2017
DOI: 10.3390/en10111808
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Envelope Design Optimization by Thermal Modelling of a Building in a Warm Climate

Abstract: Abstract:Finding the most appropriate configuration of building components at the design stage can reduce energy consumption in new buildings. This study aims to optimize the design of the envelope of a new residential building located in a warm climate (southern Italy). The thermal behaviour of the building has been analysed to evaluate the indoor operative air temperature for several configurations. The building prototype has been modelled using the dynamic simulation software TRNSYS 17 (A transient system s… Show more

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“…In order to identify the optimal shape and structure of the building envelopes complex energy and cost simulation should be conducted. Baglivo et al presented in their study the interrelation between operative temperature and configuration of the buildings' envelope in warm climates [9]. Utilization of renewable energy sources may further contribute to the reduction of fossil fuel use in the building sector.…”
Section: Energy Use Of Buildingsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In order to identify the optimal shape and structure of the building envelopes complex energy and cost simulation should be conducted. Baglivo et al presented in their study the interrelation between operative temperature and configuration of the buildings' envelope in warm climates [9]. Utilization of renewable energy sources may further contribute to the reduction of fossil fuel use in the building sector.…”
Section: Energy Use Of Buildingsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The configuration 6 of Table 10 demonstrates that it possible to have a high performance also with the lowest total surface mass among the analyzed combinations. As shown by the analysis of the operative temperature [59], it is not strictly necessary to obtain low transmittance values in warm climates. Therefore, the U value is preferable to be as high as possible and close to the law limit.…”
Section: Slab-on-ground Floor With Gravelmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…It is well known that the identification of the optimal configuration of building components can significantly reduce the excessive energy consumption in buildings [2]. For this reason, several studies have examined the implementation of new methodologies to guarantee high-energy performance in the buildings [3][4][5].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%