About
My research project deals with retrofitting of office buildings to achieve a nearly Zero Energy Building (nZEB) level for prevailing Nordic climatic condition. During my research the following subjects are studied:
- Indoor climate in office buildings equipped with low temperature heating solutions such as all air heating using CFD method.
- Optimization of office buildings energy performance and LCC in order to achieve nZEB level using IDA-ICE through Graphical script method coupled with CFD method for detail analysis of indoor climate at the same time.
- LCA analysis of nZEB
Research groups
Research projects
Ongoing research projects
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LG R&D Heat Pump
Air source heat pump systems, both air-to-air and air-to-water, utilized for heating buildings in Nordic countries characterized by cold and humid climates, and for heating and cooling systems adapted to other European climates.
Publications and research
Scientific publications
Aganovic, Amar; Hansen, Espen Aufles; Hemmingsen, Christoffer Bang; Kadrić, Džana;
Rabani, Mehrdad
; Vatreš, Ajdin; Kadrić, Edin
(2026).
Target-based multi-objective retrofit design of nZEB school buildings using room-specific indoor environmental quality requirements.
Building and Environment.
Vol. 296.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2026.114546
Ahrendsen, Lasse Bækdal; Askland, Sara Moukhaiber; Zhang, Chen; Melgaard, Simon Pommerencke; Petersen, Arnkell Jonas;
Rabani, Mehrdad
; Heiselberg, Per Kvols
(2026).
Monte Carlo Simulations and Sensitivity Analysis for Developing Control Strategies in Hybrid Ventilation Systems.
Energy and Buildings.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2026.117294
Zhang, Chen; Melgaard, Simon P.; Heiselberg, Per K.; Petersen, Arnkell;
Rabani, Mehrdad
(2025).
A novel Monte Carlo modelling method to support control strategies development in building ventilation.
E3S Web of Conferences.
Vol. 672.
https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202567202001
Rabani, Mehrdad
; Coelho, Guilherme Barreto Arez; Petersen, Arnkell
(2025).
Enhancing Climate Resilience in Mixed-Mode Buildings: A Study of Hybrid Ventilation Strategies in a Cold Climate.
Kioumarsi, Mahdi; Shafei, Behrouz (Ed.).
The 1st International Conference on Net-Zero Built Environment: Innovations in Materials, Structures, and Management Practices. p. 991-1002.
Springer.
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-69626-8_83
Rabani, Mehran; Mina, Alafzadeh;
Rabani, Mehrdad
(2025).
Performance Evaluation of Ceiling Cooling with PCM in the Hot-Dry Climate of Yazd, Iran: An Experimental Analysis of Energy, Environmental, and Economic Impacts.
Buildings.
Vol. 15.
https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings15020198
Rabani, Mehran;
Rabani, Mehrdad
; Mehrjardi, Mahdi Zare
(2025).
Experimental assessment of ceiling cooling systems incorporating PCM in flat and domed roofs: Energy, environmental, and economic performance in hot-dry climates.
Energy Reports.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egyr.2025.08.009
Mehrjardi, Mahdi Zare; Shooroki, Abolfazl Rasoolizadeh; Rabani, Mehran;
Rabani, Mehrdad
(2025).
Effect of Surface Texture Depth with Various Geometric Shapes on the Steady-State Performance and Dynamic Stability of Noncircular Lobed Journal Bearings.
Applied Sciences.
Vol. 15.
https://doi.org/10.3390/app15084412
Rabani, Mehrdad
; Sønderland, Simen; Rabani, Mehran
(2025).
Exploring hybrid ventilation in cold climates: energy efficiency, thermal comfort, and future climate adaptation in a nZEB case study in Norway.
Frontiers in Built Environment.
https://doi.org/10.3389/fbuil.2025.1606399
Rabani, Mehrdad
; Petersen, Arnkell; Steneng, Christian; Utstøl, Simon; Halla, Haakon; Liaøy, ANDERS REINERTSEN
(2025).
Quantifying Greenhouse Gas Emissions from HVAC - A Case Study of Natural, Hybrid and Mechanical Ventilation Strategies.
Journal of Building Engineering.
Vol. 112.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2025.113642
Madessa, Habtamu Bayera
; Shakerin, Mohammad; Reinskau, Espen Helberg;
Rabani, Mehrdad
(2024).
Recent progress in the application of energy technologies in Large-Scale building Blocks: A State-of-the-Art review.
Energy Conversion and Management.
Vol. 305.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2024.118210
