Net ZEB Case Studies - Modeling, Design, and Optimization of Net-Zero Energy Buildings - page 432

effectively used in the RSF. A suitable approach will usually depend on
climatic conditions and function of the space as well as cost.
4. Evaluate the thermal and daylighting performance of the cross-section
after integrating active daylighting and solar heating control, natural
ventilation, and building-integrated thermal energy storage.
5. Based on the temperature and load profiles resulting from existing and
alternative designs, the design and operation will be studied in an
integrated manner.
6. Abstract the key elements in design and operation, and suggest
potential design options for better performance.
Fig. 7.59 Archetypal cross-section
7.4.3.1 Model Development
A numerical thermal network model with explicit finite differencing
approach (using Mathcad) was created for a typical section of the office
area ( Figure 7.53 ) on the second floor. The width of the typical section
in the numerical model is 3.05 m, equal to the building's modular width
and windows' spacing ( Figure 7.60 ). For heat flow between thermal zones
(i.e., furniture, partition between work stations) and its surroundings, the
convective and radiant heat transfer modeling are coupled, but modeled
within two enclosures: physical and radiosity ( Figures 7.60 and 7.62 ) . Solar