Luis Fernandes

Luis Fernandes
Energy/Environmental Policy Research Scientist/Engineer
(510) 495-8892
LLFernandes@lbl.gov

Dr. Luís Fernandes has over two decades of experience in researching, developing and demonstrating the energy and visual performance of daylighting and electric lighting technologies, using a variety of methods including computer simulation, optimization, laboratory tests and field demonstrations. Fernandes holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the Building Systems Program of the University of Colorado, Boulder. He has authored 30 publications.

Publications

2017

Lee, Eleanor S, Luis L Fernandes, Taoning Wang, Stephen E Selkowitz, Steven Mesh, Yetsuh Frank, and Richard Yancey. Demonstration of Energy Efficient Retrofits for Lighting and Daylighting in New York City Office Buildings. 2017.

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2016

Hoffmann, Sabine, Eleanor S Lee, Andrew McNeil, Luis L Fernandes, Dragan Vidanovic, and Anothai Thanachareonkit. "Balancing daylight, glare, and energy-efficiency goals: An evaluation of exterior coplanar shading systems using complex fenestration modeling tools." Energy and Buildings 112 (2016) 279-298. LBNL-1005092.

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2015

Fernandes, Luis L, Eleanor S Lee, and Anothai Thanachareonkit. Electrochromic Window Demonstration at the Donna Land Port of Entry. 2015. LBNL-1001788.

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2014

Lee, Eleanor S, Brian E Coffey, Luis L Fernandes, Sabine Hoffmann, Andrew McNeil, Anothai Thanachareonkit, and Gregory J Ward. High Performance Building Façade Solutions-Phase II. 2014. LBNL-1004337.

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Fernandes, Luis L, Eleanor S Lee, Andrew McNeil, Jacob C Jonsson, Thierry Stephane Nouidui, Xiufeng Pang, and Sabine Hoffmann. Angular selective window systems: Assessment of technical potential for energy saving. 2014. LBNL-187060.

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Fernandes, Luis L, Eleanor S Lee, Dennis L DiBartolomeo, and Andrew McNeil. "Monitored lighting energy savings from dimmable lighting controls in The New York Times Headquarters Building." Energy and Buildings 68.A (2014) 498-514. LBNL-6171E.

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2013

Fernandes, Luis L, and Eleanor S Lee. Designing improved angular-selective shading systems. 2013.
Lee, Eleanor S, Luis L Fernandes, Howdy Goudey, Jacob C Jonsson, Dragan C Curcija, Xiufeng Pang, Dennis L DiBartolomeo, and Sabine Hoffmann. A Pilot Demonstration of Electrochromic and Thermochromic Windows in the Denver Federal Center, Building 41, Denver, Colorado. 2013. LBNL-1005095.

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Fernandes, Luis L, Eleanor S Lee, and Gregory J Ward. "Lighting energy savings potential of split-pane electrochromic windows controlled for daylighting with visual comfort." Energy and Buildings 61 (2013) 8-20. LBNL-6152E.

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Lee, Eleanor S, Luis L Fernandes, Brian E Coffey, Andrew McNeil, Robert D Clear, Thomas L Webster, Fred S Bauman, Darryl J Dickerhoff, David Heinzerling, and Tyler Hoyt. A Post-Occupancy Monitored Evaluation of the Dimmable Lighting, Automated Shading, and Underfloor Air Distribution System in The New York Times Building. Berkeley, CA: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, 2013. LBNL-6023E.

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