This paper presents the Key Factors methodology that supports energy managers in determining the optimal building operation strategy in relation to both energy consumption and thermal comfort. The methodology is supported by the utilisation of calibrated building energy simulation models that match measured data gathered by an extensive measurement framework. The paper outlines the proposed methodology defining the underpinning concepts and illustrating the performance metrics required to capture the effect of different building operation strategies. A brief case study is discussed to demonstrate the application of the methodology.
BT - Building Simulation 2009 CY - Glasgow, Scotland LA - eng N2 -This paper presents the Key Factors methodology that supports energy managers in determining the optimal building operation strategy in relation to both energy consumption and thermal comfort. The methodology is supported by the utilisation of calibrated building energy simulation models that match measured data gathered by an extensive measurement framework. The paper outlines the proposed methodology defining the underpinning concepts and illustrating the performance metrics required to capture the effect of different building operation strategies. A brief case study is discussed to demonstrate the application of the methodology.
PP - Glasgow, Scotland PY - 2009 T2 - Building Simulation 2009 T3 - Building Simulation 2009 TI - Key Factors - Methodology for Enhancement and Support of Building Energy Performance UR - http://zuse.ucc.ie/iruse/papersNew/AndreaGlasgow.pdf ER -