[Bldg-sim] General query - impact of location on energy demand

[Javed Iqbal]

I would recommend referring following research papers on comfort benchmark
worldwide. These are available on Elsevier:

*Comfort assessment in the context of sustainable buildings: Comparison of
simplified and detailed human thermal sensation methods*

*Thermal comfort conditions in sustainable buildings e Results of a
worldwide **survey of users’ perceptions*



On Thu, Sep 25, 2014 at 9:58 PM, Jeetendra Kumar <jitendra_kr at hotmail.com>
wrote:

>  Hi All,
>
> Thank you for the responses.
>
> Brian: your reply shows a comparison which I was looking for, although the
> data you shared seems different from what's available from EIA and Eurostat.
>
> Jim: Thanks for pointing out the "comfort expectations" aspect. This adds
> a dimension that seems difficult to analyze - gap analysis for different
> locations. Please share if you can suggest any source for comfort
> benchmarks.
>
> Shanta: for conciseness, I'd skipped what you pointed out, but sure this
> has to be accounted for. Thanks for pointing this out. Also, for suggesting
> the ASHRAE tables and the link.
>
> Jeremiah: didn't know about the link. Thanks. Shall try checking that
> soon.
>
> Well, I would like to ask you the following question(the reason for my
> earlier questions):
>
> Do you think our understanding of the impact of location on energy and
> emissions, esp due to natural factors, can be used for planning where
> should we build cities in future, to fight global warming?
>
> For now, just a no/yes is fine.
>
> Looking forward to your views.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Jeetendra.
>
> ------------------------------
> From: jcrossett at phasechange.com
> Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 10:15:57 -0700
> To: bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org
>
> Subject: Re: [Bldg-sim] General query - impact of location on energy demand
>
> If you do not already know about this- there is a weather related comfort
> tool called climate consultant that you may want to look into. It uses EPW
> files and shows general passive design strategies effectiveness.
> http://www.energy-design-tools.aud.ucla.edu/climate-consultant/request-climate-consultant.php
>
>
>
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>
> On Wed, Sep 24, 2014 at 10:00 AM, Jim Dirkes <
> jim at buildingperformanceteam.com> wrote:
>
> In addition to Shanta’s comments, consider that “comfort” is not the same
> around the world.  I spoke with a colleague not long ago who indicated that
> 30C was acceptable for many buildings in Pune, India.  That is not true for
> most of North America!  Other countries will probably also have differing
> comfort expectations.
>
>
>
> *James V Dirkes II, PE, BEMP, LEED AP*
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> *From:* Bldg-sim [mailto:bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] *On
> Behalf Of *Shanta Tucker
> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 24, 2014 12:46 PM
> *To:* Jeetendra Kumar; bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org
> *Subject:* Re: [Bldg-sim] General query - impact of location on energy
> demand
>
>
>
> Jeetendra,
>
>
>
> For item 2, I suggest that you review a table of heating and cooling
> degree days. These tables are published in the ASHRAE Handbook of
> Fundamentals and include cities from all over the world. The cities with
> the lowest of each will form the answer to your question.
>
>
>
> For item 1, I recommend that you revise your question as it is not
> possible to build the same building in every climate. Different
> countries/cities have building codes that would restrict you from doing so.
> But if you want to have some fun, you could take the prototypical building
> models and simulate them for the different cities you are interested in.
> http://www.energycodes.gov/commercial-prototype-building-models
>
>
>
>
>
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> *From:* Bldg-sim [mailto:bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org
> <bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org>] *On Behalf Of *Jeetendra Kumar
> *Sent:* Wednesday, September 24, 2014 12:11 PM
> *To:* bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org
> *Subject:* [Bldg-sim] General query - impact of location on energy demand
>
>
>
> Hi All,
>
>
>
> Please share your answers to/views on the following queries.
>
>
>
> 1. How significant is the impact of location - different
> continents/countries - of a building on its energy demand? You may assume
> these are similar to each other on all aspects except for their location.
> Please share any examples, if possible, e.g. Sweden versus Texas.
>
>
>
> 2. Could you cite examples of cities where the natural weather, for
> maximum possible days, is comfortable for humans. So, cities where least
> possible heating and cooling is required.
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
>
>
> Jeetendra.
>
> India.
>
>
>
>
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Javed Iqbal, LEED AP, CEA
Sr. Energy Analyst
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