OPTIMIZATION OF LOW-RISE BUILDING GEOMETRICAL FORMS IN DESIGN BUILDER

Abstract

This paper is oriented on maximizing the beneficial, and minimizing the negative effects in creating energy efficient buildings. Optimization is performed in Design Builder software based on various criteria. A building was modeled for the needs of this research using standard materials and systems built into the software. For the created object which hill be the subject of the experiment a minimization of CO2emissions, minimization of building and installation costs, while energy efficiency has been maximized. System variables are chosen to be only the ones with the most influence on the optimization process. Using the Pareto optimum specific values are suggested for the most desirable final model. This is a perspective approach for analyzing and predicting the behavior of energy efficient buildings, in order to have their exploitation benefit from an overall life comfort.