01397nas a2200145   4500008004100000245013200041210006900173260001200242300000700254520084000261100003101101700001901132700002101151856007901172       2012                        eng d00aDevelopment of a simulation-based controls framework for implementation of controls algorithms for complex fenestration systems0 aDevelopment of a simulationbased controls framework for implemen  c09/2012  a153 a<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 façade 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>1 aNouidui, Thierry, Stephane1 aMcNeil, Andrew1 aLee, Eleanor, S.  uhttps://facades.lbl.gov/publications/development-simulation-based-controls