A tool for design decision making
Subtitle: zero energy residential buildings in hot humid climates
By: Shady Attia
Publisher: Presses Universitaires
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Louvain-La-Neuve
Language: eng
Number of pages: 298
ISBN-13: 9782875580597
Subjects: Buildings; Performance; Building; Tropical conditions; Architecture and climate
Other titles: Zero energy residential buildings in hot humid climates /
Description: Informed decision-making is the basis for the design of Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs). This thesis 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 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.
Notes: Published thesis for degree: docteur en sciences appliquees.

Includes bibliographical references.