An object-oriented framework for simulation-based green building design optimization with genetic algorithms

Authors:
Weimin Wang;Hugues Rivard;Radu Zmeureanu
Affiliations:
Centre for Building Studies, Department of Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University, 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. West, Montreal, Que., Canada H3G 1M8;Department of Construction Engineering, ícole de Technologie Supérieure, University of Quebec, 1100 Notre-Dame St. West, Montreal, Que., Canada H3C 1K3;Centre for Building Studies, Department of Building, Civil, and Environmental Engineering, Concordia University, 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. West, Montreal, Que., Canada H3G 1M8
Venue:
Advanced Engineering Informatics
Year:
2005

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Abstract

Simulation-based optimization can assist green building design by overcoming the drawbacks of trial-and-error with simulation alone. This paper presents an object-oriented framework that addresses many particular characteristics of green building design optimization problems such as hierarchical variables and the coupling with simulation programs. The framework facilitates the reuse of code and can be easily adapted to solve other similar optimization problems. Variable types supported include continuous variables, discrete variables, and structured variables, which act as switches to control a number of sub-level variables. The framework implements genetic algorithms to solve (1) unconstrained and constrained single objective optimization problems, and (2) unconstrained multi-objective optimization problems. The application of this framework is demonstrated through a case study which uses a multi-objective genetic algorithm to explore the trade-off relationship between life-cycle cost and life-cycle environmental impacts for a green building design.