Evaluation of energy consumption with EnergyPlus simulation in of fice existing buildings

Abstract

One of the emerging issues in the development of infrastructure is how to design and build a new building that is more sustainable as well as retrof itting existing building towards resources energy saving. Improved design and appropriate intervention to the building may reduce its energy consumption and increase its ecological performance. This paper evaluates the design and performance of Bank Jateng of fice in Jepara, Central Java in terms of its resources intensity with simulation concept. EnergyPlus application would be used to provide a metrics-driven approach in the evaluation then the analysis with DesignBuilder. As resources efficiency is considered in the building operation, then, the paper explores some of the scenarios that works better to the building response to the local climate in reducing and saving resources energy consumption. The prediction of the identifying resources energy saving criteria were then evaluated. An environmental analysis tool then was employed to carry out in-depth analysis of the building 3D model to some to the best scenarios and optimize the design. This research is gain positive insight in improving building design in terms of its resources saving that in turn will be beneficial for the energy saving.