A decision-support methodology for the energy design of sustainable buildings in the early stages

A holistic approach integrating all aspects of building design directly affected by its energy performance is necessary for supporting decision-making throughout the design process. In this work, a decision-support methodology for the energy design of buildings is proposed, considering the three dim...

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Published in:Cogent engineering 2019-01, Vol.6 (1)
Main Authors: Velázquez, Ernesto, Bruneau, Denis, Aketouane, Zakaria, Nadeau, Jean-Pierre
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Building components
Building design
Computer simulation
Decision making
decision support
Decision support systems
design variables
early stages
energy design
Indicators
Knowledge bases (artificial intelligence)
Methodology
Office buildings
performance indicators
sustainability dimensions
sustainable buildings
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Summary:A holistic approach integrating all aspects of building design directly affected by its energy performance is necessary for supporting decision-making throughout the design process. In this work, a decision-support methodology for the energy design of buildings is proposed, considering the three dimensions of the concept of sustainability, and adapted to the level of information detail available in the early design stages. The 4 modules composing this methodology are (i) a set of 36 key design variables defining the building design, (ii) a set of 16 indicators covering environmental, economic and user comfort aspects of building performance affected by energy-related design decisions, (iii) a calculation method for the performance indicators composed of 7 simulation models, and (iv) a knowledge base of building elements, energy sources and meteorological data. The methodology is primarily aimed to assist architects and engineers who participate in the design of office buildings in a French context.
ISSN:2331-1916
2331-1916
DOI:10.1080/23311916.2019.1684173