paper revision

Author: chp-rubicell

paper/paper.bib

@@ -35,7 +35,8 @@ @inproceedings{roudsari2013ladybug
   pages        = {3128--3135},
   issn         = {2522-2708},
   organization = {{IBPSA}},
-  editors      = {Etienne Wurtz}
+  editors      = {Etienne Wurtz},
+  doi          = {10.26868/25222708.2013.2499}
 }
 
 @misc{threejs,
@@ -58,3 +59,22 @@ @misc{refbldg
   title  = {{Commercial Reference Buildings}},
   url    = {https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/commercial-reference-buildings}
 }
+
+@article{cho:2024,
+  title   = {Application of transfer learning to overcome data imbalance and extrapolation for model predictive control: A real-life case},
+  journal = {Energy and Buildings},
+  volume  = {311},
+  pages   = {114135},
+  year    = {2024},
+  issn    = {0378-7788},
+  doi     = {10.1016/j.enbuild.2024.114135},
+  author  = {Seongkwon Cho and Seonjung Ra and Seohee Choi and Cheol Soo Park}
+}
+
+@inproceedings{choi:2023,
+  author    = {Choi, Seo-Hee and Cho, Seongkwon and Soo Park, Cheol},
+  booktitle = {2023 Annual Modeling and Simulation Conference (ANNSIM)},
+  title     = {Stochastic Assessment for Model Predictive Control of a Variable Refrigerant Flow System},
+  year      = {2023},
+  pages     = {597-606}
+}

paper/paper.md

@@ -35,6 +35,10 @@ Despite these challenges, there has been a notable lack of accessible tools with
 
 EPShape was developed to address these limitations. EPShape is a lightweight, web-based application that works in modern web browsers without the need for installation or dependencies. It supports a broad range of EnergyPlus versions (tested for 8.9.0 and later) and offers extensive customization features for both efficient model inspection and the generation of high-quality renders fit for academic publications and presentations. EPShape intended for use by building energy modelers, particularly architects, engineers, and researchers in the building energy domain, across both academic and industry contexts.
 
+# State of the field
+
+Several programs are available for IDF visualization. EnergyPlus [@energyplus] natively supports `.dxf` file export from the `.idf` file, which can be viewed using CAD softwares. OpenStudio [@openstudio] supports importing `.idf` files for geometry visualization, but requires installation of a version matching the corresponding EnergyPlus version of the `.idf` file. Rhino, in combination with the Honeybee plugin [@ladybugtools], can import `.idf` file geometry as Rhino Breps, although this workflow involves a relatively complex setup process and requires a paid Rhino license.
+
 # Software description
 
 EPShape provides a wide range of tools that enable efficient model inspection and flexible rendering customization. Few examples are displayed in the following figures. Detailed descriptions and documentation are available in the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/chp-rubicell/EPShape). The source code is also archived in the [Zenodo repository](https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16790187).
@@ -100,4 +104,12 @@ The data structures consist of `zoneList`, `surfList`, `fenList`, and `shadeList
 - `EdgeObjects`
 - `ShadowObjects`
 
+# Research impact statement
+
+EPShape was initially hosted on a personal GitHub Pages repository ([https://github.com/chp-rubicell/chp-rubicell.github.io](https://github.com/chp-rubicell/chp-rubicell.github.io)) prior to the migration of its codebase to a dedicated repository. Since its release back in 2023, the tool has been adopted by multiple universities and research groups for purposes such as model inspection and debugging. Although these uses have not yet resulted in standalone publications due to the web-based nature of the tool, images generated by EPShape have been used in research papers (e.g., [@cho:2024] and [@choi:2023]). In addition, the project has received several non-coding contributions and feature requests from different countries since its initial release.
+
+# AI usage disclosure
+
+No generative AI tools were used in the development of this software. In writing this manuscript, ChatGPT (GPT-5) was used for language improvements in the form of minor grammar and style edits.
+
 # References