Spatial and Behavioral Thermal Adaptation in Net Zero Energy Buildings: An Exploratory Investigation
| Autor: | Shady Attia |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Architectural engineering
Computer science 020209 energy Geography Planning and Development TJ807-830 02 engineering and technology Design strategy Rebound effect (conservation) 010501 environmental sciences Management Monitoring Policy and Law TD194-195 affluence 01 natural sciences Renewable energy sources Thermal 0202 electrical engineering electronic engineering information engineering GE1-350 passive design Adaptation (computer science) 0105 earth and related environmental sciences rebound effect Zero-energy building Environmental effects of industries and plants Renewable Energy Sustainability and the Environment Thermal comfort thermal zoning occupant behavior Environmental sciences energy sufficiency Passive solar building design Zoning Efficient energy use |
| Zdroj: | Sustainability Volume 12 Issue 19 Sustainability, Vol 12, Iss 7961, p 7961 (2020) |
| ISSN: | 2071-1050 |
| DOI: | 10.3390/su12197961 |
| Popis: | Climate responsive design can amplify the positive environmental effects necessary for human habitation and constructively engage and reduce the energy use of existing buildings. This paper aims to assess the role of the thermal adaptation design strategy on thermal comfort perception, occupant behavior, and building energy use in twelve high-performance Belgian households. Thermal adaptation involves thermal zoning and behavioral adaptation to achieve thermal comfort and reduce energy use in homes. Based on quantitative and qualitative fieldwork and in-depth interviews conducted in Brussels, the paper provides insights on the impact of using mechanical systems in twelve newly renovated nearly- and net-zero energy households. The article calls for embracing thermal adaptation as a crucial design principle in future energy efficiency standards and codes. Results confirm the rebound effect in nearly zero energy buildings and the limitation of the current building energy efficiency standards. The paper offers a fresh perspective to the field of building energy efficiency that will appeal to researchers and architects, as well as policymakers. |
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