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Design Decision Tool for Zero Energy Buildings, Passive and Low Energy Architecture,
Attia, Shady; De Herde, André
2011In Proceedings of Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA) 2011
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Keywords :
decision tool; early design phases; zero energy building; prototype; hot climates; testing
Abstract :
[en] Proposing initial ideas for zero energy buildings is a difficult task. Various existing BPS tools have been proposed and are used to support the design of zero energy buildings during later design stages. However, this is when many detailed decisions about the design have already been taken. There is a growing awareness to integrate BPS tools in the design process during early design phases. This is one of the main objectives of that we adopt here to develop a suggested decision tool. In this paper, we specifically discuss the realization of a tool for early architectural design of zero energy housing. The paper presents the first prototype of this tool that has been tested with different volunteers to see how they react. A major focus of his work is the graphical user interface. We describe the interface development process, the resulting prototype and its performance for initial design conception of different zero energy housing typologies. We also identify direction for future development of the tool.
Disciplines :
Architecture
Author, co-author :
Attia, Shady  ;  Université Catholique de Louvain – UCL > Ecole Polytechnique de Louvain > Architecture et climat
De Herde, André;  Université Catholique de Louvain - UCL > Architecture et Climat
Language :
English
Title :
Design Decision Tool for Zero Energy Buildings, Passive and Low Energy Architecture,
Publication date :
13 July 2011
Event name :
Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA)
Event organizer :
UCL, Architecture et Climat
Event place :
Louvain La Neuve, Belgium
Event date :
13-15 July 2011
Audience :
International
Main work title :
Proceedings of Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA) 2011
Publisher :
PLEA, Louvain La Neuve, Belgium
Peer reviewed :
Peer reviewed
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