The Effect of Building Aspect Ratio on Energy Efficiency: A Case Study for Multi-Unit Residential Buildings in Canada

This paper examines the energy consumption of varying aspect ratio in multi-unit residential buildings in Canadian cities. The aspect ratio of a building is one of the most important determinants of energy efficiency. It defines the building surface area by which heat is transferred between the int...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Philip McKeen, Alan S. Fung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-07-01
Series:Buildings
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/4/3/336