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Comparison of conventional, parametric and evolutionary optimization approaches for the architectural design of nearly zero energy buildings

Naboni, Emanuele; Maccarini, Alessandro; Korolija, Ivan; Zhang, Yi; (2013) Comparison of conventional, parametric and evolutionary optimization approaches for the architectural design of nearly zero energy buildings. In: Wurtz, Etienne, (ed.) Proceedings of 13th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association (Building Simulation 2013). (pp. pp. 2559-2566). International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA): Chambery, France. Green open access

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Abstract

The research investigates how different design approaches and computational methods can be integrated in the design process of energy efficient and comfortable buildings. Three approaches were studied: A scenario-by-scenario conventional design approach, a parametric approach and an evolutionary optimization approach. To explore the potential and limitation of such methods, a nearly Zero-Energy Building (nZEB) prototype, named Autarki 1:1 (Greek word for self- sufficient), was designed and built on the campus of the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. The performance optimization was achieved with different tools: EnergyPlus, jEplus and jEplus+EA. The experiment allowed the evaluation and discussion of optimization techniques compatibility with an architectural design process. The user- friendliness, the time required for inputting and computing, the related need of hardware resources and the effectiveness of each strategy are described.

Type: Proceedings paper
Title: Comparison of conventional, parametric and evolutionary optimization approaches for the architectural design of nearly zero energy buildings
Event: 13th International Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association (Building Simulation 2013)
Location: Chambery, France
Dates: 25 Aug 2013 - 28 Aug 2013
ISBN-13: 9781629939988
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
Publisher version: https://www.proceedings.com/21462.html
Language: English
Additional information: This version is the version of record. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions.
UCL classification: UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of the Built Environment
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URI: https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10149653
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