Sustainable Building Tool by Energy Baseline: Case Study
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Abstract
This study explores innovative methodologies for estimating the energy baseline (EnBL) of a university classroom building, emphasizing the critical roles of data quality and model selection in achieving accurate energy efficiency assessments. We compare time series models that are suitable for buildings with limited consumption data with univariate and multivariate regression models that incorporate additional variables, such as weather and occupancy. Furthermore, we investigate the advantages of dynamic simulation using the EnergyPlus engine (V5, USDOE United States) and Design Builder software v7, enabling scenario analysis for various operational conditions. Through a comprehensive case study at the UAO University Campus, we validate our models using daily monitoring data and statistical analysis in RStudio. Our findings reveal that model choice significantly influences energy consumption forecasts, leading to potential overestimations or underestimations of savings. By rigorously assessing statistical validation and error analysis results, we highlight the implications for decarbonization strategies in building design and operation. This research provides a valuable framework for selecting appropriate methodologies for energy baseline estimation, enhancing transparency and reliability in energy performance assessments. These contributions are particularly relevant for optimizing energy use and aligning with regulatory requirements in the pursuit of sustainable building practices.
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OpenAlex topics: Building Energy and Comfort Optimization · Energy Efficiency and Management · Sustainable Building Design and Assessment
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GIEN Research Group, Faculty of Engineering, Autónoma de Occidente University (UAO), Cali 760030, Colombia
Department of Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Engines, Engineering School, University of Malaga (UMa), 29016 Málaga, Spain
GEUMA Research Group, Consolidated Research Unit (TEP139) of Andalucía, 29006 Málaga, Spain
GIRTER Research Group, Consolidated Research Unit (UIC053) of Castile and Leon, 47002 Valladolid, Spain
Department of Physics, University of Sucre , Sincelejo, Sucre 700001, Colombia
Department of Energy and Fluid Mechanics, Engineering School (EII), University of Valladolid (Uva), 47002 Valladolid, Spain
Institute of Advanced Production Technologies (ITAP), University of Valladolid (Uva), 47002 Valladolid, Spain
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