Integrated building performance simulation: Progress, prospects and requirements. (September 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Clarke, J.A.; Hensen, J.L.M.
• Is Part Of: Building and environment. Volume 91(2015)
• Page Start: 294
• Page End: 306
• Publication Date: 2015-09
• Subjects: Building performance simulation -- State-of-the-art -- Future requirements -- Scope extension; Buildings -- Environmental engineering -- Periodicals; Building -- Research -- Periodicals; Constructions -- Technique de l'environnement -- Périodiques; Electronic journals; 696
• DOI: 10.1016/j.buildenv.2015.04.002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0360-1323

Abstract

Abstract: This paper is concerned with the role of Building Performance Simulation (BPS) in assisting with the creation of energy efficient habitats. It characterises achievements to date in a non-program-specific manner and in relation to the ultimate goal of providing practitioners with the means to appraise, accurately and rapidly, the multi-variate performance of built environments of arbitrary complexity. The shortcomings of the state-of-the-art, when assessed against this goal, are used to identify future development priorities. Highlights: Summarises the state-of-the-art in building performance simulation. Outlines challenges relating to a high integrity representation of building performance. Identifies emerging challenges that will dictate new directions for BPS development. Characterises barriers to collaborative development in the field.