An integrated model for energy-efficient building opening design
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
2020
Abstract
The study uses system dynamics to develop a model that pinpoints the integration of a number of energy-efficient building practices that should be considered for building opening design. Examples are building commissioning, energy simulation, measurement and verification, carbon dioxide monitoring as well as automatic controllability. This may involve a compromise between aspects related to energy consumption, natural ventilation and lighting as well as noise control. In this regard, a stock and flow diagram are used to represent the integration of building opening design parameters, such as; orientation, window to wall ratio (WWR), glazing type and properties, cross-ventilation as well as applying daylighting controls using shading techniques. Hence, integration of design optimization techniques is performed for opening design of a residential building prototype in three different climate zones in Egypt; hot humid, moderate humid and hot arid-with 32 simulations for each location. The results indicate that the WWR provides an optimum solution while reducing energy consumption and emissions in all three climate zones. The results will assist practitioners in the proper selection of passive green building elements and techniques and the proper integration of energy-efficient practices.
Recommended Citation
Ismaeel, Walaa S.E., "An integrated model for energy-efficient building opening design" (2020). Architectural Engineering. 109.
https://buescholar.bue.edu.eg/arch_eng/109