Multi-Objective Optimization for Daylight Retrofit

Francesco De Luca, Thomas Wortmann

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Abstract

In sustainable building design, daylight improves occupants' wellbeing and reduces electric lighting use, but glazed areas can increase energy consumption for heating and cooling. Conflicting objectives such as daylight and energy consumption are the primary motivation behind multi-objective optimization. This paper presents the multi-objective optimization problem of maximizing daylight availability and minimizing whole energy consumption for the daylight retrofit of Tallinn University of Technology assembly hall, currently windowless. We present benchmark results of six different multi-objective algorithms and analyze the solutions on the best-known Pareto front. The majority of the analyzed solutions allow for adequate daylight provision of the building without additional energy consumption. Results of daylight and energy simulations for the analyzed solutions, are presented and discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAnthropologic - Architecture and Fabrication in the cognitive age
EditorsLiss C. Werner, Dietmar Koering
PublisherEducation and research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe
Pages57-66
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9789491207204
Publication statusPublished - 2020
Event38th Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, eCAADe 2020 - Berlin, Germany
Duration: 16 Sept 202017 Sept 2020

Publication series

NameProceedings of the International Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe
Volume1
ISSN (Print)2684-1843

Conference

Conference38th Conference on Education and Research in Computer Aided Architectural Design in Europe, eCAADe 2020
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityBerlin
Period16/09/2017/09/20

Keywords

  • Daylight
  • Energy efficiency
  • Multi-objective optimization
  • Parametric design
  • Retrofit

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