Design Parameters of Residential Building for Improving Performance of RHS: Evidence from Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China

2018 ◽  
pp. 155-178
Author(s):  
Xinyi Lin ◽  
Zhenjiang Shen ◽  
Senchen Huang
Keyword(s):  
Residential Building ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Fujian Province

A generative design approach for modular construction in congested urban areas

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuxi Wei ◽  
Hyungjoo Choi ◽  
Zhen Lei
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Design Method ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Information Modeling ◽  
Design Approach ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Building Structures ◽  
Modular Construction ◽  
Generative Design ◽  
Content Type

PurposeModular construction is widely adopted and used in the construction industry to improve construction performance with respect to both efficiency and productivity. The evaluation of design options for modular construction can be iterative, and thus automation is required to develop design alternatives. This research aims to explore the potential of utilizing the generative design approach to automate modular construction for residential building structures in urban areas such as New York City.Design/methodology/approachThe proposed research methodology is investigated for a systematic approach to parametrize design parameters for modular construction layout design as well as incorporate design rules/parameters into modularizing design layouts in a Building Information Modeling (BIM) environment. Based on current building codes and necessary inputs by the user, the proposed approach enables providing recommendations in a generative design method and optimizes construction processes by performing analytical calculations.FindingsThe generative design has been found to be efficient in generating layout designs for modular construction based on parametric design. The integration of BIM and generative design can allow industry practitioners to fast generate design layout with evaluations from constructability perspectives.Originality/valueThis paper has proposed a new approach of incorporating generative design with BIM technologies to solve module layout generations by considering design and constructability constraints. The method can be further extended for evaluating modular construction design from manufacturability and assembly perspectives.

scholarly journals Determining Proper Daylighting Design Solution for Visual Comfort and Lighting Energy Efficiency: A Case Study for High-Rise Residential Building

2021 ◽  
Vol 2069 (1) ◽  
pp. 012156
Author(s):  
Z A Kiliç ◽  
A Köknel Yener
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Design Solution ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Visual Comfort ◽  
Dynamic Simulations ◽  
High Rise ◽  
Lighting Energy ◽  
Daylight Performance

Abstract Promoting the daylight performance that allows to provide visual comfort conditions by minimizing lighting energy consumption is possible with making a balance of window size, glazing type and shading strategy, which are the major design parameters of the daylighting system. Particularly, in high-rise buildings, where large openings enabling higher daylight availability and view out are preferred, the daylighting system becomes a crucial design consideration in terms of ensuring occupants’ visual comfort and improving lighting energy efficiency. This study aims to identify a proper daylighting design solution with regard to window area, glazing type and shading strategy for a high-rise residential building located in Istanbul considering visual comfort and lighting energy efficiency. The dynamic simulations are carried out by DIVA for Rhino version 4.1.0.12. The results are evaluated with the Daylight Autonomy (DA) to detect daylight availability in the space and Daylight Glare Probability (DGP) to describe the visual comfort conditions related to glare. Furthermore, the lighting energy consumption of each alternative is also analysed to determine the proper daylighting solution. The results have revealed that a proper daylighting solution providing visual comfort by improving lighting energy-efficiency can be determined by the evaluation of the daylight performance both qualitatively and quantitatively.

scholarly journals Simulation-Based Comparative Study on Energy Efficiency Criteria for LEED and BREEAM Systems

2021 ◽  
Vol 2070 (1) ◽  
pp. 012222
Author(s):  
R Harisankar ◽  
P Rakesh
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Comparative Study ◽  
Performance Improvement ◽  
Natural Ventilation ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
System A ◽  
Design Options

Abstract Energy efficiency is regarded as one of the important elements of green building. Every Green Building Rating (GBR) system puts forward a set of criteria for energy efficiency and it is different for each system. A comparative study is done to distinguish between two GBR systems practiced worldwide-LEED and BREEAM, first on the criteria for energy efficiency and secondly on how efficient and effective each system in energy performance improvement. Building energy simulation tool, eQuest is used to obtain annual energy consumption of a case study multi-family dwelling residential building for its various design options. Different design cases were formulated by changing design parameters and the simulation results thus obtained are used for evaluating the performance improvement for energy, calculated as per the criteria for each system. This study primarily looks for the combinations which grab total achievable credits in energy efficiency for a particular system. For LEED, it was found that renewable energy allocation alone has the greater influence in achieving higher credits. For BREEAM, there requires specifically a considerable decrease in HVAC load which can be brought by the means of more natural ventilation or by adopting passive cooling techniques. BREEAM was also found more effective in reflecting any kind of improvement made in terms of awarding credits.

scholarly journals Integrated Ecosystem Design: An Evaluation Model to Support the Choice of Eco-Compatible Technological Solutions for Residential Building

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (14) ◽  
pp. 2659 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Rosaria Guarini ◽  
Pierluigi Morano ◽  
Francesco Sica
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Quality ◽  
Evaluation Model ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Environmental Indicators ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Solar Irradiation ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Quality Level ◽  
Urban Context ◽  
Energy Materials

The technological components regarding building cladding are designed for ensuring thermo-hygrometric comfort conditions within habitable spaces and realising smart buildings. Often the solutions adopted are identified referring only to the characteristics of mechanical and energy materials without considering the ecological–environmental properties in an urban context. Thus, it is appropriate to choose technological components not only according to material type, but also ecological aspects pursued through presence and/or structured integration of natural elements. The technical-design forms based on “building–nature” integration allows, on one hand, the sustainable soil use with multiple benefits (ecosystem services) that natural systems produce, on the other hand, the identification of technological solutions sized referring environmental quality levels achieved through appropriate natural species use. In this way, it can be obtained lower buildings investment and maintenance costs, and greater energetic–environmental benefits. So, it is proposed an evaluation protocol for settlement transformation interventions structured considering environmental effects obtained with Nature-Based Solutions (NBSs) into the project. According to ecological–environmental quality level achieved with NBSs, the technological component is sized according to preliminary design parameters (noise reduction and solar irradiation degree) obtained through NBSs. The total performance level of technological solutions is expressed using Economic–Environmental Indicators. The protocol is tested on social housing case in Anagnina district of Rome (Italy).

The Impact of High-Rise Residential Building Design Parameters on the Thermal and Energy Performance: A Literature Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (11) ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
Lobna Elgheriani ◽  
Brian Cody
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Performance ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Building Design ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Future Research ◽  
High Rise ◽  
The Impact

Nowadays, high-rise buildings are developing very fast to cater to the increase in demand in major urban cities. This phenomenon has contributed to several environmental problems in both construction and operation. High-rise buildings design parameters seem to lack contextual environmental consideration. Evaluating the impact of such design parameters is a practical approach to enhance the overall energy and thermal performance. Existing research gaps are distinguished based on this review. Future research directions are also proposed through a methodological scheme to investigate comparatively, the effects of different geometric factors on both thermal and energy performance, specifically in the high-rise residential buildings with consideration to different climatic regions. Keywords: Energy Performance; Thermal Performance; High-rise Buildings; High-rise Residential BuildingseISSN: 2398-4287 © 2019. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v4i11.1717

scholarly journals Indoor Air Design Parameters of Air Conditioners for Mold-Prevention and Antibacterial in Island Residential Buildings

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (19) ◽  
pp. 7316
Author(s):  
Xueyan Zhang ◽  
Jingyi Liang ◽  
Beibei Wang ◽  
Yang Lv ◽  
Jingchao Xie
Keyword(s):  
Relative Humidity ◽  
Indoor Air ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Salt Content ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Concrete Block ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Air Conditioner ◽  
Mould Growth ◽  
Nansha Islands

The climate characteristics of the islands in the Nansha Islands of China are a typical marine climate including high temperature, high relative humidity, high salt content, strong solar radiation, and long sunshine. These can provide suitable conditions for mold reproduction on the surface of the wall in a building. Therefore, mildew pollution on the wall for a long time can easily damage the building’s structure. It does not only directly affect the appearance of the building, but also indirectly affects the indoor environment and human health. In this paper, dominant fungi in the residential buildings on thee Nansha Islands of China are Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Cladosporium. Critical lines of temperature and relative humidity for mould growth on the interior surfaces of island residential building envelopes have been given and discussed. The results show that the risk of mould growth on the wall with different materials, from low to high, is reinforced concrete, aerated concrete block, coral aggregate, brick, and wood. Furthermore, in order to prevent the room regulated by air conditioner from being contaminated by mould, indoor air temperature should be set variable and controlled between 26 °C and 28 °C, the relative humidity should be changed between 50% and 80%.

scholarly journals Impact of urban textures on residential building performances in terms of energy and cost efficiency

2019 ◽  
Vol 111 ◽  
pp. 06025
Author(s):  
Suzi Dilara Mangan ◽  
Gul Koclar Oral ◽  
Idil Erdemir Kocagil
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Economic Performance ◽  
Cost Efficiency ◽  
Life Cycle Cost ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Rapid Urbanization ◽  
Optimum Result ◽  
Sustainability Challenges

Rapid urbanization, responsible for considerable global energy consumption, emphasizes sustainability challenges, in particular that of climate change. In order to tackle with climatic and environmental problems, the first step is to achieve energy efficiency in urban textures, are the main source of emissions, the major part of which is due to the energy consumption of buildings. Therefore, this study aims to develop and suggest a model which allows the evaluation of the level of effects of the design parameters which should be considered at the scale of urban textures, on the energy and economic performance of buildings to design sustainable, energy efficient built environments. Energy and economic performances of a reference building modeled in different urban texture alternatives were evaluated. In the first stage, the evaluations regarding energy consumption were performed through DesignBuilder simulation program. In the second stage, for the assessment of economic performance of the alternatives life cycle cost (LCC) analyses were performed integrated to the energy performance analyses. Consequently, the urban texture alternative which achieved the optimum result in terms of energy and cost efficiency was determined for Istanbul representing temperate-humid climatic region where an ongoing mass urban renewal has already been changing the existing urban textures.

scholarly journals Variable-Load Heat Pumps: Impact of the Design and Control Parameters on the Actual Operation Conditions

2021 ◽  
Vol 65 (2-4) ◽  
pp. 371-377
Author(s):  
Alice Mugnini ◽  
Gianluca Coccia ◽  
Fabio Polonara ◽  
Alessia Arteconi
Keyword(s):  
Control Strategies ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Heat Pumps ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Variable Load ◽  
Actual Performance ◽  
Operation Conditions ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

Nowadays heat pumps (HPs) represent the main alternative to traditional heating systems for the transition to nearly zero-energy buildings. Though HPs are a well-known technology, the estimation of their actual energy performance is still under discussion. Indeed, the proper choice of the HP design parameters (e.g. size, rated supply temperature) and the adopted control strategy can assume a paramount role to cover the mismatch between declared and actual performance of the system. Objective of this work is to analyze this mutual dependence in an operating system to provide guidelines for the design of a residential heating system with a HP. Through a dynamic energy simulation tool, a variable-load air-to-water HP is used to cover the thermal demand of a residential building. The effect of the reciprocal influence of different design choices (e.g. rated heating capacity or design supply temperature) and control strategies (e.g. climatic regulation) is analyzed by simulating different scenarios. To complete the evaluation, the impact of a thermal energy storage is also assessed. The study allows to identify guidelines for the design of different system configurations and results seem to confirm the impact of the investigated parameters on the seasonal performance of the system.

Revisiting storey enclosure method for early estimation of structural building construction cost

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (7) ◽  
pp. 877-895 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chau Ngoc Dang ◽  
Long Le-Hoai
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Residential Building ◽  
Construction Cost ◽  
Design Parameters ◽  
Cumulative Probability ◽  
Range Estimation ◽  
Building Projects ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Enclosure Method ◽  
The Cost

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to develop several predictive models for estimating the structural construction cost and establish range estimation for the structural construction cost using design information available in early stages of residential building projects. Design/methodology/approach Information about residential building projects is collected based on project documents from construction companies with regard to the design parameters and the actual structural construction costs at completion. Storey enclosure method (SEM) is fundamental for determining the building design parameters, forming the potential variables and developing the cost estimation models using regression analysis. Nonparametric bootstrap method is used to establish range estimation for the structural construction cost. Findings A model which is developed from an integration of advanced SEM, principle component analysis and regression analysis is robust in terms of predictability. In terms of range estimation, cumulative probability-based range estimates and confidence intervals are established. While cumulative probability-based range estimates provide information about the level of uncertainty included in the estimate, confidence intervals provide information about the variability of the estimate. Such information could be very crucial for management decisions in early stages of residential building projects. Originality/value This study could provide practitioners with a better understanding of the uncertainty and variability included in the cost estimate. Hence, they could make effective improvements on cost-related management approaches to enhance project cost performance.

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