scholarly journals Analysis of Human-Building Interactions in Office Environments: to What Extent Energy Saving Boundaries can be Displaced?

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esmat Zaidan ◽  
Ali Ghofrani ◽  
Ernest Dokaj
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Building Energy ◽  
Office Building ◽  
Behavioral Factors ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Window Blinds ◽  
Internal And External Factors ◽  
End Uses

Building energy consumption can be enhanced to a certain level, but human-oriented dimensions can open the doors to new opportunities. This article presents an assessment on the interactions between human-driven factors and energy consumption patterns in office buildings based on empirical evidence and a co-simulation. The objective of this work is to evaluate a range for saving capacities as a result of readjusting occupants’ prior habits and engaging them in building operation by determining internal and external factors associated with human-building drivers, needs, actions, and systems. The study is based on a real office building, and according to real behavioral data and subjective measurement to analyze human attitudes and interactions with the building end-uses such as cooling, lighting, and equipment along with factors that directly impact energy use such as fenestrations and window blinds. The survey results are extensively investigated and the correlations between demographic/socioeconomic traits and behavioral factors are examined. The survey results are incorporated into a co-simulation testbed to represent occupant attitudes and behaviors and model human-building interactions accordingly. Different scenarios are designed to perform an assessment on the role of human factors such as attitude, awareness of consequences, habits, ascription of responsibility and personal/social norms on building energy end-uses. The outcomes of this study demonstrate that by adjusting behavioral factors in an office building, an energy saving between 9 and 18% can be achieved without sophisticated technology interface or building retrofit/upgrade. The results are elaborated, and recommendations are explained in detail.

scholarly journals The Optimization of Building Energy Consumption in Universitas Negeri Padang Using Building Energy Simulation Program

Teknomekanik ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-35
Author(s):  
Andre Kurniawan ◽  
Nanang Qosim ◽  
Remon Lapisa ◽  
Zainal Abadi ◽  
Jasman Jasman
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Green Building ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Building Energy ◽  
Building Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Audit ◽  
System A ◽  
Better Than

Energy consumption of a building is one of the biggest sources of energy use today. Green Building Comitte Indonesia (GBCI) has launched a concept of energy consumption saving in a nationally standard building. Audit Building energy audit is the way to know how actual building energy consumption is and find alternative solution to decrease energy consumption in order to fulfill the energy saving building criteria. Two types of HVAC systems will be run in the EnergyPlus simulation, split AC and central AC. The previous research proved that central AC is better than split AC system for energy saving in the building with 20 floors. The simulation results show that by using a certain energy system, a more efficient energy system will be achieved and can still maintain the comfort of the room at a temperature of 24 °C and relative humidity according to the Green Building Indonesia standard reference.

Potential and Economic Analysis of Office Building Energy Saving Reconstruction in Sunan Region

2013 ◽  
Vol 361-363 ◽  
pp. 422-426
Author(s):  
Xiao Ping Feng ◽  
Zhi Heng Jiang ◽  
Yu Han
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Building Energy ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Office Building ◽  
Existing Buildings ◽  
Polyurethane Composite ◽  
Building Energy Saving ◽  
Indoor Comfort ◽  
New Buildings

with the vigorous development of construction in our country, the proportion of the building energy consumption in total is increasing step by step, especially the 1980s existing buildings, the vast majority of them failing to take any insulation measures, the energy consumption of them is several times or even ten times to new buildings, therefore, in recent years, energy saving reconstructions of existing buildings have paid more and more attention. This paper takes a typical office building which was built in sunan region as an example, using some external thermal insulation materials such as rigid polyurethane foam plastics, polyurethane composite board and energy saving design software BECS to imitate energy saving reconstruction. Besides, the economy of each scheme of energy saving reconstruction was also analyzed. The results show that, energy saving reconstruction can greatly reduce the energy consumption of existing buildings, and bring good economic benefits, at the same time, it also can improve indoor comfort and working conditions, and can generate significant social benefits.

Primary Research about Energy Consumption Analysis and Optimization Strategy of Office Buildings

2013 ◽  
Vol 724-725 ◽  
pp. 1666-1669
Author(s):  
Hui Fen Zou ◽  
Ying Chao Fei ◽  
Xiao Zhen Cao ◽  
Sheng Ye
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Building Energy ◽  
Paper Analysis ◽  
Office Building ◽  
Optimization Strategy ◽  
Primary Research ◽  
Strong Basis ◽  
Reconstruction Scheme ◽  
Energy Consumption Analysis

Based on the energy saving reconstruction of an existing office building in Hangzhou, this paper analysis the building energy consumption through the DEST simulation at the present phase. Then summarize the deficiency and reconstruction of the building, and accordingly we propose a reconstruction scheme for the building which is based on the primary research about the optimization strategy of energy saving. This will provide a strong basis about the energy saving reconstruction direction and the reconstruction emphasis of the office building in hot summer and cold winter area.

Based on Large Public Building Energy Monitoring System of Things

2013 ◽  
Vol 662 ◽  
pp. 750-753
Author(s):  
Jin Bo Song ◽  
Zhou Yu Zeng
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Specific Energy Consumption ◽  
Building Energy ◽  
Consumption Situation ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Conditioning Control

The existing energy use for real-time monitoring, to the statistical data of system analysis, main factors determining energy consumption, through the computer, mobile phone, PDA and other port monitoring display. According to the specific energy consumption situation in the development of targeted energy-saving plan, adopt infrared intelligent switch, air conditioning control, efficient lighting, infrared remote sensing switches and other measures to achieve energy-saving emission reduction demonstration effect.

Experimental Study on Opening or Closing Performance of Ventilated Double-Skin Facade on the Airflow Window in Winter

2014 ◽  
Vol 587-589 ◽  
pp. 721-724
Author(s):  
Xi Yang Feng ◽  
Hua Yang ◽  
Xin Feng ◽  
Feng Yun Jin ◽  
Guo Qiang Xia
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Thermal Load ◽  
Air Conditioning ◽  
Building Energy ◽  
Office Building ◽  
Cold Region ◽  
Indoor Temperature ◽  
Double Skin

An actual office building with ventilated double-skin facade (VDSF) in cold region has been studied for researching the opening or closing performance of VDSF on the airflow window in winter. In the daytime of winter, airflow window of external facade should be closed, and airflow window of internal facade should be open, according to which the indoor temperature can be kept at a comfortable level effectively, and the purpose of reducing the indoor thermal load and the building energy consumption of air conditioning can be reached. The research also provides the best time of the airflow window of internal facade to open and close. If one directly applies the analysis of experimental results to guide the construction of VDSF and other energy-saving design of buildings, it can provide a reliable reference for similar projects.

Research on Energy-Saving Reconstruction for Office Building in Cold Area

2013 ◽  
Vol 443 ◽  
pp. 235-238
Author(s):  
Hui Xi ◽  
Wan Jun Hou ◽  
Feng Ming Sun ◽  
Sheng Yan Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Building Energy ◽  
Building Envelope ◽  
Office Building ◽  
Electrical System ◽  
Cold Region ◽  
Cold Area ◽  
Consumption Situation ◽  
Air Conditioning Systems

In China public buildings generally excessive energy consumption, including office building is the largest amount. The research, which is about office building energy consumption situation of cold region of China has built, analyzes the main way to achieve energy-saving, mainly including the building envelope structure, heating and air conditioning systems, lighting and electrical system, etc..

The Importance of Building Energy-Saving Show from the Change of Climate Parameters in Energy-Saving Standards

2014 ◽  
Vol 587-589 ◽  
pp. 397-400
Author(s):  
Jie Zhang ◽  
Xiao Dong Qin
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Total Energy ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Building Energy ◽  
Total Energy Consumption ◽  
Building Area ◽  
Building Energy Saving ◽  
Oil Gas

Energy-saving work has made great achievements in our country, the index of heat loss of building of per building area in new residential buildings fell sharply, but total energy consumption and the proportion of it in social total energy consumption is rising. A large number of coal, oil, gas and other fossil energy use, caused the climate warming and so on the adverse effects on the human survival environment, these phenomena, warns us to further strengthen the importance of building energy-saving work.

scholarly journals Energy Saving Strategies and On-Site Power Generation in a University Building from a Tropical Climate

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 542
Author(s):  
Jaqueline Litardo ◽  
Massimo Palme ◽  
Rubén Hidalgo-León ◽  
Fernando Amoroso ◽  
Guillermo Soriano
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Building Energy ◽  
Tropical Climate ◽  
Power Converter ◽  
Photovoltaic System ◽  
Base Line ◽  
Building Energy Consumption ◽  
Cooling Loads

This paper compares the potential for building energy saving of various passive and active strategies and on-site power generation through a grid-connected solar photovoltaic system (SPVS). The case study is a student welfare unit from a university campus located in the tropical climate (Aw) of Guayaquil, Ecuador. The proposed approach aims to identify the most effective energy saving strategy for building retrofit in this climate. For this purpose, we modeled the base line of the building and proposed energy saving scenarios that were evaluated independently. All building simulations were done in OpenStudio-EnergyPlus, while the on-site power generation was carried out using the Homer PRO software. Results indicated that the incorporation of daylighting controls accounted for the highest energy savings of around 20% and 14% in total building energy consumption, and cooling loads, respectively. Also, this strategy provided a reduction of about 35% and 43% in total building energy consumption, and cooling loads, respectively, when combined with triple low-e coating glazing and active measures. On the other hand, the total annual electric energy delivered by the SPVS (output power converter) was 66,590 kWh, from where 48,497 kWh was supplied to the building while the remaining electricity was injected into the grid.

scholarly journals Modifying Building Energy-Saving Design Based on Field Research into Climate Features and Local Residents’ Habits

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 442
Author(s):  
Xiaoyue Zhu ◽  
Bo Gao ◽  
Xudong Yang ◽  
Zhong Yu ◽  
Ji Ni
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Average Energy ◽  
Field Tests ◽  
Building Energy ◽  
Building Energy Efficiency ◽  
Local Conditions ◽  
Building Energy Saving ◽  
Average Energy Consumption

In China, a surging urbanization highlights the significance of building energy conservation. However, most building energy-saving schemes are designed solely in compliance with prescriptive codes and lack consideration of the local situations, resulting in an unsatisfactory effect and a waste of funds. Moreover, the actual effect of the design has yet to be thoroughly verified through field tests. In this study, a method of modifying conventional building energy-saving design based on research into the local climate and residents’ living habits was proposed, and residential buildings in Panzhihua, China were selected for trial. Further, the modification scheme was implemented in an actual project with its effect verified by field tests. Research grasps the precise climate features of Panzhihua, which was previously not provided, and concludes that Panzhihua is a hot summer and warm winter zone. Accordingly, the original internal insulation was canceled, and the shading performance of the windows was strengthened instead. Test results suggest that the consequent change of SET* does not exceed 0.5 °C, whereas variations in the energy consumption depend on the room orientation. For rooms receiving less solar radiation, the average energy consumption increased by approximately 20%, whereas for rooms with a severe western exposure, the average energy consumption decreased by approximately 11%. On the other hand, the cost savings of removing the insulation layer are estimated at 177 million RMB (1 USD ≈ 6.5 RMB) per year. In conclusion, the research-based modification method proposed in this study can be an effective tool for improving building energy efficiency adapted to local conditions.

scholarly journals Investigating Primary Factors Affecting Electricity Consumption in Non-Residential Buildings Using a Data-Driven Approach

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (21) ◽  
pp. 4046 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sooyoun Cho ◽  
Jeehang Lee ◽  
Jumi Baek ◽  
Gi-Seok Kim ◽  
Seung-Bok Leigh
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Simulation Analysis ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Electric Energy ◽  
Electricity Consumption ◽  
Building Energy ◽  
Major Effect ◽  
Measuring Instruments ◽  
Building Energy Consumption

Although the latest energy-efficient buildings use a large number of sensors and measuring instruments to predict consumption more accurately, it is generally not possible to identify which data are the most valuable or key for analysis among the tens of thousands of data points. This study selected the electric energy as a subset of total building energy consumption because it accounts for more than 65% of the total building energy consumption, and identified the variables that contribute to electric energy use. However, this study aimed to confirm data from a building using clustering in machine learning, instead of a calculation method from engineering simulation, to examine the variables that were identified and determine whether these variables had a strong correlation with energy consumption. Three different methods confirmed that the major variables related to electric energy consumption were significant. This research has significance because it was able to identify the factors in electric energy, accounting for more than half of the total building energy consumption, that had a major effect on energy consumption and revealed that these key variables alone, not the default values of many different items in simulation analysis, can ensure the reliable prediction of energy consumption.

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