Abstract
Informed decision-making is the basis for the design of Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs). This paper
investigates the use of building performance simulation tools as a method of informing the design
decision of NZEBs. The aim of this study was to develop a design decision making tool, ZEBO, for
zero energy residential buildings in hot climates and to evaluate the effect of a simulation-based decision aid, on informed decision-making using sensitivity analysis. An assessment of the role of the BPS tools used in informing the decision-making was ascertained through cases studies, usability testing and several self-reported metrics. The paper provides results that shed light on the effectiveness of sensitivity analysis as an approach for informing the design decisions of NZEBs
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 13th Conference of the International Building Performance Simulation Association (BS 2013), 25-28 August 2013, Chambéry, France |
| Pages | 3720-3727 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
| Event | 13th International IBPSA Building Simulation Conference (BS 2013), August 25-28, 2013, Chambéry, France - Chambéry, France Duration: 25 Aug 2013 → 28 Aug 2013 |
Conference
| Conference | 13th International IBPSA Building Simulation Conference (BS 2013), August 25-28, 2013, Chambéry, France |
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| Abbreviated title | BS 2013 |
| Country/Territory | France |
| City | Chambéry |
| Period | 25/08/13 → 28/08/13 |
