@techreport {1212,
	title = {Development of a simulation-based controls framework for implementation of controls algorithms for complex fenestration systems},
	year = {2012},
	month = {09/2012},
	pages = {15},
	type = {DOE/ CEC PIER Technical Report},
	abstract = {<p>Effectively controlled dynamic windows can substantially reduce the energy consumption of buildings. Unfortunately, modular and extensible frameworks for testing and evaluating window system control algorithms that include the effects of thermal mass are missing in the research community.</p><p>This paper describes a modular and extensible simulation-based framework that uses different simulation tools such as EnergyPlus, Modelica, Radiance, and the Building Controls Virtual Test Bed (BCVTB) to develop and evaluate the performance of integrated fa{\c c}ade control strategies. We present a simulation framework and a proof-of concept application using the framework to control a venetian blind in a physical test cell in order to reduce its zone thermal load based on solar inputs and internal gains measured at the test cell.</p>},
	author = {Thierry Stephane Nouidui and Andrew McNeil and Eleanor S. Lee}
}
