Towards an ontology for holistic building occupant information modelling

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Abstract

Occupant behaviour (OB) is a critical factor affecting the building performance from aspects such as energy/comfort management, emergency planning, space management, and safety/security. Several ontologies were previously developed to formalize modelling/exchanging occupant-related information for each of these applications. The present study aims to provide a holistic occupant ontology to support integrated building management solutions. Rather than offering a brand new ontology, we integrate the existing models, and create the linkages required for semantic integration among them. Two main dimensions framing our occupant ontology include: Building function and occupancy information. We mapped the available ontologies (within and outside the domain of OB), to capture existing gaps for semantic integration across multiple use-cases, within each of these dimensions. The gaps were then translated into competency questions, and from there, we developed meta-classes and relations required for the high-level occupant ontology. Upon the completion and deployment, the proposed occupant ontology can result in better information exchange and integration with building simulation models for various use-cases.

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Salimi, S., Nik-Bakht, M., & Hammad, A. (2019). Towards an ontology for holistic building occupant information modelling. In IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering (Vol. 609). Institute of Physics Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1088/1757-899X/609/6/062025

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