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Article

The Effect of Building Aspect Ratio on Energy Efficiency: A Case Study for Multi-Unit Residential Buildings in Canada

by
Philip McKeen
1,* and
Alan S. Fung
2
1
Department of Architectural Science, 325 Church Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada
2
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada
*
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Buildings 2014, 4(3), 336-354; https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings4030336
Submission received: 17 April 2014 / Revised: 24 June 2014 / Accepted: 25 June 2014 / Published: 9 July 2014
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Building Performance Analysis and Simulation)
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This paper examines the energy consumption of varying aspect ratio in multi-unit residential buildings in Canadian cities. The aspect ratio of a building is one of the most important determinants of energy efficiency. It defines the building surface area by which heat is transferred between the interior and exterior environment. It also defines the amount of building area that is subject to solar gain. The extent to which this can be beneficial or detrimental depends on the aspect ratio and climate. This paper evaluates the relationship between the geometry of buildings and location to identify a design vernacular for energy-efficient designs across Canada.
Keywords: aspect ratio; energy efficiency; geometry aspect ratio; energy efficiency; geometry
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McKeen, P.; Fung, A.S. The Effect of Building Aspect Ratio on Energy Efficiency: A Case Study for Multi-Unit Residential Buildings in Canada. Buildings 2014, 4, 336-354. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings4030336

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McKeen P, Fung AS. The Effect of Building Aspect Ratio on Energy Efficiency: A Case Study for Multi-Unit Residential Buildings in Canada. Buildings. 2014; 4(3):336-354. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings4030336

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McKeen, Philip, and Alan S. Fung. 2014. "The Effect of Building Aspect Ratio on Energy Efficiency: A Case Study for Multi-Unit Residential Buildings in Canada" Buildings 4, no. 3: 336-354. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings4030336

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McKeen, P., & Fung, A. S. (2014). The Effect of Building Aspect Ratio on Energy Efficiency: A Case Study for Multi-Unit Residential Buildings in Canada. Buildings, 4(3), 336-354. https://doi.org/10.3390/buildings4030336

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