1 ROBUSTNESS ASSESSMENT OF A NEAR ZERO ENERGY DWELLING FOR VARYING OCCUPANT BEHAVIOUR

The energy consumption of a dwelling depends on energy performance of building envelope and of HVAC systems, as well as on the behaviour of occupants. This paper is interested in virtual tests of a ‘positive energy’ dwelling in a Mediterranean climate. It is based on a real house under construction. This article analyses the influence of the occupancy scenario on the behaviour of the dwelling and verifies the comportment and robustness of the building based on different types of occupancy scenarios, appliances and lighting use and temperature set point for an optimal thermal comfort suitable for occupants.

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