A methodology for design of environmentally optimal buildings by variable grouping
Pushkar, S. and Katz, A.
2005 Building and Environment, 40(8): 1126-1139
Pushkar, S. and Katz, A., (2005), "A methodology for design of environmentally optimal buildings by variable grouping", Building and Environment, 40(8): 1126-1139.
Abstract:
The main research objective was establishing a simple but reliable methodology for the building design stage that would yield environmentally optimal buildings. A three-step methodology is proposed: (1) design variable grouping¡ªfour distinct groups were recognized according to their stage of major influence (production and construction, operational energy, maintenance to demolition, and an Integrated Group relevant to several life cycle stages), (2) generating the within group optimization methodology, and (3) integration.
This paper presents the methodology developed for the grouping procedure, and its testing and application on a simple generic office module. Sensitivity analysis highlights the significance of electricity production fuel.
Department of Structural Engineering and Construction Management, Faculty of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 32000, Israel
