Analysis of the Methodologic Assumptions of the NOM-020-ENER-2011—Mexican Residential Building Standard
In Mexico, residents of low income housing mainly achieve thermal comfort through mechanical ventilation and electrical air conditioning systems. Though government and private efforts have risen to meet an increasing demand for social housing, the average construction quality and thermal comfort of...
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| author | Ignacio R. Martin-Dominguez Norma A. Rodriguez-Muñoz Claudia K. Romero-Perez Mario Najera-Trejo Naghelli Ortega-Avila |
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| description | In Mexico, residents of low income housing mainly achieve thermal comfort through mechanical ventilation and electrical air conditioning systems. Though government and private efforts have risen to meet an increasing demand for social housing, the average construction quality and thermal comfort of new housing stock has decreased over the years. Various programs and regulations have been implemented to address these concerns, including the 2011 residential building standard NOM-020-ENER-2011. This standard attempts to limit heat gains in residential buildings, in order to reduce the energy consumption required from cooling systems, and was intended to be applied throughout Mexico. NOM-020-ENER-2011, however, divides the country into just four climatic zones and only considers the energy use of cooling systems, disregarding heating costs. The recommendations of this policy are thus inadequate for the many regions in Mexico that have mild to moderate winters. This study discusses the assumptions and calculations that underlie NOM-020-ENER-2011, identifying several problems and recommending specific changes to the standard that would lead to greater comfort and lower energy use throughout Mexico. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-bc4f13cf96f8437694331a9a5304ce432022-12-22T04:23:06ZengMDPI AGEnvironments2076-32982018-11-0151111810.3390/environments5110118environments5110118Analysis of the Methodologic Assumptions of the NOM-020-ENER-2011—Mexican Residential Building StandardIgnacio R. Martin-Dominguez0Norma A. Rodriguez-Muñoz1Claudia K. Romero-Perez2Mario Najera-Trejo3Naghelli Ortega-Avila4Departamento de Ingenieria Sustentable, Centro de Investigacion en Materiales Avanzados, Calle CIMAV 110, Ejido Arroyo Seco, Durango 34147, MexicoCatedras CONACYT, Centro de Investigacion en Materiales Avanzados, Mexico, Calle CIMAV 110, Ejido Arroyo Seco, Durango 34147, MexicoDepartamento de Ingenieria Sustentable, Centro de Investigacion en Materiales Avanzados, Calle CIMAV 110, Ejido Arroyo Seco, Durango 34147, MexicoDepartamento de Ingenieria Sustentable, Centro de Investigacion en Materiales Avanzados, Calle CIMAV 110, Ejido Arroyo Seco, Durango 34147, MexicoCatedras CONACYT, Centro de Investigacion en Materiales Avanzados, Mexico, Calle CIMAV 110, Ejido Arroyo Seco, Durango 34147, MexicoIn Mexico, residents of low income housing mainly achieve thermal comfort through mechanical ventilation and electrical air conditioning systems. Though government and private efforts have risen to meet an increasing demand for social housing, the average construction quality and thermal comfort of new housing stock has decreased over the years. Various programs and regulations have been implemented to address these concerns, including the 2011 residential building standard NOM-020-ENER-2011. This standard attempts to limit heat gains in residential buildings, in order to reduce the energy consumption required from cooling systems, and was intended to be applied throughout Mexico. NOM-020-ENER-2011, however, divides the country into just four climatic zones and only considers the energy use of cooling systems, disregarding heating costs. The recommendations of this policy are thus inadequate for the many regions in Mexico that have mild to moderate winters. This study discusses the assumptions and calculations that underlie NOM-020-ENER-2011, identifying several problems and recommending specific changes to the standard that would lead to greater comfort and lower energy use throughout Mexico.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3298/5/11/118building codehousingenergy efficiencyenergy policycooling |
| spellingShingle | Ignacio R. Martin-Dominguez Norma A. Rodriguez-Muñoz Claudia K. Romero-Perez Mario Najera-Trejo Naghelli Ortega-Avila Analysis of the Methodologic Assumptions of the NOM-020-ENER-2011—Mexican Residential Building Standard Environments building code housing energy efficiency energy policy cooling |
| title | Analysis of the Methodologic Assumptions of the NOM-020-ENER-2011—Mexican Residential Building Standard |
| title_full | Analysis of the Methodologic Assumptions of the NOM-020-ENER-2011—Mexican Residential Building Standard |
| title_fullStr | Analysis of the Methodologic Assumptions of the NOM-020-ENER-2011—Mexican Residential Building Standard |
| title_full_unstemmed | Analysis of the Methodologic Assumptions of the NOM-020-ENER-2011—Mexican Residential Building Standard |
| title_short | Analysis of the Methodologic Assumptions of the NOM-020-ENER-2011—Mexican Residential Building Standard |
| title_sort | analysis of the methodologic assumptions of the nom 020 ener 2011 mexican residential building standard |
| topic | building code housing energy efficiency energy policy cooling |
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