ABSTRACT
This paper presents a computational environment for performance-based integrated building enclosure design and control support. The key concepts and features of this environment include: virtual enclosure, construction mapping, and shading device recommendation. Optimization methods are adapted and dynamically applied to derive the basic (static) values of the transfer functions of a “virtual” enclosure for a given set of indoor climate requirements. These values are then mapped to a construction database to identify an actual building enclosure construction. The support for the real-time operation of the dynamic components of the building enclosure makes use of the time-step utilization of optimization methods. The functionality of the system is demonstrated via illustrative case studies.
