Research Article

Verification of Energy Usage Based on Standard Building Model Development of Low-Rise Residential Buildings in South Korea

Table 2

List of energy variables used in this study.

Main CategoryCategorySubclass

Architecture variablesBuilding type
Total floor area
Building shape (plan form)
Window-to-wall ratio
LocationSetting of insulation boundary condition
Number of roomsThermal zoning
Number of bathroomsThermal zoning
Balcony formThermal zoning
Building orientation
Climate zone

Passive variablesBuilding structuresConstruction yearWindowU-value, SHGC
Exterior wallsU-value
RoofU-value
FloorsU-value
Air barrier systemInfiltration (ACH)
HVACHeatingHeating type, heating efficiency
CoolingCooling type, cooling efficiency
LightingAverage power density
Equipment loadAverage power density

Usage variablesOccupancyAverage people, schedule
HVACSchedule
LightingSchedule

HVAC: ventilation, and air-conditioning; SHGC: solar heat gain coefficient; ACH: air changes per hour.