Analyzing the Residential Energy Efficiency Concept through Systemic Feedback Approach

Authors : Dilara GÖKÇEN ÜNER, Ayşegül TANRIVERDİ KAYA

Pages : 31-46

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Publication Date : 2018-06-15

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Construction projects include several dynamic features consisting feedback structures, time lag and nonlinearity in cause-effect relationships among project fundamentals. These aspects cause projects to act in complex conditions, which are incomprehensible, unforeseen and difficult to manage. Therefore, during project processes, development of project performance acquires creating mental models and decision heuristics. This article seeks to develop our knowledge capacity about relationships of project parameters in the context of building energy efficiency concept. The objective of the study is to provide a feedback mechanism based on building structure, retrofitting action and also end-user behavior. At the end of the paper, suggested feedback model is analyzed and general behavior of the system is evaluated.
Keywords : System dynamics, systemic feedback approach