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dc.contributor.authorMcKinstray, R.
dc.contributor.authorLim, J.
dc.contributor.authorTanyimboh, T.
dc.contributor.authorPhan, Thanh Duoc
dc.contributor.authorSha, W.
dc.contributor.authorBrownlee, A.
dc.date.accessioned2017-01-30T11:58:49Z
dc.date.available2017-01-30T11:58:49Z
dc.date.created2016-05-22T19:30:27Z
dc.date.issued2015
dc.identifier.citationMcKinstray, R. and Lim. J. and Tanyimboh, T. and Phan, T.D. and Sha, W. and Brownlee, A. 2015. Topographical optimisation of single-storey non-domestic steel framed buildings using photovoltaic panels for net-zero carbon impact. Building and Environment. 86: pp. 120-131.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/16956
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.buildenv.2014.12.017
dc.description.abstract

A methodology is presented that combines a multi-objective evolutionary algorithm and artificial neural networks to optimise single-storey steel commercial buildings for net-zero carbon impact. Both symmetric and asymmetric geometries are considered in conjunction with regulated, unregulated and embodied carbon. Offsetting is achieved through photovoltaic (PV) panels integrated into the roof. Asymmetric geometries can increase the south facing surface area and consequently allow for improved PV energy production. An exemplar carbon and energy breakdown of a retail unit located in Belfast UK with a south facing PV roof is considered. It was found in most cases that regulated energy offsetting can be achieved with symmetric geometries. However, asymmetric geometries were necessary to account for the unregulated and embodied carbon. For buildings where the volume is large due to high eaves, carbon offsetting became increasingly more difficult, and not possible in certain cases. The use of asymmetric geometries was found to allow for lower embodied energy structures with similar carbon performance to symmetrical structures.

dc.publisherPergamon
dc.titleTopographical optimisation of single-storey non-domestic steel framed buildings using photovoltaic panels for net-zero carbon impact
dc.typeJournal Article
dcterms.source.volume86
dcterms.source.startPage120
dcterms.source.endPage131
dcterms.source.issn0007-3628
dcterms.source.titleBuilding and Environment
curtin.departmentCurtin Sarawak
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