Reducing energy demand in non-domestic buildings: integrating smart facades, ventilation, and surface heating and cooling

Jones, Phillip John ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1559-8984, Hou, Shan and Li, XiaoJun 2013. Reducing energy demand in non-domestic buildings: integrating smart facades, ventilation, and surface heating and cooling. Presented at: SB13 Dubai - National Conference on Advancing the Green Agenda - Technology, Practices and Policies, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 8-10 December 2013. Proceedings of SB13 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates: National Conference on Advancing the Green Agenda - Technology, Practices and Policies, 8-10 December 2013. (33) Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The British University in Dubai,

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Abstract

This paper discusses an overall strategy for reducing energy demand in non-domestic buildings, mainly focussing on office developments. It considers four areas: reducing internal heat loads; addressing passive design through the building construction; using efficient and responsive HVAC systems and focussing on chilled (heated) surface systems; integrating renewable energy supply systems into the building design. The impact on comfort, energy use and carbon dioxide emissions will be discussed. The paper will draw from a range of design projects carried out in Europe, where this integrated approach has been applied, and then explore the benefits in relation to applications in the Middle East and China. Energy modelling results, to inform the design process will be presented, using energy simulation for three case study locations, in Zurich, the Shanghai and Abu Dhabi.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Architecture
Subjects:	N Fine Arts > NA Architecture T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering
Publisher:	The British University in Dubai
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	1 December 2016
Last Modified:	01 Nov 2022 11:29
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/95142

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