Spatial Performance Optimization of High-Altitude Residential Buildings Based on the Thermal Buffer Effect: A Case Study of New-Type Vernacular Housing in Lhasa
This analysis demonstrates a reduction in heating load by 80% for high-altitude housing, indicating efficient spatial configurations can enhance thermal comfort.
Key Points
Optimized housing configurations reduced heating load by up to 80%, highlighting significant energy savings.
Heating-season comfort percentage increased by more than 50%, improving overall indoor thermal comfort in high-altitude regions.
Multi-objective optimization utilizing NSGA-II algorithm was applied to enhance energy performance effectively.
The results underscore the importance of thermal stability and optimal spatial arrangement in extreme climates.