Energy-saving design of office buildings considering light environment and thermal environment

Abstract

The energy consumption of office buildings is analysed, and the influential factors to be considered in architectural design that affect the light and heat environment of office buildings are summarised. The original building model was established by Ecotect, and variable methods were adopted to simulate the influence of different influencing factors on the light and thermal environment, and to quantitatively evaluate the importance of different factors on energy consumption of buildings. This analysis provides an important basis for optimised energy saving design, and finally puts forward the optimal design strategy for energy saving, so as to build harmonious light and heat architectural environment.

Keywords

• light environment
• thermal environment
• thermal discomfort
• energy conservation
• architectural design