TY  - JOUR
TI  - Effectiveness of standalone simulation-based optimization software in
optimizing the life cycle cost of residential buildings
AB  - Designers aim to build nearly zero energy buildings and positive energy buildings to comply with
regulations. However, due to many variables affecting the energy performance of buildings, energy-efficient
building design is a challenging task. Among the proposed methods, simulation-based systems are promising.
The proposed simulation-based systems are not suitable for the construction sector because of the long
optimization periods. The primary goal of this study is to emphasize the necessity of standalone software
packages in solving usability problems and to provide a tool for designers and architects to incorporate into
their daily works. To demonstrate the advantages of standalone software a test study was conducted to find
a cost-optimal configuration for a typical residential building. In addition, the obtained cost-optimal design
was compared to the energy-optimal design obtained in previous studies and it was seen that the outcomes
are in parallel with the results of previous studies. It was observed that the optimum insulation thickness
obtained from the case study is significantly higher than the limiting values in the national regulation. The
results of the parametric analysis demonstrated that wall type, window area, and window type have the
highest influence on thermal performance. The results of the study have confirmed that stand-alone software
performs optimizations faster overcomes the shortcomings of simulation-based optimization systems
comprising integrated multiple software packages.
AU  - yıldız, serkan
AU  - ARSLAN, GOKHAN
AU  - KIVRAK, SERKAN
AU  - Ozorhon, Beliz
AU  - Yigit, Sadik
DO  - 10.31462/jcemi.2021.04210228
PY  - 2021
JO  - Journal of Construction Engineering, Management & Innovation (Online)
VL  - 4
IS  - 4
SN  - 2630-5771
SP  - 210
EP  - 228
DB  - TRDizin
UR  - http://search/yayin/detay/509409
ER  -