Browsing Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering by Subject "building simulation"
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Application of a Network Model for Complex Fenestration Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2011-08-31)In the fight to reduce carbon emissions, it is easy to see the necessity of reducing energy consumption. Buildings consume a large amount of energy, and have significant potential for energy savings. One tool for realising ... -
Characterization of Space Conditioning Loads for Energy Efficient Houses in Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2015-04-22)This thesis details the development of a graphical method of presenting equipment loads within a house, allowing the loads for an entire year to be presented on a psychrometric chart. These charts are called rosettes. This ... -
Implementation of Window Shading Models into Dynamic Whole-Building Simulation
(University of Waterloo, 2008-12-23)An important consideration in energy efficient building design is the management of solar gain, as it is the largest and most variable gain in a building. The design of buildings with highly glazed facades, as well as ...