Residential
Residential
Residential developments range from mid-rise apartment buildings to high-rise residential towers with diverse occupancy and operational profiles. Enerphi develops energy models that evaluate envelope performance, residential HVAC systems, domestic hot water demand, and occupant-driven energy consumption.
Envelope thermal mass dominates in hot-arid climates. Infiltration modelling for air-sealing standards is critical. DHW load profiles vary by family occupancy. Stack-effect modelling matters for high-rise vertical pressure distribution. 500+ zone counts on large residential projects extend simulation time materially.
Case study
Apartments & High Rise
Typical Project Characteristics
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Typical Gross Floor Area | 1,000 – 100,000+ m² |
| Typical Number of Floors | 3 – 20+ |
| Typical HVAC Systems | Split AC, VRF, Heat Pumps, Central Chilled Water (high-rise) |
| Occupancy Density | Low- Medium |
| Operating Schedule | Primarily mornings, evenings, weekends |
Projects
Project Country: Australia
Building Area: 12,000 sq.m
No. Of. Floors: G+11
No. Of. Zones: 500 – 650
Modeling Complexity: High
Simulation Run Time: High
Project Country: Japan
Building Area: 2,000 sq.m
No. Of. Floors: G+3
No. Of. Zones: 100 – 150
Modeling Complexity: Low
Simulation Run Time: Medium
Project Country: Qatar
Building Area: 30,500 sq.m
No. Of. Floors: G+6
No. Of. Zones: 1000 – 1500
Modeling Complexity: High
Simulation Run Time: High
Project Country: USA
Building Area: 2,50,500 sq.m
No. Of. Floors: 2B+G+31
No. Of. Zones: 2000+
Modeling Complexity: High
Simulation Run Time: High
Villas & Residential Communities
Typical Project Characteristics
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Typical Gross Floor Area | 150-2,500 m² per unit |
| Typical Number of Floors | 1-3 |
| Typical HVAC Systems | Split AC, Mini VRF, Heat Pumps |
| Occupancy Density | Low |
| Operating Schedule | Residential occupancy profile |
Projects
Project Country: New Zealand
Building Area: 1,500 sq.m
No. Of. Floors: G+2
No. Of. Zones: 60
Modeling Complexity: Low
Simulation Run Time: Low
Project Country: Canada
Building Area: 500 sq.m
No. Of. Floors: G+2
No. Of. Zones: 20
Modeling Complexity: Low
Simulation Run Time: Low
Project Country: UAE
Building Area: 15,000 sq.m
No. Of. Floors: G+2
No. Of. Zones: 50+
Modeling Complexity: Medium
Simulation Run Time: Low
