Simulation based design tools for energy efficient buildings in Hong Kong
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Hong Kong Papers in Design and Development, v.1, 1998, pp. 40-46
Abstract
Building energy simulation is important for the study of energy efficiency in buildings. This paper explains the basic concept of energy simulation in building design and the properties of simulation design tools. The range of applications and the limitations of existing simulation tools are described. The relationship between building design process and building energy simulation is examined from the architect's point of view. Efficient simulation practice is discussed in the context of integrated building design systems. Finally, this paper discusses some of the current research in Hong Kong developing building energy simulation techniques.
(1) Introduction
(2) Basic concept for building energy simulation
(a) The basic theory
(b) Major elements
(3) Properties of simulation design tools
(a) Existing tools in the market
(b) Range of applications
(c) Limitations
(4) Building design and simulation environment
(a) Building design and development process
(b) Efficient simulation practice
(c) Integrated building design system
(5) Developing simulation techniques in Hong Kong
(a) Analysis of building climate data
(b) The Hong Kong experience
(c) Developing simulation know-how
(6) Conclusions
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Article
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1998
Language
en