Conference Paper

Proceedings of Building Simulation 2019: 16th Conference of IBPSA

Understanding Occupant Behaviour in Islamic Homes to Close the Gap in Building Performance Simulation: A Case Study of Houses in Riyadh

Mohammed Aljammaz, Tsung-Hsien Wang, Chengzhi Peng
The University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26868/25222708.2019.210185
Abstract: This study explores the influence of Saudi Arabian culture on the use of energy in domestic buildings. Building occupation/load schedules are used to simulate and predict energy-using activities. However, the effective use of this method depends on accurate load schedules. Failure to achieve this can result in a mismatch between predicted and actual energy use of up to 40%. Cultural and behavioural factors have a significant impact on the assumptions incorporated within the load schedules and it is, therefore, important to look at these features in detail. Using a time use data (TUD) survey, it is possible to improve the accuracy of this information, which can reduce the mismatch to 15%.
Keywords: time-use data; energy simulation; energy prediction; load schedules; people’s behavior; culture
Pages: 2107 - 2114
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