Thermal energy performance in working-spaces from biomorphic models: The tuna case in an office building

Zuazua-Ros, Amaia; Martín-Gómez, César; Bermejo-Busto, Javier; Vidaurre-Arbizu, Marina; Baquero, Enrique; Miranda, Rafael

doi:10.1007/s12273-016-0273-8

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“…Furthermore, the outcomes also demonstrate the cost-effectiveness of air conditioning usage behavior change, which are consistent with the research by Lim and Yun [50] on the influence of occupant factor. However, creating thermal comfort is associated with various factors, including the location of building [51], construction material, appropriate design such as better orientation and optimal window size [52]. New buildings should use simulation programs to carry out an analysis since the design stage [53].…”

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Developing Guidelines for Thermal Comfort and Energy Saving during Hot Season of Multipurpose Senior Centers in Thailand

Panraluk

Sreshthaputra

2019

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In Thailand, many government buildings and facilities are adapted to serve as Multipurpose Senior Centers (MSCs). However, most of them have been used without taking into account of thermal comfort of occupants. The present research aimed to develop guidelines for improving suitable indoor environment for the Thai elderly in hot season and analyze energy use of the 3 case-study MSCs. Both field study and climate-controlled chamber study were conducted. The obtained data were analyzed to develop the equation for predicting the thermal sensation, which would be inputted in the scSTREAM program for analysis purposes. The energy use was evaluated using the DOE-2 program. The results suggested that during 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., natural ventilation should be used together with orbit fans to produce an actual air velocity of 0.64–0.73 m/s. From 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., air conditioners should set at 26.00–26.50 °C with an actual air velocity of 0.06–0.22 m/s. The results also showed that the developed guidelines could improve the level of thermal comfort from “slightly cool” to “neutral” and reduce energy use in hot season by 16.56% due to the reduction of cooling load and fan operation of air conditioning systems. Moreover, energy consumption in MSCs are also affected by the building parameters. These findings can be applied as guidelines for improving a large number of MSCs in Thailand.

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Developing Guidelines for Thermal Comfort and Energy Saving during Hot Season of Multipurpose Senior Centers in Thailand

Panraluk

Sreshthaputra

2019

Sustainability

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“…Such is the case of closed spaces in buildings with high occupancy, which were shown to have lower heating demand. This lower demand implies energy savings, an energy-saving that is much greater the colder the climate of the place where the building is [ 24 ]. Approaches Applied at Structure Level …”

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Inspection of Biomimicry Approaches as an Alternative to Address Climate-Related Energy Building Challenges: A Framework for Application in Panama

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In the Panama context, energy consumption in the building sector is mostly related to the conditioning of indoor spaces for cooling and lighting. Different nature strategies can be mimic to strongly impact these two aspects in the building sector, such as the ones presented here. A comprehensive analysis regarding literature related to biomimicry-based approaches destined to improve buildings designs is presented here. This analysis is driven by the increasing energy regulations demands to meet future local goals and to propose a framework for applications in Panama. Such biomimicry-based approaches have been further analyzed and evaluated to propose the incorporation of organism-based design for three of the most climate types found in Panama. Consequently, a SWOT analysis helped realized the potential that biomimicry-based approaches might have in improving the odds of in meeting the local and global regulations demands. The need for multidisciplinary collaboration to accomplish biomimicry-based-designed buildings, brings an increment in the competitivity regarding more trained human-assets, widening the standard-construction-sector thinking. Finally, the analysis presented here can serve as the foundation for further technical assessment, via numerical and experimental means.

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“…Graf and Marino [8] propose energy conservation and reduction strategies that are suited to comfort and thermo-acoustic performance. Presenting a different approach, Zuazua-Ros et al [9] apply animal biomorphic models as a system for building energy management, taking into account morphology and modifying spaces for use.…”

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Thermal 3D CFD Simulation with Active Transparent Façade in Buildings

et al. 2018

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In recent years active façades have acquired greater importance given their capacity to improve the energy efficiency of buildings. One such type is the so-called Active Transparent Façade (ATF). A 3D numerical model based on computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and the Finite Element Method (FEM) has been generated to simulate the thermal performance of buildings equipped with this type of façade. This model is introduced for general application and allows the design parameters to be adapted for this system. The case study of Le Corbusier’s proposal for the City of Refuge in Paris, the clearest example of previous use of an ATF is examined. In addition, a proposal is presented for the energy improvement of Le Corbusier’s original solution. In order to do so, the conditions for the supply of air into the ATF cavity and in the mechanical ventilation system are assessed to guarantee comfort conditions.

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Thermal energy performance in working-spaces from biomorphic models: The tuna case in an office building

Cited by 18 publications

References 30 publications

Developing Guidelines for Thermal Comfort and Energy Saving during Hot Season of Multipurpose Senior Centers in Thailand

Developing Guidelines for Thermal Comfort and Energy Saving during Hot Season of Multipurpose Senior Centers in Thailand

Inspection of Biomimicry Approaches as an Alternative to Address Climate-Related Energy Building Challenges: A Framework for Application in Panama

Thermal 3D CFD Simulation with Active Transparent Façade in Buildings

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