Avaliação de Desempenho Térmico utilizando o Programa Energyplus: Estudo de caso do Prédio da Prefeitura Municipal de Mariana - MG

desempenho termico, simulacao numerica. Proposal: The thermal performance evaluation of buildings by numerical simulation can greatly contribute to improve construction’s thermal comfort and to reduce energy consumption. This study evaluates the thermal performance of Mariana-MG City Hall building, which is steel structured and presents problems when concerning user’s thermal comfort, particularly in summer days. Methods: The EnergyPlus software is used to perform the simulations and to propose some architectural strategies, such as the installation of solar protections in east and west facades and sheds in the coverage. Findings: The obtained results show us that the proposed strategies provide better thermal performance in this building of around 25% and 28% respectively, according the current architectural setting. Originality/value: Evaluation of small constructive interventions to project improvement and constructions.