Abstract
This paper reports first results of our work in using
simulation-based optimization in automatic generation of
building shapes considering multiple objectives,
variables and constrains. An optimization problem is
presented for finding the optimum geometry solutions for
an office building that has a basic cross-shape. The
problem is solved as a two-objective optimization problem
with the aim of finding the optimal trade-off solutions
between the cooling energy and heating energy as two
conflicting objectives. The solutions are generated by
re-distributing the building's zones in four orientations
and selecting the number of floors while keeping the
total floor area of the building constant. Different
challenges were faced in the representation of the
building with undefined exact dimensions in the
simulation program during the optimization process. The
optimal solutions showed the trends of the distribution
of the zones and the number of the floors and gave
guidance for exploring other new solutions.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 3rd IBPSA-England Conference BSO 2016 |
| Publisher | International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA) |
| Pages | 1124-1132 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
| MoE publication type | Not Eligible |
| Event | 3rd IBPSA-England Building Simulation & Optimization, BSO 2016 - Newcastle, United Kingdom Duration: 12 Sept 2016 → 14 Sept 2016 |
Conference
| Conference | 3rd IBPSA-England Building Simulation & Optimization, BSO 2016 |
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| Abbreviated title | BSO 2016 |
| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | Newcastle |
| Period | 12/09/16 → 14/09/16 |