A methodology for design of environmentally optimal buildings by variable grouping

S. Pushkar, R. Becker, A. Katz

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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 - four 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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1126-1139
Number of pages14
JournalBuilding and Environment
Volume40
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2005
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Life cycle assessment
  • Optimization
  • Performance-based design
  • Sustainable construction

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