Taking into account occupant behavior during heatwaves in building simulation
Résumé
Occupants have a strong impact on the indoor environment through their presence and actions. Their behaviour is therefore taken into account in an increasingly detailed way in building performance simulations. However, most of the researches have focussed on the heating period, due to the impact of behaviours on energy consumption. Heatwaves represent a particular context during which occupants prioritize their thermal comfort. However, occupant behaviour during heatwaves is still rarely studied. These extreme events are likely to become more frequent and intense with climate change. The air conditioning equipment is already increasing all over the world, also highlighting the problem of summer energy consumption. Through its impact on the indoor environment, the future climate will also affect behaviour. Finally, the urban context generates urban heat islands but also nuisances (noise, pollution, insecurity, etc). This article identifies the latest advances, but also the blocking points in considering occupant behaviour during heatwaves, as well as the perspectives of development.
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