Sensitivity analysis of a maritime located night ventilated library building

This paper assesses the role of design and operational
parameters in a night ventilated library
building that has been designed for a maritime
type climate. The design rationale behind the
building is elaborated and decisions associated
with the various design parameters discussed. A
model of the building is created using the ESPr
simulation program which after experimental
validation is used to carry out parametric and
sensitivity studies on the building. The role of
different building design and operational parameters
are examined including building mass, external gains, internal gains, ventilation duration, ventilation rates, as well as ventilation operational strategies.