LoginIn the mid 1980s the monolithic nature of building energy simulation programs led to proposals for development of so-called "kernel systems," i.e., software environments that would make available to developers basic software modules and a supporti
IBPSA 2003 - Eindhoven, Netherlands
International Building Simulation Conference 2003, Eindhoven, Netherlands.
Contains 190 papers.
Volume content
Copious amounts of data are generated by contemporary building simulation (BS) programs and the translation of these data to information that may be acted upon is problematic.
Computer simulation of thermal impact of air infiltration through multilayered exterior walls | 2003 | English
Convective air circulation occurring through wall layers is frequently observed in building envelopes.
This paper describes a simulation model for predicting end-use energy in residential sectors of a city or region.
The paper presents the advanced use of S-Functions, facilitated by the Matlab/SimuLink environment.
This paper deals with neural networks modelling of HVAC systems. In order to increase the neural networks performances, a method based on sensitivity analysis is applied.
Design and testing of a control strategies for a large, naturally ventilated office building | 2003 | English
The design for the new Federal Building for San Francisco includes an office tower that is to be naturally ventilated.
Analysis of the typical meteorological year (TMY) of cyprus and house load simulation | 2003 | English
The objective of this paper is to present an analysis of the weather data contained in a Typical Meteorological Year (TMY) and observe the effect of these data on the simulated load of a typical building.
This paper describes a new software application for analysing climate data. It is argued that the produced graphical charts can be useful concept stage design tools in their own right.
Development of base efficiencies in building environment simulation for building simulation 2003 conference | 2003 | English
A set of geometry translation tools and capabilities have been developed to increase base efficiencies in the simulation of both the internal and external environment of buildings.
This paper presents the concept of a tool adapted to zonal models and devoted to the simulation of thermal dynamic phenomena in buildings.
This paper summarizes a PhD project that is currently under completion at Delft University of Technology, Faculty of Architecture, Building Physics Group.
Defining the performance of the double skin façade with the use of simulation model | 2003 | English
The objective of this paper is to model the double skin façade in order to determine the thermal and flow performance and to find out how the façade should be combined with the HVAC system inside of the building.
A simulation methodology has been created for establishing the impact of increasing the insulation of the building envelope upon its global thermal performance and annual energy consumption (heating plus cooling).
When making design decisions, which can impact on building capital cost and performance, the design team has to be confident that the simulation tool is generating reliable output. Confidence can be gained via several mechanisms.
With the advancement of technology, and with the widespread availability of simulation tools, we are forced to consider which simulation tool would be appropriate for a particular problem.
We introduce a representation framework that is aimed at supporting performance analysis during schematic and detailed design.
Comparison of the acoustical performance of mosque geometry using computer model studies | 2003 | English
Speech intelligibility is a major concern in mosque acoustical design. Diverse mosque geometric configurations exist varying from the classical rectangle to the octagon-shaped plan.
Coupling building simulation with agent simulation for exploration to environmentally symbiotic architecture | 2003 | English
A method of simulating the interaction between an architectural environment and human action in the environment is described.
An energy-saving office façade adaptable to outside weather conditions in the Netherlands | 2003 | English
In order to reduce the environmental load (energy and materials) of buildings, a study was undertaken to develop and assess solutions for a dynamic, weather and daytime adaptable office façade. The following steps have been taken: