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A review of methods for the evaluation of the energy contribution of daylight in buildings

Abstract

A review has been undertaken of energy prediction methods and daylight calculation methods currently in use in the UK. This was based on a literature review and discussions with large engineering practices and academics involved in the areas of daylighting and energy simulation research. The aim of this review was to identify manual methods or computer programs that are capable of determining energy use in non-domestic buildings and of taking into account the energy savings resulting from daylighting. One potential application for these methods is in supporting anticipated energy targets for non-domestic buildings within Building Regulations and other energy labelling schemes. The review has identified a range of methods which are capable of predicting overall energy use while accounting for daylight. These vary in complexity from empirical methods such as ESICHECK and the CIBSE Energy Code through to dynamic energy simulation models such as DOE 2 and ESP. For each of the methods identified a brief assessment has been made of their technical capabilities ease of use and availability. These assessments have been based on discussions with users and program developers. Descriptions of the various methods are given. (Author)
Publication Date:
Jul 01, 1996
Product Type:
Technical Report
Report Number:
ETSU-S-N-3-00262/REP
Reference Number:
EDB-96:105656
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 1996
Subject:
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION; COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS; ENERGY CONSERVATION; DAYLIGHTING; UNITED KINGDOM; COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION; E CODES; C CODES
Sponsoring Organizations:
Department of Trade and Industry, London (United Kingdom); Energy Technology Support Unit, Harwell (United Kingdom)
OSTI ID:
256642
Research Organizations:
ECD, London (United Kingdom)
Country of Origin:
United Kingdom
Language:
English
Other Identifying Numbers:
TRN: GB9650759
Availability:
Available from The British Library Document Supply Centre, Boston Spa, Wetherby, West Yorks. LS23 7BQ; Available to ETDE participating countries only(see www.etde.org); commercial reproduction prohibited; OSTI as DE256642
Submitting Site:
GB
Size:
68 p.
Announcement Date:
Jul 31, 1996

Citation Formats

Attenborough, M, and Goodwin, A. A review of methods for the evaluation of the energy contribution of daylight in buildings. United Kingdom: N. p., 1996. Web.
Attenborough, M, & Goodwin, A. A review of methods for the evaluation of the energy contribution of daylight in buildings. United Kingdom.
Attenborough, M, and Goodwin, A. 1996. "A review of methods for the evaluation of the energy contribution of daylight in buildings." United Kingdom.
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title = {A review of methods for the evaluation of the energy contribution of daylight in buildings}
author = {Attenborough, M, and Goodwin, A}
abstractNote = {A review has been undertaken of energy prediction methods and daylight calculation methods currently in use in the UK. This was based on a literature review and discussions with large engineering practices and academics involved in the areas of daylighting and energy simulation research. The aim of this review was to identify manual methods or computer programs that are capable of determining energy use in non-domestic buildings and of taking into account the energy savings resulting from daylighting. One potential application for these methods is in supporting anticipated energy targets for non-domestic buildings within Building Regulations and other energy labelling schemes. The review has identified a range of methods which are capable of predicting overall energy use while accounting for daylight. These vary in complexity from empirical methods such as ESICHECK and the CIBSE Energy Code through to dynamic energy simulation models such as DOE 2 and ESP. For each of the methods identified a brief assessment has been made of their technical capabilities ease of use and availability. These assessments have been based on discussions with users and program developers. Descriptions of the various methods are given. (Author)}
place = {United Kingdom}
year = {1996}
month = {Jul}
}