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A Tool for Design Decision Making Zero Energy Residential Buildings in Hot Humid Climate
Attia, Shady; Gratia, Elisabeth; De Herde, Andre et al.
2013In Proceedings of the 13th Conference of International Building Performance Simulation Association
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Keywords :
ZEBO; residential; zero energy; buildings; hot climates
Abstract :
[en] Informed decision-making is the basis for the design of Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs). This paper investigates the use of building performance simulation tools as a method of informing the design decision of NZEBs. The aim of this study was to develop a design decision making tool, ZEBO, for zero energy residential buildings in hot climates and to evaluate the effect of a simulation-based decision aid, on informed decision-making using sensitivity analysis. An assessment of the role of the BPS tools used in informing the decision-making was ascertained through cases studies, usability testing and several self-reported metrics. The paper provides results that shed light on the effectiveness of sensitivity analysis as an approach for informing the design decisions of NZEBs
Disciplines :
Architecture
Energy
Author, co-author :
Attia, Shady  ;  Université Catholique de Louvain – UCL > Ecole Polytechnique de Louvain > Architecture et climat
Gratia, Elisabeth;  Université Catholique de Louvain – UCL > Ecole Polytechnique de Louvain > Architecture et climat
De Herde, Andre;  Université Catholique de Louvain – UCL > Ecole Polytechnique de Louvain > Architecture et climat
Hensen, Jan L. M.
Language :
English
Title :
A Tool for Design Decision Making Zero Energy Residential Buildings in Hot Humid Climate
Publication date :
August 2013
Event name :
13th Conference of International Building Performance Simulation Association
Event place :
Chambery, France
Event date :
26-8-2013 to 28-8-2013
Audience :
International
Main work title :
Proceedings of the 13th Conference of International Building Performance Simulation Association
Peer reviewed :
Peer reviewed
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