Y. Wang and H. Fukuda and A. Ozaki and H. Sato
Simulation Study on the Indoor Thermal Comfort with Insulation on Interior Structural Components of Super HighRise Residences
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2011
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International Journal of Architectural and Environmental Engineering
https://publications.waset.org/pdf/14115
https://publications.waset.org/vol/60
World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology
In this study, we discussed the effects on the thermal
comfort of super highrise residences that how effected by the high
thermal capacity structural components. We considered different
building orientations, structures, and insulation methods. We used the
dynamic simulation software THERB (simulation of the thermal
environment of residential buildings). It can estimate the temperature,
humidity, sensible temperature, and heatingcooling load for multiple
buildings. In the past studies, we examined the impact of
airconditioning loads (hereinafter referred to as AC loads) on the
interior structural parts and the ACusage patterns of superhighrise
residences.
Superhighrise residences have more structural components such
as pillars and beams than do ordinary apartment buildings. The
skeleton is generally made of concrete and steel, which have high
thermalstorage capacities. The thermalstorage capacity of
superhighrise residences is considered to have a larger impact on the
AC load and thermal comfort than that of ordinary residences.
We show that the AC load of superhighrise units would be
reduced by installing insulation on the surfaces of interior walls that
are not usually insulated in Japan.
Open Science Index 60, 2011