Productive use of solar enery - techno-economic assessment of a pineapple drying pilot in Uganda.
    In: AEE INTEC: ISEC 2024. The 3rd International Conference on Renewable Heating and Cooling in Integrated Urban and Industrial Energy Systems - Conference Proceedings. 10 - 11 April 2024, Graz. Gleisdorf: AEE INTEC., pp. 283 - 284. (Web link)

  • Ochs, Fabian; Breuss, Samuel; Venturi, Elisa; Magni, Mara; Dermentzis, Georgios (2024): Towards Positive Energy Districts - Innsbruck “Campagne Areal”.
    In: AEE INTEC: ISEC 2024. The 3rd International Conference on Renewable Heating and Cooling in Integrated Urban and Industrial Energy Systems - Conference Proceedings. 10 - 11 April 2024, Graz. Gleisdorf: AEE INTEC., pp. 131 - 132. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Ochs, Fabian; Dermentzis, Georgios; Magni, Mara; Venturi, Elisa; Monteleone, William (2024): Optimal planning of deep thermal renovation and heat pump application in buildings.
    In: Passivhausinstitut: Proceedings of the 27th Passivhaus Conference. Darmstadt: Passivhaus Institut Darmstadt., pp. 117 - 121. (Full-text)

  • Ochs, Fabian; Magni, Mara (2024): Wärmepumpenkonzepte für die Sanierung von Mehrfamilienhäusern.
    In: Energieinstitut Vorarlberg: Economicum: Leistbares und energieeffizientes Wohnen. Themenband Session 13: Herausforderung Altbau. Dornbirn: Energieinstitut Vorarlberg., pp. 26 - 47. (Web link)

  • Ochs, Fabian; Magni, Mara; Dermentzis, Georgios; Monteleone, William; Venturi, Elisa (2024): Solide Planung als Grundlage effizienter Wärmepumpensysteme.
    In: 7. Internationalen Fachtagung Bauphysik & Gebäudetechnik (BGT 2024). Holzbau | Trockenbau | Innenausbau. Proceedings. Biel: forum-holzbau (fhb)., online. (Web link)

  • Ochs, Fabian; Magni, Mara; Dermentzis, Georgios; Venturi, Elisa; Monteleone, William (2024): Integrated planning tool for thermal refurbishment and the use of heat pumps in apartment blocks.
    In: BAUZ! 2024. Schon umgestellt! Komponenten, Bauwerke, Quartiere / Switch-over completed! Components, building structures, neighborhoods. Internationaler Kongress, 15. und 16. April 2024. Wien: IBO-Verlag., ISBN 978-3-900403-55-3, pp. 40 - 44. (Web link)

  • Ochs, Fabian; Tosatto, Alice; Magni, Mara (2024): Reduction of the Winter Gap Problem - Energy Efficiency vs. Energy Flexibility.
    In: Kuznik, F. (Eds.): Proceedings of the 16th IEA ES TCP International Conference on Energy Storage (ENERSTOCK 2024). Lyon, 5-7 June 2024. INSAVALOR., ISBN 978-2-9595978-0-0, pp. 440 - 443. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Ostheimer, Manuel; Neyer, Daniel; Jakob, Uli (2024): Solar cooling for the sunbelt regions - highlight from task 65 activites.
    In: AEE INTEC: ISEC 2024. The 3rd International Conference on Renewable Heating and Cooling in Integrated Urban and Industrial Energy Systems - Conference Proceedings. 10 - 11 April 2024, Graz. Gleisdorf: AEE INTEC., pp. 309 - 310. (Web link)

  • Pfluger, Rainer; Hammes, Sascha; Frei, Andreas (2024): EnerPHit for a climate-resilient St. Johann (EnerPHit-for-2040).
    In: Passivhausinstitut: Proceedings of the 27th Passivhaus Conference. Darmstadt: Passivhaus Institut Darmstadt., pp. 281 - 286. (Full-text) (Web link)

  • Prenninger, Klaus; Schnitzer, Johannes; Rojas, Gabriel (2024): Potentiale zur Betriebsoptimierung und Effizienzsteigerung von Lüftungsanlagen – Kenngrößen und Methoden.
    In: Gremmel-Simon, H. (Ed.): Intelligente Energie- und Klimastrategien: Energie - Gebäude - Umwelt. e-nova Internationaler Kongress 2024. 12. und 13. Juni, 2024. Pinkafeld: Fachhochschule Burgenland (= Science.Research.Pannonia, 30)., pp. 173 - 182. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Rojas, Gabriel; Pfluger, Rainer; Frei, Andreas (2024): Active volume flow control as a passive component in a Passive House – a new development.
    In: Passivhausinstitut: Proceedings of the 27th Passivhaus Conference. Darmstadt: Passivhaus Institut Darmstadt., pp. 168 - 171. (Full-text) (Web link)

  • Schmidt, Thomas; Reisenbichler-S, Michael; Dahash, Abdulrahman; Siffnaios, Ioannis; van der Wilk, Steven; Gauthier, Geoffroy; Thornton, Jeff; Tosatto, Alice; Ochs, Fabian; Formhals, Julian (2024): Comparative Simulations for the Verification of Simulation Models for Large Thermal Energy Storages.
    In: Kuznik, F. (Eds.): Proceedings of the 16th IEA ES TCP International Conference on Energy Storage (ENERSTOCK 2024). Lyon, 5-7 June 2024. INSAVALOR., ISBN 978-2-9595978-0-0, pp. 75 - 78. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Strobel, Michael; Jakob, Uli; Ostheimer, Manuel; Neyer, Daniel (2024): Building optimization combined with solar heating and cooling in Nepal.
    In: International Solar Energy Society: Proceedings of the ISES Solar World Congress 2023. New Dehli , India, 30.10.2023 - 04.11.2023. Freiburg i. Br.: International Solar Energy Society (ISES)., ISBN 978-3-982 0408-9-9, pp. 340 - 348. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Thür, Alexander (2024): PV driven air heat pump using overheating effects as thermal battery in single familiy houses.
    In: AEE INTEC: ISEC 2024. The 3rd International Conference on Renewable Heating and Cooling in Integrated Urban and Industrial Energy Systems - Conference Proceedings. 10 - 11 April 2024, Graz. Gleisdorf: AEE INTEC., pp. 376 - 377. (Web link)

  • Tosatto, Alice; Ochs, Fabian (2024): Comparison of detailed large-scale Thermal Energy Storage simulation models.
    In: Bednar, Thomas: Proceedings of BauSim Conference 2024. 10te Konferenz von IBPSA-DACH, TU Wien, Österreich. Proceedings. 23-26 September 2024, Vienna, Austria. International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA)., ISBN 978-3-200-10068-8, pp. 18 - 25. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Tosatto, Alice; Ochs, Fabian (2024): Role of seasonal thermal energy storage coupled with heat pumps in achieving the energy autarky of districts.
    In: AEE INTEC: ISEC 2024. The 3rd International Conference on Renewable Heating and Cooling in Integrated Urban and Industrial Energy Systems - Conference Proceedings. 10 - 11 April 2024, Graz. Gleisdorf: AEE INTEC., pp. 378 - 381. (Web link)

  • Tosatto, Alice; Ochs, Fabian; Muser, Christoph (2024): Understanding and overcoming the challenges for the integration of large-scale Thermal Energy Storage.
    In: Kuznik, F. (Eds.): Proceedings of the 16th IEA ES TCP International Conference on Energy Storage (ENERSTOCK 2024). Lyon, 5-7 June 2024. INSAVALOR., ISBN 978-2-9595978-0-0, pp. 569 - 572. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Tosatto, Alice; Ochs, Fabian; Streicher, Wolfgang; Magni, Mara; Venturi, Elisa (2024): Methodology for the calculation of energy scenarios to achieve carbon neutrality in the building stock.
    In: IBPSA – Internation Building Performance Simulation Association: Proceedings of Building Simulation 2023: 18th Conference of IBPSA. September 4-6, 2023. Shanghai, China. International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA)., ISBN 978-1-7750520-3-6, pp. 2734 - 2741. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Venturi, Elisa; Breuss, Samuel; Dermentzis, Georgios; Magni, Mara; Ochs, Fabian (2024): Campagne project: Passive houses to enable Positive Energy District.
    In: Passivhausinstitut: Proceedings of the 27th Passivhaus Conference. Darmstadt: Passivhaus Institut Darmstadt., pp. 231 - 236. (Full-text) (Web link)

  • Venturi, Elisa; Dermentzis, Georgios; Magni, Mara; Ochs, Fabian (2024): Techno-Economic Analysis of the Heating System Robustness.
    In: AEE INTEC: ISEC 2024. The 3rd International Conference on Renewable Heating and Cooling in Integrated Urban and Industrial Energy Systems - Conference Proceedings. 10 - 11 April 2024, Graz. Gleisdorf: AEE INTEC., pp. 382 - 384. (Web link)

  • Venturi, Elisa; Ochs, Fabian; Magni, Mara; Dermentzis, Georgios; Breuss, Samuel (2024): Modelling Approaches for Decentral Domestic Hot Water Heat Exchangers in Hydronic Simulations.
    In: Bednar, Thomas: Proceedings of BauSim Conference 2024. 10te Konferenz von IBPSA-DACH, TU Wien, Österreich. Proceedings. 23-26 September 2024, Vienna, Austria. International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA)., ISBN 978-3-200-10068-8, pp. 223 - 230. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Wemhoener, Carsten; Ochs, Fabian; Betzold, Christina; Bockelmann, Franziska (2024): IEA HPT Annex 61 - Simulation von Wärmepumpen in Plusenergiequartieren.
    In: Bednar, Thomas: Proceedings of BauSim Conference 2024. 10te Konferenz von IBPSA-DACH, TU Wien, Österreich. Proceedings. 23-26 September 2024, Vienna, Austria. International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA)., ISBN 978-3-200-10068-8, pp. 184 - 191. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Wemhöner, Carsten; Bockelmann, Franziska; Ochs, Fabian; Hummel, Sebastian (2024): Annex 61 - State of heat pumps in positive energy districts.
    In: Wu, Yupeng (Jack): 1st International Conference of Net Zero Carbon Built Environment (ZCBE). 3 - 5 July 2024, University of Nottingham, UK. Nottingham: Nottingham University Business School, University of Nottigham., pp. 1 - 8.

  • Zech, Philipp; Burger, Peter; Hammes, Sascha; Geisler-Moroder, David; Breu, Ruth (2024): BIMReason - Validating BIM Model Correctness.
    In: Bednar, Thomas: Proceedings of BauSim Conference 2024. 10te Konferenz von IBPSA-DACH, TU Wien, Österreich. Proceedings. 23-26 September 2024, Vienna, Austria. International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA)., ISBN 978-3-200-10068-8, pp. 56 - 63. (DOI) (Web link)

Proceedings Article (Abstract)
  • Rojas, Gabriel; Goreth, Sebastian; Beck, Simon; Krois, Elena; Hechenberger, Christian (2024): Raumluftqualität in Klassenzimmer – Mit welchen Maßnahmen kann sie verbessert werden?
    In: ECSA 2024 Conference. Book of Abstracts. Vienna, 3-6 April. Berlin: European Citizen Science Association (ESCA)., p. 136. (Web link)

  • Rojas, Gabriel; Weißbacher, Clemens; Greml, Andreas; Pfluger, Rainer; Tappler, Peter (2024): Ist eine ausreichende Raumbelüftung über Fenster möglich? Entwicklung einer auf Wahrscheinlichkeitsverteilungen basierenden Berechnungsmethode zur Bewertung der sich einstellenden ⁠CO2⁠-Konzentration und des Schimmelrisikos.
    In: Elektronischer Tagungsband - Innenraumluft 2024 - Messen, Bewerten und Gesundes Wohnen. 06.-08. Mai 2024, Dessau-Roßlau. Dessau-Roßlau: Umweltbundesamt., No. A11. (Web link)

  • Streicher, Wolfgang; Mailer, Markus; Ebenbichler, Rupert; Hertl, Andreas; Hofmann, Angela; Schaaf, Nina (2024): Fossilfreies Energiesystem - Beispiel Tirol.
    In: EnInnov2024 - 18. Symposium Energieinnovation - Abstracts. 14.02.-16.02.2024. Graz: Technische Universität Graz., online. (Web link)

Journal Article in Professional / Transfer-Oriented Journal
  • Geisler-Moroder, David; De Boer, Jan (2024): New Shading Standard Turns To BSDF Data GenerationFor Complex Fenestration Systems.
    In: SHC Solar Update Newsletters 80, p. 26. (Web link)

Other Publications

Electronic Publication, Scientific
  • Bleyl, Jan W.; Jakob, Uli; Kohlenbach, Paul (2024): Business Models and Financing Options for Solar Cooling. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Ostheimer, Manuel; Vasta, Salvatore; Jakob, Uli; Neyer, Daniel (2024): Adapted Systems. This is a report from SHC Task 65: Solar Cooling for the Sunbelt Regions and work performed in Subtask A: Adaptation. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Steininger, K.W.; Riahi, K.; Stagl, S.; Kromp-Kolb, H.; Kirchengast, G.; Rosen-feld, D.C.; Bockreis, A.; ..., ...; Wehner, M.; ..., ...; Streicher, W.; Beck, S.; ..., ...; Tappeiner, U.; et. al. (2024): Nationaler Energie- und Klimaplan (NEKP) für Österreich - Wissenschaftliche Bewertung der in der Konsultation 2023 vorgeschlagenen Maßnahmen. (Web link)

  • Strobel, Michael; Jakob, Uli; Hamza H. Ali, Ahmed; Kohlenbach, Paul (2024): Roadmaps for Solar Cooling in Sunbelt Countries. This is a report from SHC Task 65: Solar Cooling for the Sunbelt Regions and work performed in Subtask D: Dissemination. (DOI) (Web link)

Research Report (Commissioned Research)
  • Adl-Zarrabi, Bijan; Wetzel, Hendrik; Navarro, Helena; Peham, Lukas; Wallner, Gernot; Vang Bobach, Morten; Tosatto, Alice; Kalantar, Adib; Labda, Thomas; Riegler, Thomas; Bilidis, Nikolaos; Ochs, Fabian: Task 39 - Large Thermal Energy Storages for District Heating, Subtask B: Components and Materials Database. Deliverable B: Main report.
    International Energy Agency (IEA ES TCP) - Energy Storage Technology Collaboration Programme, Paris, 2024-04-16. (Web link)

  • Ebenbichler, Rupert; Gleirscher, Robert; Hertl, Andreas; Hofmann, Angela; Schaaf, Nina; Streicher, Wolfgang; Tosatto, Alice; Mailer, Markus; Neugebauer, Dominik: Energie-Zielszenario Tirol 2050 - Aktualisierung 2024.
    Energie Tirol, Innsbruck, 2024-06-21. (Web link)

  • Schmidt, Thomas; Dahash, Abdulrahman; Tosatto, Alice; Ochs, Fabian; Gauthier, Geoffroy; Sifnaios, Ioannis; Thornton, Jeff; Fan, Jianhua; Formhals, Julian; Reisenbichler-Sommerhofer, Michael; van der Wilk, Steven: Task 39 - Large Thermal Energy Storages for District Heating, Subtask C: Round Robin Simulations, Deliverable C1: Numerical models list – Overview and collection of model fact sheets.
    International Energy Agency (IEA ES TCP) - Energy Storage Technology Collaboration Programme, Paris, 2024-06-19. (Web link)

  • Schmidt, Thomas; Dahash, Abdulrahman; Tosatto, Alice; Ochs, Fabian; Gauthier, Geoffroy; Sifnaios, Ioannis; Thornton, Jeff; Formhals, Julian; Reisenbichler-Sommerhofer, Michael; Oerlemans, Peter: Task 39 - Large Thermal Energy Storages for District Heating, Subtask C: Round Robin Simulations, Deliverable C2a: Modelling guidelines – Round Robin test case description (for comparative simulations).
    International Energy Agency (IEA ES TCP) - Energy Storage Technology Collaboration Programme, Paris, 2024-06-19.

Electronic Publication, Transfer-Oriented
  • Jakob, Uli; Neyer, Daniel; Calderoni, Marco (2024): Chapter 5.6: Solar Air Conditioning and Cooling. In: Werner Weiss, Monika Spörk-Dür: Solar Heat Worldwide (Edition 2024), AEE - Institute for Sustainable Technologies,Gleisdorf, Austria and International Energy Agency. (DOI) (Web link)

  • Neyer, Daniel; Beyl, Jan W.; Munoke, Lars; Jakob, Uli (2024): Technical and Economic Database for Assessment of Solar Cooling. IEA SHC Task 65, Subtask C: Assessment and Tools, Deliverable C4. (DOI) (Web link)

Media Contributions

Article in Popular Magazine
  • Ochs, Fabian (2024): Klimagerecht Heizen.
    In: zukunft forschung - Magazin für Wissenschaft und Forschung der Universität Innsbruck.

Previous research achievements

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