Aljammaz, M., Wang, T.H. and Peng, C. orcid.org/0000-0001-8199-0955 (2020) Understanding occupant behaviour in Islamic homes to close the gap in building performance simulation: A case study of houses in Riyadh. In: Corrado, V., Fabrizio, E., Gasparella, A. and Patuzzi, F., (eds.) Proceedings of the 16th IBPSA Conference. 16th Conference of IBPSA (International Building Performance Simulation Association), 02-04 Sep 2019, Rome, Italy. International Building Performance Simulation Association , pp. 2107-2114. ISBN 9781713809418
Abstract
This study explores the influence of Saudi Arabian culture on the use of energy in domestic buildings. Building occupation/load schedules are used to simulate and predict energy-using activities. However, the effective use of this method depends on accurate load schedules. Failure to achieve this can result in a mismatch between predicted and actual energy use of up to 40%. Cultural and behavioural factors have a significant impact on the assumptions incorporated within the load schedules and it is, therefore, important to look at these features in detail. Using a time use data (TUD) survey, it is possible to improve the accuracy of this information, which can reduce the mismatch to 15%.
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Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2020 International Building Performance Simulation Association |
Keywords: | Case Study; Building Performance; Occupant Behaviour; Performance Simulation; Building Performance Simulation |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Social Sciences (Sheffield) > School of Architecture (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 24 Sep 2021 11:10 |
Last Modified: | 24 Sep 2021 11:10 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | International Building Performance Simulation Association |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.26868/25222708.2019.210185 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:178453 |