Building energy modelling and simulations: Qualitative and quantitative analysis

Abstract

Buildings consume half of all energy use and are also responsible for a similar proportion of carbon dioxide emission. The heat transfer across the building envelope - the shell of a house that separates the inside and outside, should generally be minimized. In the paper validation and verification based on Building Energy Simulation Test (BESTEST) of Energy3D computer code is presented. Program proved to be an excellent tool for qualitative and quantitative analysis of buildings.