Improving the Building Performance and Thermal Comfort of an Office Building to Reduce Overheating Risk

Book chapter

Elsharkawy, H., Zahiri, Sahar and Ozarisoy, Bertug 2018. Improving the Building Performance and Thermal Comfort of an Office Building to Reduce Overheating Risk. in: Proceedings of the 4th IBPSA-England Conference on Building Simulation and Optimization IBPSA: Internationl Building Performance Simulation Association. pp. 438-444
AuthorsElsharkawy, H., Zahiri, Sahar and Ozarisoy, Bertug
Abstract

In recent decades, efficient design of office buildings has
become increasingly important due to its direct impact on
occupants’ health, wellbeing, and productivity. Research
found that issues within the indoor environment of the
workplace, such as poor ventilation, lighting, and high
levels of harmful gases and air borne particles has a
significant influence on reduced productivity. This study
aims to investigate the issues of overheating and propose
strategies for retrofit of a modern office building in
London as a case study. To achieve the research aim; a
quantitative research methodology is adopted comprising
three methods of data collection and analysis; a survey
questionnaire, indoor data monitoring, and dynamic
thermal modelling and simulation. The results show a
significant improvement in the building thermal
performance by retrofitting the building roof envelope
where the indoor air temperature reduced from 29.3 to
26.9°C hence potential improvement of occupants’
thermal comfort.
.

Book titleProceedings of the 4th IBPSA-England Conference on Building Simulation and Optimization
Page range438-444
Year2018
PublisherIBPSA: Internationl Building Performance Simulation Association
Publication process dates
Deposited14 Nov 2018
Accepted14 Aug 2018
Accepted14 Aug 2018
EventBSO 2018: 4th Building Simulation and Optimization Conference
Web address (URL)http://www.ibpsa.org/proceedings/BSO2018/4C-3.pdf
Additional information

© 2018 The authors

Accepted author manuscript
Permalink -

https://repository.uel.ac.uk/item/84722

Log in to edit

Download files

  • 450
    total views
  • 393
    total downloads
  • 0
    views this month
  • 0
    downloads this month

Export as

Related outputs

Evaluating Thermal Comfort and Overheating Risks in A Social Housing Prototype: As-Built Versus Retrofit Scenarios
Basaly, L. G., Hashemi, A., Elsharkawy, H., Newport, D. and Badawy, N. M. 2024. Evaluating Thermal Comfort and Overheating Risks in A Social Housing Prototype: As-Built Versus Retrofit Scenarios. Environmental Science and Sustainable Development. 9 (2), pp. 1-12. https://doi.org/10.21625/essd.v9i2.1073
To what extent can solar control be effective in enhancing indoor comfort in a fully glazed office building?
Farouk, H. and Elsharkawy, H. 2020. To what extent can solar control be effective in enhancing indoor comfort in a fully glazed office building? Beyond 2020: WSBE 20 - World Sustainable Built Environment. Gothenburg, Sweden 02 - 04 Nov 2020 IOP Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/588/3/032081
The significance of occupancy profiles in determining post retrofit indoor thermal comfort, overheating risk and building energy performance
Elsharkawy, H. and Zahiri, S. 2020. The significance of occupancy profiles in determining post retrofit indoor thermal comfort, overheating risk and building energy performance. Building and Environment. 172 (Art. 106676). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2020.106676
The Influence of Urban Green Systems on the Urban Heat Island Effect in London
Taher, H., Elsharkawy, H. and Newport, D. 2019. The Influence of Urban Green Systems on the Urban Heat Island Effect in London. Sustainable Built Environment Conference 2019 Wales: Policy to Practice. Cardiff, Wales 24 - 25 Sep 2019 IOP Publishing Ltd. https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/329/1/012046
Assessing overheating risk and thermal comfort in state-of-the-art prototype houses that combat exacerbated climate change in UK
Ozarisoy, B. and Elsharkawy, H. 2019. Assessing overheating risk and thermal comfort in state-of-the-art prototype houses that combat exacerbated climate change in UK. Energy and Buildings. 187, pp. 201-217. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.01.030
Towards Energy-efficient Retrofit of Council Housing in London: Assessing the Impact of Occupancy and Energy-Use Patterns on Building Performance
Zahiri, Sahar and Elsharkawy, H. 2018. Towards Energy-efficient Retrofit of Council Housing in London: Assessing the Impact of Occupancy and Energy-Use Patterns on Building Performance. Energy and Buildings. 174, pp. 672-681. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.07.010
Energy-efficient retrofit of social housing in the UK: Lessons learned from a Community Energy Saving Programme (CESP) in Nottingham
Elsharkawy, H. and Rutherford, Peter 2018. Energy-efficient retrofit of social housing in the UK: Lessons learned from a Community Energy Saving Programme (CESP) in Nottingham. Energy and Buildings. 172, pp. 295-306. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.04.067
Climate change: The impact of sea level rise on Egypt
Elsharkawy, H., Rashed, H. and Rached, I. 2009. Climate change: The impact of sea level rise on Egypt. 45th ISOCARP Congress. Porto, Portugal 18 - 22 Oct 2009
Mitigating Climate change: By behavioural and Social Design
Elsharkawy, H. and Rutherford, Peter 2009. Mitigating Climate change: By behavioural and Social Design. CICCS Annual One Day Event. University of Nottingham 12 Nov 2009
How Can the Code for Sustainable Homes Deliver the UK Zero Carbon Homes?
Elsharkawy, H. 2010. How Can the Code for Sustainable Homes Deliver the UK Zero Carbon Homes? 2010 Behavior, Energy & Climate Change Conference (BECC). Sacramento, California, USA 14 - 17 Nov 2010
The Code for Sustainable Homes as a viable driver towards a zero carbon future in the UK
Elsharkawy, H., Rutherford, Peter and Wilson, Robin 2011. The Code for Sustainable Homes as a viable driver towards a zero carbon future in the UK. in: PLEA 2011 - Architecture and Sustainable Development: Conference Proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture Presses universitaires de Louvain.
The Role of Open Spaces in the University Campus in the Egyptian Context
Rached, I. and Elsharkawy, H. 2012. The Role of Open Spaces in the University Campus in the Egyptian Context. Designing Place - International Urban Design Conference. Nottingham, UK 02 - 03 Apr 2012
Targeting users' Behaviour for effective policy delivery: community energy saving programme in Aspley, Nottingham
Elsharkawy, H., Rutherford, P. and Wilson, R. 2012. Targeting users' Behaviour for effective policy delivery: community energy saving programme in Aspley, Nottingham. in: Romice, Ombretta, Edgerton, Edward and Thwaites, Kevin (ed.) IAPS Conference: Human Experience in the Natural and Built Environment: Implications for Research Policy & Practice International Association People-Environment Studies.
Communication methods for effective policy delivery
Elsharkawy, H. 2013. Communication methods for effective policy delivery. Materials Architecture Design Environment (MADE). 7.
Embedding ‘Critical Thinking’ skills in MSc induction programmes
Elsharkawy, H. 2014. Embedding ‘Critical Thinking’ skills in MSc induction programmes. Annual Conference for Learning and Teaching. Cardiff University 2014
Passive design approach for high-rise buildings: from courtyards to sky courts
Alnusairat, Saba and Elsharkawy, H. 2015. Passive design approach for high-rise buildings: from courtyards to sky courts. in: Altan, Haşim, La Tegola, Alberto and de Nichilo, Eliano (ed.) Zero Energy Mass Custom Home (ZEMCH) International Conference Proceedings ZEMCH Network. pp. 739-748
Assessing Energy use and Overheating risk for Retrofitting A Residential Tower Block Prototype in Northern Cyprus
Ozarisoy, B. and Elsharkawy, H. 2018. Assessing Energy use and Overheating risk for Retrofitting A Residential Tower Block Prototype in Northern Cyprus. International Conference for Sustainable Design of the Built Environment (SDBE 2018). London, United Kingdom 12 - 13 Sep 2018 International Conference for Sustainable Design of the Built Environment (SDBE 2018).
The Importance of Occupancy and Energy Use Patterns on Predicting Building Energy Performance: a case study of a residential building in London
Zahiri, Sahar, Elsharkawy, H. and Shi, W. 2018. The Importance of Occupancy and Energy Use Patterns on Predicting Building Energy Performance: a case study of a residential building in London. BSO 2018: 4th Building Simulation and Optimization Conference. Cambridge, UK 11 - 12 Sep 2018 IBPSA: Internationl Building Performance Simulation Association. pp. 665-671
Retrofitting social housing in the UK: Home energy use and performance in a pre-Community Energy Saving Programme (CESP)
Elsharkawy, H. and Rutherford, Peter 2014. Retrofitting social housing in the UK: Home energy use and performance in a pre-Community Energy Saving Programme (CESP). Energy and Buildings. 88 (Feb.), pp. 25-33. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2014.11.045
Retrofit Strategies for the Existing Residential Tower Blocks in Northern Cyprus
Ozarisoy, B. and Elsharkawy, H. 2017. Retrofit Strategies for the Existing Residential Tower Blocks in Northern Cyprus. PLEA 2017: 33rd International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture. Edinburgh, UK 03 - 05 Jul 2017 NCEUB: Network for Comfort and Energy Use in Buildings.
Passive Cooling Design Strategies for Retrofit of Residential Tower Blocks in Northern Cyprus
Ozarisoy, B. and Elsharkawy, H. 2017. Passive Cooling Design Strategies for Retrofit of Residential Tower Blocks in Northern Cyprus. International Conference for Sustainable Design of the Built Environment (SDBE 2017). London, United Kingdom 20 - 21 Dec 2017 International Conference for Sustainable Design of the Built Environment (SDBE 2017).
An investigation into energy consumption behaviour and lifestyles in UK homes: Developing a smart application as a tool for reducing home energy use
Shi, W., Elsharkawy, H. and Abdalla, H. 2017. An investigation into energy consumption behaviour and lifestyles in UK homes: Developing a smart application as a tool for reducing home energy use. PLEA 2017: 33rd International Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture. Edinburgh, UK 03 - 05 Jul 2017 NCEUB.