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Optimizing the Integration of Building Materials, Energy Consumption, and Economic Factors in Rural Houses of Cold Regions: A Pathway

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Limited material options and economic conditions significantly restrict the potential for energy efficiency improvements in rural houses in China’s cold regions. It is worth exploring how to propose suitable energy-saving renovation plans for rural houses in cold regions under practical constraints. By using Grasshopper within Rhinoceros 8 software, an algorithm integrates material selection, energy consumption calculations, and economic analysis. The method efficiently generates thermal optimization schemes, providing insights into energy use, costs, and payback periods. In a case study of a typical rural house in Daqing City, the optimized scheme achieved over 70% energy savings compared to traditional homes, with renovation costs amounting to less than 40% of residents’ annual income and a 2-year payback period. This significant improvement highlights the potential of the proposed method in enhancing the energy efficiency and economic viability of rural house renovations.

Source: Buildings

DOI: 10.3390/buildings14092760

Authors: Hui Wang, Bo Liu, Weidong Wu

Institutions: Anhui University of Science and Technology, Anhui Science and Technology University, Xi'an University of Architecture and Technology

Language: English

Topic: Building energy efficiency and sustainability

Subfield: Building and Construction

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Climate action, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Sustainable cities and communities, No poverty

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,955