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Design Optimization Methodology for a Near Net Zero Energy Demonstration Home

  • Scott Bucking
  • , Andreas Athienitis
  • , Radu Zmeureanu
  • , William O'Brien
  • , Matt Doiron

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Abstract

This paper applies an energy optimization methodology to identify improvements to a monitored near net-zero energy house located near Montreal, Canada. The method leverages design variable interdependencies to expedite the optimization process via a hybrid deterministic-evolutionary algorithm. This paper presents several recommendations and lessons learned, which can be applied to the design optimization of net-zero energy homes
Original languageAmerican English
Number of pages8
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StatePublished - Apr 2016

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