A methodology and toolkit for the assessment and selection of LZC technologies in the building design process

Y. Waseem, N.J. Kelly, T.J. Scanlon, Neil Hall

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Abstract

The advent of environmentally driven building regulations, rising energy costs, and heightened client awareness of energy-related issues has increased the demand for the assessment of building integrated low-carbon (LZC) energy supply systems. However, it is seldom the case that any one software tool fulfils the needs for an appraisal of these types of systems. Therefore, there is a clear need for an effective methodology for the use of a range of software tools in LZC technology analysis. This paper describes a practitioner-driven project within which such a methodology and supporting software (termed a 'toolkit') has been developed. The application of this toolkit to a real design problem is described and the results from the analysis are discussed. The paper also addresses the means by which the results from the analysis can be presented to clients and other stakeholders in the design process.
Original languageEnglish
Pages1344-1351
Number of pages7
Publication statusPublished - 27 Jul 2009
EventBuilding Simulation 2009, 11th International Building Performance Simulation Association Conference - Glasgow, UK
Duration: 27 Jul 200930 Jul 2009

Conference

ConferenceBuilding Simulation 2009, 11th International Building Performance Simulation Association Conference
CityGlasgow, UK
Period27/07/0930/07/09

Keywords

  • building design
  • low-carbon energy supply systems

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