Parametric analysis of the thermal performance of light steel residential buildings in Csb climatic regions

Abstract

In this article, the passive thermal performance of a light steel residential building is studied. A numerical model is implemented and is experimentally validated. The analysis is focussed on the Csb climatic region. Subsequently, this calibrated model is used to assess the importance of several parameters (ventilation, thermal insulation, overhangs shading, windows shade devices, and windows glazing) in the summer and winter thermal performance of this building. Subsequently, based on the cooling and heating seasons thermal performance, an optimum building envelope and operational solution is specified for average Csb climate conditions. Finally, design guidance is provided for the specification of building components and the operation of the building for the range of climatic conditions within the Csb climatic region.