Multi-objective optimization of building design for life cycle cost and CO2 emissions: A case study of a low-energy residential building in a severe cold climate

• Published in: Building simulation Vol. 15; no. 1; pp. 83 - 98
• Main Authors: Xue, Qingwen, Wang, Zhaojun, Chen, Qingyan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Beijing Tsinghua University Press 01.01.2022; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Algorithms; Artificial neural networks; Atmospheric Protection/Air Quality Control/Air Pollution; Building Construction and Design; Building design; Carbon dioxide; Computer simulation; Construction materials; Design; Design optimization; Dimming; Energy consumption; Engineering; Engineering Thermodynamics; Heat and Mass Transfer; Insulation; Life cycle costs; Monitoring/Environmental Analysis; Multiple objective analysis; Optimization; Research Article; Residential buildings; Residential energy; Sustainable development; artificial neural network; natural ventilation; life cycle CO2 emissions; passive building; multi-criteria optimization
• ISSN: 1996-3599; 1996-8744
• DOI: 10.1007/s12273-021-0796-5

Currently, building construction and operation are responsible for 36% of global final energy usage and nearly 40% of energy-related carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions. From the sustainable development perspective, it is crucial to consider the impact of construction material on the achievement of lif...