Building Energy Management with ECOTECT Analysis

Must limited energy resources and the need for energy saving make the design of buildings more efficient in terms of energy consumption. For this reason, proper orientation of buildings, use of sunlight, natural ventilation, application of consumable materials are factors that help reduce heat and cooling loads. The objective of this book is to evaluate the energy efficiency of residential buildings using natural energy and optimizing the choice of materials for heat and cold saving with the Ecotect simulation software. The author used a research tool for simulation, Ecotect software, and assigned regional climate conditions as a starting point. Then, the energy consumption was analysed by choosing suitable materials for energy efficiency in residential buildings. The analysis software of Ecotect can provide a scientific basis for energy-saving planning of the buildings. To understand the optimization of residential building planning, factors such as hourly solar exposure, fabric gains, and energy distribution in building were analysed.