Survey on the occupant behavior relating to window and air conditioner operation in the residential buildings

Our research group has been working on modeling of occupant behavior relating to window and air conditioner usage for energy simulation of residential buildings. In order to study the determining factor of occupant behavior in more detail, a survey was carried out in 45 residential houses in the summer of 2012. The state of windows (open-closed) and air conditioners (on-off), as well as environmental data, was recorded automatically. Additionally, the room occupation of all family members was investigated by distributing recording papers. The survey results showed differences in the occupant behavior in living rooms and master bed rooms.