Using causal inference to avoid fallouts in data-driven parametric analysis: a case study in the architecture, engineering, and construction industry
用因果推断避免数据驱动参数分析的偏差:建筑工程行业案例
The decision-making process in real-world implementations has been affected by a growing reliance on data-driven models. We investigated the synergetic pattern between the data-driven methods, empirical domain knowledge, and first-principles simulations. We showed the potential risk of biased results when using data-driven models without causal analysis. Using a case study assessing the implication of several design solutions on the energy consumption of a building, we…