Review of the impact of urban block form on thermal performance, solar access and ventilation

Coarse typological studies on urban program and density defined by various urban energy conversion technologies in Singapore

“…In this work, we excluded industrial land use as it is less likely to appear in a transit-oriented development in the highdensity context of Singapore. In addition, we took the building façade orientation (BFO) and the space in between buildings (DBB) into consideration, as they are important factors for solar analysis (Sanaieian et al, 2014). Figure 2 presents an example of the parametric model.…”

The Zero-Energy Idea in Districts: Application of a Methodological Approach to a Case Study of Epinlieu (Mons)

“…Through the constructive elements of a city [19] the district identifies patterns of energy consumption and seeks concrete "planning" solutions. The district is regarded as an appropriate scale incorporating the components that facilitate the application of optimization tools, thereby improving the energy performance and the local energy production (by Renewable Energy Sources (RES) by minimizing the requirements and the cost for infrastructure [20] Jenks and Dempsey [21] defined the "district" as an "element of geographical boundaries and cultural attributes". Barton et al [22] focused on spatial aspects, considering a "district" to be the area of distinctive identity of a city.…”

“…Mitchell [9] underlined eight (8) KPIs for building energy consumption, including building consumption, users' activities, urban structure, etc., comparing them to the works of Salat et al [33] and Ratti et al [19] (Table 2). Sanaieian et al [20] highlighted the difficulties in studying the impacts of surroundings on the performance of urban blocks, as they emphasized the complexity of including all conflicting aspects simultaneously. For this study, we considered, as key aspects of the energy performance of NZEDs, site opportunities and attributes, the typo-morphology of the built environment, and the amenities and parameters of the eco-cycle (energy, water, waste).…”

Low-income housing layouts under socio-architectural complexities: A parametric study for sustainable slum rehabilitation

“…Chen, Li, Zheng, Guan, & Liu, 2011). Additionally, siteairflow around buildings has a direct effect on the indoor and outdoor thermal comfort, indoor air quality and energy use of buildings (Sanaieian, Tenpierik, Linden, Mehdizadeh Seraj, & Mofidi Shemrani, 2014), making a form-based arrangement an essential parameter for improved airflow in the indoor spaces (Sanaieian et al, 2014). It becomes more critical for LIG/EWS housing, as natural ventilation is the primary mode of ventilation in such housing stocks, implicating the need for robust design and planning measures for improved indoor air quality (Debnath, Bardhan, & Banerjee, 2016).…”