A new comprehensive framework for the multi-objective optimization of building energy design: Harlequin

Ascione, Fabrizio; Bianco, Nicola; Mauro, Gerardo Maria; Vanoli, Giuseppe Peter

doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2019.03.028

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“…A new systematic method for tackling this difficult task was introduced in [83]. It is called "Harlequin," and it optimizes building energy efficiency multi-phase and multi-objectivity.…”

Section: Sustainability 2020 12 X For Peer Review 18 Of 38mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Moreover, China and India contribute approximately 29% and 7% of world CO2 emissions combustion in accordance with the statistics of IEA (CO₂ Emissions from Fuel Combustion, 2019) and are trying to decrease it. [81,87,91,107,110] and Italy [83,88,93,97,101]. The presence of advanced building technologies and skills in these countries and the 20% share of buildings in energy consumption as a significant contribution based on the IEA database have led these countries to have the most research and published articles on optimization of sustainable buildings.…”

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confidence: 99%

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“…For example, Singh et al analyzed the effects of an internal woven roller shade and glazing on energy and daylighting of an office [49]. Ascione et al used EnergyPlus and Matlab constructed a multi-objective optimization framework for building design, considering building energy, comfort and environmental characteristics [50]. A co-simulation using EnergyPlus and Python was implemented to analyze the potential of natural ventilation for energy-savings and improved comfort [51].…”

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Impact of adjustment strategies on building design process in different climates oriented by multiple performance

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The effect of the adjustment strategy on the building design process is analyzed. • Uncertainty analysis, sensitivity analysis, performance optimization are involved. • Shading, window ventilation, and dimming are considered in the adjustment strategy. • Energy, thermal and visual comfort are included in building performance. • Various climate zones in China are compared given the impact of climate.

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“…In recent years, there has been a growing interest in both the scientific and industrial sectors for the multi-objective optimisation (MOO) process. The most recent research in the subject of optimum solutions to complex problems of energy efficiency in buildings is summarised in Ascione et al [7]. Despite the large number of presented studies on optimising energy consumption, this review hardly contains studies on the renovation of existing residential buildings considering both energy and environmental assessments.…”

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Building Thermo-Modernisation Solution Based on the Multi-Objective Optimisation Method

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This study presents a multi-objective optimisation of building thermo-modernisation for multi-family buildings. The applied model has considered alternative solutions for insulation materials, with different thicknesses and different types of windows. The weighted sum method was applied to find a solution considering the minimisation of global cost, primary energy ratio and CO2 emissions. The solutions were compared for a building equipped with natural ventilation, and with mechanical supply—exhaust ventilation. In reference to the two considered types of ventilation, we analysed how the modification of an insulation thickness, its type and the type of installed windows, can be converted into individual evaluation criteria. The weights of the considered criteria were changed; however, this had no influence on the optimal solution. If the aim is to achieve the standards of zero-energy buildings, natural ventilation cannot be applied, despite the high value of thermal insulation of the building envelopes. Alternative solutions exist for buildings with natural ventilation and mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, where the primary energy ratio is the same for both, but the global costs are different. The additional energy and environmental input for the production of materials and elements to be replaced are insignificant in comparison to the savings brought about by thermo-modernisation.

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A new comprehensive framework for the multi-objective optimization of building energy design: Harlequin

Cited by 106 publications

References 43 publications

Sustainability and Optimization: From Conceptual Fundamentals to Applications

Sustainability and Optimization: From Conceptual Fundamentals to Applications

Impact of adjustment strategies on building design process in different climates oriented by multiple performance

Building Thermo-Modernisation Solution Based on the Multi-Objective Optimisation Method

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