Abstract

The Italian National Annex (NA) to EN ISO 52016-1 is aimed at improving the simplified hourly calculation method of the building thermal performance assessment by introducing different modelling options. The present work deepens the influence of the Italian NA improved method on the thermal energy needs for heating and cooling of a residential building-type in two different climate zones. In particular, the Italian NA improved options are applied one-at-the-time, and their effect is evaluated in comparison with the EN ISO 52016-1 standard method. The use of solar angle and time dependent correction factors for the total solar energy transmittance of glazing proved to be the most sensitive modelling option, among those analysed. Negligible variations were instead reported for the other tested options.

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