This paper illustrates an integrated energy design model based on the energy balance of a single zone. The results of energy efficient residential building design for the different climate zones of China by implementing an integrated energy model have been presented. Optimum measures of building design for typical Chinese residential buildings are introduced, with the objective of minimizing annual energy consumption for those buildings and improving thermal comfort. One overriding conclusion is that significant energy savings and thermal comfort can be achieved though optimum design.
Keywords. energy efficiency; residential building; China; climate zones
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How to cite this article
Yao, R., Steemers, K. and Li, B. (2003). 'Energy efficient design for residential buildings in China'. SET Proceedings, 2(1), pp. 41-45. https://doi.org/10.65582/set.2003.008
