Conference Paper

Proceedings of Building Simulation 2019: 16th Conference of IBPSA

Considering Occupant Behaviour in Building Energy Simulations along the Design Process: From a Semi-static to a Dynamic Model

Ayu Miyamoto, Karen Allacker, Frank De Troyer
KU Leuven, Belgium

DOI: https://doi.org/10.26868/25222708.2019.210540
Abstract: To reach the target of nearly Zero Energy Buildings (nZEBs), considering occupant behaviour is essential from the early design stage. This study proposes a design support tool for architects, which includes flexible and straightforward occupant behaviour modelling from the pre-design stage onwards. The tool uses a semi-dynamic model. The proposed tool can automatically export building characteristics and occupant behaviour to dynamic modelling for a more detailed assessment further on in the design process. The strength of the tool is its capacity of allowing a fast and consistent estimation with simple inputs of occupant behaviour. The tool is developed for Belgium, but the approach is valid for broader contexts.
Keywords: Energy simulation, design support tool, occupant behavior, dynamic Equivalent Heating Degree Day Method, early design stage
Pages: 2205 - 2212
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