Impact of Building Orientation and Window-Wall Ratio on the Office Building Energy Consumption

Abstract:

Using the energy consumption simulation software to research the HVAC in fall air conditioning mode, different building orientation and window-wall ratio of the office building energy consumption. The study found that the heating energy consumption, air-conditioning energy consumption and total energy consumption is gradually increased with the increase of the window-wall ratio under the same orientation. The result provides some reference for public buildings in setting of building orientation and window-wall ratio.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 409-410)
• Pages: 606-611
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.409-410.606
• Online since: September 2013
• Authors: Zhen Yu, Wei Lin Zhang, Ting Yong Fang
• Keywords: Building Orientation, Ecotect, Energy Consumption (EC), Office Building, Window-Wall Ratio

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