Multi-objective optimization of energy and daylight performance for school envelopes in desert, semi-arid, and mediterranean climates of Iran

Building and Environment, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 255, С. 111424 - 111424

Опубликована: Март 19, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Optimizing the View Percentage, Daylight Autonomy, Sunlight Exposure, and Energy Use: Data-Driven-Based Approach for Maximum Space Utilization in Residential Building Stock in Hot Climates

Energies, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 17(3), С. 684 - 684

Опубликована: Янв. 31, 2024

This paper introduces a comprehensive methodology for creating diverse layout generation configurations, aiming to address limitations in existing building optimization studies that rely on simplistic hypothetical buildings. study’s objective was achieve an optimal balance between minimizing the energy use intensity (EUI) kWh/m2, maximizing views percentages outdoor (VPO), achieving spatial daylight autonomy (sDA), and annual sunlight exposure (ASE). To ensure accuracy reliability of simulation, research included calibration validation processes using Ladybug Honeybee plugins, integrated into Grasshopper platform. These involved comparing model’s performance against real-world case. Through more than 1500 iterations, study extracted three multi-regression equations enabled calculation EUI kWh/m2. demonstrated significant influence window-to-wall ratio (WWR) space proportions (SP) EUI. By utilizing these equations, we were able fine-tune design process, pinpoint make informed decisions minimize consumption enhance sustainability residential buildings hot arid climates. The findings indicated 61% variability can be attributed changes WWR, as highlighted first equation. Meanwhile, second equation suggested around 27% explained by alterations proportions, indicating moderate correlation. Lastly, third approximately 89% associated with SP pointing strong correlation SP, consumption. proposed method is flexible include new objectives variables future applications.

Язык: Английский

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Daylight performance analysis of a residential building in a tropical climate

Energy Nexus, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 11, С. 100226 - 100226

Опубликована: Июль 17, 2023

The present study investigates the effects of visible light transmittance in glazing and window-to-wall ratios on ground floor daylighting performance a two-storey residential building warm-humid climate. metrics used to optimize with minimal glare are useful daylight illuminance, annual sunlight exposure, spatial autonomy. is assessed by empirical method Design-Builder simulation, focusing overcast sky situations. illuminance primary metric for analyzing amount throughout year. Annual exposure autonomy complement evaluating performance. A ratio 16%, 0.62, 0.52 can meet requirements standards. design change window position helps obtain within 10% while maintaining high When installed upper wall higher sill lintel height, 16% 0.62 functions well without creating glare. significant findings benefit all stakeholders improving strategies tropical climates satisfying

Язык: Английский

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The Energy Saving Potential in an Office Building Using Louvers in Mid-Latitude Climate Conditions

Buildings, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 14(2), С. 512 - 512

Опубликована: Фев. 13, 2024

Daylighting has emerged as a prominent strategy for elevating indoor environments by harmonizing visual comfort and energy efficiency. This paper introduces louver system crafted simulations, specifically tailored to address lighting cooling requirements in office spaces. Louvers, acknowledged their exceptional efficiency providing daylight, are integrated pivotal energy-saving technique. Adopting quantitative research approach facilitated building information simulation tools, DIALUX evo Rhino were employed modeling simulating the building’s daylighting performances. The outcomes reveal substantial savings, particularly realms of cooling. Notably, 50% opening spaces results an impressive 27.0% reduction consumption. study explores various configurations, insights into both savings. overall performance excels sustaining consistent significantly contributing enhanced

Язык: Английский

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A review on simulation based multi-objective optimization of space layout design parameters on building energy performance

Journal of Building Pathology and Rehabilitation, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 9(1)

Опубликована: Апрель 17, 2024

Abstract Improving the energy performance of buildings is crucial for environmental protection, savings, and a better living environment. The growing emphasis on sustainable building practices has led to an increased focus optimizing space layout design parameters enhance performance. This review explores application simulation-based multi-objective optimization techniques in context studying impact efficiency. integration advanced simulation tools with algorithms allows comprehensive analysis multiple conflicting objectives like performance, user comfort as well cost factor. begins by outlining key influencing including spatial configurations, orientation, perimeter variables. Subsequently, it delves into various employed model complex interactions between these their effects software highlighted step towards achieving accurate realistic assessments. In summary, this delivers overview state-of-the-art methods offering insights researchers, practitioners, policymakers field architecture. There requirement framework structures investigation giving more reducing cooling load along envelope parameters.

Язык: Английский

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Optimizing Energy Efficiency: Louver Systems for Sustainable Building Design

Buildings, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15(7), С. 1183 - 1183

Опубликована: Апрель 3, 2025

As the global focus on sustainability intensifies, architects and engineers are increasingly seeking innovative passive strategies to improve building energy efficiency. Among these strategies, strategic integration of louvers has garnered significant attention due their potential optimize envelope performance reduce consumption. Louvers effectively manage solar heat gain, mitigating impact extreme temperatures indoor spaces. Consequently, reliance active HVAC systems, leading notable savings a decreased carbon footprint. This paper presents comprehensive review role in enhancing efficiency, highlighting designs, improvement suggestions. Moreover, this article addresses challenges related louver design, such as balancing trade-off between gain daylighting how configurations for specific types. Approaches overcome challenges, including advanced modeling techniques parametric also explored assist designers achieving most energy-efficient outcomes.

Язык: Английский

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Artificial intelligence algorithms, simulation tools and software for optimization of adaptive facades: A systematic literature review

Journal of Building Engineering, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 112566 - 112566

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Evaluating Energy Efficiency in LIG Buildings Using Louver Shading Systems

Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 106272 - 106272

Опубликована: Май 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Energy efficiency in smart schools using renewable energy strategy

Journal of Daylighting, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 11(2), С. 203 - 215

Опубликована: Авг. 3, 2024

As smart schools increasingly rely on technology, achieving energy efficiency becomes crucial for cost reduction and sustainability. This study investigates strategies in schools, focusing the integration of renewable technologies. A quantitative approach using numerical simulations literature reviews establishes benchmarks energy-efficient schools. The Design Builder software is employed to evaluate system performance, with validation achieved through analysis System Advisor Model software. modeled school building consumes 75,385.63 kWh annually, based weather conditions specific location. Further studies indicate that integrating photovoltaics hot water collectors can generate approximately 86,635 annually. not only offsets consumption but also produces an excess 11,249 kWh, which be transferred back grid additional revenue. Validation SAM demonstrated a minimal difference (3.2%) annual outputs, confirming accuracy model. findings suggest significantly contribute net-zero buildings. Additionally, focus rooftop installations promotes sustainability by minimizing land use.

Язык: Английский

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The Energy Saving Potential in an Office Building Using Louvers in Mid-Latitude Climate Condition

Опубликована: Янв. 16, 2024

Daylighting has been widely adopted in recent years due to its potential improve the indoor environment terms of visual comfort and energy-saving. One energy-saving techniques for energy-efficient buildings is integration louver systems. Louvers are considered more efficient providing daylight interior as compared other daylighting Here, this paper presents design a system conducting energy simulations lighting cooling requirements office spaces. The simulation results indicate that use louvers different opening configurations can lead savings, particularly aspect. spaces with 50% leads 27.0% savings. Further, presented openings calculate overall performance better consistent daylight, which eventually improves saving.

Язык: Английский

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