Multi-Agent-Based Model for the Urban Macro-Level Impact Factors of Building Energy Consumption on Different Types of Land
Urban researchers pay more and more attention to building energy consumption from different perspectives to obtain the results of urban overall energy conservation. The research at the micro level has yielded abundant accomplishments, but the macro-level research that can support urban planning deci...
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| description | Urban researchers pay more and more attention to building energy consumption from different perspectives to obtain the results of urban overall energy conservation. The research at the micro level has yielded abundant accomplishments, but the macro-level research that can support urban planning decision making is still in the exploration stage. In this study, a multi-agent-based model, including the main panel, building agent, resident agent, and household appliance agent, is established by using Anylogic software. The model integrates Harbin urban macro-level impact factors of building energy consumption by designing and linking three sub-models: an urban morphology sub-model, climate sub-model, and energy use behavior sub-model. In the end, this study explored the building energy-saving potential of different types of land under the impact of variable factors through urban morphology and climate simulation scenarios and discussed the related energy-saving strategies. Findings and suggestions include: (1) The impact of urban morphology on overall urban building energy consumption is mainly reflected in residential and commercial land. The land development intensity (building density, floor area ratio, and building height) control and the coordination of land type layout and configuration can help to reduce the building energy consumption. (2) The energy-saving potential of residential land is more evident under climate impact, and ecological means should be used to adjust the climate to reduce the building energy consumption on different lands. (3) From the methodology perspective, this model can well realize the integration of multiple impact factors at the macro-level of the city and the dynamic simulation of energy consumption. The research results are expected to provide quantitative support for creating a sustainable built environment for the city. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9530d65b1e9a434080e4822d71defb262023-11-24T05:28:42ZengMDPI AGLand2073-445X2022-11-011111198610.3390/land11111986Multi-Agent-Based Model for the Urban Macro-Level Impact Factors of Building Energy Consumption on Different Types of LandShiyi Song0Hong Leng1Ran Guo2School of Architecture, Xi’an University of Architecture and Technology, Xi’an 710055, ChinaSchool of Architecture, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150006, ChinaSchool of Architecture, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150006, ChinaUrban researchers pay more and more attention to building energy consumption from different perspectives to obtain the results of urban overall energy conservation. The research at the micro level has yielded abundant accomplishments, but the macro-level research that can support urban planning decision making is still in the exploration stage. In this study, a multi-agent-based model, including the main panel, building agent, resident agent, and household appliance agent, is established by using Anylogic software. The model integrates Harbin urban macro-level impact factors of building energy consumption by designing and linking three sub-models: an urban morphology sub-model, climate sub-model, and energy use behavior sub-model. In the end, this study explored the building energy-saving potential of different types of land under the impact of variable factors through urban morphology and climate simulation scenarios and discussed the related energy-saving strategies. Findings and suggestions include: (1) The impact of urban morphology on overall urban building energy consumption is mainly reflected in residential and commercial land. The land development intensity (building density, floor area ratio, and building height) control and the coordination of land type layout and configuration can help to reduce the building energy consumption. (2) The energy-saving potential of residential land is more evident under climate impact, and ecological means should be used to adjust the climate to reduce the building energy consumption on different lands. (3) From the methodology perspective, this model can well realize the integration of multiple impact factors at the macro-level of the city and the dynamic simulation of energy consumption. The research results are expected to provide quantitative support for creating a sustainable built environment for the city.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/11/11/1986urban energy conservation planningbuilding energy consumptionurban morphologyclimateagent-based modeling |
| spellingShingle | Shiyi Song Hong Leng Ran Guo Multi-Agent-Based Model for the Urban Macro-Level Impact Factors of Building Energy Consumption on Different Types of Land Land urban energy conservation planning building energy consumption urban morphology climate agent-based modeling |
| title | Multi-Agent-Based Model for the Urban Macro-Level Impact Factors of Building Energy Consumption on Different Types of Land |
| title_full | Multi-Agent-Based Model for the Urban Macro-Level Impact Factors of Building Energy Consumption on Different Types of Land |
| title_fullStr | Multi-Agent-Based Model for the Urban Macro-Level Impact Factors of Building Energy Consumption on Different Types of Land |
| title_full_unstemmed | Multi-Agent-Based Model for the Urban Macro-Level Impact Factors of Building Energy Consumption on Different Types of Land |
| title_short | Multi-Agent-Based Model for the Urban Macro-Level Impact Factors of Building Energy Consumption on Different Types of Land |
| title_sort | multi agent based model for the urban macro level impact factors of building energy consumption on different types of land |
| topic | urban energy conservation planning building energy consumption urban morphology climate agent-based modeling |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/11/11/1986 |
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