Application of complex energy simulation in competition design of Czech embassy en Ottawa

This paper describes use of building energy performance modelling and simulation in design process at the early conceptual level of architectural design. Based on the architect’s initial ideas, four alternatives of building facade solution and airconditioning system operation were developed and simulated in real climate conditions, represented by typical winter and typical summer week. Results in terms of heating and cooling energy consumption and flux and air temperature in the double facade cavity course are discussed, and a recommendation for further design process is made.