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Papers by Bálint Baranyai

Research paper thumbnail of A Cactus-Inspired Biomimicry Shading Device for Office Building Typologies

Research paper thumbnail of Energy Consumption and Thermal Comfort of the Office Building Typologies Based on Dynamic Simulations

Research paper thumbnail of Energy Use and Indoor Environment Performance in Sustainably Designed Refugee Shelters: Three Incremental Phases

Sustainability

Globally, natural and man-made disasters continue to force the displacement of masses of people. ... more Globally, natural and man-made disasters continue to force the displacement of masses of people. Existing studies show that several aspects have not been integrated into constructing refugee camps and shelters to achieve sustainability, such as long lifespan, indoor thermal comfort and air quality, energy efficiency, socio-cultural aspects, integration with local planning and design systems, and environmental impact. This study integrates the above factors in six refugee core shelters, designed based on the Middle Eastern cultural context using locally available sustainable construction materials and techniques. The prototypes are situated on two different building plots, i.e., terraced and end-of-terrace, and undergo three development phases, known as the incremental improvement strategy. The study focuses on their energy and indoor environment performance and provides empirical assessments undertaken using dynamic building simulations. It shows that the adopted approach to design ...

Research paper thumbnail of Impact Assessment of Morphology and Layout of Zones on Refugees’ Affordable Core Shelter Performance

Sustainability

The number of migrants increases globally due to natural disasters, global warming, and war confl... more The number of migrants increases globally due to natural disasters, global warming, and war conflicts. Inefficient and unsustainable construction approaches for migrant shelters have resulted from improper planning and design systems regarding lifespan, materials and techniques, and socio-cultural aspects. Therefore, the study aim has an incentive to assess the impact of the morphological, siting, and layout of zones and shelters for the long-term displacement prototypes considering sustainability concepts from social context, affordability, adaptability, low-impact construction materials, and techniques. Furthermore, applying the dynamic simulation IDA ICE 4.8 tool was cardinal to justify the comprehensive reported outcomes based on the bottom-up construction method after assessing energy and thermal comfort performance in seven cases. The energy performance assessment regarding heating reveals the superiority of the compact layout plan system, while the open-layout plan system is ...

Research paper thumbnail of Overview of whole-building energy engines for investigating energy-related systems

Pollack Periodica

With the rapid importance of high-performance energy modeling of buildings, whole-building energy... more With the rapid importance of high-performance energy modeling of buildings, whole-building energy simulation engines are rapidly used in the decision-making process. However, there are tens of engines in the market, which makes the choice of design engine very challenging. This article provides a comparison of the applications of whole-building energy simulation to predict a significant number of systems. As a result, the selected engines will be compared to establish their characteristics and abilities. Nevertheless, the focus will be placed on: generic criteria; envelope; lighting; service hot water; Heating-ventilation; and renewable systems. However, the authors found that an engine could be used extensively in one system and has limited capabilities in another system.

Research paper thumbnail of Energy performance diagnosis for the residential building façade in Algeria

Pollack Periodica, 2021

As it is clear, worldwide buildings are the largest consumer of the final energy consumption. In ... more As it is clear, worldwide buildings are the largest consumer of the final energy consumption. In Algeria, it has been reported that 33% of the overall energy consumption was attributed to buildings. This is due to the design and constructional techniques of the residential buildings, which do not address the local climatic condition. To assess this situation, the study is focused on analyzing the existing residential buildings in Algeria, in terms of energy, thermal, daylight, and indoor air quality performance, using a dynamic simulation software. Typical building design in a hot and dry climate was selected. The results revealed that the existing residential buildings do not comply with the energy-efficient design standards. It was concluded that further strategies should be applied in this sector, in terms of building design, materials, and façade configuration.

Research paper thumbnail of Simulation-Based Analysis of Earthen Heritage Architecture as Responsive Refugee Shelters (Case Study: Domes of Northern Syria)

The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, 2020

Syria has been struggling through a continuous conflict for more than nine years so far. This con... more Syria has been struggling through a continuous conflict for more than nine years so far. This conflict has had a disastrous consequence, for not only Syria urban areas but also its world heritage and historical sites. Moreover, the ongoing conflict resulted in the displacement of over 13 million people that is more than half the population; including more than 6.1 million internally displaced. This long-term encampment is a growing aspect of a growing refugee crisis. The Syrian refugees have to face another crisis in the camps due to a significant shortage of resources and support. One solution was using earthen buildings that have been a traditional architectural style in Syria for 11 thousand years. As a part of the cultural heritage, it depends on community participation and achieves environmental and economic efficiency in addition to preserving memory and identity of the place. This paper discusses the creation of sustainable shelters through the revival of heritage vernacular earthen architecture in northern Syria. A comparative analysis was conducted between the humanitarian agencies shelters (HAS) and different historical vernacular dwellings (HDS) from the same region with an arid steppe climate (hot summer and a short cold winter); they were modelled in numerical thermal simulations framework as a means to assess the shelters' building energy demand and indoor comfort quality. The comparison resulted in the superiority of the heritage dwelling. The paper is concluded with passive approach optimization to the different historical earthen domes with consideration of the historical characteristics and background.

Research paper thumbnail of Simulation-Based Analysis of Earthen Heritage Architecture as Responsive Refugee Shelters (Case Study: Domes of Northern Syria)

The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, 2020

Syria has been struggling through a continuous conflict for more than nine years so far. This con... more Syria has been struggling through a continuous conflict for more than nine years so far. This conflict has had a disastrous consequence, for not only Syria urban areas but also its world heritage and historical sites. Moreover, the ongoing conflict resulted in the displacement of over 13 million people that is more than half the population; including more than 6.1 million internally displaced. This long-term encampment is a growing aspect of a growing refugee crisis. The Syrian refugees have to face another crisis in the camps due to a significant shortage of resources and support. One solution was using earthen buildings that have been a traditional architectural style in Syria for 11 thousand years. As a part of the cultural heritage, it depends on community participation and achieves environmental and economic efficiency in addition to preserving memory and identity of the place. This paper discusses the creation of sustainable shelters through the revival of heritage vernacular earthen architecture in northern Syria. A comparative analysis was conducted between the humanitarian agencies shelters (HAS) and different historical vernacular dwellings (HDS) from the same region with an arid steppe climate (hot summer and a short cold winter); they were modelled in numerical thermal simulations framework as a means to assess the shelters' building energy demand and indoor comfort quality. The comparison resulted in the superiority of the heritage dwelling. The paper is concluded with passive approach optimization to the different historical earthen domes with consideration of the historical characteristics and background.

Research paper thumbnail of PhD Project

Research paper thumbnail of Numerical evaluation of outdoor thermal comfort and weather parameters in summertime at Széchenyi square

Research paper thumbnail of An overview of microclimate tools for predicting the thermal comfort, meteorological parameters and design strategies in outdoor spaces

Pollack Periodica, 2019

There are several outdoor microclimatic simulation software tools in use. The current research ai... more There are several outdoor microclimatic simulation software tools in use. The current research aims to identify some of the most prominent computer-based tools based on their capacity of predicting a significant number of variables and compare them in order to establish their differences. This article provides an overview of the applications of computational fluid dynamics in outdoor performance simulation, focused on three topics: general criteria, specific outputs, strategies, and elements can be investigated by the tool. The results have shown that ENVI-met tool is capable of predicting and simulating the set microclimate variables.

Research paper thumbnail of Comfort and energy performance analysis of a heritage residential building in Shanghai

Pollack Periodica, 2019

Along with its rapid growth in economy, the protection of heritage buildings has recently gained ... more Along with its rapid growth in economy, the protection of heritage buildings has recently gained importance and awareness in China. This paper investigates the energy performance of a heritage building (Wang's House) in Shanghai, as well as the thermal comfort of the users, using dynamic thermal simulations. The analysis showed that heating accounts as the highest energy demand, followed by cooling and lighting. The resulting study will help the authors to identify various sustainable strategies to improve users comfort as well as reduce the energy demand of heritage buildings in China.

Research paper thumbnail of The impact of building orientation on energy performance: A case study in new Minia, Egypt

Pollack Periodica, 2018

The energy consumption of residential buildings represents the majority part of energy usage in E... more The energy consumption of residential buildings represents the majority part of energy usage in Egypt. The aim of this study is to assess the energy performance of a dwelling in New Minia City, Egypt through different orientations. The energy consumption of the case study building is 52560 kWh annually. However, this energy demand could be reduced by 5.8% if the building is oriented to the north direction. The difference of the energy consumption between the best and the worst building orientations, North and South, respectively, reached up to 7.5%. The location of the actual building has a noticeable effect on the energy consumption.

Research paper thumbnail of Dynamic Simulations Supported Indoor Climate and Energy Building Modeling

International Journal of Engineering and Technology, 2013

Research paper thumbnail of Windkanaluntersuchungen zwecks Quantifizierung und Validierung der Wirkung von Windinduktion und thermischen Auftriebskräften auf die natürliche Lüftung eines industriellen Innovationszentrums

Research paper thumbnail of Energy management monitoring and control of public buildings

Pollack Periodica, 2014

The energy demand of the built environment is almost 50% of the total energy demand of a national... more The energy demand of the built environment is almost 50% of the total energy demand of a national economy. What solutions can architects offer to reduce environmental and energy problems? One of the most effective methods to develop highly efficient, sustainable building systems is a research program based on energy simulations and monitoring of the building management. The research team, the Author involved in, is on the right way to lay down milestones of an accurate design method to be able to predict and minimize the total energy needs of the building as early as the design phase. Pre- and post-processing energetic and climatic simulations are made during the whole design process. Based on the simulation results continuous alteration can be developed on the planned building complex. The main purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the dynamic simulation and measurement concept of the program in an actual demonstration building of the University of Pecs, which is one of Hungary's first energy efficient industrial and office buildings with energy-plus potential.

Research paper thumbnail of Simulation-supported design of a Hungarian national sports center

Research paper thumbnail of Passive system optimization in office buildings using a reference testbed building

Pollack Periodica, 2021

The purpose of this research is the application of a passive design strategy for office buildings... more The purpose of this research is the application of a passive design strategy for office buildings, the wall-window-ratio optimization under moderate climate. A simplified thermal and lighting simulation model of an office research building served as reference testbed for thermal comfort, daylight factor and illuminance as well as heating, cooling and lighting energy demand assessment. These six performance types of similarly oriented room groups are evaluated via a self-developed weighting process to determine the orientation dependent optimal wall-window-ratio of all room groups. This multi objective optimization applies in a broad range of office buildings under moderate climate.

Research paper thumbnail of Analysis of active system operation optimization in office buildings

Pollack Periodica, 2021

The aim of this paper is to present a solution for optimizing the operation of the Szentágothai R... more The aim of this paper is to present a solution for optimizing the operation of the Szentágothai Research Center. This building has several different functions at a high degree, so it can represent most of the difficulties in achieving an ideal level of operation energy consumption while assuring an adequate comfort level.As a first stage of a generic office building optimization research, a monitored reference building of common type was chosen. Various active operation optimization experiments were carried out. The successive reduction of operation intensity and schedules resulted in 63.3% operation energy savings. The results provide considerable potential in generic office design applications.

Research paper thumbnail of Water body effect on microclimate in summertime: A case study from Pécs

Pollack Periodica

The relationship between water body (fountains) scale and climate parameters like wind speed, air... more The relationship between water body (fountains) scale and climate parameters like wind speed, air temperature, relative humidity, as well as thermal comfort index was modeled and analyzed via Envi-met code. Taking the water impact and factors analysis as a research object, the factors mainly discussed in this research are square area to water-body area ratio and the location of the water element. However, the computational fluid dynamics simulations were conducted on the following scenarios: 3% (original base case), 6%, and 9% of the total square's area, then the outputs of the two simulation results were compared to the original base case. The results revealed that water scale has a slight effect on the micro-climate of the built environment in the summertime in moderately warm-wet climate zone. However, it is beneficial to adjust temperature and humidity in public spaces of central European cities. Nonetheless, the main aim of this paper is to quantitatively investigate the impact of the water bodies on the urban weather parameters and human thermal comfort under the influence of different scale ratios in Pecs-Hungary.

Research paper thumbnail of A Cactus-Inspired Biomimicry Shading Device for Office Building Typologies

Research paper thumbnail of Energy Consumption and Thermal Comfort of the Office Building Typologies Based on Dynamic Simulations

Research paper thumbnail of Energy Use and Indoor Environment Performance in Sustainably Designed Refugee Shelters: Three Incremental Phases

Sustainability

Globally, natural and man-made disasters continue to force the displacement of masses of people. ... more Globally, natural and man-made disasters continue to force the displacement of masses of people. Existing studies show that several aspects have not been integrated into constructing refugee camps and shelters to achieve sustainability, such as long lifespan, indoor thermal comfort and air quality, energy efficiency, socio-cultural aspects, integration with local planning and design systems, and environmental impact. This study integrates the above factors in six refugee core shelters, designed based on the Middle Eastern cultural context using locally available sustainable construction materials and techniques. The prototypes are situated on two different building plots, i.e., terraced and end-of-terrace, and undergo three development phases, known as the incremental improvement strategy. The study focuses on their energy and indoor environment performance and provides empirical assessments undertaken using dynamic building simulations. It shows that the adopted approach to design ...

Research paper thumbnail of Impact Assessment of Morphology and Layout of Zones on Refugees’ Affordable Core Shelter Performance

Sustainability

The number of migrants increases globally due to natural disasters, global warming, and war confl... more The number of migrants increases globally due to natural disasters, global warming, and war conflicts. Inefficient and unsustainable construction approaches for migrant shelters have resulted from improper planning and design systems regarding lifespan, materials and techniques, and socio-cultural aspects. Therefore, the study aim has an incentive to assess the impact of the morphological, siting, and layout of zones and shelters for the long-term displacement prototypes considering sustainability concepts from social context, affordability, adaptability, low-impact construction materials, and techniques. Furthermore, applying the dynamic simulation IDA ICE 4.8 tool was cardinal to justify the comprehensive reported outcomes based on the bottom-up construction method after assessing energy and thermal comfort performance in seven cases. The energy performance assessment regarding heating reveals the superiority of the compact layout plan system, while the open-layout plan system is ...

Research paper thumbnail of Overview of whole-building energy engines for investigating energy-related systems

Pollack Periodica

With the rapid importance of high-performance energy modeling of buildings, whole-building energy... more With the rapid importance of high-performance energy modeling of buildings, whole-building energy simulation engines are rapidly used in the decision-making process. However, there are tens of engines in the market, which makes the choice of design engine very challenging. This article provides a comparison of the applications of whole-building energy simulation to predict a significant number of systems. As a result, the selected engines will be compared to establish their characteristics and abilities. Nevertheless, the focus will be placed on: generic criteria; envelope; lighting; service hot water; Heating-ventilation; and renewable systems. However, the authors found that an engine could be used extensively in one system and has limited capabilities in another system.

Research paper thumbnail of Energy performance diagnosis for the residential building façade in Algeria

Pollack Periodica, 2021

As it is clear, worldwide buildings are the largest consumer of the final energy consumption. In ... more As it is clear, worldwide buildings are the largest consumer of the final energy consumption. In Algeria, it has been reported that 33% of the overall energy consumption was attributed to buildings. This is due to the design and constructional techniques of the residential buildings, which do not address the local climatic condition. To assess this situation, the study is focused on analyzing the existing residential buildings in Algeria, in terms of energy, thermal, daylight, and indoor air quality performance, using a dynamic simulation software. Typical building design in a hot and dry climate was selected. The results revealed that the existing residential buildings do not comply with the energy-efficient design standards. It was concluded that further strategies should be applied in this sector, in terms of building design, materials, and façade configuration.

Research paper thumbnail of Simulation-Based Analysis of Earthen Heritage Architecture as Responsive Refugee Shelters (Case Study: Domes of Northern Syria)

The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, 2020

Syria has been struggling through a continuous conflict for more than nine years so far. This con... more Syria has been struggling through a continuous conflict for more than nine years so far. This conflict has had a disastrous consequence, for not only Syria urban areas but also its world heritage and historical sites. Moreover, the ongoing conflict resulted in the displacement of over 13 million people that is more than half the population; including more than 6.1 million internally displaced. This long-term encampment is a growing aspect of a growing refugee crisis. The Syrian refugees have to face another crisis in the camps due to a significant shortage of resources and support. One solution was using earthen buildings that have been a traditional architectural style in Syria for 11 thousand years. As a part of the cultural heritage, it depends on community participation and achieves environmental and economic efficiency in addition to preserving memory and identity of the place. This paper discusses the creation of sustainable shelters through the revival of heritage vernacular earthen architecture in northern Syria. A comparative analysis was conducted between the humanitarian agencies shelters (HAS) and different historical vernacular dwellings (HDS) from the same region with an arid steppe climate (hot summer and a short cold winter); they were modelled in numerical thermal simulations framework as a means to assess the shelters' building energy demand and indoor comfort quality. The comparison resulted in the superiority of the heritage dwelling. The paper is concluded with passive approach optimization to the different historical earthen domes with consideration of the historical characteristics and background.

Research paper thumbnail of Simulation-Based Analysis of Earthen Heritage Architecture as Responsive Refugee Shelters (Case Study: Domes of Northern Syria)

The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, 2020

Syria has been struggling through a continuous conflict for more than nine years so far. This con... more Syria has been struggling through a continuous conflict for more than nine years so far. This conflict has had a disastrous consequence, for not only Syria urban areas but also its world heritage and historical sites. Moreover, the ongoing conflict resulted in the displacement of over 13 million people that is more than half the population; including more than 6.1 million internally displaced. This long-term encampment is a growing aspect of a growing refugee crisis. The Syrian refugees have to face another crisis in the camps due to a significant shortage of resources and support. One solution was using earthen buildings that have been a traditional architectural style in Syria for 11 thousand years. As a part of the cultural heritage, it depends on community participation and achieves environmental and economic efficiency in addition to preserving memory and identity of the place. This paper discusses the creation of sustainable shelters through the revival of heritage vernacular earthen architecture in northern Syria. A comparative analysis was conducted between the humanitarian agencies shelters (HAS) and different historical vernacular dwellings (HDS) from the same region with an arid steppe climate (hot summer and a short cold winter); they were modelled in numerical thermal simulations framework as a means to assess the shelters' building energy demand and indoor comfort quality. The comparison resulted in the superiority of the heritage dwelling. The paper is concluded with passive approach optimization to the different historical earthen domes with consideration of the historical characteristics and background.

Research paper thumbnail of PhD Project

Research paper thumbnail of Numerical evaluation of outdoor thermal comfort and weather parameters in summertime at Széchenyi square

Research paper thumbnail of An overview of microclimate tools for predicting the thermal comfort, meteorological parameters and design strategies in outdoor spaces

Pollack Periodica, 2019

There are several outdoor microclimatic simulation software tools in use. The current research ai... more There are several outdoor microclimatic simulation software tools in use. The current research aims to identify some of the most prominent computer-based tools based on their capacity of predicting a significant number of variables and compare them in order to establish their differences. This article provides an overview of the applications of computational fluid dynamics in outdoor performance simulation, focused on three topics: general criteria, specific outputs, strategies, and elements can be investigated by the tool. The results have shown that ENVI-met tool is capable of predicting and simulating the set microclimate variables.

Research paper thumbnail of Comfort and energy performance analysis of a heritage residential building in Shanghai

Pollack Periodica, 2019

Along with its rapid growth in economy, the protection of heritage buildings has recently gained ... more Along with its rapid growth in economy, the protection of heritage buildings has recently gained importance and awareness in China. This paper investigates the energy performance of a heritage building (Wang's House) in Shanghai, as well as the thermal comfort of the users, using dynamic thermal simulations. The analysis showed that heating accounts as the highest energy demand, followed by cooling and lighting. The resulting study will help the authors to identify various sustainable strategies to improve users comfort as well as reduce the energy demand of heritage buildings in China.

Research paper thumbnail of The impact of building orientation on energy performance: A case study in new Minia, Egypt

Pollack Periodica, 2018

The energy consumption of residential buildings represents the majority part of energy usage in E... more The energy consumption of residential buildings represents the majority part of energy usage in Egypt. The aim of this study is to assess the energy performance of a dwelling in New Minia City, Egypt through different orientations. The energy consumption of the case study building is 52560 kWh annually. However, this energy demand could be reduced by 5.8% if the building is oriented to the north direction. The difference of the energy consumption between the best and the worst building orientations, North and South, respectively, reached up to 7.5%. The location of the actual building has a noticeable effect on the energy consumption.

Research paper thumbnail of Dynamic Simulations Supported Indoor Climate and Energy Building Modeling

International Journal of Engineering and Technology, 2013

Research paper thumbnail of Windkanaluntersuchungen zwecks Quantifizierung und Validierung der Wirkung von Windinduktion und thermischen Auftriebskräften auf die natürliche Lüftung eines industriellen Innovationszentrums

Research paper thumbnail of Energy management monitoring and control of public buildings

Pollack Periodica, 2014

The energy demand of the built environment is almost 50% of the total energy demand of a national... more The energy demand of the built environment is almost 50% of the total energy demand of a national economy. What solutions can architects offer to reduce environmental and energy problems? One of the most effective methods to develop highly efficient, sustainable building systems is a research program based on energy simulations and monitoring of the building management. The research team, the Author involved in, is on the right way to lay down milestones of an accurate design method to be able to predict and minimize the total energy needs of the building as early as the design phase. Pre- and post-processing energetic and climatic simulations are made during the whole design process. Based on the simulation results continuous alteration can be developed on the planned building complex. The main purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the dynamic simulation and measurement concept of the program in an actual demonstration building of the University of Pecs, which is one of Hungary's first energy efficient industrial and office buildings with energy-plus potential.

Research paper thumbnail of Simulation-supported design of a Hungarian national sports center

Research paper thumbnail of Passive system optimization in office buildings using a reference testbed building

Pollack Periodica, 2021

The purpose of this research is the application of a passive design strategy for office buildings... more The purpose of this research is the application of a passive design strategy for office buildings, the wall-window-ratio optimization under moderate climate. A simplified thermal and lighting simulation model of an office research building served as reference testbed for thermal comfort, daylight factor and illuminance as well as heating, cooling and lighting energy demand assessment. These six performance types of similarly oriented room groups are evaluated via a self-developed weighting process to determine the orientation dependent optimal wall-window-ratio of all room groups. This multi objective optimization applies in a broad range of office buildings under moderate climate.

Research paper thumbnail of Analysis of active system operation optimization in office buildings

Pollack Periodica, 2021

The aim of this paper is to present a solution for optimizing the operation of the Szentágothai R... more The aim of this paper is to present a solution for optimizing the operation of the Szentágothai Research Center. This building has several different functions at a high degree, so it can represent most of the difficulties in achieving an ideal level of operation energy consumption while assuring an adequate comfort level.As a first stage of a generic office building optimization research, a monitored reference building of common type was chosen. Various active operation optimization experiments were carried out. The successive reduction of operation intensity and schedules resulted in 63.3% operation energy savings. The results provide considerable potential in generic office design applications.

Research paper thumbnail of Water body effect on microclimate in summertime: A case study from Pécs

Pollack Periodica

The relationship between water body (fountains) scale and climate parameters like wind speed, air... more The relationship between water body (fountains) scale and climate parameters like wind speed, air temperature, relative humidity, as well as thermal comfort index was modeled and analyzed via Envi-met code. Taking the water impact and factors analysis as a research object, the factors mainly discussed in this research are square area to water-body area ratio and the location of the water element. However, the computational fluid dynamics simulations were conducted on the following scenarios: 3% (original base case), 6%, and 9% of the total square's area, then the outputs of the two simulation results were compared to the original base case. The results revealed that water scale has a slight effect on the micro-climate of the built environment in the summertime in moderately warm-wet climate zone. However, it is beneficial to adjust temperature and humidity in public spaces of central European cities. Nonetheless, the main aim of this paper is to quantitatively investigate the impact of the water bodies on the urban weather parameters and human thermal comfort under the influence of different scale ratios in Pecs-Hungary.