Autozoner: an algorithm for automatic thermal zoning of buildings with unknown interior space definitions
Autozoner: an algorithm for automatic thermal zoning of buildings with unknown interior space definitions
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DOI：
10.1080/19401493.2015.1006527
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发表时间：
2016-03-01
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2.5
通讯作者：
Michalatos, Panagiotis
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作者：
Dogan, Timur;Reinhart, Christoph;Michalatos, Panagiotis
本文提出了一种将任意建筑体量模型自动转换为多区域建筑能量模型的通用算法。当实际内部空间边界尚未定义时，该算法遵循当前BEM热区离散化的指导原则。设想的应用是在示意性建筑设计过程中的快速模型生成以及城市体量研究。我们提出的论点是，目前将核心区与周界区分开的建议有效地遵循了直骨架细分。在一步一步地解释了该过程之后，给出了一些不同复杂程度的建筑物形状的例子，以证明该算法的健壮性和对多区域边界元自动生成的适用性。展望未来，建议软件开发人员采用该算法，以确保在建筑模拟社区内生成更一致的热模型。
In this paper, we present a general algorithm to automatically convert arbitrary building massing models into multi-zone building energy models (BEM). The algorithm follows current guidelines for thermal zone discretization of BEMs when actual interior space boundaries are yet undefined. Envisioned applications are for rapid model generation during schematic building design as well as for urban massing studies. We present an argument that current recommendations for separating core from perimeter zones effectively follow a straight-skeleton subdivision. Following a step-by-step explanation of the procedure, a number of example building shapes of varying complexity are shown to demonstrate the algorithm's robustness and suitability for automated multi-zone BEM generation. Going forward, it is recommended that the algorithm is adopted by software developers to ensure more consistent thermal model production within the building simulation community.