@article{24428,
  author = {Robert Sullivan and Yu Joe Huang and James Bull and Isaac Turiel and Ronald L Ritschard and Stephen E Selkowitz},
  title = {Thermal Analysis of Buildings - Configuration Perturbations and Observed Climate Interface},
  abstract = {<p>Results are presented that indicate a proportional relationship between building thermal loads for varying configuration parameters. Through the use of numerous building energy simulations using both the DOE-2.1 and BLAST energy analysis computer programs, it is shown that the relationship is independent of climatic location and covers a broad spectrum of those variables that influence a buildings energy use. The theoretical justification associated with such a phenomenon is treated using a multiple regression-derived algebraic expression that clearly establishes the linear independence of a buildings heat gain/loss components. Procedures are defined for the simplification of future parametric studies of the thermal analysis of buildings using a methodology that incorporates the observations reported herein.</p>},
  year = {1986},
  journal = {ASHRAE Transactions},
  volume = {92},
  number = {1},
  month = {04/1985},
  language = {eng},
}