Journal of Structural and Construction Engineering (Aug 2021)

Managing Energy Conservation Optimization with Zero Energy Building Approach by Using the Fuzzy Method

  • Mojtaba Hakimi,
  • Mohammad Javad Kazemeini,
  • Abbas Tajaddini

DOI
https://doi.org/10.22065/jsce.2020.199064.1932
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 8, no. 6
pp. 241 – 262

Abstract

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Considering that a significant portion of the share of energy consumption among consumer sectors is in the home and commercial sectors and this share is still increasing, there is a need for research in energy consumption management and evaluation of effective indicators in the building industry. Building the country is vital to optimizing energy consumption. One of the most appropriate ways to optimize fuel consumption in the building and housing sector is the implementation of zero energy buildings which is considered as the main solution in the world. In this research, after analyzing the population and statistical sample, data were collected to evaluate effective criteria and options related to energy consumption management. First, fuzzy Delphi method was used to evaluate the sub-criteria and select the main options of each. At first level the criterion is discussed and at the second level the data analysis and research model is analyzed through paired comparisons using fuzzy hierarchical analysis technique. Finally, the most important indicators and criteria are obtained using fuzzy hierarchical analysis. According to the research findings, among the energy consumption optimization management indices investigated by the FAHP method, the economic, construction and utilities indices with 0.333, 0. 201 and 0.176 have the highest management priority, respectively. Energy-efficient optimization has a zero-energy building approach.

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