Development of Reference Energy Models for Office Buildings in Korea

Indira Adilkhanova; Ji-Hwan Jeong; Geun-Young Yun; Ki-Sup Lee; Hyun-Ah Kim; Seo-Jeong Kim; Suk-Ho Lee

doi:10.22696/jkiaebs.20250010

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Development of Reference Energy Models for Office Buildings in Korea 한국 업무시설의 표준 에너지 모델 개발

30 June 2025. pp. 105-125

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Abstract

This study presents the development of regionally representative reference models for office buildings in Korea using a hierarchical clustering method. Office buildings in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do were classified into two dominant categories: mid-rise and high-rise, based on key geometric parameters extracted from the national building registry. For each category, detailed EnergyPlus models were created, incorporating geometry, zoning configuration, window-to- wall ratios, and envelope assemblies aligned with domestic thermal performance standards. Annual energy simulations showed clear differences in heating and cooling demand between the two types, underscoring the importance of capturing geometric and operational diversity in building energy modelling. The proposed approach provides a practical foundation for developing detailed reference models suitable for building energy simulations, policy analysis, and scenario evaluation.

Keywords

Reference energy model

office buildings

hierarchical clustering

Ward’s method

키워드

표본 에너지 모델

업무 시설

계층적 군집화

워드 방법

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Publisher :Korean Institute of Architectural Sustainable Environment and Building Systems
Publisher(Ko) :한국건축친환경설비학회
Journal Title :Journal of Korean Institute of Architectural Sustainable Environment and Building Systems
Journal Title(Ko) :한국건축친환경설비학회논문집
Volume : 19
No :3
Pages :105-125
Received Date : 2025-04-28
Revised Date : 2025-05-10
Accepted Date : 2025-05-15
DOI :https://doi.org/10.22696/jkiaebs.20250010

Journal of Korean Institute of Architectural Sustainable Environment and Building Systems ISSN:1976-6483(Print) 2586-0666(Online) 한국건축친환경설비학회논문집

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