Analysis of Low-energy Envelope and Lighting Measures for Single-family Dwellings in the West Indies

Apr 06, 2015

This paper presents the preliminary results from an analysis of the energy savings potential in single-family residential buildings on the islands by adopting several low-energy measures. This study developed recommendations for architects, engineers, and homeowners in this region who wish to construct low-energy residential buildings.

keywords: Low Energy Measures, Building Energy Simulation, West Indies, Energy Conservation Measures

Author:

Cynthia Wilson (The Catholic University of America)

Hyojin Kim (The Catholic University of America)

Presented at:

ARCC 2015 Conference – The FUTURE of Architectural Research (Chicago, IL)

Published & professionally reviewed by:

Architectural Research Centers Consortium (ARCC)

Perkins+Will

University of Massachusetts Amherst

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