Thermal comfort in traditional dwellings, a comparison between physical measurements and simulated data
Conference paper
Ficini, G., Hashemi, A., Senatore, A. and Zandi, S. 2021. Thermal comfort in traditional dwellings, a comparison between physical measurements and simulated data. ZEMCH 2021: 8th Zero Energy Mass Custom Home International Conference. Dubai, UAE 26 - 28 Oct 2021 ZEMCH Network.
Authors | Ficini, G., Hashemi, A., Senatore, A. and Zandi, S. |
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Type | Conference paper |
Abstract | Summertime overheating is constantly increasing in every building, either new or old, due to global warming and climate change. The air temperatures in the UK are expected to increase by +4.4°C significantly affecting thermal comfort conditions in domestic buildings. High internal temperatures can be affected by different factors including occupants’ behaviours, ventilation rates and design strategies. This paper analyses two semi-detached houses to assess risks of overheating under real weather conditions. Dynamic Thermal Simulation (DTS) is conducted, and the results are compared with the data obtained from physical measurements to assess the accuracy of the simulations in comparison to actual measurement. The results show significant discrepancies between the monitored and simulated data. Thermal comfort in the living areas exceeded the acceptable ranges defined by CIBSE TM59, particularly those facing south on the first floor. A sensitivity analysis conducted to assess the main factors affecting the accuracy of the results when conducting dynamic thermal simulations. According to the results, the ground temperature followed by U-values of the building fabrics are the key factor that could significantly affect the simulation results. |
Year | 2021 |
Conference | ZEMCH 2021: 8th Zero Energy Mass Custom Home International Conference |
Publisher | ZEMCH Network |
Accepted author manuscript | License File Access Level Repository staff only |
Publisher's version | License File Access Level Anyone |
Publication dates | |
Online | Jan 2022 |
Publication process dates | |
Accepted | 17 Sep 2021 |
Deposited | 29 Oct 2021 |
Journal citation | pp. 962-975 |
ISSN | 2652-2926 |
Book title | ZEMCH 2021: International Conference Proceedings |
Book editor | Tabet Aoul, K. A. |
Shafiq, M. T. | |
Attoye, D. E. | |
ISBN | 978-9948-31-000-6 |
Web address (URL) of conference proceedings | http://www.zemch.org/zemch_conference_proceedings |
Copyright holder | © 2021 The Authors |
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