What is it about?
Cities are experiencing more extreme heat due to climate change and the urban heat island effect, which increases the demand for air conditioning in buildings. This puts stress on city energy systems. Urban Building Energy Models (UBEMs) help predict and manage this energy use. This review looks at how effective these models are during extreme heat, what’s happening now, what problems they face, and what the future might hold.
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Why is it important?
The systematic review of the efficacy of data-driven Urban Building Energy Models (UBEMs) during extreme heat in cities is important for several reasons: 1. Managing Energy Demand 2. Improving Urban Infrastructure Resilience 3. Enhancing Public Health and Comfort 4. Reducing Energy Costs 5. Mitigating Climate Change 6. Informing Urban Planning and Policy 7. Supporting Renewable Energy Integration 8. Fostering Innovation and Technological Advancement In summary, reviewing and improving data-driven UBEMs during extreme heat is crucial for managing energy demand, improving infrastructure resilience, protecting public health, reducing costs, combating climate change, informing policy, supporting renewable energy, and fostering technological innovation. These models are essential tools for creating sustainable, resilient, and livable urban environments in the face of increasing heat waves and climate change.
Perspectives
Understanding the importance of data-driven hybrid Urban Building Energy Models (UBEMs) during extreme heat is now vital for everyone involved in urban studies. For city planners, these models are a game-changer, enabling them to design buildings and neighbourhoods that stay cool and use energy efficiently, even during heatwaves. Further, policymakers can rely on the outcomes of UBEMs to craft smart energy policies that keep the power on and support sustainable building practices. For researchers and academics, UBEMs offer an exciting field of study, driving innovations in data analysis and machine learning.
Prashant Anand
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur
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This page is a summary of: Systematic review of the efficacy of data-driven urban building energy models during extreme heat in cities: Current trends and future outlook, Building Simulation, March 2024, Tsinghua University Press,
DOI: 10.1007/s12273-024-1112-y.
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