Evaluation of resilient cooling strategies in different European climates events
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Term
4. Term
Education
Publication year
2025
Submitted on
2025-01-08
Abstract
This study evaluates resilient cooling strategies for office buildings across three distinct European climates—Copenhagen, Rome, and London—under various weather scenarios, including current, future, and extreme conditions, as well as two occupancy loads. Using dynamic simulations, the research examines the effectiveness of individual strategies in mitigating overheating, maintaining thermal comfort and optimizing energy efficiency. Strategies such as north-facing facades, smaller window areas, halved g-values, and natural ventilation consistently demonstrated strong performance across diverse contexts, whereas larger window areas and reduced U-values often undermined resilience. Double occupancy scenarios presented greater challenges than the moderate temperature increases expected in the long-term future, with heatwaves emerging as the most severe test of resilience. This work provides a robust framework for designing climate-resilient buildings and delivers actionable insights to decision-makers for assessing and implementing adaptive cooling strategies. By emphasizing context-specific solutions and sustainability, these findings contribute to future-proofing the built environment against escalating climate risks.
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