Publications

Ponce, P., Peffer, T., Mendez Garduno, J. I., Eicker, U., Molina, A., McDaniel, T., Mimo, E. D. M., Menon, R. P., Kaspar, K., & Hussain, S. (2023). Data and AI Driving Smart Cities. Springer. ISBN: 978-3-031-32827-5. 

St. Hilaire, L., Brookson, A., Jacovella-St-Louis, J., Dion, P., Coors, V., Santhanavanich, T., Padsala, R., Dabirian, S., Saad, M.M., Eicker, U., Rossknecht, M., Hodgson, T., Bovio, S., Portele, C., Morton, W., & Mottaghi, A. (2023). OGC Testbed-18: Building Energy Data Interoperability Engineering Report. http://www.opengis.net/doc/PER/T18-D012

Eicker, U., Haase, M., Guarino, F., Kayo, G., eds. (2022). Positive Energy Districts: Transforming Urban Areas Into High Efficiency Districts With Local Renewable Generation and Storage. Lausanne: Frontiers Media SA. https://doi.org/10.3389/978-2-88976-090-9

Belda, A., Giancola, E., Williams, K., Dabirian, S., Jradi, M., Volpe, R., Samareh Abolhassani, S., Fichera, A., & Eicker, U. (2022). Reviewing Challenges and Limitations of Energy Modelling Software in the Assessment of PEDs Using Case Studies. In J.R. Littlewood, R.J., Howlett, & L.C. Jain (Eds.), Sustainability in Energy and Buildings 2021 (pp. 465-477). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-6269-0_39

Eicker, U. (Ed.). (2019). Urban Energy Systems for Low-Carbon Cities. Academia Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/C2016-0-00821-5

Eicker, U. (2019) Die Internationale Bauausstellung als Treiber der Energiewende. In „Auf dem Weg zur IBA 2027 StadtRegion Stuttgart (pp 108-113). Avedition. 

Teráb de Lober, L. N., Eicker, U., & Cuviella, C. I. (2019). Energy Consumption Reduction in Large Buildings. In A. Colmenar-Santos, E. Rosales-Asensio, & D. Borge-Diez (Ed.), Alternative Energy Systems in Buildings (pp. 43–76). Nova Science Publishers.

Teran, L., Eicker, U., Cotrado, M., & de Palacio-Rodríguez, C. (2019). Chapter 1: Solar Thermal and PV Cooling Systems. In A. Colmenar-Santos, D. Borge-Diez, & E. Rosales-Asensio (Ed.), Novel Systems and Applications in Clean Energy: Energy Science, Engineering and Technology (pp. 1 – 42). Nova Science Publishers, Inc. 

Botero, L., Bossert, M., Eicker, U., Cremers, J., Palla, N. & Schoch, C. (2017). A Real-World Lab Approach to the Carbon Neutral Campus Transition: A Case Study. In W. Leal Filho, L. Brandli, P. Castro & J. Newman (Hrsg.), Handbook of Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development in Higher Education. Volume 2 (World sustainability series, S. 73–88). Cham: Springer International Publishing; Imprint: Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-47895-1_5.

Eicker, U. (2017). Wohnen nach der Energiewende. In C. Simon-Philipp (Hrsg.), WohnOrte 2. 90 Wohnquartiere in Stuttgart von 1890 bis 2017 - Entwicklungen und Perspektiven (S. 414–418). Stuttgart: Karl Krämer Verlag.

Eicker, U. (2016). New Planning Tools for the Simulation and Optimization of Neighborhood Energy Systems: State-of-the-Art and Applications. Chapter 5. In M. E. Goodsite & S. Juhola (Hrsg.), Green defense technology. Triple net zero energy, water and waste models and applications (NATO science for peace and security series. Series C, Environmental security, S. 31–41). Dordrecht: Springer.

Pietruschka, D., Kurth, D. & Eicker, U. (2016). Energetischer Stadtumbau. Energieleitplanung und Wärmenetze für neue Nachbarschaften in Ludwigsburg Grünbühl-Sonnenberg: Fraunhofer IRB Verlag. ISBN: 978-3816795469.

Eicker, U. (2014). Energy Efficient Buildings with Solar and Geothermal Resources. Chichester, UK: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781118707050 ISBN: 9781118707050.

Eicker, U. (2013). Profilierung durch exzellente, anwendungsorientierte Forschung. In Baden-Württemberg Stiftung (Hrsg.), Gleichartig - aber anderswertig? Zur künftigen Rolle der (Fach-) Hochschulen im deutschen Hochschulsystem (Baden-Württemberg-Stiftung <Stuttgart>: Schriftenreihe der Baden-Württemberg-Stiftung, Nr. 72, S. 76–87). Bielefeld: Bertelsmann.

Eicker, U. (2013). Solar Energy Use in Buildings. In N. Enteria & A. Akbarzadeh (Eds.), Solar Energy Sciences and Engineering Applications (35 ff). Hoboken: Taylor and Francis.

Eicker, U., Huppenberger, H., Kurth, D. & Monien, D. (2013). Energetische Kriterien für die Planung. Energiekonzepte als Grundlage für den Städtebau. In: Energiegerechte Stadtentwicklung in München. Chancen für den Bestand durch energetisch innovative Neubaugebiete in Freiham und Neuaubing (S. 51–55). 

Eicker, U. & Kurth, D. (2013). Energiewende in der Planung. Handlungsempfehlungen für die Umsetzung. In: Energiegerechte Stadtentwicklung in München. Chancen für den Bestand durch energetisch innovative Neubaugebiete in Freiham und Neuaubing (S. 101–107).

Eicker, U. (2012). Polycity. Energy networks in sustainable cities. Stuttgart: Kraemer. ISBN: 9783782840514.

Eicker, U. (2012). Solare Technologien für Gebäude. Grundlagen und Praxisbeispiele; mit 47 Tabellen (2., vollst. überarb. Aufl.). Wiesbaden: Vieweg + Teubner. ISBN: 978-3-8348-1281-0.

Eicker, U. (2012). Solarthermische Anlagen für Trinkwassererwärmung und Heizungsunterstützung. In H. Recknagel, E. Sprenger & E.-R. Schramek (Hrsg.), Taschenbuch für Heizung + Klimatechnik 13/14. Basisversion Print (76. Aufl., S. 520–540). München: Oldenbourg Industrieverlag.

Eicker, U. (2012). Solarthermische Anlagen für Trinkwassererwärmung und Heizungsunterstützung. In H. Recknagel, E. Sprenger & E.-R. Schramek (Hrsg.), Taschenbuch für Heizung und Klimatechnik / Ergänzungsband (S. 738–759). München: Oldenbourg Industrieverl.

Eicker, U., Löffler, A., Dalibard, A., Thumm, F., Bossert, M. & Kristic, D. (2012). Stegplatten aus Polycarbonat. Potentiale und neue Anwendungen (Forschungsinitiative ZukunftBau, F 2819). Stuttgart: Fraunhofer-IRB-Verl. ISBN: 978-3-8167-8828-7.

Eicker, U. & Schulze, T. (2012). Kontrollierte natürliche Lüftung für energieeffiziente Gebäude. In J. Pöschk (Hrsg.), Energieeffizienz in Gebäuden - Jahrbuch 2012 (S. 235–250). Berlin: VME Verlag und Medienservice Energie.

Eicker, U. (2011). Solarthermische Anlagen. In H. Recknagel & E. Sprenger (Hrsg.), Taschenbuch für Heizung und Klimatechnik. Einschließlich Warmwasser- und Kältetechnik ; mit 4 Einschlagtafeln (75. Aufl., Jubiläumsausg). München: Oldenbourg Industrieverl. 

Eicker, U. (2009). Solare Kühlung. In J. Pöschk (Hrsg.), Energieeffizienz in Gebäuden - Jahrbuch 2009 (S. 307–318). Berlin: VME, Verl. und Medienservice Energie.

Eicker, U. (2009). Low energy cooling for sustainable buildings. Chichester: John Wiley and Sons Ltd. ISBN: 9780470697443.

Eicker, U. (2005). Solar technologies for buildings. Chichester: Wiley. ISBN: 9780471486374

Eicker, U. (2001). Solare Technologien für Gebäude: Vieweg+Teubner Verlag. ISBN: 9783519050575. 

Farnood, A.; Eicker, U.; Cucuzzella, C.; Gopakumar, G.; Khorramisarvestani, S. Sustainability Assessment Framework for Urban Transportation Combining System Dynamics Modeling and GIS; A TOD and Parking Policy Approach. Smart Cities 2025, 8, 107. https://doi.org/10.3390/smartcities8040107

Uchenna Godswill Onu, Eliane Valenca Nascimento de Lorenci, A.C. Zambroni de Souza, Pedro Paulo Balestrassi, Ursula Eicker, Enhancing industrial load hosting capacity in rural areas of developing countries through distributed energy resource integration, Renewable Energy, Volume 255, 2025, 123816, ISSN 0960-1481, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2025.123816.  

Kaspar, K., Osman, M., Nweye, K., Nagy, Z., Ouf, M. M., Eicker, U. (Planned submission Summer 2025). Energy flexibility through electric vehicles using reinforcement learning-based control.

Oriol Gavaldà-Torrellas, Pilar Monsalvete, Saeed Ranjbar, Ursula Eicker, The Urban Building Energy Retrofitting Tool: An Open-Source Framework to Help Foster Building Retrofitting Using a Life Cycle Costing Perspective—First Results for Montréal, Smart Cities 2025, 8(1), 17; https://doi.org/10.3390/smartcities8010017

Shayan Nejadshamsi, Jamal Bentahar, Ursula Eicker, Chun Wang, Faezeh Jamshidi, A geographic-semantic context-aware urban commuting flow prediction model using graph neural network, Expert Systems with Applications, Volume 261, 2025, 125534,ISSN 0957-4174, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2024.125534.

Vajihe Davoodi, Ehsan Amiri Rad, Mahla Akhoundi, Ursula Eicker, Design, optimization, and performance analysis of a solar-wind powered compression chiller with built-in energy storage system for sustainable cooling in remote areas, Energy, Volume 312, 2024, 133664, ISSN 0360-5442, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2024.133664.

Nweye, K., Kaspar, K., Buscemi, G., Fonseca, T., Pinto, G., Ghose, D., Duddukuru, S., Pratapa, P., Li, H., Mohammadi, J., Ferreira, L. L., Hong, T., Ouf, M. M., Capozzoli, A., & Nagy, Z. (2024). CityLearn v2: energy-flexible, resilient, occupant-centric, and carbon-aware management of grid-interactive communities Journal of Building Performance Simulation, 18. https://doi.org/10.1080/19401493.2024.2418813.

Kathryn Kaspar, Kingsley Nweye, Giacomo Buscemi, Alfonso Capozzoli, Zoltan Nagy, Giuseppe Pinto, Ursula Eicker, Mohamed M. Ouf, Effects of occupant thermostat preferences and override behavior on residential demand response in CityLearn, Energy and Buildings, Volume 324, 2024, 114830, ISSN 0378-7788, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2024.114830. 

Saeed Rayegan, Ali Katal, Liangzhu (Leon) Wang, Radu Zmeureanu, Ursula Eicker, Mohammad Mortezazadeh, Sepehrdad Tahmasebi, Modeling building energy self-sufficiency of using rooftop photovoltaics on an urban scale, Energy and Buildings, Volume 324, 2024, 114863, ISSN 0378-7788, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2024.114863. 

Luca Cimmino, Jimmy Barco Burgos, Ursula Eicker, Exergy and thermoeconomic analysis of a novel polygeneration system based on gasification and power-to-x strategy, Renewable Energy, Volume 236, 2024, 121438, ISSN 0960-1481, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2024.121438. 

Hadis Montazerinejad, Ursula Eicker, Pouria Ahmadi, Renewable fuel-powered micro-gas turbine and hydrogen fuel cell systems: Exploring scenarios of technology, control, and operation, Energy Conversion and Management, Volume 319, 2024, 118944, ISSN 0196-8904, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2024.118944.

Roudbari, N.S., Punekar, S.R., Patterson, Z. et al. From data to action in flood forecasting leveraging graph neural networks and digital twin visualization. Sci Rep 14, 18571 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-68857-y.

Aya Doma, Rushikesh Padsala, Mohamed M. Ouf, Ursula Eicker, Bottom-up framework for modelling occupancy-based demand-side management strategies in a mixed-use district, Applied Energy, Volume 375, 2024, 124081, ISSN 0306-2619, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.124081.

Sanam Dabirian, Clayton Miller, Alireza Adli, Ursula Eicker, Gaussian-based plug load profile prediction in non-residential buildings archetype, Applied Energy, Volume 374, 2024, 123970, ISSN 0306-2619, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.123970. 

Morteza Hazbei, Nariman Rafati, Nawwaf Kharma, Ursula Eicker, Optimizing architectural multi-dimensional forms; a hybrid approach integrating approximate evolutionary search, clustering and local optimization, Energy and Buildings, Volume 318, 2024, 114460, ISSN 0378-7788, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2024.114460.

Alamatsaz, Kayhan, Frédéric Quesnel, and Ursula Eicker. 2024. "Enhancing Electric Shuttle Bus Efficiency: A Case Study on Timetabling and Scheduling Optimization" Energies 17, no. 13: 3149. https://doi.org/10.3390/en17133149

Padsala, R., Santhanavanich, T., Eicker, U., and Coors, V.: Conceptualising an Urban Digital Twin Framework for Simulating the Impact of Household Consumption Choices on the Carbon Footprint of Urban Neighborhoods, Int. Arch. Photogramm. Remote Sens. Spatial Inf. Sci., XLVIII-4/W10-2024, 147–154, https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLVIII-4-W10-2024-147-2024, 2024.

Mohammad Reza Seyedabadi, Soroush Samareh Abolhassani, Ursula Eicker, Developing a systematic framework for integrating life cycle carbon emission assessment in urban building energy modeling, Building and Environment, Volume 260, 2024, 111662, ISSN 0360-1323, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2024.111662.

Erfan Shafiee Roudbari, Ivan Kantor, Ramanunni Parakkal Menon, Ursula Eicker, Optimization-based decision support for designing industrial symbiosis district energy systems under uncertainty, Applied Energy, Volume 367, 2024, 123418, ISSN 0306-2619, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2024.123418

Brennenstuhl, M., Otto, R., Elangovan, P.K. et al. The Potential of Vehicle-to-Home Integration for Residential Prosumers: A Case Study. Smart Grids and Energy 9, 25 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40866-024-00206-4

Seyedabadi, M. R., Karrabi, M., Shariati, M., Karimi, S., Maghrebi, M., & Eicker, U. (2024). Global building life cycle assessment: Comparative study of steel and concrete frames across European Union, USA, Canada, and Australia building codes. Energy and Buildings, 304, 113875. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2023.113875 

Garcia-G, D., Barco-Burgos, J., Chaparro, J., Eicker, U., Cárdenas D.R, J., Saldaña-Robles, A. (2024). Analyzing joint efficiency in storage tanks: A comparative study of API 650 standard and API 579 using finite element analysis for enhanced reliability, International Journal of Pressure Vessels and Piping, Volume 207, February 2024, 105113, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpvp.2023.105113

Li, H., Johra, H., Pereira, F. de A., Hong, T., Dr´eau, J. L., Maturo, A., Wei, M., Liu, Y., Saberi-Derakhtenjani, A., Nagy, Z., Marszal-Pomianowska, A., Finn, D., Miyata, S., Kaspar, K., Nweye, K., O’Neill, Z., Pallonetto, F., & Dong, B. (2023). Data-driven key performance indicators and datasets for building energy flexibility: A review and perspectives. Applied Energy, 343, 121217. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2023.121217.

Osman, M., Saad, M. M., Ouf, M., Eicker, U. (2024). From buildings to cities: How household demographics shape demand response and energy consumption. Applied Energy, 356(122359). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2023.122359 

Seyedabadi, M. R., & Eicker, U. (2023). A critical review of urban scale life cycle assessment of the built environment. Sustainability Analytics and Modeling, 100026. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.samod.2023.100026 

Abolhassani, Soroush Samareh, Mahmood Mastani Joybari, Mirata Hosseini, Mojtaba Parsaee, and Ursula Eicker. "A systematic methodological framework to study climate change impacts on heating and cooling demands of buildings." Journal of Building Engineering 63 (2023): 105428.

Seyedabadi, Mohammad Reza, Soroush Samareh Abolhassani, and Ursula Eicker. "District cradle to grave LCA including the development of a localized embodied carbon database and a detailed end-of-life carbon emission workflow." Journal of Building Engineering 76 (2023): 107101.

Abdelnour, N., Braun, R., Torio, H., Eicker, U. (2023). A simulation-based study to evaluate the cooling potential of nocturnal radiative cooling systems for residential buildings in Egypt. Solar Energy Advances, Volume 3, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seja.2023.100044. 

Abdelnour, N., Braun, R., Torio, H., Eicker, U. (2023). Testing of uncovered solar thermal collectors under dynamic conditions and identification of performance parameters - for nocturnal radiative cooling applications. Solar Energy Advances, Volume 3, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.seja.2023.100038

Santhanavanich, T., Padsala, R., Rossknecht, M., Dabirian, S., Saad, M., Eicker, U., & Coors, V. (2023). Enabling Interoperability of Urban Building Energy Data Based on OGC API Standards and CityGML City Models. The ISPRS Annals of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences. https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-annals-X-1-W1-2023-97-2023

Saad, M. M., Menon, R. P., & Eicker, U. (2023). Supporting Decision Making for Building Decarbonization: Developing Surrogate Models for Multi-Criteria Building Retrofitting Analysis. Energies 2023, Vol. 16, Page 6030, 16(16), 6030. https://doi.org/10.3390/EN16166030

fSaad, M. M., & Eicker, U. (2023). Investigating the reliability of building energy models: Comparative analysis of the impact of data pipelines and model complexities. Journal of Building Engineering, 71, 106511. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2023.106511

Hussain, S., Azim, M. I., Lai, C., & Eicker, U. (2023). New coordination framework for smart home peer-to-peer trading to reduce impact on distribution transformer. Energy, 129297.

S. Nejadshamsi, U. Eicker, C. Wang, J. Bentahar (2023) Data sources and approaches for building occupancy profiles at the urban scale – a review; Build Environ, 238 (Jun. 2023), Article 110375, 10.1016/J.BUILDENV.2023.110375

S. Hussain, O. Alrumayh, R. P. Menon, C. Lai and U. Eicker (2023), "Novel Incentive-based Multi-level Framework for Flexibility Provision in Smart Grids," in IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, doi: 10.1109/TSG.2023.3302520. 

Hussain, Sadam, Chunyan Lai, and Ursula Eicker. "Flexibility: Literature review on concepts, modeling, and provision method in smart grid." Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks (2023): 101113. 

Shirzadi, N., Nasiri, F., Menon, R. P., Monsalvete, P., Kaifel, A., & Eicker, U. (2023). Smart Urban Wind Power Forecasting: Integrating Weibull Distribution, Recurrent Neural Networks, and Numerical Weather Prediction. Energies, 16(17), 6208.

Dabirian, S., Saad, M. M., Hussain, S., Peyman, S., Rahimi, N., Yefi, P., & Eicker, U. (2023). Structuring Heterogeneous Urban Data: A Framework to Develop the Data Model for Energy Simulation of Cities. Energy and Buildings, 113376.

Shafiee Roudbari, E., Menon, R. P., Kantor, I., & Eicker, U. (2023). Toward Positive Energy Districts by Urban–Industrial Energy Exchange. Designs, 7(3), 73. https://doi.org/10.3390/designs7030073

Malmir, T., Lagos, D., & Eicker, U. (2023). Optimization of landfill gas generation based on a modified first-order decay model: a case study in the province of Quebec, Canada. Environmental Systems Research, 12(1), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40068-023-00292-w

Eicker, U. (2023) Designing a multi-objective closed-loop supply chain: a two-stage stochastic programming, method applied to the garment industry in Montréal, Canada. Environment, Development and Sustainability, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-023-02953-3

Rafati, N., Hazbei, M., Eicker, U. (2023) Louver configuration comparison in three Canadian cities utilizing NSGA-II. Building and Environment, Volume 229, 109939, ISSN 0360-1323, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2022.109939. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0360132322011696)

Abolhassani, Soroush Samareh, Azar Zandifar, Negar Ghourchian, Manar Amayri, Nizar Bouguila, and Ursula Eicker. "Improving residential building energy simulations through occupancy data derived from commercial off-the-shelf Wi-Fi sensing technology." Energy and Buildings 272 (2022): 112354 

Alamatsaz, K., Hussain, S., Lai, C., & Eicker, U. (2022). Electric bus scheduling and timetabling, fast charging infrastructure planning, and their impact on the grid: A review. Energies, 15(21), 7919. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15217919 

Rahimi, N., Eicker, U. (2022). Renewable electricity and hydrogen production via decentralized wastewater treatment systems. Energies 15(23), 8787  https://doi.org/10.3390/en15238787

Shirzadi, N., Rasoulian, H., Nasiri, F., Eicker, U. (2022). Resilience Enhancement of an Urban Microgrid during Off-Grid Mode Operation Using Critical Load Indicators. Energies 2022, 15(20), 7669. https://doi.org/10.3390/en15207669

Güğül, G.N., Gökçül, F., & Eicker, U. (2022). Sustainability analysis of zero energy consumption data centers with free cooling, waste heat reuse and renewable energy systems: A feasibility study, Energy, (125495). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2022.125495.

Masoumi-Verki, Shahin, Haghighat, Fariborz, Eicker, Ursula (2022), Improving the performance of a CAE-based reduced-order model for predicting turbulent airflow around an isolated high-rise building, Sustainable Cities and Society, 87, 104252, doi: 10.1016/j.scs.2022.104252

Eicker U (2022) Editorial: Positive Energy Districts: Transforming Urban Areas Into High Efficiency Districts With Local Renewable Generation and Storage. Frontiers of Sustainable Cities 4:838899. doi: 10.3389/frsc.2022.838899

Köhler, S., Rongstock, R., Hein, M., & Eicker, U. (2022). Similarity measures and comparison methods for residential electricity load profiles. Energy and Buildings, 271(112327). doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2022.112327.

Braun, R., Hertweck, D., & Eicker, U. (2022). An approach to cluster the research field of the food-energy-water nexus to determine modeling capabilities at different levels using text mining and cluster analysis. Energy Nexus, (100101). doi:10.1016/j.nexus.2022.100101

Saberi-Derakhtenjani, A., Athienitis, A.K., Eicker, U., & Rodriguez-Ubinas, E. (2022). Energy Flexibility Comparison of Different Control Strategies for Zones with Radiant Floor Systems. Buildings, 12(6), 837. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/buildings12060837

Kandelan, S.N., Yeganeh, M., Peyman, S., Panchabikesan, K., & Eicker, U. (2022). Environmental study on greenery planning scenarios to improve the air quality in urban canyons. Sustainable Cities and Society, 83(103993). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2022.103993

Voland, N., Saad, M. M., & Eicker, U. (2022). Public Policy and Incentives for Socially Responsible New Business Models in Market-Driven Real Estate to Build Green Projects. Sustainability, 14(12), 7071. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su14127071

Montazerinejad, H., & Eicker, U. (2022) Recent development of heat and power generation using renewable fuels: A comprehensive review. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 165(112578). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2022.112578

Masoumi-Verki, S., Haghighat, F., & Eicker, U. (2022). A review of advances towards efficient reduced-order models (ROM) for predicting urban airflow and pollutant dispersion. Building and Environment, 216(108966). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2022.108966

Weiler, V., Lust, D., Brennenstuhl, M., Brassel, K-H., Duminil, E., & Eicker, U. (2022). Automatic dimensioning of energy system components for building cluster simulation. Applied Energy, 313(118651). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.118651

Soliman, A., Hafeez, G., Erkmen, E., Ganesan, R., Ouf, M., Hammad, A., Eicker, U., & Moselhi, O. (2022). Innovative construction material technologies for sustainable and resilient civil infrastructure. Materials Today, Vol 60, Part 1, pp 365-372 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.matpr.2022.01.248

Kohler, S., Betz, M., Duminil, E., Eicker, U., & Schroter B. (2021). A holistic approach to model electricity loads in cities. Sustainability Management Forum. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00550-021-00516-6

HosseiniHaghighi, S., Monsalvete Álvarez de Uribarri, P., Padsala, R., & Eicker U. (2022). Characterizing and structuring urban GIS data for housing stock energy modelling and retrofitting. Energy and Buildings, 256(111706). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2021.111706

Dabirian, S., Panchabikesan, K., & Eicker, U. (2022). Occupant-centric urban building energy modeling: Approaches, inputs, and data sources - A review. Energy and Buildings, 257(111809). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2021.111809

Kaspar, K., Ouf, M., & Eicker, U. (2022). A critical review of control schemes for demand-side energy management of building clusters. Energy and Buildings, 257(111731). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2021.111731

Hosseinihaghighi, S., Panchabikesan, K., Dabirian, S., Webster, J., Ouf, M., & Eicker, U. (2021). Discovering, Processing and Consolidating Housing Stock and Smart Thermostat Data in Support of Energy End-use Mapping and Housing Retrofit Program Planning. Sustainable Cities and Society, 78(103640). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scs.2021.103640

Samareh Abolhassani, S., Amayri, M., Bouguila, N., & Eicker. U. (2021). A new workflow for detailed urban scale building energy modeling using spatial joining of attributes for archetype selection. Journal of Building Engineering, 46(103661). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobe.2021.103661

Weiler, V., Eicker, U. (2021) Automatic energy demand and system simulation at district level. Sustainability Management Forum, Vol. 29, Issue 2, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00550-021-00519-3  

Masoumi-Verki, S., Gholamalipour, P., Haghighat, F., Eicker, U. (2021) Embedded LES of thermal stratification effects on the airflow and concentration fields around an isolated high-rise building: Spectral and POD analyses, Building and Environment 206, 108388, doi: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2021.108388.

Bambara, J.; Athienitis, A.K.; Eicker, U. (2021) Decarbonizing Local Mobility and Greenhouse Agriculture through Residential Building Energy Upgrades: A Case Study for Québec. Energies, 14, 6820. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14206820

Barco-Burgos, J., Carles-Bruno, J., Eicker, U., Saldana-Robles, A.L., & Alcántar-Camarena, V. (2021). Hydrogen-rich syngas production from palm kernel shells (PKS) biomass on a downdraft allothermal gasifier using steam as a gasifying agent. Energy Conversion and Management, 245 (114592). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2021.114592

J. Barco-Burgos, J.C. Bruno, U. Eicker, A.L. Saldaña-Robles, V. Alcántar-Camarena (2021) Review on the integration of high-temperature heat pumps in district heating and cooling networks, Energy, 2021,122378, ISSN 0360-5442, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2021.122378.

 Braun, R., Padsala, R., Malmir, T., Mohammadi, S., Eicker, U. (2021). Using 3D CityGML for the Modeling of the Food Waste and Wastewater Generation-A Case Study for the City of Montréal. Frontiers in big data. Volume 4. https://doi.org/10.3389/fdata.2021.662011.   

El-Bayeh, C. Z., Zellagui, M., Shirzadi, N., Eicker, U. (2021) A Novel Optimization Algorithm for Solar Panels Selection towards a Self-Powered EV Parking Lot and Its Impact on the Distribution System. Energies, Volume 14, Issue 15, 4515, 26 July, 2021. MDPI. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14154515.

El-Bayeh, C. Z., Hussain, S., Eicker, U., Alquasi, W., Zellagui, M. (2021) Is It Necessary to Fully Charge Your Electric Vehicle?, IEEE Access, June 02, 2021. IEEE. 10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3085244

El-Bayeh, C.Z., Zellagui, M., Brahmi, B., Alqaisi, W., & Eicker, U. (2021). Impact of Charging Electric Vehicles Under Different State of Charge levels and Extreme Conditions. Energies, 14(20), 6589. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14206589

Esfahani, Z., Salahshoor, K., Farsi, B., & Eicker, U. (2021b). A New Hybrid Model for RUL Prediction through Machine Learning. Journal of Failure Analysis and Prevention. Published. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11668-021-01205-8

Farsi, B., Amayri, M., Bouguila, N., & Eicker, U. (2021). On Short-Term Load Forecasting Using Machine Learning Techniques and a Novel Parallel Deep LSTM-CNN Approach. IEEE Access, 1-1. 10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3060290.

Seyedabadi, M. R., Eicker, U., Karimi, S. (2021). Plant selection for green roofs and their impact on carbon sequestration and the building carbon footprint. Environmental Challenges, Volume 4, August 2021, 100119, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envc.2021.100119

Mohammadi, S., Monsalvete Álvarez de Uribarri, P., Eicker, U. (2021) Decentral energy generation potential of anaerobic digestion of black water and kitchen refuse for eco-district planning. Energies, 2021. Vol 14(10), 2948; https://doi.org/10.3390/en14102948

Samadzadegan, B., Samareh Abolhassani, S., Dabirian, S., Ranjbar, S., Rasoulian, H., Sanei, A., & Eicker, U. (2021). Novel Energy System Design Workflow for Zero-Carbon Energy District Development. Frontiers in Sustainable Cities, 3. https://doi.org/10.3389/frsc.2021.662822  

Abolhassani, Soroush Samareh, Manar Amayri, Nizar Bouguila, and Ursula Eicker. "A new workflow for detailed urban scale building energy modeling using spatial joining of attributes for archetype selection." Journal of Building Engineering (2021): 103661.

Samadzadegan, Bahador, Soroush Samareh Abolhassani, Sanam Dabirian, Saeed Ranjbar, Hadise Rasoulian, Azin Sanei, and Ursula Eicker. "Novel energy system design workflow for zero-carbon energy district development." Frontiers in Sustainable Cities 3 (2021): 23.

Rezaei, Abolfazl, Bahador Samadzadegan, Hadise Rasoulian, Saeed Ranjbar, Soroush Samareh Abolhassani, Azin Sanei, and Ursula Eicker. "A New Modeling Approach for Low-Carbon District Energy System Planning." Energies 14, no. 5 (2021): 1383.

Shirzadi, N., Nasiri, F., El-Bayeh, C., & Eicker, U. (2021) Optimal dispatching of renewable energy-based urban microgrids using a deep learning approach for electrical load and wind power forecasting. International Journal of Energy Research, 1- 16. DOI: 10.1002/er.7374

Hussain, S., El-Bayeh, C., Lai, C., Eicker, U., (2021) Multi-Level Energy Management Systems Toward a Smarter Grid: A Review, IEEE Access, Vol.9, pp71994-72016, DOI: 10.1109/ACCESS.2021.3078082

El-Bayeh, C. Z., Alzaareer, K., Brahmi, B., Zellagui, M., & Eicker, U. (2021). An original multi-criteria decision-making algorithm for solar panels selection in buildings. Energy, 217, 119396. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2020.119396

Hedman, S., Rehman, H. U., Gabaldón, A., Bisello, A., Albert-Seifried, V., Zhang, X., Guarino, F., Grynning, S., Eicker, U., Neumann, H. M., Tuominen, P., & Reda, F. (2021). IEA EBC Annex83 Positive Energy Districts. Buildings, 11(3), 130. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings11030130

Bambara, J., Athienitis, A. K., & Eicker, U. (2021). Residential Densification for Positive Energy Districts. Frontiers in Sustainable Cities, 3. https://doi.org/10.3389/frsc.2021.630973

HosseiniHaghighi, S., Izadi, F., Padsala, R., & Eicker, U. (2020) Using Climate-Sensitive 3D City Modeling to Analyze Outdoor Thermal Comfort in Urban Areas. ISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijgi9110688

Malmir, T., Ranjbar, S., & Eicker, U. (2020). Improving Municipal Solid Waste Management Strategies of Montréal (Canada) Using Life Cycle Assessment and Optimization of Technology Options. Energies, 13(21), 5701. https://doi.org/10.3390/en13215701

T. Malmir, U. Eicker (2020) Energy Recovery Potential from Food Waste and Yard Waste in New York and Montréal (2020) World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology, International Journal of Energy and Environmental Engineering Vol 14, No 6, 2020

El-Bayeh, C. Z., Eicker, U., Alzaareer, K., Brahmi, B., & Zellagui, M. (2020). A Novel Data-Energy Management Algorithm for Smart Transformers to Optimize the Total Load Demand in Smart Homes. Energies, 13(18), 4984. https://doi.org/10.3390/en13184984

Calise, F., Eicker, U., Schumacher, J., & Vicidomini, M. (2020). Wastewater Treatment Plant: Modelling and Validation of an Activated Sludge Process. Energies, 13(15), 3925. https://doi.org/10.3390/en13153925

Shirzadi, N.; Nasiri, F.; Eicker, U. (2020) Optimal Configuration and Sizing of an Integrated Renewable Energy System for Isolated and Grid-Connected Microgrids: The Case of an Urban University Campus. Energies, Vol 13, 3527.

Dochev, I., Gorzalka, P., Weiler, V., Estevam Schmiedt, J., Linkiewicz, M., Eicker, U., Hoffschmidt, B., Peters, I., & Schröter, B. (2020). Calculating urban heat demands: An analysis of two modelling approaches and remote sensing for input data and validation. Energy and Buildings, 226, 110378. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2020.110378

Roser, A., Schakib-Ekbatan, K., Weiler, V., Eicker, U., Lohse, R. (2020). Net zero energy strategies and planning support tools for campuses and residential neighborhoods in Germany. ASHRAE Transactions, 126(1), pp 849-856.

Eicker, U., Weiler, V., Schumacher, J., & Braun, R. (2020). On the design of an urban data and modeling platform and its application to urban district analyses. Energy and Buildings, Vol 217, 109954. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2020.109954

Barco-Burgos, J., Eicker, U., Saldaña-Robles, N., Saldaña-Robles, A., & Alcántar-Camarena, V. (2020). Thermal characterization of an alkaline electrolysis cell for hydrogen production at atmospheric pressure. Fuel, 276, 117910. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fuel.2020.117910

Heendeniya, C. B., Sumper, A., & Eicker, U. (2020). The multi-energy system co-planning of nearly zero-energy districts – Status-quo and future research potential. Applied Energy, 267, 114953. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.114953

Braun, R., Haag, M., Stave, J., Abdelnour, N., & Eicker, U. (2020). System design and feasibility of trigeneration systems with hybrid photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) collectors for zero energy office buildings in different climates. Solar Energy, 196, 39–48. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2019.12.005

Zirak, M., Weiler, V., Hein, M., & Eicker, U. (2020). Urban models enrichment for energy applications: Challenges in energy simulation using different data sources for building age information. Energy, 190, 116292. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2019.116292

De Rosa, M., Brennenstuhl, M., Andrade Cabrera, C., Eicker, U., & Finn, D. P. (2019b). An Iterative Methodology for Model Complexity Reduction in Residential Building Simulation. Energies, 12(12), 2448. https://doi.org/10.3390/en12122448

Weiler, V., Stave, J., Eicker, U. (2019) Renewable Energy Generation Scenarios Using 3D Urban Modeling Tools—Methodology for Heat Pump and Co-Generation Systems with Case Study Application, Energies 2019, 12(3), 403;pp 3-19,  https://doi.org/10.3390/en12030403 

Romero Rodríguez, L., Brennenstuhl, M., Yadack, M., Boch, Pirmin, Eicker, U. (2019). Heuristic Optimization of Clusters of Heat Pumps: A Simulation and Case Study of Residential Frequency Reserve, Applied Energy, Volumes 233–234, Pages 943-958; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.09.103

Dalibard, A.,  Biesinger, A.,  Cotrado, M.,  Trinkle, A.,  Bartels, U.,  Eicker, U. (2018). Performance improvement of a large chilled-water plant by using simple heat rejection control strategies, International Journal of Refrigeration, Volume 94, October 2018, Pages 1-10, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2018.07.020

Gürlich, D., Reber, A., Biesinger, A., Eicker, U. (2018). Daylight Performance of a Translucent Textile Membrane Roof with Thermal Insulation, Buildings 2018, 8(9), 118-137; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings8090118

Schulze, T., Gürlich, D., Eicker, U. (2018) Performance assessment of controlled natural ventilation for air quality control and passive cooling in existing and new office, Energy and Buildings, Volume 172, Pages 265-278, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.03.023 

Eicker, U., Zirak, M., Bartke, N., Rodríguez, L. R., Coors, V. (2018). New 3D model based urban energy simulation for climate protection concepts. Energy and Buildings, Vol 163, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.12.019, pp 79-91

Gómez-Castro, F. M., Schneider, D., Päßler, T., Eicker, U. (2018). Review of indirect and direct solar thermal regeneration for liquid desiccant systems. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 82, 545–575. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2017.09.053

Romero Rodríguez, L., Sánchez Ramos, J., Álvarez Domínguez, S., Eicker, U. (2018). Contributions of heat pumps to demand response. A case study of a plus-energy dwelling. Applied Energy, 214, 191–204. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.01.086

Gürlich, D., Dalibard, A., Eicker, U. (2017). Photovoltaic-thermal hybrid collector performance for direct trigeneration in a European building retrofit case study. Energy and Buildings, 152, 701–717. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2017.07.081

Harter, H., Weiler, V., Eicker, U. (2017). Developing a roadmap for the modernisation of city quarters. Comparing the primary energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions. Building and Environment (112), 166–176. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2016.11.031

Monien, D., Strzalka, A., Koukofikis, A., Coors, V., Eicker, U. (2017). Comparison of building modelling assumptions and methods for urban scale heat demand forecasting. Future Cities and Environment, 3 (1), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40984-017-0025-7

Nienborg, B., Dalibard, A., Schnabel, L. & Eicker, U. (2017). Approaches for the optimized control of solar thermally driven cooling systems. Applied Energy (185), 732–744. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.10.106

Nouvel, R., Zirak, M., Coors, V. & Eicker, U. (2017). The influence of data quality on urban heating demand modeling using 3D city models. Computers, Environment and Urban Systems, 64, 68–80. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compenvurbsys.2016.12.005

Romero Rodríguez, L., Duminil, E., Sánchez Ramos, J. & Eicker, U. (2017). Assessment of the photovoltaic potential at urban level based on 3D city models. A case study and new methodological approach. Solar Energy, 146, 264–275. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2017.02.043

Romero Rodríguez, L., Nouvel, R., Duminil, E. & Eicker, U. (2017). Setting intelligent city tiling strategies for urban shading simulations. Solar Energy, 157, 880–894. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2017.09.017

Strzalka, R., Schneider, D. & Eicker, U. (2017). Current status of bioenergy technologies in Germany. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 72, 801–820. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2017.01.091

Weiler, V., Harter, H. & Eicker, U. (2017). Life cycle assessment of buildings and city quarters comparing demolition and reconstruction with refurbishment. Energy and Buildings (134), 319–328. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.11.004

Yousfi, M. L., Saighi, M., Dalibard, A., Schneider, D. & Eicker, U. (2017). Performance of a 5 kW hot water driven diffusion absorption chiller. Applied Thermal Engineering, 127, 789–799. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2017.08.035

Monsalvete Álvarez de Uribarri P, Eicker U, Robinson D (2017) Energy performance of decentralized solarthermal feed-in to district heating networks. Energy Procedia 2017; 116, pp 285–296

Cipriano, J., Houzeaux, G., Mor, G., Eicker, U., Carbonell, J. & Danov, S. (2016). Development of a dynamic model for natural ventilated photovoltaic components and of a data driven approach to validate and identify the model parameters. Solar Energy (129), 310–331. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2016.01.039

Dalibard, A., Gürlich, D., Schneider, D. & Eicker, U. (2016). Control Optimization of Solar Thermally Driven Chillers. Energies, 9 (11), 864. https://doi.org/10.3390/en9110864

Erhart, T., Gölz, J., Eicker, U. & van den Broek, M. (2016). Working Fluid Stability in Large-Scale Organic Rankine Cycle-Units Using Siloxanes—Long-Term Experiences and Fluid Recycling. Energies, 9 (6). https://doi.org/10.3390/en9060422

Cremers, J., Mitina, I., Palla, N., Klotz, F., Jobard, X. & Eicker, U. (2015). Experimental Analyses of Different PVT Collector Designs for Heating and Cooling Applications in Buildings. Energy Procedia, 78, 1889–1894. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2015.11.356

Eicker, U., Demir, E. & Gürlich, D. (2015). Strategies for cost efficient refurbishment and solar energy integration in European Case Study buildings. Energy and Buildings, 102, 237–249. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2015.05.032

Eicker, U., Monien, D., Duminil, E. & Nouvel, R. (2015). Energy performance assessment in urban planning competitions. Applied Energy, 155, 323–333. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2015.05.094

Eicker, U., Pietruschka, D., Haag, M. & Schmitt, A. (2015). Systematic design and analysis of solar thermal cooling systems in different climates. Renewable Energy, 80, 827–836. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2015.02.019

Eicker, U., Pietruschka, D., Schmitt, A. & Haag, M. (2015). Comparison of photovoltaic and solar thermal cooling systems for office buildings in different climates. Solar Energy, 118, 243–255. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2015.05.018

Erhart, T., Guerlich, D., Schulze, T. & Eicker, U. (2015). Experimental Validation of Basic Natural Ventilation Air Flow Calculations for different Flow Path and Window Configurations. Energy Procedia, 78, 2838–2843. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2015.11.644

Monsalvete, P., Robinson, D. & Eicker, U. (2015). Dynamic Simulation Methodologies for Urban Energy Demand. Energy Procedia, 78, 3360–3365. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2015.11.751 

Nouvel, R., Mastrucci, A., Leopold, U., Baume, O., Coors, V. & Eicker, U. (2015). Combining GIS-based statistical and engineering urban heat consumption modelling: Towards a new framework for multi-scale policy support. Energy and Buildings, 107, 204–212. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2015.08.021

Ben Hassine, I. & Eicker, U. (2014). Control Aspects of Decentralized Solar Thermal Integration into District Heating Networks. Energy Procedia, 48, 1055–1064. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2014.02.120

Eicker, U., Colmenar-Santos, A., Teran, L., Cotrado, M. & Borge-Diez, D. (2014). Economic evaluation of solar thermal and photovoltaic cooling systems through simulation in different climatic conditions. An analysis in three different cities in Europe. Energy and Buildings, 70, 207–223. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2013.11.061

Eicker, U., Nouvel, R., Duminil, E. & Coors, V. (2014). Assessing Passive and Active Solar Energy Resources in Cities Using 3D City Models. Energy Procedia, 57, 896–905. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2014.10.299

Eicker, U., Pietruschka, D., Haag, M. & Schmitt, A. (2014). Energy and Economic Performance of Solar Cooling Systems World Wide. Energy Procedia, 57, 2581–2589. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2014.10.269

Schumacher, J., Pietruschka, D. & Eicker, U. (2014). Commissioning and Operational Control of Photovoltaic Power Plants through Online Simulation. Energy Procedia, 57, 152–160. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2014.10.019

Ben Hassine, I. & Eicker, U. (2013). Impact of load structure variation and solar thermal energy integration on an existing district heating network. Applied Thermal Engineering, 50 (2), 1437–1446. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2011.12.037

Erhart, T., Eicker, U. & Infield, D. (2013). Influence of Condenser Conditions on Organic Rankine Cycle Load Characteristics. Journal of Engineering for Gas Turbines and Power, 135 (4), 42301. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4023113

Schulze, T. & Eicker, U. (2013). Controlled natural ventilation for energy efficient buildings. Energy and Buildings, 56, 221–232. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2012.07.044

Strzalka, R., Erhart, T. & Eicker, U. (2013). Analysis and optimization of a cogeneration system based on biomass combustion. Applied Thermal Engineering, 50 (2), 1418–1426. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2011.12.039

Tereci, A., Ozkan, S. T. E. & Eicker, U. (2013). Energy benchmarking for residential buildings. Energy and Buildings, 60, 92–99. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2012.12.004

Eicker, U. (2012). Renewable Energy Sources within Urban Areas: Results from European Case Studies (Report). ASHRAE Transactions, 118, 73–80. Zugriff am 29.11.16.

Eicker, U. & Klein, M. (2012). Large-scale renewable energy integration within energy-efficient urban areas. Results from three German case studies. International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies, 9 (3), 202–213. https://doi.org/10.1093/ijlct/cts067

Eicker, U., Schürger, U., Köhler, M., Ge, T., Dai, Y., Li, H. et al. (2012). Experimental investigations on desiccant wheels. Applied Thermal Engineering, 42, 71–80. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2012.03.005

Kesten, D., Eicker, U., Strzalka, A. M. & Tereci, A. (2012). A method to quantify the energy performance in urban quarters. HVAC&R Research, 18 (1-2), 100–111. https://doi.org/10.1080/10789669.2011.583307

Kesten, D., Tereci, A. & Eicker, U. (2012). A method to quantify the energy performance in urban quarters. ASHRAE HVAC&R Research, 18 (1-2), 100–111. Zugriff am 29.11.16.

Strzalka, A., Alam, N., Duminil, E., Coors, V. & Eicker, U. (2012). Large scale integration of photovoltaics in cities. Applied Energy, 93, 413–421. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2011.12.033

Deng, S., Dalibard, A., Martin, M., Dai, Y. J., Eicker, U. & Wang, R. Z. (2011). Energy supply concepts for zero energy residential buildings in humid and dry climate. Energy Conversion and Management, 52 (6), 2455–2460. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2010.12.054

Eicker, U. & Dalibard, A. (2011). Photovoltaic–thermal collectors for night radiative cooling of buildings. Solar Energy, 85 (7), 1322–1335. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2011.03.015

Strzalka, A., Bogdahn, J., Coors, V. & Eicker, U. (2011). 3D city modelling for urban scale heating energy demand forecasting. ASHRAE HVAC&R Research Journal, Special Issue: Indoor air quality, ventilation and energy conservation in buildings: Innovation and Integration (Part 1), 17 (4), 526–539. https://doi.org/10.1080/10789669.2011.582920

Eicker, U. (2010). Cooling strategies, summer comfort and energy performance of a rehabilitated passive standard office building. Applied Energy, 87 (6), 2031–2039. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2009.11.015

Eicker, U., Schneider, D., Schumacher, J., Ge, T. & Dai, Y. (2010). Operational experiences with solar air collector driven desiccant cooling systems. Applied Energy, 87 (12), 3735–3747. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2010.06.022

Kesten, D., Fiedler, S., Thumm, F., Loffler, A. & Eicker, U. (2010). Evaluation of daylight performance in scale models and a full-scale mock-up office. International Journal of Low-Carbon Technologies, 5 (3), 158–165. https://doi.org/10.1093/ijlct/ctq023

Strzalka, R., Ulbrich, R. & Eicker, U. (2010). Optimisation of combustion process in biomass-fuelled cogeneration plant. Chemical engineering transactions (21), 469–474. https://doi.org/10.3303/CET1021079

Strzalka, R., Ulbrich, R. & Eicker, U. (2010). 'Propozycja modelu procesu spalania biomasy w kotle rusztowym'- ('Proposal for a model of biomass combustion in a grate furnace'). Inżynieria i Aparatura Chemiczna (Chemical and process engineering), 49 (4), 74–75.

Eicker, U. & Pietruschka, D. (2009). Design and performance of solar powered absorption cooling systems in office buildings. Energy and Buildings, 41 (1), 81–91. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2008.07.015

Eicker, U. & Pietruschka, D. (2009). Optimization and Economics of Solar Cooling Systems. Advances in Building Energy Research, 3 (1), 45–81. https://doi.org/10.3763/aber.2009.0303

Eicker, U. & Vorschulze, C. (2009). Potential of geothermal heat exchangers for office building climatisation. Renewable Energy, 34 (4), 1126–1133. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2008.06.019

Eicker, U., Fux, V., Bauer, U., Mei, L. & Infield, D. (2008). Façades and summer performance of buildings. Energy and Buildings, 40 (4), 600–611. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2007.04.018

Jakob, U., Eicker, U., Schneider, D., Taki, A. H. & Cook, M. J. (2008). Simulation and experimental investigation into diffusion absorption cooling machines for air-conditioning applications. Applied Thermal Engineering, 28 (10), 1138–1150. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2007.08.007

Eicker, U., Huber, M., Seeberger, P. & Vorschulze, C. (2006). Limits and potentials of office building climatisation with ambient air. Energy and Buildings, 38 (6), 574–581. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2005.09.004

Infield, D., Eicker, U., Fux, V., Mei, L. & Schumacher, J. (2006). A simplified approach to thermal performance calculation for building integrated mechanically ventilated PV facades. Building and Environment, 41 (7), 893–901. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2005.04.010

Mei, L., Infield, D., Eicker, U., Loveday, D. & Fux, V. (2006). Cooling potential of ventilated PV façade and solar air heaters combined with a desiccant cooling machine. Renewable Energy, 31 (8), 1265–1278. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.renene.2005.06.013

Pietruschka, D., Eicker, U., Huber, M. & Schumacher, J. (2006). Experimental performance analysis and modelling of liquid desiccant cooling systems for air conditioning in residential buildings. International Journal of Refrigeration, 29 (1), 110–124. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2005.05.012

Eicker, U., Huber, M., Seeberger, P. & Vorschulze, C. (2005). Passive and low energy cooling of office buildings. International Journal of Ventilation, 4 (3), 203–214.

Jakob, U., Eicker, U. & Barth, U. (2005). Absorption Cooling by sun and waste energy. Ecolibrium, 11 (4), 20–28.

Infield, D., Mei, L. & Eicker, U. (2004). Thermal performance estimation for ventilated PV facades. Solar Energy, 76 (1-3), 93–98. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2003.08.010

Mei, L., Infield, D., Eicker, U. & Fux, V. (2003). Thermal modelling of a building with an integrated ventilated PV façade. Energy and Buildings, 35 (6), 605–617. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0378-7788(02)00168-8

Mei, L., Infield, D., Eicker, U. & Fux, V. (2002). Parameter estimation for ventilated photovoltaic façades. Building Services Engineering Research and Technology, 23 (2), 81–96. https://doi.org/10.1191/0143624402bt033oa

Jakob, U. & Eicker, U. (2001). Solare Kühlung mit einer Diffusions-Absorptionskältemaschine. HLH, 52 (12).

Lloret, A., Andreu, J., Merten, J., Puigdollers, J., Aceves, O., Sabata, L. Chantant, M.; Eicker, U. (1998). Large grid connected hybrid PV system integrated in a public building. Progress in Photovoltaic Research (6), 453–464.

Eicker, U., Darzi, A., Wherrett, B. & Wilson, J. (1991). Optical bistability in amorphous silicon carbon alloys and nonlinear amorphous silicon interference filter. Journal of the optical society of America (8), 614–617.

Darzi, A. K., Eicker, U., Wherrett, B. S. & Wilson, J. I. B. (1990). Picosecond spectroscopy of optical nonlinearities in amorphous silicon‐carbon alloys. Journal of Applied Physics, 67 (1), 443–447. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.345222

Eicker, U., Darzi, A. K., Wherrett, B. & Wilson, J. I. B. (1989). Picosecond photoinduced-absorption studies of band-tail thermalization in hydrogenated amorphous silicon-carbon alloys. Physical Review B, 39 (6), 3664–3669. https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevB.39.3664

Eicker, U., Darzi, A. K., Wherrett, B. S. & Wilson, J. I.B. (1989). Optical nonlinearities in amorphous silicon-carbon alloys. Journal of Non-Crystalline Solids, 115 (1-3), 99–101. https://doi.org/10.1016/0022-3093(89)90373-6

Quayyum, A., Wilson, J., Ibrahim, K., Al-Sabbagh, S. & Eicker, U. (1988). Growth and properties of glow-discharged hydrogenated amorphous silicon carbon alloys for photovoltaic and optoelectronic devices. Thin solid films, 164.

Smart City Dialog, Ursula Eicker. ISCN Podcast #16 - Urban Digital Twins for Net-Zero City Planning, Smart City Dialog. https://www.smart-city-dialog.de/wissensspeicher/publikationen/iscn-podcast-16-urban-digital-twins-net-zero-city-planning

PODCAST Series 2024, INTERNATIONAL SMART CITIES NETWORK, Guest #3: Prof. Dr. Ursula Eicker, Professor for building, civil and environmental engineering, Concordia University Montreal, Topic: Urban Digital Twins are changing the game for cities and regions. Recorded July 04, 2024

Eric Pineault, Ursula Eicker et al, Accélérer la décarbonation dans la construction : un appel aux décideurs, Le Soleil, (2024, April 3), https://www.lesoleil.com/opinions/point-de-vue/2024/04/03/accelerer-la-decarbonation-dans-la-construction-un-appel-aux-decideurs-OM7WDPMSMJBI3HVUYG55R4336Q/

Maxime Bergeron (2024, Feb 22) Rétrofuturisme thermique à Lachine, La Presse, https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/chroniques/2024-02-22/retrofuturisme-thermique-a-lachine.php 

Barbara Balfour (2023, Dec 12) Retrofits and conversions, not new buildings, needed for sustainable future, says expert, The Globe and Mail, https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/industry-news/property-report/article-retrofits-and-conversions-not-new-buildings-needed-for-sustainable/

Marieke Glorieux-Stryckman (Feb. 17, 2023) Concordia’s Zero-Carbon Future, The Concordian, https://theconcordian.com/2023/02/concordias-zero-carbon-future/

Christine Muschi (2023, Feb 6) Concordia University’s experiential learning is making sustainable city-planning fun, The Globe and Mail, https://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/adv/article-concordia-universitys-experiential-learning-is-making-sustainable-city/ 

Mark Stachiew (2023, Feb 3). Concordia-led zero-carbon buildings accelerator works with developers to meet Montreal’s climate goals, https://montrealgazette.com/sponsored/news-sponsored/concordia-led-zero-carbon-buildings-accelerator-works-with-developers-to-meet-montreals-climate-goals

Eicker, U., Verdir les villes pour la biodiversité, Le Devoir, Section Idées, Published Dec 17, 2022

Eicker, U., What cities and city-dwellers can do to protect biodiversity, opinion section, https://montrealgazette.com/opinion/opinion-what-cities-and-city-dwellers-can-do-to-protect-biodiversity,published December 14, 2022

Eicker, U., Solutions carbone zéro pour des villes de nouvelle génération, Le Devoir, Section Idées, Published Nov 3, 2022

Eicker, U., (Oct.31, 2022) Transforming cities and neighbourhoods toward a sustainable future: Why interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial to achieving zero-carbon goals in Canada and beyond, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, https://www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca/society-societe/stories-histoires/story-histoire-eng.aspx?story_id=334

Zero-Carbon Solutions for Next-Generation Cities, Sustainability-Mobility-Urban Planning, TheFutureEconomy.ca, defining Canada’s Future Economy, Published on October 18, 2022, https://thefutureeconomy.ca/op-eds/zero-carbon-solutions-next-generation-cities/

Brian Owens (August 2022) Turning city planning into a game, Ursula Eicker lets people play around while designing the cities of the future. Nature 608, S27-S28 (2022), https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-022-02215-8

Andrea Wang (July 15,2022) A zero-carbon buildings accelerator with Concordia roots launches in Montreal - The initiative’s tactical team will provide tools and resources to support sustainable commercial and residential real estate in the city, Concordia News; https://www.concordia.ca/news/stories/2022/07/15/a-zero-carbon-buildings-accelerator-with-concordia-roots-launches-in-montreal.html

Ursula Eicker, Carmela Cucuzzella (March 2022) Réflexion post-pandémique sur l’organisation des villes pour assurer le bien-être des citoyens:  Configuration d’infrastructures, des espaces et des services municipaux et pratiques environnementales, Association des ingénieurs municipaux du Québec, Revue Génial 

Sharaf, A. (2021, November 22). Concordia’s Next-Generation Cities Institute’s new space invites collaboration, discovery and innovation. Concordia University. https://www.concordia.ca/news/stories/2021/11/22/concordias-next-generation-cities-institutes-new-space-invites-collaboration-discovery-and-innovation.html?c=/research/chairs/smart-cities/news

Eicker, U. (2021, November 15). Opinion: As time runs out, progress on climate change is incremental. Montreal Gazette. https://montrealgazette.com/opinion/opinion-as-time-runs-out-progress-on-climate-change-is-incremental

Eicker, U. (2021, November 12). Les municipalités doivent assumer le leadership pour la crise climatique. Le Devoir. https://www.ledevoir.com/opinion/idees/646863/environnement-les-municipalites-doivent-assumer-le-leadership-pour-la-crise-climatique

Sharaf, A. (2021, November 9). Concordia’s leading climate change researchers make their voices heard at COP26. Concordia University. https://www.concordia.ca/news/stories/2021/11/09/concordias-leading-climate-change-researchers-make-their-voices-heard-at-cop26.html?c=/research/chairs/smart-cities/news

Eicker, U. (2021, November 4). Opinion: Municipalities must take leadership on climate. Montreal Gazette. https://montrealgazette.com/opinion/opinion-municipalities-must-take-leadership-on-climate

Bokser, H. (2021, September 21). Concordia joins other institutions to deliver the CIRODD Summer School in Societal Transformation. Concordia University. https://www.concordia.ca/news/stories/2021/09/21/concordia-joins-other-institutions-to-deliver-the-cirodd-summer-school-in-societal-transformation.html?c=/research/chairs/smart-cities/news

Eicker, U. (2021, August 25). Building sustainable infrastructure for next generation cities. The Hill Times. https://www.hilltimes.com/2021/08/25/building-sustainable-infrastructure-for-next-generation-cities/313237

The Link Newspaper. (2021, August 22). On the Return to Campus. The Link Newspaper. 

Kline, A. (2021, April 4). What does Montreal's future hold? CTV News Montreal. https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2174173

Alleyne, A. (2021, March 12). Let's Go with Sabrina Marandola. CBC Listen. https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-383-lets-go/clip/15831061-our-transportation-columnist-akil-alleyne-speaks-montreals-mobility

Muschi, C. (2021, March 5). Laying the foundation for building a sustainable and resilient city. The Globe and Mail. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/adv/article-laying-the-foundation-for-building-a-sustainable-and-resilient-city/

Eicker, U. (2020, December 9). Rethinking resources towards zero-carbon next-generation cities. The Hill Times. https://www.hilltimes.com/2020/12/09/rethinking-resources-towards-zero-carbon-next-generation-cities/274838. 

Alleyne, A. (2020, November 26). Let’s Go with Sabrina Marandola. CBC Listen. https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-383-lets-go/clip/15831061-our-transportation-columnist-akil-alleyne-speaks-montreals-mobility

Hanes, A. (2020, November 16). Allison Hanes: Concordia at forefront of building next-generation cities with new institute. Montreal Gazette. https://montrealgazette.com/opinion/columnists/allison-hanes-concordia-at-forefront-of-building-next-generation-cities-with-new-institute.

Corriveau, J. (2020, November 16). Imaginer les villes du futur. Le Devoir. https://www.ledevoir.com/societe/589785/imaginer-les-villes-du-futur

Couturier, C. (2020, October 31). Ville intelligente, ville durable? Le Devoir. https://www.ledevoir.com/societe/science/588631/ville-intelligente-ville-durable

Eicker, U. (2020, October 21). Create eco-district pilots now to show how to live, work, and play in next-generation cities. The Hill Times. https://www.hilltimes.com/2020/10/21/create-eco-district-pilots-now-to-show-how-to-live-work-and-play-in-next-generation-cities/268256

Eicker, U., Cucuzzella, C., & Athienitis, A. K. (2020, October 6). Opinion: Namur-Hippodrome project can help change how we live. Montreal Gazette. https://montrealgazette.com/opinion/opinion-namur-hippodrome-project-can-help-change-how-we-live

Ouellette-Vézina, H. (2020, September 11). La pandémie n’aura que peu d’effets sur les changements climatiques. La Presse. https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/environnement/2020-09-11/la-pandemie-n-aura-que-peu-d-effets-sur-les-changements-climatiques.php

Eicker, U. (2020, May 21). Penser les quartiers de l’avenir. La Presse. https://www.lapresse.ca/debats/opinions/2020-05-21/penser-les-quartiers-de-l-avenir

Morriet, O. (2020, March 11). En visant un urbanisme zéro-carbone, Ursula Eicker de l’Université Concordia construit la ville du futur. Le Lien MULTIMÉDIA. http://www.lienmultimedia.com/spip.php?article74787

Concordia University. (2019, November 22). Concordia University Conceiving the NetZero city [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FioUU0SKmy0

Boutros, M. (2019, October 29). La ville intelligente, levier d’une révolution sociale et écologique. Le Devoir. https://www.ledevoir.com/societe/transports-urbanisme/565742/urbanisme-la-ville-intelligente-levier-d-une-revolution-sociale-et-ecologique?

Freslon, C. (2019, October 16). Comment peut-on construire des villes réellement intelligentes. URelles. https://urelles.com/comment-peut-on-construire-des-villes-reellement-intelligentes/

Peltier, C. (2019, October 2). Ursula Eicker : « Il n’existe pas encore de villes intelligentes ». Le Monde. https://www.lemonde.fr/economie/article/2019/10/02/ursula-eicker-il-n-existe-pas-encore-de-villes-intelligentes_6013964_3234.html

Kaspar, K., Osman, M., Nweye, K., Nagy, Z., Ouf, M. M., Eicker, U. (Submitted - 2025). Enhancing grid flexibility through electric vehicles: The role of occupant travel patterns. CISBAT 2025.

Kaspar, K., Nweye, K., Nagy, Z., Ouf, M. M., Eicker, U. (Submitted - 2025). Reinforcement learning-based control of heat pumps and batteries for grid resiliency during critical winter outages in Quebec. CIGRE 2025 International Symposium.

Shafiee Roudbari, N., Eicker, U., Poullis, C., Patterson, Z. (2025). HydroVision: LiDAR-Guided Hydrometric Prediction with Vision Transformers and Hybrid Graph Learning. In: Bebis, G., et al. Advances in Visual Computing. ISVC 2024. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 15047. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-77389-1_11

Zadeh, Z., Kaspar, K., Ouf, M. M., Gunay, B., Delcroix, B., Martin, G. L., Daoud, A. (2024). Comparative analysis of residential occupants’ interactions with centralized and decentralized HVAC systems in Quebec. Proceedings of eSim 2024: 13th Conference of IBPSA-Canada e-SIM 2024, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Kaspar, K., Ouf, M. M., & Eicker, U. (2024). Developing Data-Driven Occupant-Thermostat Interaction Models for Winter Heating Scenario in Quebec Using Ecobee Thermostat Data. Proceedings of SimBuild Conference 2024. https://publications.ibpsa.org/conference/paper/?id=simbuild2024_216.  

Nweye, K., Kaspar, K., Buscemi, G., Pinto, G., Li, H., Hong, T., Ouf, M. M., Capozzoli, A., & Nagy, Z. (2023). A framework for the design of representative neighborhoods for energy flexibility assessment in CityLearn. Building Simulation Conference Proceedings, 18.

Nweye, K., Kaspar, K., Buscemi, G., Pinto, G., Li, H., Hong, T., Ouf, M. M., Capozzoli, A., & Nagy, Z. (2023). CityLearn v2: An OpenAI Gym environment for demand response control benchmarking in grid-interactive communities. 10th ACM International Conference on Systems for Energy-Efficient Buildings, Cities, and Transportation. BuildSys 2023, Istanbul, Turkey.

Naghmeh Shafiee Roudbari, Charalambos Poullis, Zachary Patterson, Ursula Eicker. TransGlow: Attention-augmented Transduction model based on Graph Neural Networks for Water Flow Forecasting. In International Conference on Machine Learning and Applications, ICMLA 2023, Jacksonville, FL, USA, December 15-17, 2023. pages 626-632, IEEE, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1109/ICMLA58977.2023.00092

S. Dabirian, N. Rahimi, and U. Eicker, “Stochastic-based Occupant-Centric Building Archetype Modelling Using Plug Load,"  Proceedings of the 18th IBPSA Conference Shanghai, China, pp. 298–305, 2023.

T. Santhanavanich, R. Padsala, M. Rossknecht, S. Dabirian, M. M. Saad, U. Eicker, V. Coors, “Enabling Interoperability Of Urban Building Energy Data Based On Ogc Api Standards And Citygml 3d City Models,” ISPRS Annals of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, Volume X-1/W1-2023 ISPRS Geospatial Week 2023, 2–7 September 2023, Cairo, Egypt.

L. Cimmino, J. Burgos, U. Eicker (2023) Optimal Control Strategy for Mixed Fuel Use in a Renewable Polygeneration System, Proceedings of SMARTGREENS 2023, 70-78, Smartgreens Conference Proceeding, April 2023

Santhanavanich, T., Padsala, R., Rossknecht, M., Dabirian, S., Saad, M., Eicker, U., & Coors, V. (2023). Enabling Interoperability of Urban Building Energy Data Based on OGC API Standards and CityGML City Models. The ISPRS Annals of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences. 

Masoumi-Verki, S., Haghighat, F., Eicker, U. (2023). Data-Driven Reduced-Order Model for Urban Airflow Prediction. In: Wang, L.L., et al. Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Building Energy and Environment. COBEE 2022. Environmental Science and Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-9822-5_324

Hussain, S., El-Bayeh, C. Z., Menon, R. P., Lai, C., & Eicker, U. (2022, August). Flexibility based Coordination Framework For Three-Level Energy Management System. In 2022 19th International Bhurban Conference on Applied Sciences and Technology (IBCAST) (pp. 568-572). IEEE.

Naghmeh Shafiee Roudbari, Zachary Patterson, Ursula Eicker, Charalambos Poullis (2022) Simpler is better: Multilevel Abstraction with Graph Convolutional Recurrent Neural Network Cells for Traffic Prediction, Proceedings of IEEE SSCI 2022 Symposium, 10 pages

Fernando Manuel Gómez Castro, Ursula Eicker, Ulrike Jordan (2022) Analysis of Constructive Modifications for Enhancing the Performance of Solar Collector/Regenerators for Liquid Desiccant Systems, Proceedings of the Eurosun 2022 conference, paperID 4837, 12 pages

Wang, J., Lopes, L., & Eicker, U. (2022, June 22-24). Performance Assessment of an Isolated DC Nanogrid with Boost Type Interfaces and Current-Mode Primary Control. [Conference presentation]. 2022 International Symposium on Power Electronics, Electrical Drives, Automation and Motion (SPEEDAM), Sorrento, Italy. 205-211. doi: 10.1109/SPEEDAM53979.2022.9842106.

Kuru, M., Gökçül, F., Ölmez, B.B., Eicker, U., Baker, D., Geçer, K., Güleç, S., & Güğül, G.N. (2022, July 25-29). A simulation tool for renewable energy supported buildings. 5th International Conference on Building Energy and Environment, Montreal, Canada.

Saad, M., Dabirian, S., Sharma, K., & Eicker, U. (2022, January 30 – February 2). Developing an Automated Workflow for Non-Residential Building Retrofit as a Function of Usage [Conference presentation]. 2022 ASHRAE Winter Conference, Las Vegas, USA.

Nik-Bakht, M., An, C., Ouf, M., Hafeez, G., Dziedzica, R., Hana, S.H., Nasiria, F., Eicker, U., Hammad, A., & Moselhi, O. (2021). A Value Stream Mapping of Project Lifecycle Data for Circular Construction, 2021 Proceedings of 38th International Symposium on Automation and Robotics in Construction, Dubai, UAE, 1033-1042. https://doi.org/10.22260/ISARC2021/0139

Saberi, A., Athienitis, A., & Eicker, U. (2021, October 26-28). A Comparative Study of the Energy Flexibility Activation Strategies for Zones with Hydronic Radiant Systems [Conference presentation]. The Zero Energy Mass Custom Home (ZEMCH 2021) International Conference, Dubai, UAE. 

Dziedzic, R., Amador, L., Hammad, A., Nasiri, F., Nik-Bakht, M., Chen, Z., An, C., Eicker, U., Ouf, M., & Moselhi, O. (2021). A framework for asset management planning in sustainable and resilient cities. Proceedings of the 2021 IEEE International Symposium on Technology and Society (ISTAS), 1-10. doi: 10.1109/ISTAS52410.2021.9629158.

Belda, A., Giancola, E., Dabirian, S., Iradj, M., Volpe, R., Samareh, S., Fichera, A., & Eicker, U. (2021). Reviewing challenges and limitations of energy modelling software in the assessment of PEDs using case studies. In: Littlewood J.R., Howlett R.J., Jain L.C. (eds). Sustainability in Energy and Buildings 2021. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies, vol 263. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-6269-0_39

Panchabikesan, K., Ouf, M., Eicker, U., Newsham, G., & Knudsen H. (2021, September 1-3). Investigating thermostat setpoint preferences in Canadian households. Proceedings of the 2021 IBPSA USA, Bruges, Belgium.

Amayri, M., Pawar, Y., Bouguila, N., Ploix, S., & Eicker, U. (2021, April 10-13). Occupancy Estimation in Smart Buildings: Impact of Data Quality on Feature Selection [Conference presentation]. 19th International Conference on Information Technology - New Generations (ITNG 2022), Las Vegas, USA.

Panchabikesan, K., Ouf, M., Eicker, U., Doma, A., & Newsham, G. (2021, February 9-11). Knowledge Discovery of Thermostat Setpoint Profiles in Canadian Households for Building Energy Codes and Standards [Conference presentation]. 2021 ASHRAE Winter Conference, Chicago, USA.

Eicker, U., Schumacher, J., Dabirian, S., Shirazdi, N., Abolhassani, S. S., Hosseinihaghighi, R., Javadian, S., & Panchabikesan, K. (2020). Planning and Simulation of Net-Zero, Carbon Neutral and Resilient Communities. In A. Athienitis (Ed.), Roadmap to Resilient Ultra-Low Energy Built Environment with Deep Integration of Renewables In 2050 (pp. 26–30). Centre for Zero Energy Building Studies and Canadian Academy of Engineering. https://www.cae-acg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Roadmap-Symposium-Proceedings.pdf

Chaverri, J., Del Pino, M.A., Schmitt, K.A., & Eicker, U. (2020). A framework for gender equality for localizing the SDGs: A first approach from policy to implementation. Proceedings of the 8th Annual International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD), Virtual, 1-12.

Calise, F., Eicker, U., Schumacher, J., & Vicidomini, M. (2020, June 22-25). Wastewater treatment plant: model of an activated sludge process for the energy demand analysis [Conference presentation]. Seed Conference, San Francisco, USA. 

Malmir, T., & Eicker, U. (2020, June 11-12). Theoretical Energy Recovery Potential from Food Waste and Yard Waste in New York and Montréal [Conference presentation]. ICFWRTT, Tokyo, Japan.

El-Bayeh, C.Z., Alzaareer, K., Brahmi, B., Mougharbel, I., Saad, M., Chandra, A., & Eicker, U. (2020, March 24-26). A Novel Programmable Smart Transformer for Energy Management in Buildings. Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Renewable Energies for Developing Countries, Marrakech, Morocco, 1-6. doi: 10.1109/REDEC49234.2020.9163875

El-Bayeh, C. Z., Zaareer, K., M.H., Brahmi, B., Panchabikesan, K., Venturini, W., & Eicker, U. (2020, March 24-26). A Comparison between PV and Dish Stirling Systems Towards Self-Sufficient Energy Building in Lebanon. Proceedings of the 2020 5th International Conference on Renewable Energies for Developing Countries (REDEC), Marrakech, Morocco, 1-6. doi: 10.1109/REDEC49234.2020.9163860

Eicker, U., & Malmir, T. (2020, February 13-14). Theoretical Energy Recovery Potential from Food Waste and Yard Waste in New York and Montreal [Conference presentation]. International Conference on Food Waste Recovery Techniques and Technologies, London, United Kingdom.

Roser, A., Schakib-Ekbatan, K., Weiler, V., Eicker, U., & Lohse, R. (2020, February 1-5). Net zero energy strategies and planning support tools for campuses and residential neighborhoods in Germany. Proceedings of the 2020 ASHRAE Winter Conference, Orlando, USA, 1-8. https://annex73.iea-ebc.org/Data/Sites/4/media/papers/or-20-023.pdf

Eicker, U. (2019, December 6). Evaluating the Food-Energy-Water Nexus in an Urban District: Integrated urban modeling using INSEL 4D [Conference presentation]. American Institute of Chemical Engineering Annual Conference, New York City, New York, USA.

Eicker, U., Schumacher, J., Brennenstuhl, M., & Weiler, V. (2019, November 4-7) Renewable energy supply concepts for next generation cities using the integrated urban modeling platform INSEL 4D. Proceedings for the Solar World Congress, Santiago, Chile. doi:10.18086/swc.2019.51.02

• Brennenstuhl, M., Lust, D., Yadack, M., & Eicker, U. (2019, October 17-18). Evolutionary Algorithm Based Demand Response Optimization of a Prosumer Household with Heat Pump and PV in Germany [Conference presentation]. 4th Annual APEEN Conference Energy Demand Side Management and Electricity Markets, Covilhã, Portugal. 

Ge, X., Kremers, E., Yadack, M., & Eicker, U. (2019, September 18-20). Simulation-supported quantification of flexibility: assessing the potential for blocks of buildings to participate in demand response markets. Proceedings of 16th International Conference on the European Energy Market, Ljubljana, Slovenia, 1-6. doi: 10.1109/EEM.2019.8916570

Weiler, V., & Eicker, U. (2019, September 2-4). Individual Domestic Hot Water Profiles for Building Simulation at Urban Scale. Proceedings of the International Building Performance Simulation Conference, Rome, Italy, 3341-3346. 10.26868/25222708.2019.210467

Eicker, U., Schumacher, J., & Coors, V. (2019, September 2-4). On the design of an urban data and modelling platform and its application to an urban district case study. Proceedings of the International Building Performance Simulation Conference, Rome, Italy, 3508-3515. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2020.109954

Köhler, S., Betz, M., & Eicker, U. (2019, August 25-28). Stochastic generation of household electricity load profiles in 15 minute resolution on building level for whole city quarters [Conference presentation]. 16th IAEE European Conference, Ljubljana, Slovenia.

Mittelstädt, A., Köhler, S., Kesnar, C., Sihombing, R., Duminil, E., Coors, V., Eicker, U., & Schröter, B. (2019, June 24-26). A multi-scale, web-based interface for strategic planning of low-carbon city quarters [Conference presentation]. International Conference on Urban Informatics, Hung Hom, Hong Kong.

Eicker, U. (2019, June 11). Renewable energy generation scenarios using the urban modelling platform Insel4D [Conference presentation]. Solar World Congress, Santiago, Chile.

D’Ettorre, F., Brennenstuhl, M., Kathirgamanathan, A., De Rosa, M., Yadack, M., Eicker, U., & Finn, D. (2019, May 26-29). A set of comprehensive indicators to assess energy flexibility: a case study for residential buildings. E3S Web Conf., 111. https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/201911104044

Lust, D., & Eicker, U. (2019, March 12-14). Decentralized city district hydrogen storage system based on the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide to formate. Proceedings of the 13th International Renewable Energy Storage Conference, Düsseldorf, Germany, 137-144. DOI:10.2991/ires-19.2019.17 

Eicker, U. (2019, January 28-29). Optimierte Energieanalysen mittels 3D Simulation für urbane Energiesysteme [Conference presentation]. Kongresses Energiewende bauen, Berlin, Germany.

V. Weiler, P. Würstle, A. Schmitt, J. Stave, R. Braun, M. Zirak, V. Coors, U. Eicker (2018) Methoden zur Integration von Sachdaten in CityGML Dateien zur Verbesserung der energetischen Analyse von Stadtquartieren und deren Visualisierung, BauSIM 2018. 26.-28.09.2018, Karlsruhe

V. Weiler, J.Stave, U. Eicker (2018) Assessment of different renewable energy generation scenarios using 3D urban modelling tools, 13th SDEWES Conference, 30.09.-04.10.2018, Palermo

U. Eicker (2018) Waste water treatment plant modeling, 13th SDEWES Conference, 30.09.-04.10.2018, Palermo

Ursula Eicker, Marcus Brennenstuhl, Malcolm Yadach, Pirmin Boch (2018) Demand response potential of zero energy blocks of buildings: Modeling and testing results from a case study in Germany, Sustainable Places 2018, 27.-29.6.2018, Aix-Les-Bains 

Ursula Eicker, Verena Weiler, Sally Köhler, Ursula Pietzsch (2018) Urbane Simulation – ein deutscher Ansatz für New York, Vol 2 ·  2018 TRANSFORMING CITIES, S.36-41

J. Vivian, P. Monsalvete Álvarez de Uribarri, U. Eicker, A. Zarrella (2018) The effect of discretization on the accuracy of two district heating network models based on finite-difference methods, Proceedings 16th International Symposium on District Heating and Cooling, DHC2018, 9–12 September 2018, Hamburg, Germany, Volume 149, pp 625-634, ISSN 1876-6102, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2018.08.227

Schmidt, J., Yadack, M., Eicker, U. (2018) Regulatory Uncertainty and Simulations of Novel Electricity Tariffs for Households: Applications in Germany and Demand Elasticity, Proceedings 2018 IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation (ICE/ITMC), pp 1-7, Stuttgart 2018, DOI: 10.1109/ICE.2018.8436279

Braun, R., Weiler,V.,  Zirak,M., Dobisch,L., Coors,V., Eicker, U. (2018) Using 3D CityGML models for building simulation applications at district level - Improvements in simulation workflow to achieve a better fit between simulated and measured data,  Proceedings 2018 IEEE International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation (ICE/ITMC), pp 1-8, Stuttgart 2018, DOI: 10.1109/ICE.2018.8436355

Brennenstuhl, M., Boch, P., Yadack, M., Eicker, U. (2018) The potential of small wind turbine integration in residential buildings complementing PV and heat pump operation, Proceedings of ISEC Conference

Weiler, V., Weinand, J., Köhler, S., Mckenna, R., Eicker, U. & Fichtner, W. (2018) Bestimmung energetisch zusammenhängender urbaner Gebäudegruppen als Grundlage für die Quartiersplanung. In: 15. Symposium Energieinnovation. Graz / Austria.

Eicker, U. (2017). Photovoltaikpotenzial im städtischen Raum bis 2050. pv magazine, 02, S. 77–80. Verfügbar unter https://www.pv-magazine.de/archiv/photovoltaikpotenzial-im-staedtischen-raum-bis-2050/

Eicker, U. & Bossert, M. (2017). Stuttgart forscht zur Stadt der Zukunft. In: Intelligente Stadt der Zukunft. In: Forschungsprojekten werden Lösungen für die Smart City entwickelt, in der Praxis gibt es schon konkrete Umsetzungspläne. (S. 14–17). ISSN 2193-195X. stadt+werk.

Stahl, M., Gürlich, D., Erhart, T. & Eicker, U. (2017). Energieeffizienz von Gebäuden durch kontrollierte natürliche Lüftung.In: cci Wissensportal (Roter Faden für Planung und Ausführung in der Lüftung- Klima- Kältebranche), 5. Verfügbar unter https://cci-dialog.de/wissensportal/technikwissen/raumlufttechnik/luftaufbereitung/energieeffizienz_von_gebaeuden_durch_kontrollierte_natuerliche_lueftung.html

Mitina, I., Braun, R., Dalibard, A., Erhart, T. G., Ben-Hassine, I. & Eicker, U. (2017). Mobile HIL Test Bench for Low-Cost Radiative Heating and Cooling Collectors. In: Solar World Conference 2017 (S. 1–10). Verfügbar unter https://www.researchgate.net/publication/320798990_Mobile_HIL_Test_Bench_for_Low_Cost_Radiative_Heating_and_Cooling_Collectors

Eicker, U., Yadack, M., Boch, P., Brennenstuhl, M. & Pietruschka, D. (2017). Netzintegration von Photovoltaik im städtischen Raum bis 2050. In: 32. PV-Symposium (S. 1–8). 

Eicker, U., Yadack, M., Brennenstuhl, M. & Boch, P. (2017). Simulating and Testing Heat Pumps’ Contribution to Demand Response in Germany. In: NEIS 2017.

Eicker, U. (2017). Photovoltaikpotenzial im städtischen Raum bis 2050. pv magazine, 02, S. 77–80. Verfügbar unter https://www.pv-magazine.de/archiv/photovoltaikpotenzial-im-staedtischen-raum-bis-2050/

Eicker, U., Harter, H. & Weiler, V. (2017). Life cycle assessment of buildings and city quarters analysing the influence of different climatic conditions. In C. Barnaby & M. Wetter (Hrsg.), Building Simulation 2017. Proceedings of the 15th IBPSA Conference (S. 1304–1310). Verfügbar unter http://www.ibpsa.org/proceedings/BS2017/BS2017_332.pdf

Eicker, U., Schumacher, J., Bobker, M., Berk, H., Romero Rodríguez, L. & Vörösmarty, C. J. (2017). Thinking Local, Acting Global: Urban-scale Energy Modeling for Global Cities Governance. In C. Barnaby & M. Wetter (Hrsg.), Building Simulation 2017. Proceedings of the 15th IBPSA Conference (S. 1595–1603). Verfügbar unter http://www.ibpsa.org/proceedings/BS2017/BS2017_424.pdf

Gómez Castro, F. M. & Eicker, U. (2017). Experimental study of a solar collector/regenerator for liquid desiccant systems. In: 7th International Workshop on Solar Air Conditioning in conjunction with SWC and SHC (S. 1–10). Verfügbar unter link: https://swc2017.pse.de/file/display_attachment/377841d4bf28ed98ec26df4d175bfdb?filename=Fernando+Manuel+Gomez+Castro+-+Paper.pdf

Gómez Castro, F. M. & Eicker, U. (2017). Theoretical analysis of indirect and direct solar regenerators for liquid desiccant systems. In: 7th International Workshop on Solar Air Conditioning in conjunction with SWC and SHC (S. 1–12). Verfügbar unter https://swc2017.pse.de/file/display_attachment/259d4644edf84b45d619c4945bdc21b?filename=Fernando+Manuel+Gomez+Castro+-+Paper.pdf

Schumacher, J., Eicker, U., Weigl, J., Orth, M., Bobker, M. & Berk, H. (2017). Inverse and forward modeling of New York City public buildings for refurbishment strategies. In C. Barnaby & M. Wetter (Hrsg.), Building Simulation 2017. Proceedings of the 15th IBPSA Conference (S. 1311–1318). Verfügbar unter http://www.ibpsa.org/proceedings/BS2017/BS2017_334.pdf

Stahl, M., Gürlich, D., Erhart, T. & Eicker, U. (2017). Energieeffizienz von Gebäuden durch kontrollierte natürliche Lüftung. cci Wissensportal (Roter Faden für Planung und Ausführung in der Lüftung- Klima- Kältebranche), 5. Verfügbar unter https://cci-dialog.de/wissensportal/technikwissen/raumlufttechnik/luftaufbereitung/energieeffizienz_von_gebaeuden_durch_kontrollierte_natuerliche_lueftung.html 

Strzalka, R., Schneider, D. & Eicker, U. (2017). Bioenergy in Germany, technologies, perspectives and challenges. In: International Conference Power and Energy Engineering (S. 10). Verfügbar unter https://power-energy.conferenceseries.com/abstract/2017/bioenergy-in-germany-technologies-perspectives-and-challenges

Strzalka, R., Strzalka, A., Kalina, J. & Eicker, U. (2017). Effective system integration of decentralized biomass cogeneration plants. In: European Biomass Conference and Exhibition (S. 629–633). Verfügbar unter http://www.etaflorence.it/proceedings/?detail=13598

Botero, L., Eicker, U., Cremers, J., Palla, N., Schoch, C. & Bossert, M. (2016). A Real-world Lab Approach to the Carbon Neutral Campus Transition: A Case Study. In: 3rd World Symposium on Sustainable Development at Universities (WSSD-U-2016). Zugriff am 07.02.17. Verfügbar unter https://sustainability.mit.edu/wssd2016

Botero, L., Eicker, U., Cremers, J., Palla, N., Schoch, C. & Bossert, M. (2016). A Real-world Lab Approach to the Carbon Neutral Campus Transition: A Case Study. In: 3rd World Symposium on Sustainable Development at Universities (WSSD-U-2016). Zugriff am 07.02.17. Verfügbar unter https://sustainability.mit.edu/wssd2016

Botero, L., Eicker, U., Cremers, J., Palla, N., Schoch, C. & Bossert, M. (2016). Developments in transdisciplinary approach to carbon neutral campus transition: Living Lab case study. In: 3rd World Symposium on Sustainable Development at Universities (WSSD-U-2016).

Botero, L., Kesten, D. & Eicker, U. (2016). Case Study of Initial Training Network in Urban Energy Design and Management. In P. LaRoche & M. Schiler (Hrsg.), PLEA 2016. Cities, Builings, People: Towards Regenerative Environments. Zugriff am 20.01.17. Verfügbar unter http://www.plea2016.org/

Cremers, J., Eicker, U., Palla, N., Jobard, X., Klotz, F. & Mitina, I. (2016). Multivalente photovoltaisch-thermische Kollektoren zur Kälte-, Wärme- und Stromerzeugung und Szenarien für die Gebäudeintegration (PVTintegral). Projektbericht: Laufzeit: 01.09.2012 bis 31.10.2015. Zugriff am 07.02.17. Verfügbar unter https://www.tib.eu/de/suchen/id/TIBKAT%3A866981616/Multivalente-photovoltaisch-thermische-Kollektoren/ https://doi.org/10.2314/GBV:866981616

Eicker, U., Álvarez-Uribarri, P. M., Zirak, M., Bartke, N. & Coors, V. (2016). New 3D simulation methods for Urban Energy Planning. In P. Bertoldi (Hrsg.), 9th international conference on energy efficiency in commercial buildings and smart communities (EUR. Scientific and technical research series, Bd. 27993, S. 64–73). Luxembourg: Publications Office. 

Eicker, U., Biesinger, A., Trinkle, A., Erhart, T., Fischbach, P., Braun, R. et al. (2016). REG II. Ressourceneffizientes Gebäude für die Welt von Übermorgen (Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart, Hrsg.). Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart. Zugriff am 09.01.17. Verfügbar unter http://www.enob.info/fileadmin/media/Projektbilder/EnBau/Neubau_Z3_Zueblin/EnBau_03ET1035G-F_REG_II_-_Zueblin_Z3.pdf

Eicker, U., Coors, V., Nouvel, R., Brassel, K.-H., Duminil, E. & Bruse, M. (2016). SimStadt - Energiesimulation von Stadtquartieren. Schlussbericht. TIB - Technische Informationsbibliothek Universitätsbibliothek Hannover. Zugriff am 07.02.17. Verfügbar unter https://www.tib.eu/de/suchen/id/TIBKAT%3A866981616/Multivalente-photovoltaisch-thermische-Kollektoren/ https://doi.org/10.2314/GBV:873316509

Eicker, U. & Erhart, T. (2016). Plus-Energiehaus der Baugruppe Licht und Luft in Tübingen-Lustnau. Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart. Zugriff am 09.01.17. Verfügbar unter https://www.hft-stuttgart.de/Forschung/Kompetenzen/zafh/Projekte/Projekt98.html/de

Eicker, U., Schneider, D. & Strzalka, R. (2016). Effizienzsteigerung biomassebefeuerter KWK-Anlagen. Teilvorhaben 1: Entwicklung und Erprobung des Regelungskonzepts; Teilvorhaben 2: Technische Erprobung des Regelungskonzeptes. HFT Stuttgart.

Eicker, U. & Schulze, T. (2016). KonLuft. Energieeffizienz von Gebäuden durch kontrollierte natürliche Lüftung. Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart. Zugriff am 09.01.17. Verfügbar unter https://www.hft-stuttgart.de/Forschung/Kompetenzen/zafh/Publikationen/publikationen_download/2012/Eicker_Schulze_Jahrbuch_Energieeffizienz_2012.pdf

Gürlich, D., Erhart, T., Haag, M., Eicker, U. & Schulz, M. (2016). Experimental validation of different air flow correlations for natural single sided ventilation. In P. Bertoldi (Hrsg.), 9th international conference on energy efficiency in commercial buildings and smart communities (EUR. Scientific and technical research series, Bd. 27993, S. 715–721). Luxembourg: Publications Office.

Gürlich, D., Kersten Erhart, D. & Eicker, U. (2016). Retrofitting Existing University Campus Buildings to Improve Sustainability and Energy perfor-mance: A case study at Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences. In P. LaRoche & M. Schiler (Hrsg.), PLEA 2016. Cities, Builings, People: Towards Regenerative Environments. Zugriff am 20.01.17. Verfügbar unter http://www.plea2016.org/

Mitina, I., Braun, R., Abdelnour, N. & Eicker, U. (2016). Solarabsorber zum Kühlen und Heizen von Wohnbauten in Ägypten: Integrationsaspekte. In: 26. Symposium Thermische Solarenergie (S. 1–16). Verfügbar unter https://www.researchgate.net/publication/302419165_Solarabsorber_zum_Kuhlen_und_Heizen_von_Wohnbauten_in_Agypten_Integrationsaspekte 

Monsalvete Álvarez-Uribarri, M. P., Pesch, R., Ben-Hassine, I., Robinson, D. & Eicker, U. (2016). Energy efficiency of decentralized solar thermal feed-in into district heating networks. In: 15th International Symposium on District Heating and Cooling. DHC2016.

Monsalvete Álvarez-Uribarri, P., Eicker, U. & Robinson, D. (2016). Energy performance of decentralized solar thermal feed-in to district heating networks. In: 15th International Symposium on District Heating and Cooling. DHC2016.

Yadack, M., Brennenstuhl, M., Pietruschka, D. & Eicker, U. (2016). Towards Understanding the Value of Decentralized Heat Pumps for Network Services in Germany. Insights Concerning Self-Consumption and Secondary Reserve Power. In: IEEEC 2016: International Environmental and Ecological Engineering Conference. Proceedings. Zugriff am 26.01.2017. Verfügbar unter http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7580827/?part=1

Braun, R., Haag, M. & Eicker, U. (2015). PVT Kollektoren in Kombination mit Wärmepumpen zur Bereitstellung von Wärme und Kälte. In M. Rommel (Hrsg.), 25. Symposium Thermische Solarenergie.

Dillmann, A., Eicker, U., Kalerner, M. & Mayer, W. (2015). System efficiency for cascading of adsorption chillers. In D. Mugnier (Hrsg.), International Conference Solar Air-Conditioning. Development of technologies Know-how transfer, Identification of R&D needs Exchange of results and ideas. Rome, Italy.

Dillmann, A., Reinhardt, J., Braun, J., Becker, M. & Eicker, U. (2015). Dynamische Simulation von Verbundschaltungen zur Kälteerzeugung mittels Adsorption. KI Kälte, Luft, Klimatechnik, 3, 24–29. Verfügbar unter http://www.ki-portal.de/14963/dynamische-simulation-von-verbundschaltungen-zur-kaelte%C2%ADerzeugung-mittels-adsorption/

Dalibard, A., Schneider, D. & Eicker, U. (2015). Integration of different solar cooling technologies in the cooling supply of a data center. In D. Mugnier (Hrsg.), International Conference Solar Air-Conditioning. Development of technologies Know-how transfer, Identification of R&D needs Exchange of results and ideas (S. 6). Rome, Italy.

Eicker, U. (2015). Integriertes Energie-Quartierskonzept Ludwigsburg. In R. Hachmann & J. Wiehe (Hrsg.), Energiewende lokal gestalten. Beiträge zum Kongress 2015 in Hannover (S. 10). Berlin: Wichmann. 

Eicker, U., Ben Hassine, I., Pesch, R. & Pietruschka, D. (2015). Integration von Solarthermie in Wärmenetze mit niedrigen Wärmedichten. In M. Rommel (Hrsg.), 25. Symposium Thermische Solarenergie (S. 6).

Eicker, U., Coors, V., Schumacher, J. & Duminil, E. (2015). insel4D – urbane Photovoltaiksimulation. In: 30. Symposium Photovoltaische Solarenergie. 04. bis 06. März 2015, Kloster Banz, Bad Staffelstein (OTTI - Training, Seminare, Tagungen). Regensburg: OTTI, Ostbayerisches Technologie-Transfer-Inst.

Eicker, U. & Schmitt, A. (2015). Solar assisted trigeneration in the food logistics industry. In D. Mugnier (Hrsg.), International Conference Solar Air-Conditioning. Development of technologies Know-how transfer, Identification of R&D needs Exchange of results and ideas. Rome, Italy.

Eicker, U., Schumacher, J. & Coors, V. (2015). Urban energy simulation. In IBPSA (Hrsg.), 14th Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association.

Erhart, T., Gölz, J., Eicker, U. & van den Broek, M. (2015). Fluid stability in large scale ORCs using siloxanes: long-term experiences and fluid recycling. In: 3rd International Seminar on ORC Power Systems (S. 10). Liège: Univ., Lab. of Thermodynamics. Verfügbar unter http://www.asme-orc2015.be/online/proceedings.htm

Gómez Castro, F. & Eicker, U. (2015). Simulation und Analyse von indirekten und direkten Solarregeneratoren für Flüssigsorptionsanlagen. In M. Rommel (Hrsg.), 25. Symposium Thermische Solarenergie.

Gómez Castro, F. & Eicker, U. (2015). Theoretical analysis of a direct solar-regenerated liquid desiccant system augmented by a flat plate bottom reflector. In D. Mugnier (Hrsg.), International Conference Solar Air-Conditioning. Development of technologies Know-how transfer, Identification of R&D needs Exchange of results and ideas (S. 6). Rome, Italy.

Gürlich, D., Demir, E. & Eicker, U. (2015). Energiebilanz und Wirtschaftlichkeit von Solarsystemen versus Gebäudeeffizienzinvestitionen an europäischen Standorten. In: 30. Symposium Photovoltaische Solarenergie. 04. bis 06. März 2015, Kloster Banz, Bad Staffelstein (OTTI - Training, Seminare, Tagungen). Regensburg: OTTI, Ostbayerisches Technologie-Transfer-Inst. 

Nouvel, R., Brassel, K.-H., Bruse, M., Duminil, E., Coors, V., Eicker, U. et al. (2015). SIMSTADT, a New Worflow-driven Urban Energy Simulation Platform for CityGML City Models. In J.-L. Scartezzini (Hrsg.), Proceedings of International Conference CISBAT 2015: Future Buildings and Districts – Sustainability from Nano to Urban Scale. Lausanne: EPFL. Verfügbar unter http://infoscience.epfl.ch/record/213437/files/9_NOUVEL1187.pdf

Nouvel, R., Eicker, U. & Coors, V. (2015). Development of the CityGML Application Domain Extension Energy for Urban Energy Simulation. In IBPSA (Hrsg.), 14th Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association.

Palla, N., Braun, R., Jobard, X., Mitina, I., Cremers, J. & Eicker, U. (2015). Entwicklung neuartiger PVT-Kollektoren - Leistungsfähigkeit und Potenzialanalyse für verschiedene Klimazonen. In H. Hullmann & C. Erban (Hrsg.), Bauwerkintegrierte Photovoltaik. 7. Forum; 03. März 2015, Kloster Banz, [Bad Staffelstein] (S. 63–72). Regensburg: OTTI.

Strzalka, R., Aly, A., Schneider, D. & Eicker, U. (2015). Exergetic analysis and optimisation of a decentralised woodchip-fired cogeneration plant. In EUBCE (Hrsg.), 23rd European Biomass Conference (S. 760–768). Vienna, Austria. Verfügbar unter https://www.researchgate.net/publication/278007402_EXERGY_ANALYSIS_AND_OPTIMISATION_OF_A_DECENTRALISED_WOODCHIP-FIRED_COGENERATION_PLANT

Strzalka, R., Botero, L. & Eicker, U. (2015). Reduction of fossil carbon emissions in the European food processing industry. In CIIEM15 (Hrsg.), International Congress on Energy and Environment Engineering. Verfügbar unter https://www.researchgate.net/publication/280490181_Reduction_of_fossil_carbon_emissions_in_the_European_food_processing_industry

Strzalka, R., Botero, L. & Eicker, U. (2015). Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuels dependency of the food processing. In EUBCE (Hrsg.), 23rd European Biomass Conference (S. 1599–1609). Vienna, Austria. Verfügbar unter https://www.researchgate.net/publication/280490455_Reduction_of_greenhouse_gas_emissions_and_fossil_fuels_dependency_of_the_food_processing_industry

Strzalka, R., Monien, D., Koukofikis, A. & Eicker, U. (2015). Sensitivity analysis for minimization of input data for urban scale heat demand forecasting. In SET2015 (Hrsg.), 4th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies. Nottingham, UK. Verfügbar unter https://www.researchgate.net/publication/279527274_Sensitivity_analysis_for_minimization_of_input_data_for_urban_scale_heat_demand_forecasting

Demir, E., Kesten-Erhart, D. & Eicker, U. (2014). Energy Efficient Refurbishment Analysis for an Apartment Building in Portugal. In J. Serra (Hrsg.), World Sustainable Buildings Conference. World SB14 (S. 1–13). 

Dillmann, A., Becker, M., Braun, R. & Eicker, U. (2014). Thermische Kühlverfahren zur Deckung zunehmender Kühlbedarfe - Kennzahlen und Verbundschaltung von Adsorptionskältemaschinen. In BWK (Hrsg.), Das Energie-Fachmagazin (S. 38–43). Springer-VDI-Verlag GmbH & Co. KG. Verfügbar unter http://www.ebwk.de/bwk/article.php?data[article_id]=81692

Dillmann, A., Becker, M., Dalibard, A. & Eicker, U. (2014). Hydraulische Verschaltungen und Effizienz von Adsorptionskältemaschinen. In DKV (Hrsg.), Deutsche Kälte-Klima Tagung 2014 (S. 93).

Eicker, U. & Ben Hassine, I. (2014). Integrating renewable energies into urban energy systems. In WREC/WREN (Hrsg.), Proceedings of 25th World renewable energy congress. WREC/WREN .

Eicker, U. & Ben Hassine, I. (2014). Integration von Solarthermie in Niedertemperatur-Wärmenetze. In OTTI Symposium (Hrsg.), 24. Symposium Thermische Solarenergie. Anwenderforum Regelung von Solarthermie-Anlagen (S. 102–114). Verfügbar unter http://www.otti.de/pdf/Thermische_Solarenergie_tse4479.pdf

Eicker, U. & Ben Hassine, I. (2014). Netzausbaustrategien bei abnehmenden Wärmedichten. In J. Pöschk (Hrsg.), Energieeffizienz in Gebäuden - Jahrbuch 2014 (neue Ausg, S. 129–140). Berlin: VME Verlag und Medienservice Energie. Verfügbar unter http://www.vme-energieverlag.de/filead- min/Redaktion/Buecherdateien/EiG2014_Inhaltsverzeichnis.

Eicker, U., Klotz, F. & Koemmelt, P. (2014). PVT-Kollektoren für die Kühlung, Heizung und Stromversorgung von Gebäuden. In H. Hullmann (Hrsg.), Sechtes Forum Bauwerkintegrierte Photovoltaik. 11. März 2014, Kloster Banz, Bad Staffelstein; [Anwenderforum] (S. 44–51). Regensburg: OTTI.

Eicker, U. & Schumacher, J. (2014). Criteria for energy efficient urban planning. In J. Serra (Hrsg.), World Sustainable Buildings Conference. World SB14 (S. 571–578). Verfügbar unter http://www.irbnet.de/daten/iconda/CIB_DC28342.pdf

Jobard, X., Braun, R., Palla, N., Cremers, J. & Eicker, U. (2014). Experimental performance analysis of innovative uncovered PV-T collectors for radiative cooling and heating applications. In Elimar & P. Papillon (Hrsg.), Conference proceedings / EuroSun 2014, International Conference on Solar Energy and Buildings (S. 1–10). Freiburg: International Solar Energy Society. 

Nouvel, R., Zirak, M., Dastageeri, H., Coors, V. & Eicker, U. (2014). Urban energy analysis based on 3D city model for national scale applications. In C. van Treeck & D. Müller (Hrsg.), BauSIM2014 Conference Proceedings and Keynote Lecture Presentations: Human-centred building(s) (S. 83–90). Aachen, Germany: RWTH Aachen University. Verfügbar unter http://www.ibpsa.org/proceedings/bausimPapers/2014/p1117_final.pdf

Palla, N., Braun, R., Jobard, X., Mitina, I., Cremers, J. & Eicker, U. (2014). Development of multivalent PV-Thermal collectors for cooling, heating and generation of electricity. In R. Rawal, S. Manu, A. Shah & K. Batra (Hrsg.), Sustainable Habitat for Developing Societies: Choosing the way forward. PLEA 2014 Conference. 30th International (S. 1–9). Ahmedabad, India: CEPT University Press. Verfügbar unter http://www.plea2014.in/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Paper_8D_2347_PR.pdf

Palla, N., Braun, R., Jobard, X., Mitina, I., Cremers, J. & Eicker, U. (2014). Development of multivalent PV-Thermal collectors for cooling, heating and generation of electricity. In R. Rawal, S. Manu, A. Shah & K. Batra (Hrsg.), Sustainable Habitat for Developing Societies: Choosing the way forward. PLEA 2014 Conference. 30th International (S. 1–9). Ahmedabad, India: CEPT University Press. Verfügbar unter http://www.plea2014.in/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Paper_8D_2347_PR.pdf

Strzalka, A., Eicker, U. & Ulbrich, R. (2014). Experiences in the exploitation of a low-energy city district by using renewable energy sources for scharnhauser park near stuttgart. In: Eco-energetic Festival (S. 1–2). Verfügbar unter https://www.researchgate.net/publication/266858225_Experiences_in_the_exploitation_of_a_low-energy_city_district_by_using_renewable_energy_sources_for_Scharnhauser_Park_near_Stuttgart_Original_Title_Doswiadczenia_w_realizacji_koncepcji_osiedla_niskoen

Ben Hassine, I., Pietruschka, D. & Eicker, U. (2013). Decentralised Solar Thermal Integration into District Heating Networks. In: Solar District Heating conference (S. 24–28).

Dalibard, A., Eicker, U. & Ziegler, F. (2013). Advanced contrlos of solar driven adsorption chillers. In: 5th OTTI International Conference on Solar Air conditioning. Conference Proceedings.

Eicker, U., Schulze, T. & Reine, T. (2013). Natürlich frische Luft. Kontrollierte natürliche Lüftung. db - Deutsche Bauzeitung (4), 74–75. Verfügbar unter http://www.db-bauzeitung.de/150jahre/index.html

Schulze, T. & Eicker, U. (2013). Methodik zur vereinfachten Berechnung kontrollierter natürlicher Lüftung. Bauphysik, 35 (2), 99–107. Verfügbar unter https://www.ernst-und-sohn.de/bauphysik 

Dalibard, A., Eicker, U. & Ziegler, F. (2013). Advanced controls of solar driven adsorption chillers. In: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Solar Air conditioning (S. 270–275).

Eicker, U. (2013). Night Cool: Development of Low Cost Renewable Cooling and Heating Systems for Egyptian Buildings. In W. Nadim (Hrsg.), SB13 Cairo. Democratic transition and sustainable communities: overcoming challenges through innovative practical solutions (S. 473–478). Aachen: Shaker Verlag.

Eicker, U. & Pietruschka, D. (2013). Solar Cooling review. In: ISES Solar World Congress. Conference Proceedings.

Eicker, U. & Pietruschka, D. (2013). The influence of system design on energy a Advanced controls of solar driven adsorption chillers and economic performance of solar cooling systems in office buildings worldwide. In: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Solar Air conditioning (S. 37–42).

Eicker, U., Schulze, T. & Reine, T. (2013). Automatische Fensterlüftung ermöglicht nutzerunabhängigen Mindestluftwechsel. Moderne Gebäudetechnik, 9, 70–72.

Eicker, U., Schumacher, J. & Pietruschka, D. (2013). Energy and economic performance of photovoltaic compression cooling systems. In: 5th OTTI International Conference on Solar Air conditioning. Conference Proceedings.

Erhart, T., Broek van Den, M. & Eicker, U. (2013). Dynamic models for a heat led organic rankine cycle. In ASME ORC (Hrsg.), Proceedings of 2nd International Seminar on ORC power systems.

Erhart, T., van den Broek, M. & Eicker, U. (2013). Dynamic models for a heat-led Organic Rankine Cycle. In: Proceedings of 2nd International Seminar on ORC power systems, ASME ORC 2013. 

Erhart, T. G., Infield, D. & Eicker, U. (2013). Optimisation of heat-led CHPs based upon ORC- technology. In: The Glasgow Research Partnership in Engineering (GRPE) Conference. Conference Proceedings.

Kesten Erhart, D., Eicker, U., Bialk, S. & Kurth, D. (2013). Development of an energy efficient refurbishment concept and new ways of energy supply for a post-war quarter in Ludwigsburg / Germany. In: SET2013. Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies.

Kesten Erhart, D., Eicker, U. & Botero, L. (2013). Energy efficient residential lighting: application in HERB project. In: SET2013. Proceedings of the 12th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies.

Nouvel, R., Schulte, C., Eicker, U., Pietruschka, D. & Coors, V. (2013). CityGML-based 3D City Model for energy diagnostics and urban energy policy support. In E. Wurtz (Hrsg.), Proceedings of BS2013, 13th Conference of International Building Performance Simulation Association (S. 218–225). Zugriff am 22.11.16. Verfügbar unter http://www.ibpsa.org/proceedings/BS2013/p_989.pdf

Pietruschka, D., Eicker, U., Haag, H. & Schmitt, A. (2013). Energy and economic performance of photovoltaic compression cooling systems. In: 5th OTTI International Conference on Solar Air conditioning. Conference Proceedings.

Pietruschka, D., Eicker, U., Haag, M. & Schmitt, A. (2013). Energy and economic performance of photovoltaic compression cooling systems. In: Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Solar Air conditioning (S. 278–283).

Schulze, T. & Eicker, U. (2013). Erweiterung der Lüftungskonzepte nach DIN 1946-6 zur vereinfachten Berechnung natürlicher Fensterlüftung. In HFT Stuttgart (Hrsg.), Bauphysikertreffen 2013. Fachvorträge, Diskussionen, Kontakte (Veröffentlichungen der Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart, Bd. 133, S. 81–89). Stuttgart: HFT.

Schulze, T., Eicker, U. & Yilmaz, Z. A. (2013). A simplified calculation methodology for controlled natural ventilation. In: Climamed 13. Mediterranean Congress of Climatization (S. 406–414). Zugriff am 28.11.16. Verfügbar unter http://www.climamed.org/oct-10-proceedings.pdf 

Strzalka, R., Pietruschka, D., Schneider, D. & Eicker, U. (2013). Bioenergy generation in Germany. Technology overview, practical experience, economical Technology overview, practical experience, economical feasibility and future perspectives. In: Bioenergy 2013. Conference and Exhibition (S. 19–29). Zugriff am 21.11.16. Verfügbar unter http://www.iat.eu/files/book_of_proceedings_bioenergy2013.pdf 

Ben Hassine, I., Erhart, T., Schumacher, J. & Eicker, U. (2012). Solar thermische Einspeisung in Nah- und Fernwärmenetze. In K. Vajen (Hrsg.), 22. Symposium Thermische Solarenergie. 09. bis 11. Mai 2012, Kloster Banz, Bad Staffelstein (Wissen für Profis, S. 56–63). Regensburg: OTTI.

Cotrado, M., Dalibard, A., Schumacher, J., Pietruschka, D. & Eicker, U. (2012). Simulation solar thermischer Kühlung. In K. Vajen (Hrsg.), 22. Symposium Thermische Solarenergie. 09. bis 11. Mai 2012, Kloster Banz, Bad Staffelstein (Wissen für Profis, S. 112–118). Regensburg: OTTI.

Dalibard, A., Eicker, U. & Ziegler, F. (2012). Dynamische Modellierung von Adsorptionskälteanlagen für Systemsimulation. In: Deutsche Kälte-Klima Tagung 2012.

Eicker, U. (2012). Renewable Energy Cooling Systems: Technological Developments and Market Perspectives. EuroHeat & Power (3), 1–11. Zugriff am 30.11.2016. Verfügbar unter http://d-nb.info/017919258

Eicker, U., Huppenberger, H., Kurth, D. & Monien, D. (2012). Energieleitplanung im Städtebau. PlanerIn (6), 27–30. Zugriff am 30.11.2016. Verfügbar unter http://size.lehmanns.de/artikel/8813936-PlanerIN

Schulte, C., Coors, V. & Eicker, U. (2012). 3D-Stadtmodelle als Grundlage für Wärmebedarfssimulationen. In R. Flach, G. Klammer, U. Lerche & T. Bill (Hrsg.), GIS schafft Energie: Beiträge der Geoinformationswirtschaft zur Energiewende. Tagungsband zum 8. GeoForum MV; Warnemünde, 16. und 17. April 2012, Bildungs- und Konferenzzentrum des Technologieparks Warnemünde (S. 53–62). Berlin: Gito.

Eicker, U., Nouvel, R., Schulte, C., Schumacher, J. & Coors, V. (2012). 3D-Stadtmodelle als Grundlage für Wärmebedarfssimulationen. In: BauSIM 2012 (S. 1–7). 

Eicker, U., Pietruschka, D. & Pesch, R. (2012). Primärenergetische Optimierung von solar thermischen Kühlsystemen. In K. Vajen (Hrsg.), 22. Symposium Thermische Solarenergie. 09. bis 11. Mai 2012, Kloster Banz, Bad Staffelstein (Wissen für Profis, S. 251–257). Regensburg: OTTI.

Eicker, U., Henning, H.-M., Safarik, M. & Waschull, J. (2012). Quo Vadis solare Kühlung. KI Kälte, Luft, Klimatechnik (4), 26–29. Zugriff am 30.11.16.

Eicker, U., Strzalka, A. & Erhart, T. (2012). Low Energy City Quarters with High Renewable Fractions: Monitoring Results and Potential For Replication. In T. J. Ovsjannikovoj (Hrsg.), Investment and property as a material basis for modernization and innovative economic development (S. 18–40). Tomsk: Izdatelʹstvo TGASU.

Eicker, U. & Thumm, F. (2012). Energieeffizienz und Wirtschaftlichkeit oberflächennaher Geothermie für das Heizen und Kühlen von Nichtwohngebäuden. Bauphysik, 34 (1), 11–18. https://doi.org/10.1002/bapi.201200003

Pietruschka, D., Kesten Erhart, D., Jakob, U. & Eicker, U. (2012). Solarthermische Kühlsysteme für unterschiedliche Klimaregionen. In: Deutsche Kälte-Klima-Tagung. Tagungsband.

Schumacher, J., Duminil, E. & Eicker, U. (2012). Automatische Generierung von modularen dynamischen Gebäudemodellen. In: BauSIM 2012 (S. 8–12).

Wessner, S., Jakob, U. & Eicker, U. (2012). Solar unterstützte, reversible Diffusions-Absorptions Wärmepumpe für den Wohnungsbau. In K. Vajen (Hrsg.), 22. Symposium Thermische Solarenergie. 09. bis 11. Mai 2012, Kloster Banz, Bad Staffelstein (Wissen für Profis, S. 289–295). Regensburg: OTTI.

Eicker, U. (2011). Solare Kühlung: Technologien und Betriebserfahrungen in Büro- und Gewerbegebäuden. In: Solarthermie 2011. Heizen und Kühlen mit der Sonne (VDI-Berichte, Bd. 2152). Düsseldorf: VDI Verl. 

Eicker, U. & Huppenberger, H. (2011). Bestand und Neubau gemeinsam voranbringen - Energiegerechte Stadtentwicklung in München. In: pilot 06 - Das Magazin zu den Pilotprojekten der Nationalen Stadtentwicklungspolitik (S. 34–35).

Eicker, U., Pesch, R., Thumm, F. & Dalibard, A. (2011). Geothermal energy use for heating and cooling of a low energy building. In: IXth International scientific and technical conference on New building technologies and design problems. Conference Proceedings.

Eicker, U., Pesch, R. & Pietruschka, D. (2011). Heat rejection and primary energy efficiency of solar driven absorption cooling systems. In K. Tsiftes (Hrsg.), 4th International Conference Solar Air-Conditioning. Larnaka, Cyprus October 12th-14th, 2011. Regensburg: Ostbayerisches Technologie-Transfer-Institut. Zugriff am 09.12.16. Verfügbar unter http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0140700712000229

Eicker, U., Pesch, R. & Thumm, F. (2011). Energieeffizienz und Wirtschaftlichkeit oberflächennaher Geothermie für das Heizen und Kühlen von Nichtwohngebäuden. In J. Krimmling (Hrsg.), Tagungsband 4. Energietechnisches Symposium Nachhaltige Gebäude. Herausforderungen in der Gebäudeenergietechnik (Wissen. Transfer. Anwendung, 1. Aufl.). Stuttgart: Steinbeis-Ed. Zugriff am 09.12.16. Verfügbar unter http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/bapi.201200003/epdf

Pietruschka, D., Jakob, U. & Eicker, U. (2011). Solar Cooling Technologies for Southern Climates. A System Comparison. In K. Tsiftes (Hrsg.), 4th International Conference Solar Air-Conditioning. Larnaka, Cyprus October 12th-14th, 2011. Regensburg: Ostbayerisches Technologie-Transfer-Institut. Zugriff am 09.12.16. Verfügbar unter https://www.researchgate.net/publication/267946239_Solar_Cooling_Technologies_for_Southern_Climates_-A_System_Comparison_-

Pietruschka, D., Varga, E., Drechsler, A., Marin, R., Eicker, U. & Fischer, H.-M. (2011). Energetische und akustische Sanierung von Wohngebäuden. vom Altbau zum akustisch optimierten Passivhaus. Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart. Zugriff am 05.12.16. Verfügbar unter https://www.hft-stuttgart.de/Forschung/Kompetenzen/zafh/Publikationen/publikationen_download/2011/2011_Energetische_und_akustische_Sanierung_Abschlussbericht_BWPlus_BWU27005.pdf

Schumacher, J., Cotrado, M., Pietruschka, D. & Eicker, U. (2011). Simulation of solar cooling systems. In K. Tsiftes (Hrsg.), 4th International Conference Solar Air-Conditioning. Larnaka, Cyprus October 12th-14th, 2011. Regensburg: Ostbayerisches Technologie-Transfer-Institut. Zugriff am 09.12.16. Verfügbar unter https://www.hft-stuttgart.de/Forschung/Kompetenzen/zafh/Publikationen/publikationen_download/2011/Schumacher_Cotrado_Pietruschka_Eicker_Solar_Air_Conditioning_2011.pdf

Strzalka, A., Eicker, U., Coors, V. & Schumacher, J. (2011, Oktober). Modeling energy demand for heating at city scale. In: 4th Solar Air-Conditioning Conference. Conference Proceedings. 

Tereci, A., Kesten, D. & Eicker, U. (2010) The impact of the urban form on heating, cooling and lighting demand of cities, 1st International Conference on Sustainable Urbanization ICSU 2010, Hong Kong, Chinese special administrative region, 15. - 17. December 2010, Conference Proceedings.

Eicker, U., Strzalka, A., Schulte, C., Bogdahn, J., Schumacher, J. & Coors, V. (2010) Large Scale Integration of Photovoltaic in Citie', 1st International Conference on Sustainable Urbanization ICSU 2010. Hong Kong, Chinese special administrative region, 15. - 17. December 2010, Conference Proceedings.

Eicker, U., Dalibard, A., (2010) 'Low energy cooling of buildings with radiative cooling using hybrid PVT collectors', 3 rd International Conference Passive and low energy cooling for the built environment (PALENC 2010), Rhodes, Greece, 29. September - 01. October 2010, Conference Proceedings.

Cremers, J., Eicker, U., Fiedler, S. und Baumgartner, S. (2010) Beispiel für die Wechselwirkung einer komplexen, energieproduzierenden Gebäudehülle mit der Gebäudetechnik, Innovative Fassadentechnik, 9 / A61029,116 S.

Dalibard, A., Eicker, U. (2010) Primary energy optimization potential of a solar adsorption cooling plant through dynamic simulations, EuroSun 2010. Graz, Austria, 28. September - 01. October 2010, Conference Proceedings.

Pietruschka, D., Jakob, U. & Eicker, U. (2010) Solar Cooling for Southern Climates, Double Effect Absorption Chillers with High Concentrating Collectors Versus Standard Single Effect System, EuroSun 2010. Graz, Austria, 28. September - 01. October 2010, Conference Proceedings.

Strzalka, A., Huber, M., Pietruschka, D.& Eicker, U. (2010) Monitoring des Wärmeverbrauchs zur Analyse des Nutzerverhaltens in Wohngebäuden der Siedlung Scharnhauser Park, BauSim 2010 „Gebäudesimulation in Wandel“, Wien, Austria, 22. - 24. September 2010, Tagungsband.

Pesch, R., Cotrado, M., Martin, M., Pietruschka, D. & Eicker, U. (2010) Ganzjährige Nutzung von Erdwärmesonden zum Heizen und Kühlen von Gebäuden mit reversibler Wärmepumpe oder Kompressionskältemaschine, BauSim 2010 „Gebäudesimulation in Wandel“, Wien, Austria, 22. - 24. September 2010, Tagungsband. 

Strzalka, A., Bogdahn, J., Eicker, U. & Coors. V (2010) 3D City Modelling for Urban Scale Heating Energy Demand Forecastin', POLYCITY final conference, Stuttgart, Germany, 15. - 17. September 2010, Conference Proceedings.

Eicker, U., Strzalka, A. & Erhart, T.G. (2010) Energy efficient buildings and renewable supply within the German POLYCITY project, POLYCITY final conference, Stuttgart, Germany, 15. - 17. September 2010, Conference Proceedings.

Strzalka, R., Ulbrich, R. & Eicker, U. (2010) Modelling of grate combustion in an ORC. cogeneration plant, XIII International Symposium on Heat Transfer and Renewable Sources of Energy, Międzyzdroje, Poland, 09. - 12. September 2010, Symposium Proceedings.

Strzalka, R., Ulbrich, R. & Eicker, U. (2010) Proposal for a model of biomass combustion in a grate furnace, XX Conference of Chemical and Process Engineering, Gdańsk, Poland, 06. - 10. September 2010, Conference Proceedings.

Strzalka, R., Ulbrich, R. & Eicker, U. (2010) Optimisation of combustion process in biomass-fuelled cogeneration plant, 13th Conference on Process Integration, Modelling and Optimisation for Energy Saving and Pollution Reduction, Prague, Czech Republic, 28. August - 01. September 2010, Conference Proceedings.

Eicker, U., Tereci, A. and Kesten, D. (2010) Energy Performance of Buildings in Urban Areas, SET2010 – 9th International Conference on Sustainable Energy Technologies, Shanghai, China, 24. - 27. August 2010, Conference Proceedings.

Shuai, D., Dalibard, A., Dai, Y., Eicker, U. & Wang R.Z. (2010) Energy supply concepts for zero energy residential buildings in humid and hot/dry climates, Sustainable Energy Technologies Conference, Shanghai, China, 24. - 27. August 2010, Conference Proceedings.

Kesten, D., Tereci, A. & Eicker, U. (2010) A Method to Quantify the Energy Performance in the Urban Quarters, 7th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilaton and Energy Conservation in Buildings IAQVEC 2010, Syracuse, New York, USA, 15. - 18. August 2010, Conference Proceedings. 

Strzalka, A., Bogdahn, B. & Eicker, U. (2010) 3D City Modeling for Urban Scale Heating Energy Demand Forecasting, 7th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality, Ventilaton and Energy Conservation in Buildings IAQVEC 2010, Syracuse, New York, USA, 15. - 18. August 2010, Conference Proceedings: pp. 83-86. ISBN 978-984-33-0616-6

Strzalka, A., Eicker, U. Coors, V. & Schumacher, J. (2010) Modeling Energy Demand for Heating at City Scale, SimBuild 2010, 4th National Conference of IBPSA-USA, New York, USA, 11. - 13. August 2010, Conference Proceedings.

Strzalka, R., Ulbrich, R. & Eicker, U. (2010) Biomass combustion model for grate furnaces, XII in International Scientific and Technological Conference. Szczyrk, Poland, 31. May - 02. June 2010, Zeszyty Naukowe. Elektryka / Politechnika Opolska, 64: pp. 113-114.

Strzalka, A., Eicker, U. & Coors, V. (2010) GIS für die Wärmebedarfsprognose von Siedlungen am Beispiel des Scharnhauser Parks, Intergraph-Forum 2010 – 25. Anwenderkonferenz. Kassel, Deutschland, 19. - 20. Mai 2010, Tagungsband.

Strzalka, R., Ulbrich, R.& Eicker, U. (2010) Analysis of biomass ORC plant connected to district heating network, 18 th European Biomass Conference. Lyon, France, 03. - 07. May 2010, pp. 1347 - 1351. ISBN-13: 978-88-89407-56-1. ISBN-10: 88-89407-56-5. doi: 10.5071/18thEUBCE2010-VP2.5.25.

Pietruschka, D., Biesinger, A., Trinkle, A. & Eicker, U. (2010) Energy Efficient Operation of Existing Buildings Through Simulation Based Control Optimisation, Building Performance Congress IEECB’10, Frankfurt, Germany, 13. -14. April 2010, Conference Proceedings.

Huber, K., Bollin, E., Scheck, E., Wiemken, E., Wewior, J., Eicker, U., Pietruschka, D., Dalibard, A., Meißner, R. & Kettner, C. (2010) Operation analysis and energy evaluation of a solar thermal system assisting the air conditioning of an office administration building, REnKnow.net Renewable Energies Knowledge - Transfer Network, 25. January 2010. 24 pages.

Strzalka, A., Hasan Siddique, Z. & Eicker, U. (2009) Potential of Roof Top PV-sysems for Supplying Electricity in Residential Area Scharnhauser Park, 1st International Conference on the Developments in Renewable Energy Technology (ICDRET’09). Dhaka, Bangladesh, 17 - 19 December 2009, pp. 83-86. ISBN 978-984-33-0616-6 

Strzalka, A., Eicker, U., Ulbrich, R. (2009) Assessment of Photovoltaic Potential in Residential Area Scharnhauser Park, International Conference. Opole, Poland, 14.-16. October 2009, pp. 353-364.

Tereci, A., Schneider, D., Kesten, D., Strzalka, A. & Eicker, U. (2009) Energy Saving Potential and Economical Analysis of Solar Systems in the Urban Quarter Scharnhauser Park, ISES Solar World Congress 2009, Renewable Energy Shaping our Future. Johannesburg, South Africa, 11. - 14. October 2009, pp. 1814-1822.

Dalibard, A., Biesinger, A., Pietruschka, D. & Eicker, U. (2009) Optimisation potential of a large solar adsorption cooling plant, 3rd International Conference Solar Air-Conditioning. Palermo, Italy, September – 02. November 2009, Conference Proceedings: 6 pages.

Pietruschka, D., Eicker, U. & Hanby, V. (2009) Primary energy optimised operation of solar driven desiccant evaporative cooling systems through innovative control strategies, 3rd International Conference Solar Air-Conditioning. Palermo, Italy, 30. September – 02. November 2009, Conference Proceedings: 6 pages.

Pietruschka, D. & Eicker, U. (2009) Rationelle Gebäudeenergienutzung durch simulationsgestützte Automation. GLT Anwendertagung 2009, Linz, Österreich, 23. -25. September 2009.

Kesten, D., Thumm, F., Fiedler, S., Löffler, A. & Eicker, U. (2009) The use of a full scale mock-up office and different scale model measurements to assess daylight performance, Lux Europa 2009 (11th European Lighting Conference), Istanbul, Turkey, 09. - 11. September 2009, Conference Proceedings: 9 pages.

Fiedler, F., Dalibard, A., Eicker, U. & Cremers, J. (2009) Solar Decathlon Europe 2010, SET 2009 (8th International Conference on sustainable Energy Technologies), Aachen, Germany, 31. August -September 2009, Conference Proceedings: 7 pages.

Kesten, D., Fiedler, S., Thumm, F., Löffler, A. & Eicker, U. (2009) Evaluation of Daylight Performance in Scale Models and a Full Scale Mock-Up Office, SET 2009 (8th International Conference on sustainable Energy Technologies), Aachen, Germany, 31. August - 03. September 2009, Conference Proceedings:7 pages. 

Strzalka, A. & Eicker, U. (2009) GIS-based energy consumption of the buildings in Scharnhauser Park, Warsaw Summer School “Sustainable Urban Energy Concepts, Warsaw, Poland, 31. August - September 2009, Conference Proceedings: 3 pages.

Ismet Calis, A., Tereci, A. & Eicker, U. (2009) An Ecological Settlement Case Study: Scharnhauser Park (Bir Ekolojik Yerleşim Örneği: Scharnhauser Park- Stuttgart, Almanya)', Yapi Magazine, 333, August, pp. 48-53. ISBN: 2009083334

Siddiquee, M.Z.H., Strzalka, A. & Eicker, U. (2009) Publication of Energy Consumption Data of Scharnhauser Park via Web GIS, 2nd International Summer School and Conference: Applied Geoinformatics for Society and Environment (AGSE 2009). Stuttgart, Germany, 13.-18. July 2009, Conference Proceedings: pp. 186-190.

Strzalka R., Ulbrich R., Eicker, U. & Gül, Ö. (2009) Relevance of Fuel Parameters for Operation Conditions of Biomass Furnaces, 17th Biomass Conference and Exibition. Hamburg, Germany, 29. June – 03. July 2009, Conference Proceedings: pp. 1294-1298. ISBN-10: 8889407573. ISBN-13: 978-8889407578

Strzalka R., Ulbrich R., Eicker, U. & Duminil, E. (2009) Analysis of a biomass tri-generation-system in an urban area, 17th Biomass Conference and Exibition. Hamburg, Germany, 29. June – 03. July 2009, Conference Proceedings: pp. 2167-2171.ISBN-10: 8889407573. ISBN-13: 978-8889407578

Pietruschka, D., Eicker, U. & Hanby, V. (2009) Primärenergetisch optimierter Betrieb von solaren sorptionsgestützten Klimaanlagen (DEC) durch innovative Regelstrategien, 19. Symposium Thermische Solarenergie. Bad-Staffelstein, Deutschland, 06. - 08. Mai 2009, Regensburg: Ostbayerisches Technologie-Transfer-Institut e.V. (OTTI), Tagungsband 19. ISBN 978-3-934681-94-1

Eicker, U. (2009) Klimatisierung und sommerlicher Komfort von Passiv-Verwaltungsgebäuden, Internationale Passivhaustagung. Frankfurt am Main, Deutschland, 17. - 18. April 2009, Tagungsband 13.

Kesten, D., Tereci, A., Strzalka, A. & Eicker, U. (2009) Demonstration and Evaluation of Energy Efficiency and RES Concepts for Urban Quarters within the EU Project PolyCity, 5th International Congress on Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Sources for South-East Europe. Sofia, Bulgaria, 06. - 08. April 2009. 

Strzalka, A., Eicker, U. & Strzalka, R. (2009) Anwendung der GIS-Technologien für die Ermittlung der Effizienz der Energienutzung, Geoinformatik 2009, Osnabrück, Deutschland, 31. Mätz – 02. April 2009, Konferenzband der Tagung: S. 237-238.

Fiedler, S., Kesten, D., Löffler, A. & Eicker, U. (2009) Der Künstliche Himmel an der HFT Stuttgart – Leistungsfähigkeit und Grenzen, 14. Symposium Licht + Architektur. Bad Staffelstein, Deutschland, 12. -13. Februar 2009, Regensburg: Ostbayerisches Technologie-Transfer-Institut e.V. (OTTI), Tagungsband 14.ISBN 978-3-934681-90-3

Strzalka, A. & Eicker, U. (2009) Sustainable Management of the Residential Area Scharnhauser Park by 2D GIS, International Workshop on Spatial Information for Sustainable Management of Urban Areas. Mainz, Germany, 2 – 4 February 2009, 8 pages.

Pietruschka, D., Dalibard, A. & Eicker, U. (2009) Large capacity solar adsorption cooling at the FESTO company, Conference Clean Energy Power CEP 2009, Stuttgart Messe, Germany, 18. - 20. January 2009.

Dalibard, A., Pietruschka, D. & Eicker, U. (2008) Dynamic simulation of large monitored solar adsorption cooling plant, Conference Eurosun 2008, Lisboa, Portugal, 07. - 10. October 2008, 8 pages.

Pietruschka, D., Jakob, U., Hanby, V. & Eicker, U. (2008) Simulation Based Optimisation of a Newly Developed System Controller for Solar Cooling and Heating Systems, Conference Eurosun 2008, Lisboa, Portugal, 07. - 10. October, 2008, 8 pages.

Catani, A., Gómez, F., Pesch, R., Schumacher, J., Pietruschka, D. & Eicker, U. (2008) Shading losses of building integrated photovoltaic systems, 23th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition. Valencia, Spain, 01. - 05. September 2008, pp. 3129-3133.ISBN 3-936338-24-8 doi: 10.4229/23rdEUPVSEC2008-4BV.1.42

Strzalka, R., Ulbrich, R. & Eicker, U. (2008) Energy and environmental performance of a biomass cogeneration plant in urban area, ECOS 2008, 21st International Conference on Efficiency, Cost, Optimization, Simulation and Environmental Impact of Energy Systems. Cracow-Gliwice, Poland,24. - 27. June 2008. Mini-Symposium - Fuel-Cell Systems, Band 5: Silesian University of Technology, ISBN-10: 8392238141, ISBN -13: 9788392238140 

Strzalka, R., Ulbrich, R. & Eicker, U. (2008) Operational experiences and optimization of an ORC biomass cogeneration plant, 16th European Biomass Conference. Valencia, Spain, 02. - 06. June 2008, 5 pages. ISBN-10: 8889407581 ISBN-13: 978-8889407585

Strzalka, R., Ulbrich, R. & Eicker, U. (2008) Analysis of a biomass cogeneration plant for district heating networks, Conference HTRSE-2008 Heat Transfer and Renewable Sources of Energy 2008, Miedzyzdroje, Poland, 11. - 14. September 2008, 8 pages.

Eicker, U. (2008) Entwicklungstendenzen solarthermischer Kühlung, SBZ, 2008(4), S. 22-25.

Kirtschig, T., Werner, J., Lude, G. & Eicker, U. (2008) Messergebnisse aus dem Passivhaus- Bürogebäude ebök, Internationale Passivhaustagung. Nürnberg, Deutschland, 11. - 13. April 2008, Tagungsband 12.

Eicker, U., Vorschulze, C. & Teusser, A. (2008) Nachhaltiges Heizen und Kühlen mit solarer Diffusions-Absorptionstechnik in Verbindung mit Geothermienutzung, 18. Symposium: Thermische Solarenergie. Bad Staffelstein, Deutschland, 23. - 25. April 2008, Regensburg: Ostbayerisches Technologie-Transfer-Institut e.V. (OTTI), Tagungsband 18. ISBN: 978-3-934681-69-9

Eicker, U., Dalibard, A. & Pietruschka, D. (2008) Simulationsbasierte Überwachung und Optimierung einer großen Solaranlage zur solaren Kühlung und Heizungsunterstützung, 18. Symposium: Thermische Solarenergie. Bad Staffelstein, Deutschland, 23. - 25. April 2008, Regensburg: Ostbayerisches Technologie-Transfer-Institut e.V. (OTTI), Tagungsband 18. ISBN: 978-3-934681-69-9

Pietruschka, D., Jakob, U., Eicker, U. & Hanby, V. (2008) Optimierung und online Überwachung eines neuen Systemreglerkonzepts für kombinierte Anlagen zur solaren Kälteerzeugung und Heizungsunterstützung durch betriebsbegleitende Simulationen. 18. Symposium: Thermische Solarenergie. Bad Staffelstein, Deutschland, 23. - 25. April 2008, Regensburg: Ostbayerisches Technologie-Transfer-Institut e.V. (OTTI), Tagungsband 18. ISBN: 978-3-934681-69-9

Eicker, U. & Päßler, T. (2008) Entwicklung einer Konvektionstrocknungsanlage mit Lufttrocknung durch solarthermisch regenerierte Flüssigsorptionsmittel. 18. Symposium: Thermische Solarenergie. Bad Staffelstein, Deutschland, 23. - 25. April 2008, Regensburg: OstbayerischesTechnologie-Transfer-Institut e.V. (OTTI), Tagungsband 18. ISBN: 978-3-934681-69-9 

Eicker, U. & Huber, M. (2008) Entwicklung einer Flüssigsorptionsanlage für die Gebäudeklimatisierung. 18. Symposium: Thermische Solarenergie. Bad Staffelstein, Deutschland, 23. - 25. April 2008, Regensburg: Ostbayerisches Technologie-Transfer-Institut e.V. (OTTI), Tagungsband 18. ISBN: 978-3-934681-69-9

Schumacher, J., Eicker, U., Pietruschka, D. & Gomez Castro, F. (2008) Ertragsminderung durch Eigen- und Fremdverschattung von PV Generatoren, 23. Symposium: Photovoltaische Solarenergie, Bad Staffelstein, Deutschland, 05. - 07. März 2008, Regensburg: Ostbayerisches Technologie-Transfer- Institut e.V. (OTTI), Tagungsband 23. ISBN 978-3-934681-67-5

Schumacher, J., Eicker, U., Pietruschka, D. & Catani, A. (2008) Fehlererkennung in PV Generatoren durch Online Simulationen, 23. Symposium: Photovoltaische Solarenergie, Bad Staffelstein, Deutschland, 05. - 07. März 2008, Regensburg: Ostbayerisches Technologie-Transfer-Institut e.V. (OTTI), Tagungsband 23. ISBN 978-3-934681-67-5

Pietruschka, D., Dalibard, A. & Eicker, U. (2008) Planung, 'Inbetriebnahme und Messungen an einer solaren Adorptionskälteanlage der FESTO AG & CO. KG & Co. KG mit 1218 m² Kollektorfläche',5. Symposium solares Kühlen in der Praxis. Stuttgart, Deutschland, 14. - 15. April 2008.

Hasan Siddiquee, Z., Eicker, U. & Schröder, D. (2007) Management of Building Energy Consumption and Renewable Energy Supply in Ecological Communities using GIS International Symposium on New Technologies for Urban Safty of Mega Cities in Asia. Dhaka, Bangladesh, 09. - 10. December 2007.

Dalibard, A., Pietruschka, D., Eicker, U. & Schumacher, J. (2007) Performance analysis and optimisation through system simulations of renewable driven adsorption chillers, 2nd International Conference Solar Air-Conditioning. Tarragona, Spain, 18. -19. October 2007.

Pietruschka, D., Jakob, U., Hanby, V. & Eicker, U. (2007) Simulation based Optimisation and experimental investigation of a solar cooling and heating system, 2nd International Conference Solar Air-Conditioning. Tarragona, Spain, 18. -19. October 2007.

Schmidt, A. & Eicker, U. (2008) 'Klimaschutz und Bauen, Global/Lokal', BUND Jahrbuch 2008 Ökologisch Bauen und Renovieren, Stuttgart: baden-württembergischen Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland (BUND). 

Eicker, U., Pietruschka, D. & Schumacher, J. (2007) Exact analytical calculation of the one diode model parameters from PV module data sheet information, 22. European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition (EU PVSEC). Milano, Italy, 03. -07. September 2007, Conference proceedings.

Eicker, U. (2007) Entwicklungstendenzen solarthermischer Kühlung, Gebäudeenergieberater, 2007(06), S. 36-41.

Pietruschka, D., Dalibard, A., Eicker, U., Schumacher, J. & Hanby, V. (2007) Simulationsbasierte Planung solar betriebener Kälteanlagen an zwei Beispielen aus der Praxis, 17. Symposium: Thermische Solarenergie. Bad Staffelstein, Deutschland, 09. - 11. Mai 2007, Regensburg: Ostbayerisches Technologie-Transfer-Institut e.V. (OTTI), Tagungsband 17.ISBN: 978-3-934681-55-2.

Jakob, U., Eicker, U., Schneider, D. & Teusser, A. (2007) Experimental investigation of bubble pump and system performance for a solar driven 2.5 kW diffusion absorption cooling machine, Heat SET. 2007 Conference, Heat Transfer in Components and Systems for Sustainable Energy Technologies, Chambery, France, 18. - 20. April 2007, Conference proceedings. ISBN-10: 2950255523, ISBN -13: 9782950255525

Eicker, U. & Jakob, U. (2007) Solare Kühlung in Mataró, Sonne, Wind & Wärme, 2007(2), S. 46-49.

Schumacher, J., Eicker, U. & Pietruschka, D. (2007) Analytisch eindeutige Berechnung der Parameter des Eindiodenmodells aus Datenblattangaben, 22. Symposium Photovoltaische Solarenergie. Bad Staffelstein, Deutschland, 07. - 09. März 2007, Regensburg: Ostbayerisches Technologie-Transfer-Institut e.V. (OTTI), Tagungsband 22.ISBN 978-3-934681-53-8

Pietruschka, D., Eicker, U. & Schumacher, J. (2006) Simulation based design methods and economical analysis for solar driven absorption cooling systems, International Conference Eurosun, Glasgow, Scotland / UK, 27. - 30. June 2006, Conference proceedings.

Jordan, U., Vajen, K., Eicker, U. & Streicher. W. (2006) Erste strukturierte internationale Doktorandenausbildung zur Solarthermie, 16. Symposium Thermische Solarenergie. Bad Staffelstein, Deutschland, 17. - 19. Mai 2006, Regensburg: Ostbayerisches Technologie-Transfer-Institut e.V. (OTTI), Tagungsband 16.ISBN 3-934681-45-X 

Jakob, U, Schneider, D., Päßler, T., Biesinger, A. & Eicker, U. (2006) Stand der Entwicklung einer kompakten 2,5 kW Diffusions-Absorptionskältemaschine zur solaren Kühlung, 16. Symposium: Thermische Solarenergie. Bad Staffelstein, Deutschland, 17. - 19. Mai 2006, Regensburg: Ostbayerisches Technologie-Transfer-Institut e.V. (OTTI), Tagungsband 16. ISBN 3-934681-45-X

Jakob, U. & Eicker, U. (2006) Solare Kühlung in Gebäuden, 9th Energietag Rheinland-Pfalz, Bingen, Deutschland, 21. September 2006, Conference proceedings.

Eicker, U., Schürger, U. & Schumacher, J. (2006) Betriebserfahrungen und Potentiale sorptionsgestützter Klimaanlagen mit Solarluftkollektoren: Optimierung des solaren Ertrags durch Simulation unterschiedlicher Regelungsstrategien, 16. Symposium Thermische Solarenergie. Bad Staffelstein, Deutschland, 17. - 19. Mai 2006, Regensburg: Ostbayerisches Technologie-Transfer-Institute.V. (OTTI), Tagungsband 16. ISBN 3-934681-45-X

Eicker, U. (2006) Entwicklungstendenzen und Wirtschaftlichkeit solarer Kühlung, 4. Symposium solares Kühlen in der Praxis, Stuttgart, Deutschland, 03. - 04. April 2006, Tagungsband.

Strzalka A., Strzalka R., Eicker, U., Ulbrich R. (2006) Effizienzanalyse vom Heizkraftwerk Scharnhauser Park anhand der Monatswerte für das Jahr 2005, Conference Energie Der Zukunft, Opole, Poland, 23. - 24. Mai 2006.

Strzalka R., Eicker, U., Ulbrich R. (2005) Beschreibung der Technologie und Analyse der Messergebnisse – Heizkraftwerk Scharnhauser Park, Conference Energetische Nutzung von Biomasse, Opole, Poland, 07. November 2005.

Eicker, U., Pietruschka, D. & Schumacher, J. (2005) Innovations in building management systems, Symposium of EU FP6 Eco-building projects, Berlin, Germany, November 2005.

Jakob, U. & Eicker, U. (2005) Betrieb und Simulation von Diffusions-Absorptionskältemaschinen zur Solaren Kühlung, KI Luft- und Kältetechnik, 2005(11). ISSN 0945-0459 

Eicker, U., Pietruschka, D. & Schumacher, J. (2005) Energetic and economical performance of solar powered absorption cooling systems, International Conference Solar Air Conditioning, Bad Staffelstein, Germany, October 2005. Tagungsband.

Pietruschka, D., Eicker, U., Huber, M. & Schumacher, J. (2005) Small Power Liquid Sorption Cooling for Building Ventilation Systems, International Conference Solar Air Conditioning, Bad Staffelstein, Germany, October 2005. Tagungsband.

Jakob, U., Eicker, U., Taki, A. H. & Cook, M. J. (2005) Development of a Solar Powered Diffusion Absorption Cooling Machine, International Conference Solar Air Conditioning, Bad Staffelstein, Germany, October 2005, Tagungsband.

Eicker, U. & Schumacher, J. (2005) Improving the Energy Yield of PV Power Plants Through Internet Based Simulation, Monitoring and Visualisation, 20th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, Barcelona, Spain, 06.- 10. Juni 2005.

Pietruschka, D., Eicker, U. & Schumacher, J. (2005) Commissioning Improvements of Grid-Connected Photovoltaic Installations through System Simulations, 21th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference and Exhibition, Dresden, Germany, 04. - 07. September 2005.

Jakob, U., Schneider, D., Eicker, U. & Barth, U. (2005) Raumklimatisierung mittels solar betriebener Diffusions-Absorptionskältemaschine, horizonte, 26, S. 10-14.ISSN 1432-9174

Jakob, U., Eicker, U. & Schneider, D. (2005) Praxiserfahrungen bei der kommerziellen Umsetzung eines neuartigen Solartrocknungs-konzepts, horizonte, 26, S. 15-18.ISSN 1432-9174

Jakob, U., Eicker, U. & Barth, U. (2005) Solar cool – promising results with a new diffusion-absorption cooling machine from Germany, Renewable Energy World, 8(3). 

Eicker, U., Huber, M., Seeberger, P., Schumacher, J. & Vorschulze. C. (2005) Limits and potentials of office building climatisation with ambient air, International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Cooling for the Built Environment, PALENC 2005. Santorini, Greece, 19. - 21. May 2005, pp. 561 -566.

Eicker, U., Schumacher, J., Jakob, U. & Pietruschka, D. (2005) Energieeffizienz und Wirtschaftlichkeit solar betriebener Absorptionskältetechnik, 15th Symposium Thermische Solarenergie. Bad Staffelstein, Deutschland, 27. - 29. April 2005. Regensburg: Ostbayerisches Technologie-Transfer-Institut e.V. (OTTI), Tagungsband 15: pp. 223-228.ISBN 3-934681-39-5

Eicker, U. (2004) POLYCITY – Europäische Energieforschung für Kommunen, Solares Bauen Sonderheft der Sonnenenergie, Oktober 2004.ISBN 4195987809008

Eicker, U. & Bauer, U. (2004) Optimierung von Fassaden zur Vermeidung sommerlicher Überhitzung, Ingenieurblatt Baden-Württemberg, 4.

Eicker, U. (2004) Solare Klimatisierung - Stand der Entwicklung und mittelfristige Perspektiven, Internationales Symposium für Sonnenenergienutzung Solar 2004, Gleisdorf, Österreich, 08. - 11. September 2004.

Eicker, U. (2004) Solares Kühlen, Oberösterreichische Solartagung, Linz, Österreich, 08. Juni 2004.

Eicker, U., Schumacher, J. (2004) Durchgängiges Auslegen, Betreiben, Visualisieren und Simulieren mit INSEL am Beispiel Lehrter Bahnhof Berlin, 18. Symposium Photovoltaische Solarenergie, Bad Staffelstein 12. - 14. März 2003, Regensburg: OTTI-Energie-Kolleg, Tagungsband 18.ISBN 3-934681-25-5

Jakob, U., Eicker, U., Schneider, D., Cook, M.J. & Taki, A.H. (2004) Neue Ergebnisse einer solar thermisch betriebenen Diffusions-Absorptionskältemaschine kleiner Leistung, 14. Symposium Thermische Solarenergie. Ostbayerisches Technologie-Transfer-Institut e.V. (OTTI), Bad Staffelstein, 12. - 14. Mai 2004, Regensburg: OTTI-Energie-Kolleg, Tagungsband 14. ISBN 3-934681-33-6 

Eicker, U. (2004) Solare Technologien für Gebäude, 5. Industriebau Symposium Dresden, Callwey Verlag München, 1/2004

Eicker, U. & Schumacher, J. (2003) Vernetzung von Simulationswelten: Programmstrukturen, Schnittstellen, Anwendungen: Das Schichtenmodell der Simulationsumgebung INSEL am Beispiel der Simulation solarer Klimatisierung, Stuttgarter Simulationstag 10/2003, Fachhochschule Stuttgart – Hochschule für Technik, http://www.inseldi.com/1.StuttgarterSimulationstag.htm

Eicker, U. (2003) Multifunktionalität und Fassadenintegration von Photovoltaik, Fachtagung Strom statt Marmor, gebäudeintegrierte Photovoltaik in der Praxis, Herne, Deutschland, 11/2003.

Eicker, U. & Schumacher, J. (2003) Integrated control and simulation tools for energy optimised building operation, CISBAT, Lausanne, Switzerland,10/2003.

Eicker, U., Huber, M., Schürger, U., Schumacher, J. & Trinkle, A. (2003) Desiccant cooling technology powered by solar thermal air collector systems, International Solar World Congress 2003, Göteborg, Sweden, 7/2003. ISBN 91-631-4740-8. 7/2003

Jakob, U., Eicker, U., Taki, A.H. and Cook, M.J. (2003) Development of an Optimised solar driven Diffusion-Absorption Cooling Machine, International Solar World Congress 2003. International Solar Energy Society (ISES), Göteborg, Sweden. ISBN 91-631-4740-8. 7/2003

Jakob, U., Eicker, U., Schneider, D., Päßler, T. & Biesinger, A. (2003) Entwicklung eines neuartigen Solartrockners. horizonte. Nr. 22. S. 44-47. ISSN 1432-9174. 7/2003

Eicker, U. (2003) Solarthermische Kühlverfahren: eine Technologie entwächst dem Prototypen-Status, IndustrieBau, 49. Jahrgang, 3/2003, pp. 50-53. 

Bauer, U. & Eicker, U. (2003) Aufbau eines g-Wert Prüfstandes in Kombination mit Strömungsuntersuchungen und Bestimmung der Wärmeübergänge an Sonnenschutzlamellen. 13. Symposium Thermische Solarenergie, Bad Staffelstein, Deutschland, 14. - 16. Mai 2003, Regensburg: OTTI-Energie-Kolleg, 2003, Tagungsband 13.ISBN 3-934681-26-3

Jakob, U., Eicker, U., Schneider, D., Taki, A.H. & Cook, M.J. (2003) Entwicklung einer optimierten solar betriebenen Diffusions-Absorptionskältemaschine, 13 Symposium Thermische Solarenergie. Bad Staffelstein. Deutschland, 14. - 16. Mai 2003, Regensburg: OTTI-Energie-Kolleg, Tagungsband 13: S. 259-264.ISBN 3-934681-26-3

Schürger, U., Eicker, U. & Huber, M. (2003) Teststand für Sorptionsrotoren – Erkenntnisse und Auswertungen, 13. Symposium Thermische Solarenergie. Bad Staffelstein, Deutschland, 14. - 16. Mai 2003, Regensburg: OTTI-Energie-Kolleg, Tagungsband 13.ISBN 3-934681-26-3

Eicker, U. (2002) Entwicklungstendenzen solarthermischer Kühlverfahren, Bauphysik, 5. ISSN 0171-5445

Eicker, U., Huber, M., Schürger, U., Schumacher, J. und Trinkle, A. (2002) Komponenten- und Anlagenverhalten solar betriebener sorptionsgestützter Klimaanlagen, KI Luft- und Kältetechnik, C.F. Müller Verlag, 11/2002.

Eicker, U. (2002) Fassadensysteme und Multifunktionalität, Tagungsunterlagen Energieagentur NRW, Mont-Cenis, Herne, 11/2002.

Jakob, U., Biesinger, A., Päßler, T., Eicker, U. & Schneider, D. (2002) Neuartige solare Trocknung von Früchten und Gewürzen', Sonne, Wind & Wärme, 9/2002, S. 36-39.

Jakob, U. & Eicker, U. (2002) 'Solar Cooling with Diffusion Absorption Principle', World Renewable Energy Congress VII. World Renewable Energy Network (WREN), Cologne, Germany, July 2002. ISBN 0-08-044079-7 

Eicker, U. (2002) Mit Sonne kühlen, Sonnenenergie, 6.

Eicker, U. (2002) Multifunktionelle Nutzung von Photovoltaik, Berliner Energietage, Mai 2002.

Eicker, U. (2002) Entwicklungstendenzen solarthermischer Kühlung, Symposium Solares Kühlen in der Praxis, Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart 2002, Tagungsband 2.

Schumacher, J. & Eicker, U. (2002) Planung und Simulation solarer Kühlung, Symposium Solares Kühlen in der Praxis, Hochschule für Technik Stuttgart 2002, Tagungsband 2.

Eicker, U. & Huber, M. (2002) Planung einer Sorptionsklimaanlage mit Solarluftkollektoren, Erneuerbare Energien, 2.

Eicker, U. Schumacher, J. (2002) Möglichkeiten und Grenzen der Prognose garantierter Erträge von netzgekoppelten PV-Anlagen, 17. Symposium Photovoltaische Solarenergie, Bad Staffelstein, Deutschland, 13. - 15. März 2001, Regensburg: OTTI-Energie-Kolleg, Tagungsband 17.ISBN 978-3934681194

Jakob, U. und Eicker, U. (2002) Wenn die Sonne Kühlung spendet, Sonne Wind & Wärme, 26(2), S. 22-25. ISSN 0944-8772

Jakob, U. und Eicker, U. (2002) Solares Kühlen mit Diffusions-Absorptionskältemaschinen - Altbekannte Technik für neue, Solaranwendung Sonnenenergie. 27(1), S. 65-67.ISSN 0172-3278 

Jakob, U. und Eicker, U. (2001) Entwicklung und Untersuchung einer solar betriebenen Diffusions- Absorptionskältemaschine (DAKM), Die neue Hochschule, 42(5), S. 8-10.ISSN 0340-448X

Jakob, U., Schneider, D. und Eicker, U. (2001) Diffusions-Absorptionskältetechnik zum Solaren Kühlen. Ingenieurblatt für Baden-Württemberg. 47. Jahrgang, Nr. 4, Seite 186-190.ISSN 0020-1189, 2001

Jakob, U. und Eicker, U. (2001) Entwicklung einer solar betriebenen Diffusions- Absorptionskältema- schine (DAKM). horizonte, 18, S. 5-6.ISSN 1432-9174

Eicker, U. (2001) Planung luftgeführter Sorptionsanlagen, 14. Workshop Simulation solarer Energiesysteme. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Sonnenenergie e.V. (DGS - ISES) Oldenburg, Deutschland, S. 1-8.http://www-Lse.ee.fhm.edu/forum/index.html, 2001.

Jakob, U. und Eicker, U. (2001) Stationäre Simulation einer solar betriebenen Diffusions- Absorptionskältemaschine (DAKM), 14. Workshop Simulation solarer Energiesysteme. Deutsche Gesellschaft für Sonnenenergie e.V. (DGS - ISES) Oldenburg. S. 1-8.http://www-Lse.ee.fhm.edu/forum/index.html, 2001.

Eicker, U. (2001) Integration von Solaranlagen in Gebäude, Forum Zukunft Bauen, Fachhochschule Stuttgart, Deutschland, Juni 2001.

Eicker, U. (2001) Solares Kühlen in der Praxis, Symposium Solares Kühlen in der Praxis, Fachhochschule Stuttgart, Deutschland, April 2001, Tagungsband 1.

Höfker, G., Eicker, U., Lomas, K. & Eppel, H. (2001) Desiccant Cooling with Solar Energy, 2001 CIBSE National Conference. London, UK, Regents college, October 2001. 

Mei, L., Infield, D., Eicker, U. & Fux, F. (2001) Parameter Estimation for Ventilated Photovoltaic Facades, 2001 CIBSE National Conference. London, UK, Regents college, October 2001.

Müller, J., Eicker, U., & Seeberger, P. (2001) Passiv-Bürohaus Lamparter Weilheim/ Teck: Gebäude- und Energiekonzept, Erfahrungen und Messergebnisse, 11. Symposium Thermische Solarenergie. Bad Staffelstein, Deutschland, 09. - 11. Mai 2001, Regensburg: Ostbayerisches Technologie-Transfer-Institute.V. (OTTI)., Tagungsband 11.

Eicker, U., Schürger, U. & Schumacher, J. (2001) Sorptionsverhalten von thermisch betriebenen Sorptionsrotoren zur Gebäudeklimatisierung, 11. Symposium Thermische Solarenergie. Bad Staffelstein, Deutschland, 09. - 11. Mai 2001, Regensburg: Ostbayerisches Technologie-Transfer-Institute.V. (OTTI). Tagungsband 11.

Eicker, U., Fux, V. & Schumacher, J. (2001) Bauteilkennwerte und thermische Energiegewinne gebäudeintegrierter Photovoltaik, 11. Symposium Thermische Solarenergie. Ostbayerisches Technologie-Transfer-Institut e.V. (OTTI) Regensburg, Tagungsband 11.

Jakob, U., Schneider, D. & Eicker, U. (2001) Entwicklung einer solar betriebenen Diffusions- Absorptions-Kältemaschin', 11. Symposium Thermische Solarenergie. Bad Staffelstein, Deutschland,09. - 11. Mai 2001, Regensburg: Ostbayerisches Technologie-Transfer-Institut e.V. (OTTI). Tagungsband 11: S. 170 - 175.ISBN 3 934681-14-X

Eicker, U., & Seeberger, P. (2001) Niedrigenergiekonzepte für Bürogebäude-Planung und Evaluierung am Beispiel eines Passiv-Bürohauses, Bundesbaublatt, 3.

Eicker, U. & Seeberger, P. (2001) Passiv-Bürohaus Lamparter: Projektpräsentation und erste Messergebnisse. Passivhaustagung 2001, Böblingen, Deutschland.

Eicker, U. (2000) Technik und Potentiale Solaren Kühlens, Bauphysikertreffen HfT Stuttgart 2000, Tagungsband 14. 

Infield, D., Mei, L., Eicker, U. & Fux, V. (2000) Parameter estimation for ventilated PV facades,15th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference, Glasgow, Scotland, UK.

Eicker, U., Fux, V., Infield, D., Mei, L. & Vollmer, K. (2000) Heating and cooling potential of combined photovoltaic solar air collector facades, 15th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference, Glasgow, UK.

Eicker, U. (2000) Photovoltaik-Multifunktionsfassade: die öffentliche Bibliothek in Mataró, Energien gestalten – Photovoltaik in der Gebäudehülle, HdK Berlin.

Eicker, U. (2000) Gebäudeintegration von Solartechnik, Reutlinger Solartage, April 2000.

Eicker, U. (2000) Cooling with solar thermal energy, Simposio Internacional de Energías Renovables, Agua e infraestructura afín, Arica, Chile.

Infield, D., Mei, L., Eicker, U., and Fux, V. (1999) Modelling of ventilated PV facades, JOULE III European Contractors Meeting, Crakow, Poland.

Eicker, U., Fux, V., Infield, D., Mei, L. & Vollmer, K. (1999) Thermal performance of building integrated ventilated PV facades, International Solar Energy Conference, Jerusalem, Israel.

Infield, D., Mei, L., Eicker, U. & Fux, V. (1999) Understanding the potential of ventilated PV facades, International Solar Energy Conference, Jerusalem, Israel. 

Eicker, U. (1999) Solare Sorptionskühlung, Wärmetechik, Februar.

Eicker, U. (1999) Innovative Fassaden mit Photovoltaik, Glaskon-Kongress Glas, Architektur, Technik München, Januar 1999.

Eicker, U. (1999) Wärmerückgewinnungsanlagen im Wohnungsbau: Komfortlüftung oder Energiesparen? db-Deutsche Bauzeitung, Oktober 1998, S. 128-137.

Schweizer, C., Eicker, U. & Lomas, K. (1999) Dynamic calculation of daylighting in urban structures, World Renewable Energy Congress, Florence, Italy, September 1998.

Eicker, U. (1998) Impulse vom Dach – Technik und Marktspiegel von kleinformatigen, in die Dachfläche integrierten Photovoltaikmodulen, db-Deutsche Bauzeitung, August 1998, S. 81-92.

Schweizer, C., Eicker, U., Lomas, K. (1998) Solar irradiance in an urban structures, EUROSUN, Portoz, Slovenia, July 1998, Conference Proceedings.

Schweizer, C., Eicker, U. and Lomas, K. (1998) Computation of illuminance and irradiance in urban structures, 2nd World Conference on Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conversion, Vienna, August 1998, Conference Proceedings.

Eicker, U., Seeberger, P., Fux, V. and Infield, D. (1998) Building integration of PV and solar air heaters for optimised heat and electricity production, 2nd World Conference on Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conversion, Vienna, August 1998, Conference Proceedings. 

Eicker, U., M.Huber und Seeberger, P. (1998) Wohnungslüftungsanlagen mit solarer Nachheizung in Niedrigenergiehäusern, 8. Symposium Thermische Solarenergie, Bad Staffelstein, Deutschland, Mai 1998, Tagungsband 8.

Eicker, U., Höfker, G. (1998) Offene solare Sorptionskühlung mit Luftkollektoren, 8. Symposium Thermische Solarenergie, Bad Staffelstein, Mai 1998, Tagungsband 8.

Schweizer, C., Eicker, U. & Lomas, K. (1998) Prognose der solaren Einstrahlung auf PV Module unter Berücksichtigung komplexer Verschattung und Relexionen, 13. Symposium Photovoltaische Solarenergienutzung, Bad Staffelstein, Deutschland, März 1998, Regensburg: Ostbayerisches Technologie-Transfer-Institut e.V. (OTTI). Tagungsband 13.

Schweizer, C., Eicker, U. & Lomas, K. (1997) Dynamic calculation of daylight in an urban environment. Forschungsbericht der Fachhochschule Stuttgart 1997.

Lloret, A., Aceves, O., Sabata, L., Andreu, J., Merten, J., Chantant, M. & Eicker, U. (1997) Lessons learned in the electrical system design, installation and operation of the Mataró public library,14th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference. Barcelona, Spain, July 1997, Conference Proceedings.

Eicker, U. & Gross, M. (1997) PV curtain walls for air preheating, 14th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference. Barcelona, Spain, July 1997, Conference Proceedings.

Eicker, U. (1997) Solare Stadtplanung mit neuen PV/thermischen Bauelementen, Forschungstag der Fachhochschulen, Karlsruhe, Deutschland, Juni 1997, Tagungsband.

Eicker, U. (1997) Überwachung der Bauausführung durch Blowerdoor und Thermographie. Tegernseer Baufachtage, April 1997, Tagungsband. 

Eicker, U. und Schuhkraft, P. (1997) Solare Luftkollektoren zur Gebäudebeheizung Symposium Thermische Solarenergie, Bad Staffelstein, Deutschland, April 1997.

Eicker, U. (1997) Structural Glazing. db-Deutsche Bauzeitung, April 1997.

Eicker, U. & Seeberger, P. (1997) Small solar air heaters with PV ventilators for remote houses. International Conference on village electrification, New Delhi, India, March 1997.

Eicker, U. (1997) Luftdichtigkeit von Gebäuden. Sachverständigentagung des Zimmerer- und Holzbaugewerbes. Stuttgart, Deutschland, März 1997.

Eicker, U. (1996) Lüftung und Luftdichtigkeit im Niedrigenergiehaus, Architektenseminars Niedrigenergiebauweise am Zentrum für Sonnenenergie und Wasserstoff-Forschung Stuttgart, Deutschland, Dezember 1996, Tagungsband.

Eicker, U. & Höfker, G (1996) Solares Kühlen. Bauphysikertreffen HfT Stuttgart, November 1996, Tagungsband.

Eicker, U. (1996) Lüftung und Luftheizung im Gewerbebau. db-Deutsche Bauzeitung, September 1996.

Eicker, U. & Bauer, U. (1996) Fast in situ energy analysis of solar thermal systems EUROSUN conference. Freiburg, Germany, September 1996, Conference Proceedings. 

Eicker, U. & Seeberger, P. (1996) Optimisation of an energy autonomous solar air heater EUROSUN conference. Freiburg, Germany, September 1996, Conference Proceedings.

Eicker, U. (1996) Aktive Solartechnik für das Niedrigenergiehaus. Tagungsbericht Tegernseer Baufachtage 1996.

Freixa, J., Puigdomenech, A. and Eicker, U. (1996) Solar re-design of the olympic village in Barcelona. European Conference 'SolarEnergy in Architecture and Urban Planning', Berlin, Germany, 1996, Conference Proceedings.

Eicker, U. et al (1995) Solar Urban Planning with new PV/ thermal building components. European Conference 'Renewable Energy development', Venice, Italy, 1995. Conference Proceedings.

Lloret, A. & Eicker, U.et al (1995) The Mataró Public Library: a 53 kW grid connected building with integrated thermal-PV multifunctional modules. 12th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference, Nice, France, 1995, Conference Proceedings.

Eicker, U. (1995) Sonnenklar - mit transparenter Wärmedämmung von der Altbausanierung zum Niedri genergiehaus. db-Deutsche Bauzeitung, 09 /1995, S. 118-125.

Eicker, U. & Kaur, J. (1995) Reflection losses from glass/ PV facades and roofs under anisotropic radiance distributions. ISES World Solar Congress, Harare, Zimbabwe, 1995.

Eicker, U. and Baldauf, D. (1995) Integration of multifunctional PV elements in curtain walls. ISES World Solar Congress, Harare, Zimbabwe 1995. 

Eicker, U. (1995) Möglichkeiten der Gebäudeintegration von Solarelementen. Tagungsband Tegernseer Baufachtage.

Eicker, U. (1994) Photovoltaische Fassadenelemente für Industrie- und Verwaltungsbauten. Bauphysikertreffen Stuttgart 1994, Tagungsband 7.

Eicker, U., Merten, B. J., Andreu, J., Lloret, A. & Aceves, O. (1994) PV system design and monitoring for the Solar House Project in Mataró. 12th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Conference Proceedings: p.1070.

Eicker, U. & Geyer, D. (1993) Auslegung und Dimensionierung von PV-Anlagen. Nationales Symposium Photovoltaische Solarenergie, Bad Staffelstein, Deutschland, März 1993, Tagungsband 8.

Eicker, U. (1992) Reflection losses from photovoltaic facades in moderate climates. 11th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference, Montreux, Switzerland. Conference Proceedings.

Eicker, U. (1992) Semi-transparente Photovoltaikfassaden. Internationales Forum 'Fassaden der Zukunft. Köln, Germany, Tagungsband.

Roca, P. and Eicker, U. (1991) Thin metallic interface layers: a way to improve the tin oxide/boron doped amorphous silicon interface. 10th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference, Lisbon, Portugal, Conference Proceedings.

Eicker, U. (1991) Accelerated stability testing of amorphous modules. 10th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference, Lisbon, Portugal, Conference Proceedings. 

Eicker, U. & Wilson, J. (1989) Bandtail and defect level absorption in amorphous silicon carbon alloys and multijunctions. 9th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference, Freiburg, Germany, Conference Proceedings. 

 Ibrahim, K., Eicker, U. & Wilson, J. (1988) Tandem solar cell component analysis. 6th International Solar Forum, Berlin, Germany, Conference Proceedings: p. 481.

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