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SUMMARY:Multi-objective optimisation of high-performance facades - Qian Ji
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DTSTART:20110225T150000Z
DTEND:20110225T153000Z
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CONTACT:Lorna Everett
DESCRIPTION:High-performance façades\, such as switchable glazing\, have 
 the potential to provide an optimal balance of performance\, whole-life co
 st\, and environmental impact\, by responding to the variations in the out
 door environments and occupants’ requirements. The major barrier to devi
 sing an optimal façade solution is the evaluation of the true values of a
 lternative façade designs. Moreover\, the lack of a systematic automated 
 process makes the design process a time-consuming trial-and-error process.
 \n\nQian’s research focuses on developing a multi-objective selection an
 d design optimisation system\, which integrates accurate simulation\, syst
 ematic parametric analysis and automatic design optimisation. A comprehens
 ive list of design criteria are populated\, grouped\, and linked to form t
 hree main objectives: social value\, economic value\, and environmental va
 lue. They form the basic elements of whole-life value (WLV). The talk will
  describe the validation of a building energy simulation model and a proto
 type multi-objective optimisation engine\, and will illustrate their use o
 n a simple façade design case.  \n\n
LOCATION:Engineering Department - **LR6**
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