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] . "Equation-based languages – A new paradigm for building energy modeling, simulation and optimization." Energy and Buildings 117 (2015) 290-300. LBNL-1003383. 
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. "Using SPARK as a Solver for Modelica." SimBuild 2008. Berkeley, CA, USA, 2008.
. "A Modelica-Based Model Library for Building Energy and Control Systems." Building Simulation '09. Glasgow, Scotland, 2008.
. "A convergent optimization method using pattern search algorithms with adaptive precision simulation." . Proceedings of the 8th IBPSA Conference 2003: 1393-1400.
. "Modelica Library for Building Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning Systems." Proceedings of the 7th International Modelica Conference 2009. Paper PDF (358 KB) Abstract PDF (199.33 KB)
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. "Building design optimization using a convergent pattern search algorithm with adaptive precision simulations." Energy and Buildings 37.6 (2005) 603-612. LBNL-57341.
. "Modelica versus TRNSYS — A Comparison Between an Equation-Based and a Procedural Modeling Language for Building Energy Simulation." Proc. of the 2nd SimBuild Conference 2006.
. "Using SPARK as a solver for Modelica." Proc. of the 3rd SimBuild Conference 2008. LBNL-634E. PDF (299.17 KB)
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PDF (299.17 KB). "Modelica Buildings Library." (2015). LBNL-1002944. PDF (934.09 KB)
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PDF (934.09 KB). "Multizone Building Model for Thermal Building Simulation in Modelica." Proc. of the 5th International Modelica Conference 2006: 517-526.
. "Simulation-based building energy optimization." 2004. PDF (1.87 MB)
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. "Generic Optimization Program User Manual Version 3.0.0." 2009: 380-391. LBNL-2077E.
. GenOpt 2.0.0 - Generic optimization program. 2004. LBNL-54199.
. "A comparison of deterministic and probabilistic optimization algorithms for nonsmooth simulation-based optimization
." Building and Environment 39.8 (2004) 989-999.
. "Control Description Language." 1st American Modelica Conference. 2018. LBNL-2001219. PDF (1011.1 KB)
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PDF (1011.1 KB). "Building Design Optimization Using a Convergent Pattern Search Algorithm with Adaptive Precision Simulations." Energy and Buildings 37 (2004) 603-612.
. "A Modular Building Controls Virtual Test Bed for the Integration of Heterogeneous Systems." SimBuild 2008, July 30-August 1. Berkeley, CA, 2008. LBNL-650E. PDF (154.83 KB)
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. "The Energy Saving Potential of Membrane-Based Enthalpy Recovery in Vav Systems for Commercial Office Buildings." SimBuild 2012 IBPSA Conference. 2012. LBNL-6032E. PDF (1.11 MB)
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