Question

Classification of climate according to energy efficient building

Answer 1

This classification is designed for use in energy codes and standards, design guidelines, and building energy analyses. The paper includes a review of traditional climate classifications used by other disciplines and examines how climate is treated in current energy codes and standards. The new classification system is presented along with other materials that have been developed to facilitate its use in implementing energy codes and standards. Methods used to develop the classification are explained, and the classification is compared with others in current use. Significant advantages of the new classification are highlighted.