Simulation Projects
Simulation Projects use computational modeling and simulation tools to evaluate building energy use, environmental performance, and design strategies. These studies help explore more efficient and sustainable solutions for buildings and communities.
Project 1:
Cool Surfaces – South Africa
Student: Deepak Balakrishnan
In line with South African National Energy Development Institute’s (SANEDI) goal to reduce the carbon footprint of South Africa, utilizing the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) housing project, particularly the “KLAPMUTS ERF 342 Semi-Detached Subsidy House,” this project will have three principal and overarching objectives:
Objective #1: To perform energy analysis to identify energy efficiency opportunities. The focus is on building envelopes.
List of Energy Efficiency Measures:
Objective #2: To perform environmental impact study which will include impacts to human health and ecosystem services. The project will utilize an integrated, cradle-to-cradle, environmental accounting software.
(click to launch the video in YouTube; the case study building shown in the video is Rinker Hall located at the University of Florida, Gainesville campus; change settings to 1080HD).
Objective #3: To disseminate the knowledge via a publicly accessible website.
Presented at the Powering South Africa with Cleaner & Smarter Energy Conference & Exhibition. 27-28 May 2015, Johannesburg, S. Africa. SA Conference Final [PDF, 4.19MB]