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EPSRC – 8 th February Energy Use and the Built Environment. Phil Jones Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University. The Welsh School of Architecture. Architectural Science Group one of the longest established building energy research groups.
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EPSRC – 8th February Energy Use and the Built Environment Phil Jones Welsh School of Architecture, Cardiff University
The Welsh School of Architecture Architectural Science Group one of the longest established building energy research groups. Centre for Research in the Built Environment – CRiBE. Centre for Research in the Built Environment, co-founder of WERC. BRE Centre for Sustainable Design. Institute Built Environment, British University of Dubai BUiD – Atkins Research Chair.
Computer Models Energy Model: HTB2 Dynamic finite difference Recent development: Facades Chilled surface cooling
Computer Models Ecotect Lighting and solar, energy, acoustic. Links with energy / airflow models: HTB2, Energy+, SBEM, WinAir
Computer Models WinAir CFD airflow model
Computer Models Energy and Environmental Prediction - EEP EEP Energy and Environmental Prediction Model • Planning tool for local authorities • Buildings energy use • Transport • Pollution • Health
ENERGY - Operation of existing stock • Organisations, such as municipalities and local authorities need management tools. NEATH PORT TALBOT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
120 A100 to 120 105 B85 to 99 90 C70 to 84 More Energy efficient SAP ratings Less energy efficient 75 D55 to 69 60 Private E40 to 54 Council 45 F25 to 39 30 G0 to 24 15 0 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% Percentage of homes having SAP ratings in the indicated ranges
Impact of the built environment on health • accidents in the home • mould growth • mental health
Computer Models: Decision Support System Practical Evaluation Tools for Urban Sustainability - PETUS • Urban Infrastructure • Energy • Waste • Water/sewage • Transport • Green/blue structures • Buildings and land use
HK-BEAM The Hong Kong Building Environmental Assessment Method Comprehensive and voluntary scheme to assess, improve and label the environmental performance of buildings in Hong Kong
Scale Modelling Sky Dome Wind tunnel
Design Research Unit - Design of new buildings • To achieve near zero carbon performance. • Innovation in construction and the use of materials. • Alternative and renewable sources of energy. Eco-factory Baglan Energy Park Partners: Gwalia, PCKO, CRiBE Design Research Unit. Façade engineering for offices in Zurich
WIND TUNNEL MODELLING Predict pressure coefficients and pedestrian wind flow Example high-rise residential buildings
RESIDENTIAL HIGH-RISE TIANJIN (Leverhulme) 遮阳与低传热系数窗体(Shading system and low U-value window) 结合遮阳与低传热系数的窗户材质,采暖能耗保持同一水平,制冷能耗减少25% Average energy cost, after HTB2
Xi’an Strategy for Sustainable Housing (EU Asian Link)
The Pearl, Qatar 50% energy reductions, Ecotect and Energy+
COST C23 L-CUBE Low Carbon Urban Built Environment 15 EU Countries KEF Construction Knowledge Wales Construction Training for a Sustainable Wales
Dissemination Micro generation