Strategic schematic design process for realization of ultra-low-carbon buildings

Abstract

The goal of the present research is to support decision-making in the schematic design phase for the realization of ultra-low-carbon buildings by improving the design procedures. Therefore, this research attempts to build an energy model that allows the designer to determine the equipment and specifications based on energy performance at the schematic design stage. Based on the schematic design outline, the present paper investigates whether the numerical targets that represent the energy performance of the building and the evaluation indexes that can be used at the schematic design stage are examined. In addition, recent system trends, decision specifications, and functions are investigated at the schematic design stage for each equipment item, thereby clarifying the decision level.