DETERMINING GEOMETRICAL PARAMETERS OF EXTERNAL WALLS ON LOW-RISE RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS WITH GABLE AND PITCHED ROOFS AND OPTIMIZATION OF ITS ECOLOGICAL PARAMETERS

Abstract

This paper analyzes the influence of the implementation of an optimization process in the process of designing residential buildings in order to improve their performance. Optimization parameters which are interesting for this research are building orientation, window area, gable and pitched roofs and overhang. Based on acquired results, this paper gives conclusions on CO2 emissions and discomfort of lowrise residential buildings.