A Biophilic Design Approach for Improved Energy Performance in Retrofitting Residential Projects

Sustainability

Christhina Candido¹  Diksha Vijapur¹  Ozgur Gocer²  Niranjika Wijesooriya²  Maliha Afroz Nitu² 

[1] Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne 3010, Australia;School of Architecture, Design and Planning, The University of Sydney, Sydney 2006, Australia;

关键词: biophilic design;    human nature connectedness;    biophilia;    retrofitting;    energy performance;    occupant comfort;   

DOI  :  10.3390/su14073776

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The existing building stock is recognised as a major contributor to total energy consumption and related carbon emissions around the globe. There is increased attention on the retrofit of existing building stock, especially residential buildings, as a way of curbing energy consumption and carbon emissions. Within this context, human nature connectedness (HNC) has the potential of further amplifying the benefits of sustainable buildings both from an energy conservation practice and tangible improvements to users’ satisfaction, health, and wellbeing. This study attempts to show a case study of the potential of using HNC through the adoption of biophilic design principles to improve a residential building performance. A terrace house located in Sydney, NSW, was used as a case study and proposed retrofit scenarios were simulated with DesignBuilder^® and Rhinoceros/Grasshopper with a view of improved daylighting, thermal comfort, and energy consumption. The building performance is improved in terms of daylighting, thermal comfort, and reduced energy consumption, additionally enhancing HNC.

【 授权许可】

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