Towards the Development of Energy Efficient Compact House: The Solar Decathlon SLIDE-S Prototype – Wall System design

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

2 School of Sciences and Engineering AUC Ave

3 Augsburg University of Applied Sciences

4 American University in Cairo

Abstract

This paper discusses the envelope energy performance during the
development stage for a Solar Decathlon prototype SLIDE-S (Sustainable
Livable Individually-customized Design) SLIDE-S is a 72 m2 residential
house. It runs on solar energy during the day, and the final energy balance
is zero. Inspired by the “Mashrabiya” in Islamic Cairo and the
interlocking pattern of stones, the main features of the house are the
Voronoi pattern which composes the structure and screen and the movable
double screen which ensures adequate daylight is permitted. The main
configuration of the house is its “matchbox” sliding configuration in which
part of the screen moves out to allow direct light into the residential unit as
well as enlarge the space covered by the house. The aim of this paper is to
investigate the strategies mentioned above and through a series of
simulation experiments and to examine how effective they are to deliver a
zero-energy house. Using energy simulation, design recommendations are
proposed to enhance the thermal performance of the skin and as a result,
the overall design of the house.

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Journal of Engineering Science and Military Technologies
Volume 2, Issue 1
January 2018
Pages 24-30

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