Our project goal was to design a net-zero and resilient affordable housing apartment building that meets the expectations of thermal comfort during heat waves. Through conducting surveys, we evaluated the effect of AC type on perceived thermal comfort, as well as perceived overall thermal comfort over a one-week period during a heat wave. We were able to use these results to guide our energy simulation regarding temperature setpoint and other energy solutions implemented in the building and ensure a net-zero status. The design approach focused on a flexible and efficient strategy for affordable housing units.

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Creator

• Theofilou, Athina
• Beaudry, Stefanie
• Bussiere, Vanessa
• Johnson, Sarah

Subject

• Infrastructure
• Community
• Sustainability
• Environment
• Industry
• Innovation
• Energy

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 93921
• E-project-032123-132057

Advisor

• Liu, Shichao
• Farzin, Soroush

Year

• 2023

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
• 9 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
• 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 13 - Climate Action

Date created

• 2023-03-21

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Architectural Engineering

Source

• E-project-032123-132057

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Última modificación

• 2023-04-13