Energy modeling for sustainable buildings (2023)

• DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8335071
• Publication Date: 2023-09-11
• Authors: Eduardo J. R. e S...; Erondina A. Lima; Lenildo S. da Silva; Flavia M. de M. S...
• Keywords: Climate monitoring; Energy consumption; 13. Climate action; 11. Sustainability; Construction characteristics; 7. Clean energy; Computational tools; 12. Responsible consumption

The energy efficiency market is growing due to the need for reduced energy consumption and increased environmental awareness. These projects receive extensive support from industry professionals and society, aligning with sustainability and current project design trends. Prescriptive methodologies, equations, and simulations using computational tools are employed to understand consumer needs and propose efficient actions. However, project implementation faces challenges such as time constraints, high costs, and the need for specialized knowledge. To accurately assess and quantify the benefits, performance verification and energy modeling focused on sustainability are crucial. The Palácio do Desenvolvimento building in Brasília was studied as a case example. Measurements of energy consumption, analysis of construction and usage characteristics, validation of meteorological data, climate monitoring, and simulations were conducted. The results provided valuable insights for developing efficient and sustainable strategies. The simulation accurately reflected the building's energy performance, and operational data contributed to precise analysis. Comparing measured and national climatic data validated the representativeness of the local environment. The climatic data used in the simulator exhibited behavior similar to national data, enhancing the simulations' reliability. Consistency and similarity among the results highlight the robustness of the analyses and reinforce the validity of the conclusions. These findings contribute to efficient strategies for the Palácio do Desenvolvimento building and similar projects in the future. By addressing the challenges and employing accurate assessment techniques, energy efficiency projects can effectively reduce energy consumption and promote sustainability.