A Simplified Calculation Method for Building Envelope Cooling Loads in Central South China

Wang, Ping; Gong, Gwo‐Ching; Zhou, Yan; Qin, Bin

doi:10.3390/en11071708

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“…The efficacy of a building envelope is usually assessed using a numerical study of heat transfer through the envelope by various modes, viz. conduction, convection and radiation [ 27 – 29 ]. Solar collection envelope of a building provides further information about variation in solar gain throughout the year, and can therefore be beneficial in blocking the summer sun while permitting the winter sun [ 19 ].…”

Section: Energy Efficient and Environment Friendly Buildingsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Passive buildings: a state-of-the-art review

Anand

Kadiri

Putcha

2023

J Infrastruct Preserv Resil

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Passive buildings are proving to be a solution to menaces of energy crisis and greenhouse gas emissions across the world. Such buildings tend to exhibit low energy demand owing to their cleverly designed envelopes, which comprise of walls, roofs, doors, windows and other openings. This requires use of new materials and technology, leading to an increased initial construction cost. However, with reduced energy consumption, the lifecycle cost of a passive building may be lower than that of a conventional building. These passive buildings also need to cater to occupants’ comfort which is subject to local climatic conditions and climate change. This article discusses economic feasibility and climatic adaptability of a passive building, in addition to advances in passive building strategies. Owing to lack of general awareness and standards related to passive building construction, these buildings have not achieved enough popularity. While many countries are striving hard to bring passive buildings to common masses, a large number of countries are yet to initiate the move. This article outlines several active organizations, standards and rating systems for passive buildings. This article also presents some of the recent research trends and a comprehensive bibliography for the benefit of researchers and practitioners.

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Section: Energy Efficient and Environment Friendly Buildingsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Passive buildings: a state-of-the-art review

Anand

Kadiri

Putcha

2023

J Infrastruct Preserv Resil

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“…Although a large number of studies have investigated the energy efficiency of buildings in urban areas, energy conservation measures have been overlooked in rural areas, resulting in increased energy consumption [25][26][27]. It is worthwhile to mention that there is a growing interest in the energy performance of rural buildings, and a few companies are presently working on them [28,29].…”

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Modeling Nearly Zero Energy Buildings for Sustainable Development in Rural Areas

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The energy performance of buildings and energy-saving measures have been widely investigated in recent years. However, little attention has been paid to buildings located in rural areas. The aim of this study is to assess the energy performance of two-story residential buildings located in the mountainous village of Palangan in Iran and to evaluate the impact of multiple parameters, namely building orientation, window-to-wall ratio (WWR), glazing type, shading devices, and insulation, on its energy performance. To attain a nearly zero energy building design in rural areas, the building is equipped with photovoltaic modules. The proposed building design is then economically evaluated to ensure its viability. The findings indicate that an energy saving of 29% can be achieved compared to conventional buildings, and over 22 MWh of electricity can be produced on an annual basis. The payback period is assessed at 21.7 years. However, energy subsidies are projected to be eliminated in the near future, which in turn may reduce the payback period.

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