Influence of the number of users on the energy efficiency of health centres

The present work is aimed at evaluating the influence of various factors – mainly number of users – on both energy and environmental features of a Health Centre by quantifying their incidence on the sizing of the building, as well as on energy consumption and its management. A total of 70 Health Cen...

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Published in:Energy and buildings 2011-07, Vol.43 (7), p.1544-1548
Main Authors: SANZ-CALCEDO, Justo García, BLAZQUEZ, F. Cuadros, LOPEZ RODRIGUEZ, F, RUIZ-CELMA, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Building technical equipments
Buildings
Buildings. Public works
Energy consumption
Energy efficiency
Energy management
Energy management and energy conservation in building
Energy use
Environmental engineering
Environmental management
Exact sciences and technology
Geographic information systems
Health and community facilities
Health centres
Management
Satellite navigation systems
Sensitivity analysis
Types of buildings
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Summary:The present work is aimed at evaluating the influence of various factors – mainly number of users – on both energy and environmental features of a Health Centre by quantifying their incidence on the sizing of the building, as well as on energy consumption and its management. A total of 70 Health Centres located in eight Health Areas of Extremadura (a south western Region of Spain) were analyzed from both energy and environmental perspectives. In particular, the most influential parameters on buildings’ daily management were studied. Also, a sensitivity analysis to establish empirical connections between energy indicators and the operating parameters was carried out. Finally, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) were used to explore possible correlations with other factors related to buildings’ location.
ISSN:0378-7788
DOI:10.1016/j.enbuild.2011.02.012