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Overheating calculation methods, criteria, and indicators in European regulation for residential buildings
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9477-5098
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6679-1998
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2822-5749
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3472-0386
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5216-0052
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7230-6207
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2713-6322
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9076-0801
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3840-3975
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9717-7552
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4239-3039
Highlights Overheating regulations and calculation methods in 26 European countries were compared. Most of the existing calculation methods are outdated and do not fit climate-proof buildings. France requires a mixed-mode operation of naturally ventilated households. The UK developed a heatwave-based calculation approach. Comfort-based, multi-zonal, and time-integrated calculation approaches are needed.
Abstract With the ongoing significance of overheating calculations in the residential building sector, building codes such as the European Energy Performance of Building Directive (EPBD) are essential for harmonizing the indicators and performance thresholds. This paper investigates Europe's overheating calculation methods, indicators, and thresholds and evaluates their ability to address climate change and heat events. e study aims to identify the suitability of existing overheating calculation methods and propose recommendations for the EPBD. The study results provide a cross-sectional overview of twenty-six European countries. The most influential overheating calculation criteria are listed the best approaches are ranked. The paper provides a thorough comparative assessment and recommendations to align current calculations with climate-sensitive metrics. The results suggesta framework and key performance indicators that are comfort-based, multi-zonal, and time-integrated to calculate overheating and modify the EU's next building energy efficiency regulations. The results can help policymakers and building professionals to develop the next overheating calculation framework and approach for the future development of climate-proof and resilient residential buildings.
Overheating calculation methods, criteria, and indicators in European regulation for residential buildings
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9477-5098
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6679-1998
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2822-5749
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3472-0386
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5216-0052
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7230-6207
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2713-6322
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9076-0801
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3840-3975
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9717-7552
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4239-3039
Highlights Overheating regulations and calculation methods in 26 European countries were compared. Most of the existing calculation methods are outdated and do not fit climate-proof buildings. France requires a mixed-mode operation of naturally ventilated households. The UK developed a heatwave-based calculation approach. Comfort-based, multi-zonal, and time-integrated calculation approaches are needed.
Abstract With the ongoing significance of overheating calculations in the residential building sector, building codes such as the European Energy Performance of Building Directive (EPBD) are essential for harmonizing the indicators and performance thresholds. This paper investigates Europe's overheating calculation methods, indicators, and thresholds and evaluates their ability to address climate change and heat events. e study aims to identify the suitability of existing overheating calculation methods and propose recommendations for the EPBD. The study results provide a cross-sectional overview of twenty-six European countries. The most influential overheating calculation criteria are listed the best approaches are ranked. The paper provides a thorough comparative assessment and recommendations to align current calculations with climate-sensitive metrics. The results suggesta framework and key performance indicators that are comfort-based, multi-zonal, and time-integrated to calculate overheating and modify the EU's next building energy efficiency regulations. The results can help policymakers and building professionals to develop the next overheating calculation framework and approach for the future development of climate-proof and resilient residential buildings.
Overheating calculation methods, criteria, and indicators in European regulation for residential buildings
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9477-5098
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6679-1998
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2822-5749
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3472-0386
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5216-0052
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7230-6207
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2713-6322
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9076-0801
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3840-3975
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9717-7552
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4239-3039
Highlights Overheating regulations and calculation methods in 26 European countries were compared. Most of the existing calculation methods are outdated and do not fit climate-proof buildings. France requires a mixed-mode operation of naturally ventilated households. The UK developed a heatwave-based calculation approach. Comfort-based, multi-zonal, and time-integrated calculation approaches are needed.
Abstract With the ongoing significance of overheating calculations in the residential building sector, building codes such as the European Energy Performance of Building Directive (EPBD) are essential for harmonizing the indicators and performance thresholds. This paper investigates Europe's overheating calculation methods, indicators, and thresholds and evaluates their ability to address climate change and heat events. e study aims to identify the suitability of existing overheating calculation methods and propose recommendations for the EPBD. The study results provide a cross-sectional overview of twenty-six European countries. The most influential overheating calculation criteria are listed the best approaches are ranked. The paper provides a thorough comparative assessment and recommendations to align current calculations with climate-sensitive metrics. The results suggesta framework and key performance indicators that are comfort-based, multi-zonal, and time-integrated to calculate overheating and modify the EU's next building energy efficiency regulations. The results can help policymakers and building professionals to develop the next overheating calculation framework and approach for the future development of climate-proof and resilient residential buildings.
Overheating calculation methods, criteria, and indicators in European regulation for residential buildings
Attia, Shady (author) / Benzidane, Caroline (author) / Rahif, Ramin (author) / Amaripadath, Deepak (author) / Hamdy, Mohamed (author) / Holzer, Peter (author) / Koch, Annekatrin (author) / Maas, Anton (author) / Moosberger, Sven (author) / Petersen, Steffen (author)
Energy and Buildings ; 292
2023-05-10
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
ANSI , American National Standards Institute , ASHRAE , American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers , CEN , European Committee for Standardization , CIBSE , Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers , CCD , Cooling Degree-days , EEA , European Environment Agency , EPBD , Energy Performance in Buildings Directive , EPC , Energy Performance Certificate , EU , European Union , HDD , Heating Degree-days , IEA , International Energy Agency , IPCC , Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change , ISO , International Standardization Organization , nZEB , nearly Zero-Energy Building , PMV , Predicted Mean Vote , PPD , Predicted Percentage of Dissatisfied , UK , United Kingdom , WWR , Window to wall ratio , Indicators , Performance-based , Summer thermal comfort , Thermal discomfort , Climate change , Heatwave , Prescriptive
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