Implementing natural ventilation and daylighting strategies for thermal comfort and energy efficiency in office buildings in Burkina Faso

Zoure, Abraham Nathan; Genovese, Paolo Vincenzo

doi:10.1016/j.egyr.2023.02.017

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“…Numerous studies have demonstrated the advantages of incorporating shading devices into glazing solutions. Zoure and Genovese [75] emphasized the importance of avoiding excessive dependence on HVAC systems and replicating Western standards for window-to-wall ratio (WWR) in energy-constrained developing countries such as Burkina Faso. Instead, they recommended prioritizing simple and cost-effective glazing energy upgrading solutions, such as tinted glass and horizontal louvers, which serve as shading devices to mitigate overheating issues within office buildings.…”

Section: Energy Performance Evaluation Of Glazing Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Comprehensive Review and Analysis of Glazing Systems towards Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings: Energy Performance, Thermal Comfort, Cost-Effectiveness, and Environmental Impact Perspectives

Moghaddam,

Serra,

Gameiro da Silva

et al. 2023

Energies

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The global interest in nearly zero-energy buildings (NZEBs) has led to their establishment as mandatory building objectives in Europe for all new constructions starting in 2021. The principles outlined in the Energy Performance of Building Directive (EPBD) emphasize the significance of reducing energy demand through various energy efficiency measures to achieve NZEB status. Among these measures, the utilization of high-performance glazing systems plays a crucial role in ensuring natural light, ventilation, favorable solar gain, aesthetics, and positive psychological effects in buildings, while maintaining high energy performance and thermal comfort without burdening the budget or harming the environment. The use of increasingly larger glazing areas makes this topic of great relevance. Nevertheless, numerous studies frequently overlook certain crucial aspects of glazing systems in their assessments. This review study aims to assess different glazing solutions based on four critical perspectives called “EThCE”: Energy performance, thermal comfort, cost-effectiveness, and environmental impact, considering their interrelationships. Furthermore, the importance of adopting a comprehensive approach for selecting the optimal glazing solution for NZEBs is discussed. Additionally, the relationship between glazing systems and climate change is taken into account. Ultimately, the authors propose a comprehensive approach, including all the influential factors, to assist designers and homeowners in making informed decisions regarding glazing system selection for new NZEBs or NZEB retrofits in different situations.

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Section: Energy Performance Evaluation Of Glazing Systemsmentioning

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“…Multiple studies have demonstrated the energy benefits of integrating shading devices into glazing systems [53,64,75,76]. Nonetheless, selecting the wrong shading option, the absence of shading, or using shading improperly on glazing systems may lead to negative consequences [77].…”

Section: Combination Of Shading and Glazing Systemsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Comprehensive Review and Analysis of Glazing Systems towards Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings: Energy Performance, Thermal Comfort, Cost-Effectiveness, and Environmental Impact Perspectives

Moghaddam,

Serra,

Gameiro da Silva

et al. 2023

Energies

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“…The field measurements were essential for obtaining the necessary parameters to determine indoor thermal comfort, including air temperature, air velocity, and relative humidity. The measurement results include environmental conditions, building and room characteristics, as well as design data used in creating simulation models [21]. The measuring instruments employed in this study are outlined in Table 1.…”

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Numerical Study of Thermal Comfort Evaluation in Naturally Ventilated Classrooms

Prasetyo,

Muliawan,

Afifah

et al. 2023

IJATR

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The classroom is one of the important facilities in teaching and learning activities. Just like any other room, ensuring thermal comfort becomes a vital aspect for its occupants. This study aims to evaluate environmental conditions and the thermal comfort experienced by classroom occupants through numerical methods. The evaluation involves the integration of the Predicted Mean Vote (PMV) and Predicted Percentage of Dissatisfied (PPD) equations into Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations using a user-defined function. Furthermore, extensive field measurements and questionnaire surveys are also employed to support the simulation process. The results indicate that the air temperature tends to be high, reaching 30.91°C. Meanwhile, the air velocity within the room, particularly in the occupied areas, is significantly low, with an average value of 0.04 m/s. According to the ASHRAE Standard 55, the classroom is perceived as uncomfortable, as evidenced by a PMV value of 1.38 and a PPD of 44.94%. Therefore, efforts are required to enhance the thermal comfort in the space.

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“…In this research various publications were studied to filter the ones that were most relevant to courtyard optimization. This can help researchers and architects to create constructions in a way that consumes less energy and is better for the environment [5].…”

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A Multiobjective Deep Learning Solution for Optimizing Cooling Rates of Urban Courtyard Blocks in Hot Arid Zones

Dhanraj,

Vora,

Naik

2023

IJSDP

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In response to the rapid urbanization and housing demands, there has been a shift from traditional courtyards to multi-story city structures. Unfortunately, this transition can significantly affect the local climate and overall comfort due to increased heat. To overcome these challenges, our proposed approach suggests implementing multi-objective optimization techniques to strike a balance between various competing goals. These goals may encompass outdoor thermal comfort, energy efficiency, and urban sustainability when designing urban courtyard blocks. This study has many potential benefits for sustainable living and aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) like Energy Efficiency (SDG 7 -Affordable and Clean Energy), Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG 11 -Sustainable Cities and Communities) and Good Health -Well-being (SDG 3 -Good Health and Well-being). The outcomes from this paper will help reduce the effects of climate change by making a positive contribution to sustainable development. This research aims to anticipate the cooling load per unit area (cooling/m 2 ) of buildings in hot arid zones based on building features such as overall height, orientation, and other considerations of buildings. The deep learning algorithms used are MLP Regressor, RNN LSTM, and RBFN. This research aims to create a model to properly forecast cooling load per unit area and provide insights into the best building design for lowering cooling loads in hot arid zones. RBFN outperformed MLP Regressors and RNN LSTM in forecasting cooling rates in urban courtyard blocks, according to the findings.

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Implementing natural ventilation and daylighting strategies for thermal comfort and energy efficiency in office buildings in Burkina Faso

Cited by 27 publications

References 67 publications

Comprehensive Review and Analysis of Glazing Systems towards Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings: Energy Performance, Thermal Comfort, Cost-Effectiveness, and Environmental Impact Perspectives

Comprehensive Review and Analysis of Glazing Systems towards Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings: Energy Performance, Thermal Comfort, Cost-Effectiveness, and Environmental Impact Perspectives

Numerical Study of Thermal Comfort Evaluation in Naturally Ventilated Classrooms

A Multiobjective Deep Learning Solution for Optimizing Cooling Rates of Urban Courtyard Blocks in Hot Arid Zones

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