While the model also demonstrated its utility in describing the change in predicted performance over a range of probabilities associated with certain long vacancy activities, efforts to incorporate other occupant behavior-related aspects such occupant schedules and thermal set points could further improve modeling efforts.
This paper presents a method for developing a probabilistic-based occupancy model that focuses on occupants' long vacancy activities (greater than 1 week) and other potential building underutilization that is further integrated with a building energy simulation model.
A cancer-stricken US senator Ted Kennedy has asked Massachusetts leaders to change state law to allow a speedy replacement if it becomes necessary for him to surrender his seat, fearing a months-long vacancy would deny Democrats a crucial vote on Barack Obama's healthcare overhaul.
The occupancy model simulates annual building occupancy rates comprised of weekly values based on the frequency, duration, and seasonality of occupants' long vacancy activities.
The long vacancy resulted from the disturbed conditions in the kingdom of Kent at the time, as various kings fought for control.
His apparent endorsement, on the heels of President Obama's earlier in the day, came more than 35 minutes into remarks to the American Constitution Society about the consequences of a long-term vacancy on the Supreme Court, as the Senate idles over Obama's nomination of Merrick Garland.
In a weak Broadway season defined by unusually long vacancies, the St .James Theater looked as if it finally had a new booking this spring, as posters for a Raymond Carver play went up on the marquee.
A history of political interference in papal selection and consequently long vacancies between popes, culminating in the interregnum of 1268 1271, prompted Pope Gregory X to decree during the Second Council of Lyons in 1274 that the cardinal electors should be locked in seclusion cum clave (Latin for "with a key") and not permitted to leave until a new Bishop of Rome had been elected.
There were bishoprics based on various ancient churches, but some are very obscure in the records and there appear to be long vacancies.
