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Multi-Objective Optimization Approach for Improving Performance of Building Cover

Multi-Objective Optimization Approach for Improving Performance of Building

By: A. Kamenders and  A. Blumberga  
Open Access
|Mar 2010

Abstract

Energy efficiency measures are different from energy efficiency and cost effectiveness perspective. For decision maker it is hard to make right decision about different energy efficiency measure combinations in building. It is a complex problem to choose the best energy efficiency measure combination as decision involves many different factors that should be taken in account. Decision on implementation of energy efficiency measure implementation usually depends on investment costs and pay back time. Standards like Latvian Building Code LBN 002-01 can't be used to achieve reasonable expenses in renovation of buildings. Therefore, in order to find the optimal energy-efficiency measures, it is necessary to carry out optimization taking all the variable parameters into account. In the paper target function was presented that gives ability of the multi-objective optimization approach to handle the problem of improving energy efficiency in buildings. Case study is used to demonstrate the feasibility of the approach. 104. series soviet type dwellings was analysed to optimized insulation thickness for external walls. Even if accord with the LBN 002-01 it is enough to use 7 cm thick isolation (λ-0,039 W/(m2K)) layers optimal insulation layer is 12 cm (λ-0,039 W/(m2K)).

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10145-009-0009-4 | Journal eISSN: 2255-8837 | Journal ISSN: 1691-5208
Language: English
Page range: 70 - 73
Published on: Mar 26, 2010
Published by: Riga Technical University
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

© 2010 A. Kamenders, A. Blumberga, published by Riga Technical University
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons License.

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