A heterogeneous system simulation of a double-skin façade

This paper shows a new DSF modeling approach so-called a co-simulation of the heterogeneous systems. In this approach, the calibrated DSF MATLAB model developed by [Park 2003] and the EnergyPlus building model are integrated in the BCVTB environment. As a result, more reliable simulation results can be obtained. Finally, the paper shows the difference between two approaches: (1) DSF simulation with EnergyPlus only and (2) the heterogeneous simulation approach using the in-house DSF model augmented with the whole building simulation model.