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A review of optimization techniques application for building performance analysis

Optimization techniques (OT) are tools to find the best solution during a decision making process. Each of these techniques has its own advantages and disadvantages depending on their objectives and focus areas. Early application of OT was recorded as early as the 1930s with the introduction of the...

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Main Authors: Rahman, N. A. Abd, Kamaruzzaman, S.N., Akashah, F.W.
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Published: Salehan Institute of Higher Education 2022
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TH Building construction
Online Access:http://eprints.um.edu.my/43775/
https://doi.org/10.28991/CEJ-2022-08-04-014
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spelling my.um.eprints.437752024-07-15T01:13:06Z http://eprints.um.edu.my/43775/ A review of optimization techniques application for building performance analysis Rahman, N. A. Abd Kamaruzzaman, S.N. Akashah, F.W. TH Building construction Optimization techniques (OT) are tools to find the best solution during a decision making process. Each of these techniques has its own advantages and disadvantages depending on their objectives and focus areas. Early application of OT was recorded as early as the 1930s with the introduction of the Monte Carlo Method, which is widely used in business studies. The idea was conceived due to poly-objectives, or multi-objectives, in identifying the best solution. OT theories and methods have evolved to cover various fields of study. This paper aims to provide a brief review of OT through a comparison of the pros and cons of each OT technique. The findings emphasize the suitability of each technique for different applications in various fields of study. Finally, this study aims to select the most suitable OT for building performance for energy optimization. In conclusion, the summary of findings and recommendations from Tables 2, 3, and 4 need to be combined during the process of selecting the most suitable OT. Regardless of the various categories and their multiple applications, it is the summary of characteristics of each optimization technique that determines their suitability for adoption depending on the research objectives, strength of the researcher, and availability of data. ANN is suitable for optimization for building energy performance covering energy use, energy cost and energy prediction which offer a high level of accuracy. However, it is a complex model that requires historical data input and can produce only short-term predictions. For broader optimization objectives which cover energy load, a hybrid of ANN and kNN is recommended. © 2022 by the authors. Licensee C.E.J, Tehran, Iran. Salehan Institute of Higher Education 2022-04 Article PeerReviewed Rahman, N. A. Abd and Kamaruzzaman, S.N. and Akashah, F.W. (2022) A review of optimization techniques application for building performance analysis. Civil Engineering Journal (Iran), 8 (4). 823 -842. ISSN 2476-3055, DOI https://doi.org/10.28991/CEJ-2022-08-04-014 <https://doi.org/10.28991/CEJ-2022-08-04-014>. https://doi.org/10.28991/CEJ-2022-08-04-014 10.28991/CEJ-2022-08-04-014
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Rahman, N. A. Abd
Kamaruzzaman, S.N.
Akashah, F.W.
A review of optimization techniques application for building performance analysis
description Optimization techniques (OT) are tools to find the best solution during a decision making process. Each of these techniques has its own advantages and disadvantages depending on their objectives and focus areas. Early application of OT was recorded as early as the 1930s with the introduction of the Monte Carlo Method, which is widely used in business studies. The idea was conceived due to poly-objectives, or multi-objectives, in identifying the best solution. OT theories and methods have evolved to cover various fields of study. This paper aims to provide a brief review of OT through a comparison of the pros and cons of each OT technique. The findings emphasize the suitability of each technique for different applications in various fields of study. Finally, this study aims to select the most suitable OT for building performance for energy optimization. In conclusion, the summary of findings and recommendations from Tables 2, 3, and 4 need to be combined during the process of selecting the most suitable OT. Regardless of the various categories and their multiple applications, it is the summary of characteristics of each optimization technique that determines their suitability for adoption depending on the research objectives, strength of the researcher, and availability of data. ANN is suitable for optimization for building energy performance covering energy use, energy cost and energy prediction which offer a high level of accuracy. However, it is a complex model that requires historical data input and can produce only short-term predictions. For broader optimization objectives which cover energy load, a hybrid of ANN and kNN is recommended. © 2022 by the authors. Licensee C.E.J, Tehran, Iran.
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title_short A review of optimization techniques application for building performance analysis
title_full A review of optimization techniques application for building performance analysis
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