Comparison between purely statistical and multi-agent based ap-proaches for occupant behaviour modeling in buildings

TL;DR

This paper compares statistical and multi-agent social simulation methods for modeling occupant door-opening behavior in office buildings, highlighting differences in approach and potential implications for building management.

Contribution

It introduces a comparative analysis of statistical versus multi-agent simulation approaches for occupant behavior modeling in buildings.

Findings

Multi-agent approach captures social interactions better.

Statistical method is simpler and faster to implement.

Differences in predicted occupant actions are identified.

Abstract

This paper analyzes two modeling approaches for occupant behaviour in buildings. It compares a purely statistical approach with a multi-agent social simulation based approach. The study concerns the door openings in an office.