Multi-Objective Optimization-Driven Research on Rural Residential Building Design in Inner Mongolia Region

According to the China Building Energy Consumption and Carbon Emissions Research Report (2023), the construction industry accounts for 36.3% of total societal energy consumption, with residential buildings contributing significantly due to their extensive coverage and high operational frequency. Add...

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Main Authors: Dezhi Zou, Cheng Sun, Denghui Gao
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-04-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/7/1867
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description According to the China Building Energy Consumption and Carbon Emissions Research Report (2023), the construction industry accounts for 36.3% of total societal energy consumption, with residential buildings contributing significantly due to their extensive coverage and high operational frequency. Addressing energy efficiency and carbon reduction in this sector is critical for achieving national sustainability goals. This study proposes an optimization methodology for rural dwellings in Inner Mongolia, focusing on reducing energy demand while enhancing indoor thermal comfort and daylight performance. A parametric model was developed using Grasshopper, with energy consumption, thermal comfort (PPD), and Useful Daylight Illuminance (UDI) simulated through Ladybug and Honeybee tools. Key parameters analyzed include building morphology, envelope structures, and indoor thermal environments, followed by systematic optimization of building components. To refine multi-objective inputs, a specialized wall database was established, enabling categorization and dynamic visualization of material properties and construction methods. Comparative analysis demonstrated a 22.56% reduction in energy consumption, 19.26% decrease in occupant thermal dissatisfaction (PPD), and 25.44% improvement in UDI values post-optimization. The proposed framework provides a scientifically validated approach for improving energy efficiency and environmental adaptability in cold-climate rural architecture.
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spelling doaj-art-deb4105145ce4af78c4cc0c67267302f2025-08-20T02:15:57ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732025-04-01187186710.3390/en18071867Multi-Objective Optimization-Driven Research on Rural Residential Building Design in Inner Mongolia RegionDezhi Zou0Cheng Sun1Denghui Gao2School of Architecture and Design, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, ChinaSchool of Architecture and Design, Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin 150001, ChinaSchool of Architecture, Inner Mongolia University of Technology, Hohhot 010051, ChinaAccording to the China Building Energy Consumption and Carbon Emissions Research Report (2023), the construction industry accounts for 36.3% of total societal energy consumption, with residential buildings contributing significantly due to their extensive coverage and high operational frequency. Addressing energy efficiency and carbon reduction in this sector is critical for achieving national sustainability goals. This study proposes an optimization methodology for rural dwellings in Inner Mongolia, focusing on reducing energy demand while enhancing indoor thermal comfort and daylight performance. A parametric model was developed using Grasshopper, with energy consumption, thermal comfort (PPD), and Useful Daylight Illuminance (UDI) simulated through Ladybug and Honeybee tools. Key parameters analyzed include building morphology, envelope structures, and indoor thermal environments, followed by systematic optimization of building components. To refine multi-objective inputs, a specialized wall database was established, enabling categorization and dynamic visualization of material properties and construction methods. Comparative analysis demonstrated a 22.56% reduction in energy consumption, 19.26% decrease in occupant thermal dissatisfaction (PPD), and 25.44% improvement in UDI values post-optimization. The proposed framework provides a scientifically validated approach for improving energy efficiency and environmental adaptability in cold-climate rural architecture.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/7/1867multi-objective optimisationrural residential buildingbuilding performance optimisationenergy efficiency retrofit
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Multi-Objective Optimization-Driven Research on Rural Residential Building Design in Inner Mongolia Region
Energies
multi-objective optimisation
rural residential building
building performance optimisation
energy efficiency retrofit
title Multi-Objective Optimization-Driven Research on Rural Residential Building Design in Inner Mongolia Region
title_full Multi-Objective Optimization-Driven Research on Rural Residential Building Design in Inner Mongolia Region
title_fullStr Multi-Objective Optimization-Driven Research on Rural Residential Building Design in Inner Mongolia Region
title_full_unstemmed Multi-Objective Optimization-Driven Research on Rural Residential Building Design in Inner Mongolia Region
title_short Multi-Objective Optimization-Driven Research on Rural Residential Building Design in Inner Mongolia Region
title_sort multi objective optimization driven research on rural residential building design in inner mongolia region
topic multi-objective optimisation
rural residential building
building performance optimisation
energy efficiency retrofit
url https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/18/7/1867
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