# Physics-Guided Memory Network for Building Energy Modeling

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2508.09161 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/2508.09161/

## Key facts

- Cited by 1 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- Builds on 8 of its 41 references that are in the map.
- First posted on arXiv 5 Aug 2025.

## Builds on (most cited first, 8 of 8)

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- [Physics-Guided Generative Adversarial Networks for Sea Subsurface Temperature Prediction](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2111.03064/) (2021)
- [Physics Guided Recurrent Neural Networks For Modeling Dynamical Systems: Application to Monitoring Water Temperature And Quality In Lakes](https://mlsanity.com/paper/1810.02880/) (2018)
- [Leveraging Hypernetworks and Learnable Kernels for Consumer Energy Forecasting Across Diverse Consumer Types](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2502.05104/) (2025)

## Built on by (most cited first, 1 of 1)

- [High-resolution weather-guided surrogate modeling for data-efficient cross-location building energy prediction](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2603.11121/) (2026)

## Abstract (arXiv)

Accurate energy consumption forecasting is essential for efficient resource management and sustainability in the building sector. Deep learning models are highly successful but struggle with limited historical data and become unusable when historical data are unavailable, such as in newly constructed buildings. On the other hand, physics-based models, such as EnergyPlus, simulate energy consumption without relying on historical data but require extensive building parameter specifications and considerable time to model a building. This paper introduces a Physics-Guided Memory Network (PgMN), a neural network that integrates predictions from deep learning and physics-based models to address their limitations. PgMN comprises a Parallel Projection Layers to process incomplete inputs, a Memory Unit to account for persistent biases, and a Memory Experience Module to optimally extend forecasts beyond their input range and produce output. Theoretical evaluation shows that components of PgMN are mathematically valid for performing their respective tasks. The PgMN was evaluated on short-term energy forecasting at an hourly resolution, critical for operational decision-making in smart grid and smart building systems. Experimental validation shows accuracy and applicability of PgMN in diverse scenarios such as newly constructed buildings, missing data, sparse historical data, and dynamic infrastructure changes. This paper provides a promising solution for energy consumption forecasting in dynamic building environments, enhancing model applicability in scenarios where historical data are limited or unavailable or when physics-based models are inadequate.