The Role of Passive Design Strategies in the Optimization of Energy Performance in Algerian Social Housing : A Case Study Application in Bordj Bou Arreridj Using Dynamic Simulation and Uncertainty Analysis
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https://doi.org/10.22399/ijcesen.4034Keywords:
Climate-responsive, Highland Climate, Passive Design, Energy efficiency, social housing, simulationAbstract
This research presents a comprehensive examination of the various passive design strategies and their impact on energy efficiency in social housing situated in Bordj Bou Arreridj, Algeria. Dynamic thermal simulation studies were carried out, calibrated with measured consumption data, to disaggregate monthly consumption patterns by end-use type (heating, cooling, lighting), thus giving more focused information as to the efficacy of interventions. It was found that energy consumption varies seasonally, with heating demand predominant from November to March at 86.5kWh/m²/year, closely followed by cooling in July and August at 50kWh/m²/year, and lighting consumption is stagnant throughout the year at 16.2 kWh/m²/year. Upon applying climate-responsive passive strategies, overall energy savings of 47.9% were achieved. The reduction in energy consumption was, however, not evenly spread over all categories, with heating showing a reduction of 46%, cooling 54%, and lighting 04%. The statistical analysis has shown that the most effective single measure in this climate characterized by highland is thermal insulation while the combined measures act synergistically to realize a non-linear enhancement of winter thermal performance. This study thus provides empirical evidence in support of Algerian housing policy for climatic-specific architectural interventions and also outlines a methodology for disaggregated energy analysis applicable to similar highland contexts.
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