Abstract
A detailed model of the Net Zero Energy Town House in Toronto is developed in TRNSYS, incorporating a ground source heat pump integrated with an in floor radiant heating system. In order to minimize the heating and cooling loads, the building envelope is well insulated with the exterior walls having an R-60 insulation value. Much of the work done previously on the use of thermal mass in buildings has been experimental in nature and has focussed mainly on conventional brick construction in hot climates such as Asia and Africa. This research will analyze the impact of using thermal mass with a building envelope that is highly insulated, and of a light construction, such as that used in Low Energy or Net Zero housing. Furthermore, this analysis would also evaluate the impact of using thermal mass in a cold climate such as that found in Canada. The simulations showed that, for colder climates, thermal mass can replace some of the insulation and still provide superior results. Also the impact of thermal mass was found to be more significant during the winter season than summer for Toronto.
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