“…• Existing comprehensive stochastic models for window opening and solar shading control in a residential environment are not sufficiently described or validated, in contrast to the models for offices (Warren & Parkins, 1984;Fritsch et al , 1990;Johnson & Long, 2005;Rijal et al , 2008Rijal et al , , 2011Yun & Steemers, 2008;Yun et al , 2009;Yun & Steemers, 2010;Haldi & Robinson, 2011;Schweiker et al , 2012;Andersen et al , 2013;Yun et al , 2009;Guerra-santin & Itard, 2010;Haldi & Robinson, 2011). …”