Energy savings innovations - Bioclimatic building designs Marta Lam 14-Jan-2002
General Summary Introduction Undergraduate honours project Current research Bioclimatic building designs
Introduction Graduated in 2000 BSc (Hons) Building studies Part-time research assistant Part-time MPhil/PhD Honours project carries on to research
Undergraduate Honours Project - Overview Aim: To investigate the energy impact of deciduous plant growth on bioclimatic office buildings Literature review, state of the art Identify buildings and plants Develop computer models Computer thermal analysis On 2 locations: UK and USA
Undergraduate Honours Project – Case Study: Mesiniaga Building
Undergraduate Honours Project – Case Study: Santiago office building
Undergraduate Honours Project – Theoretical models
Undergraduate Honours Project - Results Sensible cooling load reduction Mean radiant temperature reduction ( C) LondonAtlantaLondonAtlanta Rectangular theoretical 22%8%0.6 Cylindrical theoretical 28%20% Mesiniaga Building 2% Santiago office Building 11%5%
Current Research Similar to Honours project – but on naturally ventilated buildings Working title: Environmental performance of deciduous plantings on naturally ventilated buildings Plants act as external shading devices
Drive of the research area Recent change in climate Hotter summers – more a.c. systems Direct conflict with national commitment of reducing CO 2 emission Sustainable building designs – Bioclimatic designs What are bioclimatic buildings/ designs??
Meaning of ‘Bioclimatic’ Inspired by nature, optimising and using the environment To conserve resources To control and also fully utilise solar radiation Good air quality inside building Building fabric to absorb and release heat on a daily cycle, whilst insulating in cold times Using the above factors to increase comfort Some examples…..
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Conclusion Bioclimatic – small part of conserving energy in buildings Wider scope, e.g. ‘active’ designs Learn more now, and think of future projects Cockcroft 804