ABSTRACT
The use of simulation software to calculate environmental conditions and energy consumption in buildings before carrying out interventions is a very useful tool which enables us to predict the behaviour of the different climate conditioning systems and installations. However, the results obtained for this specific type of building do not always provide accurate approximations since this type of software is designed to evaluate other more modern buildings. Therefore, it is necessary to use monitoring and real measurements as elements for validating and contrasting the results obtained with the simulations. In this research project, experimental research carried out on historic buildings in a temperate climate (Seville, Spain). Measurement on thermal properties and hygrothermal indoor were carried out to validate the numerical code provided by Design Builder version 4.7.027, EnergyPlus 8.3. Three groups of techniques – passive, active and combined – were evaluated.
