Application Of Sustainable Design Principles To Increase Energy Efficiency Of Existing Buildings

Far, C; Far, H

Application Of Sustainable Design Principles To Increase Energy Efficiency Of Existing Buildings

Far, C Far, H

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Publisher:: De Gruyter
Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Building Research Journal, 2016, 61 (3), pp. 167 - 178
Issue Date:: 2016-01-06

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dc.contributor.author	Far, C	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Far, H https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3480-6582	en_US
dc.date.issued	2016-01-06	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Building Research Journal, 2016, 61 (3), pp. 167 - 178	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	1335-8863	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/53004
dc.description.abstract	This study investigates the effectiveness of different energy retrofitting techniques and examines the impact of employing those methods on energy consumption of existing residential buildings. Based on the research findings, the most effective and practical method of retrofitting has been proposed in order to improve energy efficiency of existing buildings. In order to achieve this goal, an existing residential building has been simulated in FirstRate 5 software so as to determine the existing thermal performance of the building. Afterwards, considering sustainable design principles, different insulation layers, glazing, and construction materials have been employed to conduct a comprehensive thermal performance study. Based on the research outcomes, the best technique for increasing energy efficiency of existing buildings and reducing their environmental impact and footprint has been identified and proposed for practical purposes.	en_US
dc.publisher	De Gruyter	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Building Research Journal	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.2478/brj-2014-0013	en_US
dc.title	Application Of Sustainable Design Principles To Increase Energy Efficiency Of Existing Buildings	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	3	en_US
utslib.citation.volume	61	en_US
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology/School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CBI - Centre for Built Infrastructure
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Abstract:

This study investigates the effectiveness of different energy retrofitting techniques and examines the impact of employing those methods on energy consumption of existing residential buildings. Based on the research findings, the most effective and practical method of retrofitting has been proposed in order to improve energy efficiency of existing buildings. In order to achieve this goal, an existing residential building has been simulated in FirstRate 5 software so as to determine the existing thermal performance of the building. Afterwards, considering sustainable design principles, different insulation layers, glazing, and construction materials have been employed to conduct a comprehensive thermal performance study. Based on the research outcomes, the best technique for increasing energy efficiency of existing buildings and reducing their environmental impact and footprint has been identified and proposed for practical purposes.

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