The purpose of my diploma thesis is to propose the air condition to apartments. The work is divided into two parts. The first part describes the climate of the internal spaces, its forms, what it is influenced by and what way it influences the human. It analyzes natural and indoor ventilations. The second part desings air condition to concrete flat, technical report including the mechanical drawings and technical paper of used products.

Master thesis solves the level of CO2 concentration in the premises of universities in Brno. The main objectives of the processed data measured from two monitored rooms, compare it with the permissible limits of concentration, evaluate the effectiveness of natural ventilation and develop a more efficient way to exchange air with forced venti-lation. Space solutions are part of the Philosophical Faculty of Masaryk University, the fourth above-ground floors of buildings A and B1. The theoretical part deals with CO2 concentrations, measurement methods, the influence of CO2 on the organism and the assessment of daylight.

Past research has shown that natural ventilation can be used to satisfy upwards of 98% of the yearly cooling demand when utilized in the appropriate climate zone. Yet widespread implementation of natural ventilation has been limited in practice. This delay in market adoption is mainly due to lack of effective and reliable control. Historically, control of natural ventilation was left to the occupant (i.e. they are responsible for opening and closing their windows) because occupants are more readily satisfied when given control of the indoor environment. This strategy has been shown to be effective during summer months, but can lead to both over and under ventilation, as well as the associated unnecessary energy waste during the winter months. This research presents the development and evaluation of a model-based control algorithm for natural ventilation. The proposed controller is designed to modulate the operable windows based on ambient temperature, wind speed, wind direction, solar radiation, indoor temperature and other building characteristics to ensure adequate ventilation and thermal comfort throughout the year without the use of mechanical ventilation and cooling systems. A midrise student dormitory building, located in Portland OR, has been used to demonstrate the performance of the proposed controller. Simulation results show that the model-based controller is able to reduce under-ventilated hours to 6.2% of the summer season (June - September) and 2.5% of the winter (October - May) while preventing over-heating during 99% of the year. In addition, the model-based-controller reduces the yearly energy cost by 33% when compared to a conventional heat pump system. As a proactive control, model-based control has been used in a wide range of building control applications. This research serves as proof-of-concept that it can be used to control operable windows to provide adequate ventilation year-round without significantly affecting thermal comfort. The resulting control algorithm significantly improves the reliability of natural ventilation design and could lead to a wider adoption of natural ventilation in appropriate climate zones.

Building performance simulations [BPS] tools are important in all the design stages, mainly in the early ones. However, some barriers such as time, resources and expertise do not contribute to their implementation in architecture offices. This research aimed to develop regression models (meta-models) to assess the thermal discomfort in a Brazilian low-cost house [LCH] during early design. They predicted the degree-hours of discomfort by heat and/or by cold as function of the design parameters changes for three Brazilian cities: Curitiba/PR, São Paulo/SP, and Manaus/AM. This work focused on using the meta-models to evaluate the impact of the parameters related to natural ventilation strategies on thermal performance in LCH. The analyzed Brazilian LCH consisted in a naturally ventilated representative unit developed based on the collected data. The most influential parameters in thermal performance, namely as key design parameters, were building orientation, shading devices positions and sizes, thermal material properties of the walls and roof constructive systems as well as window-to-wall ratios (WWR) and effective window ventilation areas (EWVA). The methodology was divided into: (a) collecting projects of Brazilian LCH, and based on that a base model that was able to represent them was proposed, (b) defining the key design parameters and their ranges, in order to compose the design space to be considered, (c) simulating thermal performance using EnergyPlus coupled with a Monte Carlo framework to randomly sample the design space considered, (d) using the greater part of the simulation results to develop the meta-models, (e)using the remaining portion to validate them, and (f) applying the meta-models in a simple design configuration in order to test their potential as a support design tool. Overall, the meta-models showed R2 values higher than 0.95 for all climates. Except for the regression models to predict discomfort by heat for Curitiba (R2 =0.61) and São Paulo (R2 =0.74). In their application, the models showed consistent predictions for WWR variations, but unexpected patterns for EWVA. / Simulações do desempenho de edificações são ferramentas importantes em todo processo de desenvolvimento do projeto, especialmente nas etapas iniciais. No entanto, barreiras como tempo, custo e conhecimento especializado impedem a implementação de tais ferramentas nos escritórios de arquitetura. A presente pesquisa se propôs a desenvolver modelos de regressão (meta-modelos) para avaliar o desconforto térmico em uma habitação de interesse social [HIS] brasileira. Estes meta - modelos predizem os graus-hora de desconforto por calor ou por frio em função de alterações nos parâmetros de projeto para três cidades brasileiras: Curitiba/PR, São Paulo/SP e Manaus/AM. O foco deste trabalho é o uso dos meta-modelos para avaliar o impacto de parâmetros relacionados com estratégias de ventilação natural no conforto térmico em HIS. A HIS brasileira analisada consistiu em uma unidade representativa, naturalmente ventilada e desenvolvida baseada em dados coletados. Os parâmetros que mais influenciam o conforto térmico, nomeados parâmetroschave de projeto foram: orientação da edificação, posição e tamanho das proteções solares, propriedades térmicas dos sistemas construtivos das paredes e do telhado, assim como, áreas de janela nas fachadas e áreas efetiva de abertura. A metodologia foi dividida em: (a) coleta de projetos de HIS brasileiras que embasaram a proposição de um modelobase que os representassem, (b) definição dos parâmetros chave de projeto e suas faixas de variação, a fim de compor o universo de projeto a ser explorado, (c) simulações térmicas usando o EnergyPlus acoplado com uma ferramenta de Monte Carlo para variar randomicamente o universo de projeto considerado, (d) uso da maior parte dos resultados das simulações para o desenvolvimento dos meta-modelos,(e) uso da porção remanescente para a validação dos meta-modelos e (f) aplicação dos meta-modelos em uma simples configuração de projeto, visando testar o seu potencial como ferramenta de suporte de projeto. De modo geral, os meta-modelos apresentaram R2 superiores a 0,95 para todos os climas, exceto os meta-modelos para predizer desconforto por calor para Curitiba (R2 =0,61) e São Paulo (R2 =0,74). Na fase de aplicação, os modelos mostraram predições consistentes para variações na área de janela na fachada, mas incoerências para variações nas áreas efetiva de abertura.

A conjugação das variáveis luz e vento e sua consideração desde a concepção do edifício são fundamentais para garantir uma eficiente ventilação e iluminação natural. A orientação e a forma do edifício também são importantes. No entanto, a ventilação natural depende da integração dos seus princípios básicos; por diferença de pressão e pelo efeito chaminé. Os fundamentos da ventilação e da iluminação naturais em climas quentes são ilustrados através da obra do arquiteto João Filgueiras Lima, Lelé. Economia de energia, boas condições visuais, psicológicas, higiênicas e uma agradável sensibilidade espacial, entre outros aspectos, subjetivos e relativos ao conforto ambiental, caracterizam à eficaz incorporação da luz e da ventilação natural nas suas obras. Analisam-se os hospitais da rede Sarah Kubitschek, Fortaleza e Rio de Janeiro, duas das obras que melhor ilustram as soluções técnicas e arquitetônicas, propostas pelo arquiteto, que favorecem a entrada do vento e da luz natural. Evidencia-se o aprimoramento dos sheds e demais sistemas de ventilação como as galerias e o piso técnico assim como os sistemas flexíveis de fechamento; o forro de painéis de policarbonato basculantes e os arcos retráteis, os quais, dependendo do tipo de ventilação em funcionamento (natural, mecânica ou artificial), permitem o controle da saída do ar e da iluminação natural de maneira independente. A incorporação de jardins internos e dispositivos de climatização passivos, como espelhos d´água e nebulizadores, são também ilustrados. No hospital Sarah Fortaleza destaca-se a organização dos ambientes especiais e os ambientes flexíveis. Nos ambientes especiais (salas de radiologia, farmácias e centros cirúrgicos), o ar condicionado é fundamental, pois exigem níveis rigorosos e controlados de temperatura, umidade relativa e gradiente de pressão de ar. Já nos ambientes flexíveis (salas de fisioterapia, ambulatórios, enfermarias e áreas de espera), onde o controle é menos rigoroso, a ventilação natural garante o conforto térmico. Cabe salientar que os ambientes flexíveis estão dispostos de maneira a captar os ventos dominantes. Conclui-se que os dispositivos de fechamento (janelas, sheds, muros e aberturas) devem permitir o controle independente da iluminação e da ventilação natural. / The combination of the variables light and wind, and its consideration since the conception of the building is fundamental to guarantee an efficient natural ventilation and lighting. The orientation and shape of the building are also important. However, natural ventilation depends on the integration of its basic principles; through pressure difference and through chimney effect. Natural lighting and ventilation principles in warm climates are illustrated through the work of the architect João Filgueiras Lima, Lelé. Low energy, good visual conditions, also psychological and hygiene conditions, and a pleasant spatial sensibility, among other aspects, subjective and relative to environmental comfort, characterize the efficient incorporation of natural light and ventilation in the architect’s work. Hospitals from the Rede Sarah Kubitschek, from Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro, were analyzed, two of the buildings that best illustrate the technical and architectonic solutions proposed by the architect, which enhance the entrance of wind and natural light. The refinement of sheds and other ventilation systems such as galleries and technical floors, as well as the flexible systems for closing, stands out in his architecture; the tilting polycarbonate panels that form the false roof, and the retractable arcs, which, depending on the type of applied ventilation (natural, mechanic, or artificial), allow a control of air exit and natural lighting independently. The incorporation of internal gardens and passive acclimatizing devices, such as water pools and nebulizers, are also illustrated. At the Sarah hospital in Fortaleza, an organization of special and flexible environments stands out. In the special environments (radiology rooms, pharmacy, and surgery centers), air conditioning is fundamental, because they demand rigorous and controlled levels of temperature, relative humidity, and gradient air pressure. On the other hand, in the flexible environments (physiotherapy rooms, clinic, nursery and waiting areas), where environmental control is less rigorous, natural ventilation guarantees the thermal comfort. It is important to emphasize that the flexible environments are disposed in such a way to capture the dominant winds. Therefore, it is concluded that the closing devices (windows, sheds, walls, and openings) shall allow an independent control of natural ventilation and natural lighting.

Dans le cadre de la recherche de solutions visant à réduire les consommations d’énergie liées au rafraîchissement des bâtiments, une plateforme d’essais a été mise en place en 2012 à l’I2M et installée sur le site de l’IUT de l’Université de Bordeaux. Cette plateforme est issue d’un prototype de bâtiment BEPos, dénommée Sumbiosi, réalisée par un consortium rassemblé autour du campus de Bordeaux dans le cadre de sa participation à la compétition interuniversitaire du Solar Decathlon Europe 2012. Elle a notamment été conçue de façon à favoriser le stockage passif d’énergie diurne en hiver et le déstockage semi-passif d’énergie nocturne en été. Deux éléments principaux permettent a priori ces fonctions de stockage et déstockage passifs d’énergie : une dalle de forte masse thermique située du côté de la façade Sud vitrée du bâtiment, et des protections solaires et ouvertures pilotables sur les façades Sud, Nord et en lanterneau du bâtiment ; ces dernières assurent les trois principes fondamentaux en ventilation naturelle qui ont lieu grâce aux effets du tirage thermique et de la force du vent. L’objet des travaux menés actuellement ont pour objectif initial d’appréhender qualitativement le stockage-déstockage d’énergie dans la dalle, celle-ci étant soumise à des échanges radiatifs (extérieur et d’intérieur) et convectifs (générés par convection naturelle, forcée ou mixte). Ils visent par la suite à caractériser précisément et quantitativement le couplage entre ce stockage-déstockage, et les circulations d’air et apports radiatifs constatés. La mise en place d’une modélisation, reliant l’ensemble de ces paramètres est envisagée, dans le but d’avancer vers une loi de pilotage de ces éléments mobiles amenant à des conditions de confort internes au bâtiment optimales. Cette dernière doit nous permettre de montrer qu’un choix adéquat de stratégie de ventilation permet une minimisation de consommations électrique en évitant autant que possible le recours à la climatisation. Pour atteindre cet objectif, la démarche scientifique adoptée a consisté à mettre en évidence le rôle de la dalle en béton dans stockage/déstockage d’énergie thermique, sous l’effet de différents scénarii de ventilation naturelle de la plateforme. Cette dalle a été instrumentée, de façon discrète sur l’ensemble de sa surface, en termes de capteurs de flux de chaleur (Peltier et Captec), de températures (thermocouples T), et de la vitesse d’air proche de la dalle. Les premiers résultats, obtenus en période estivale, mettent clairement en évidence le couplage entre les phénomènes de stockage et déstockage d’énergie quotidiens et le cycle météorologique correspondant, ceci pour divers scénarii de pilotage des éléments mobiles de l’enveloppe du bâtiment (persiennes, ouvertures). / As part of the search for solutions to reduce the energy consumption related to the refreshment of buildings, a test platform was set up in 2012 at the I2M and installed on the IUT site of the " University of Bordeaux. This platform is the result of a prototype of a PEHs building called Sumbiosi, carried out by a consortium gathered around the Bordeaux campus as part of its participation in the inter-university competition of the Solar Decathlon Europe 2012. It was conceived in such a way as to favor the passive storage of diurnal energy in winter and the semi-passive destocking of nighttime energy in summer. Two main elements allow a priori these functions of passive storage and retrieval of energy: a slab of high thermal mass located on the side of the glazed south facade of the building, and solar protections and openings controllable on the facades South, North and skylight of the building ; the latter provide the three fundamental principles of natural ventilation, which take place through the effects of thermal draft and wind force. The object of the work currently carried out has the initial objective of qualitatively understanding the storage and de-stocking of energy in the slab, the latter being subjected to radiative (external and internal) and convective exchanges (generated by natural convection, forced or mixed). They are intended to characterize precisely and quantitatively the coupling between this storage and release, and the circulations of air and radiative contributions observed. The implementation of a modeling, linking all these parameters is envisaged, with the aim of advancing towards a law controlling these mobile elements leading to optimum internal comfort conditions for building. The latter must enable us to show that an adequate choice of ventilation strategy allows a minimization of electrical consumption by avoiding the use of air conditioning as much as possible. To achieve this objective, the scientific approach adopted consisted in highlighting the role of the concrete slab in the storage / destocking of thermal energy, under the effect of different scenarios of natural ventilation of the platform. This slab was instrumented, discretely over its entire surface, in terms of heat flux sensors (Peltier and Captec), temperatures (T thermocouples), and air speed close to the slab. The first results, obtained during the summer period, clearly show the coupling between the phenomena of daily energy storage and destocking and the corresponding meteorological cycle for various scenarios controlling the moving elements of the building envelope (shutters, openings).

The waste energy is a very important factor that affects environmental crisis in the world. Buildings have been consuming nearly 40% global energy production, and the building industry has been identified as a sector where substantial savings may occur. In residential buildings, the energy consumption is strongly related to air conditioning systems. In Maceio, the use of passive strategies as natural ventilation seems irrelevant by construction sector. This case results in well, fair, bad or very bad residential apartments in relation to climatic conditions. The apartments located in west quadrant have smaller price than apartments located in east quadrant. It is an attractive factor to the consumer purchase apartments badly adapted to climate. This situation contributes with wild use of air conditioning systems. The use of these equipments results in costs of purchase, operation and maintenance. Not always the accounting oh these values are properly considered in the moment of apartment s acquisition. Facing this context, the present work intends to evaluate the economical impact of air conditioning systems use in residential apartments in Maceio city, Brazil. Emphasize the link between waste energy and financial costs in long term involving this question. By case study, be adopted one methodology that analyze: apartment s energy performance in some variable using the EnergyPlus software; natural ventilation performance in some orientation, by qualitative analysis in water table models; economic analysis based on monthly consumption of energy for different situations simulated, accomplish comparison between energy costs for air conditioning system use and the price of apartments. The analysis have shown the energy costs in long term for all situations simulated represent large portion of integral apartment s value. When the monthly cost is applied in savings account, most situations pay total value of apartments. In all cases, this investment overcome the economy make possible in acquisition of west apartment invest in same circumstances. Results lead to the conclusion that the use of passive strategies of thermal comfort is a very good economics strategy for the consumer, and the purchase of badly adapted apartments is very expensive, above all when be considered the economical impacts for air conditioning systems use in long term. / Fundação de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado de Alagoas / O desperdício energético é um dos fatores de maior impacto sobre o desequilíbrio ambiental enfrentado pelo planeta. As edificações respondem pelo consumo de aproximadamente 40% da energia gerada no planeta, sendo o setor da construção civil identificado como uma área de grande potencial para combater o desperdício energético. Nas edificações residenciais, o consumo energético está fortemente relacionado aos sistemas mecânicos de controle térmico como os sistemas de ar condicionado, por exemplo. Em Maceió, o Mercado Imobiliário parece não buscar soluções arquitetônicas que se aprofundem no uso de estratégias passivas de conforto térmico, como a ventilação natural, por exemplo. Na referida cidade, é identificada a existência de apartamentos residenciais bem, razoavelmente, mal ou pessimamente orientados frente aos condicionantes climáticos. Os apartamentos voltados para o quadrante oeste (posição poente) possuem preço menor que aqueles voltados para o quadrante leste (posição nascente), sendo esse um atrativo para o consumidor adquirir apartamentos mal adaptados ao clima. Essa situação contribui com o uso desenfreado de aparelhos de ar condicionado. O uso destes equipamentos acarreta em custos de aquisição, operação e manutenção dos mesmos. No entanto, a contabilização destes valores nem sempre é devidamente considerada no momento da aquisição dos bens imóveis. Diante desse contexto, o presente trabalho avalia o impacto econômico decorrente da utilização de aparelhos de ar condicionado em apartamentos residenciais de 02 quartos na cidade de Maceió/AL. Busca enfatizar o elo existente entre o desperdício de energia e o custo financeiro em longo prazo envolvido neste processo. Através de um estudo de caso, adotou-se uma metodologia na qual foram analisados: o desempenho energético dos apartamentos sob diferentes variáveis, utilizando o software EnergyPlus; o comportamento da ventilação natural nos apartamentos de acordo com as diferentes orientações geográficas, através de análises qualitativas utilizando maquetes em Mesa D água; análises econômicas baseadas no consumo médio mensal de energia para as diferentes situações simuladas, realizando comparações entre o custo energético para utilização de ar condicionado e o preço de mercado dos apartamentos. Os resultados demonstraram que os custos energéticos em longo prazo de todas as situações simuladas representam uma grande parcela do valor total do imóvel. Quando o custo mensal é aplicado em caderneta de poupança, a maioria das situações paga, com sobras, o valor total do imóvel. A economia possibilitada pela aquisição do apartamento poente aplicada em caderneta de poupança durante longo prazo é superada, em todos os casos, pela aplicação em iguais condições do custo energético mensal para uso de ar condicionado. Desta forma, conclui-se que a utilização de estratégias passivas de controle térmico representa um grande meio de economia para o consumidor, e que a compra de apartamentos mal adaptados ao clima é extremamente dispendiosa, sobretudo quando considerado o impacto econômico derivado do uso de ar condicionado em longo prazo.

Building performance simulations [BPS] tools are important in all the design stages, mainly in the early ones. However, some barriers such as time, resources and expertise do not contribute to their implementation in architecture offices. This research aimed to develop regression models (meta-models) to assess the thermal discomfort in a Brazilian low-cost house [LCH] during early design. They predicted the degree-hours of discomfort by heat and/or by cold as function of the design parameters changes for three Brazilian cities: Curitiba/PR, São Paulo/SP, and Manaus/AM. This work focused on using the meta-models to evaluate the impact of the parameters related to natural ventilation strategies on thermal performance in LCH. The analyzed Brazilian LCH consisted in a naturally ventilated representative unit developed based on the collected data. The most influential parameters in thermal performance, namely as key design parameters, were building orientation, shading devices positions and sizes, thermal material properties of the walls and roof constructive systems as well as window-to-wall ratios (WWR) and effective window ventilation areas (EWVA). The methodology was divided into: (a) collecting projects of Brazilian LCH, and based on that a base model that was able to represent them was proposed, (b) defining the key design parameters and their ranges, in order to compose the design space to be considered, (c) simulating thermal performance using EnergyPlus coupled with a Monte Carlo framework to randomly sample the design space considered, (d) using the greater part of the simulation results to develop the meta-models, (e)using the remaining portion to validate them, and (f) applying the meta-models in a simple design configuration in order to test their potential as a support design tool. Overall, the meta-models showed R2 values higher than 0.95 for all climates. Except for the regression models to predict discomfort by heat for Curitiba (R2 =0.61) and São Paulo (R2 =0.74). In their application, the models showed consistent predictions for WWR variations, but unexpected patterns for EWVA. / Simulações do desempenho de edificações são ferramentas importantes em todo processo de desenvolvimento do projeto, especialmente nas etapas iniciais. No entanto, barreiras como tempo, custo e conhecimento especializado impedem a implementação de tais ferramentas nos escritórios de arquitetura. A presente pesquisa se propôs a desenvolver modelos de regressão (meta-modelos) para avaliar o desconforto térmico em uma habitação de interesse social [HIS] brasileira. Estes meta - modelos predizem os graus-hora de desconforto por calor ou por frio em função de alterações nos parâmetros de projeto para três cidades brasileiras: Curitiba/PR, São Paulo/SP e Manaus/AM. O foco deste trabalho é o uso dos meta-modelos para avaliar o impacto de parâmetros relacionados com estratégias de ventilação natural no conforto térmico em HIS. A HIS brasileira analisada consistiu em uma unidade representativa, naturalmente ventilada e desenvolvida baseada em dados coletados. Os parâmetros que mais influenciam o conforto térmico, nomeados parâmetroschave de projeto foram: orientação da edificação, posição e tamanho das proteções solares, propriedades térmicas dos sistemas construtivos das paredes e do telhado, assim como, áreas de janela nas fachadas e áreas efetiva de abertura. A metodologia foi dividida em: (a) coleta de projetos de HIS brasileiras que embasaram a proposição de um modelobase que os representassem, (b) definição dos parâmetros chave de projeto e suas faixas de variação, a fim de compor o universo de projeto a ser explorado, (c) simulações térmicas usando o EnergyPlus acoplado com uma ferramenta de Monte Carlo para variar randomicamente o universo de projeto considerado, (d) uso da maior parte dos resultados das simulações para o desenvolvimento dos meta-modelos,(e) uso da porção remanescente para a validação dos meta-modelos e (f) aplicação dos meta-modelos em uma simples configuração de projeto, visando testar o seu potencial como ferramenta de suporte de projeto. De modo geral, os meta-modelos apresentaram R2 superiores a 0,95 para todos os climas, exceto os meta-modelos para predizer desconforto por calor para Curitiba (R2 =0,61) e São Paulo (R2 =0,74). Na fase de aplicação, os modelos mostraram predições consistentes para variações na área de janela na fachada, mas incoerências para variações nas áreas efetiva de abertura.

A conjugação das variáveis luz e vento e sua consideração desde a concepção do edifício são fundamentais para garantir uma eficiente ventilação e iluminação natural. A orientação e a forma do edifício também são importantes. No entanto, a ventilação natural depende da integração dos seus princípios básicos; por diferença de pressão e pelo efeito chaminé. Os fundamentos da ventilação e da iluminação naturais em climas quentes são ilustrados através da obra do arquiteto João Filgueiras Lima, Lelé. Economia de energia, boas condições visuais, psicológicas, higiênicas e uma agradável sensibilidade espacial, entre outros aspectos, subjetivos e relativos ao conforto ambiental, caracterizam à eficaz incorporação da luz e da ventilação natural nas suas obras. Analisam-se os hospitais da rede Sarah Kubitschek, Fortaleza e Rio de Janeiro, duas das obras que melhor ilustram as soluções técnicas e arquitetônicas, propostas pelo arquiteto, que favorecem a entrada do vento e da luz natural. Evidencia-se o aprimoramento dos sheds e demais sistemas de ventilação como as galerias e o piso técnico assim como os sistemas flexíveis de fechamento; o forro de painéis de policarbonato basculantes e os arcos retráteis, os quais, dependendo do tipo de ventilação em funcionamento (natural, mecânica ou artificial), permitem o controle da saída do ar e da iluminação natural de maneira independente. A incorporação de jardins internos e dispositivos de climatização passivos, como espelhos d´água e nebulizadores, são também ilustrados. No hospital Sarah Fortaleza destaca-se a organização dos ambientes especiais e os ambientes flexíveis. Nos ambientes especiais (salas de radiologia, farmácias e centros cirúrgicos), o ar condicionado é fundamental, pois exigem níveis rigorosos e controlados de temperatura, umidade relativa e gradiente de pressão de ar. Já nos ambientes flexíveis (salas de fisioterapia, ambulatórios, enfermarias e áreas de espera), onde o controle é menos rigoroso, a ventilação natural garante o conforto térmico. Cabe salientar que os ambientes flexíveis estão dispostos de maneira a captar os ventos dominantes. Conclui-se que os dispositivos de fechamento (janelas, sheds, muros e aberturas) devem permitir o controle independente da iluminação e da ventilação natural. / The combination of the variables light and wind, and its consideration since the conception of the building is fundamental to guarantee an efficient natural ventilation and lighting. The orientation and shape of the building are also important. However, natural ventilation depends on the integration of its basic principles; through pressure difference and through chimney effect. Natural lighting and ventilation principles in warm climates are illustrated through the work of the architect João Filgueiras Lima, Lelé. Low energy, good visual conditions, also psychological and hygiene conditions, and a pleasant spatial sensibility, among other aspects, subjective and relative to environmental comfort, characterize the efficient incorporation of natural light and ventilation in the architect’s work. Hospitals from the Rede Sarah Kubitschek, from Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro, were analyzed, two of the buildings that best illustrate the technical and architectonic solutions proposed by the architect, which enhance the entrance of wind and natural light. The refinement of sheds and other ventilation systems such as galleries and technical floors, as well as the flexible systems for closing, stands out in his architecture; the tilting polycarbonate panels that form the false roof, and the retractable arcs, which, depending on the type of applied ventilation (natural, mechanic, or artificial), allow a control of air exit and natural lighting independently. The incorporation of internal gardens and passive acclimatizing devices, such as water pools and nebulizers, are also illustrated. At the Sarah hospital in Fortaleza, an organization of special and flexible environments stands out. In the special environments (radiology rooms, pharmacy, and surgery centers), air conditioning is fundamental, because they demand rigorous and controlled levels of temperature, relative humidity, and gradient air pressure. On the other hand, in the flexible environments (physiotherapy rooms, clinic, nursery and waiting areas), where environmental control is less rigorous, natural ventilation guarantees the thermal comfort. It is important to emphasize that the flexible environments are disposed in such a way to capture the dominant winds. Therefore, it is concluded that the closing devices (windows, sheds, walls, and openings) shall allow an independent control of natural ventilation and natural lighting.

Afin d’élaborer des stratégies de contrôle des écoulements en temps réel, il est nécessaire d’avoir recours à des modèles d’ordre réduit (ROMs), car la résolution des équations complètes est trop coûteuse en temps de calcul (des jours, des semaines) et en espace mémoire. Dans cette thèse, les modèles réduits ont été construits avec la méthode POD (Proper Orthogonal Decomposition). Une méthode de projection basée sur la minimisation des résidus, initiée par les travaux de Leblond et al. [134] a été proposée. Dans certaines configurations, la précision des résultats est significativement augmentée, par rapport à une projection de Galerkin classique. Dans un second temps, un algorithme d’optimisation non-linéaire, à direction de descente basée sur la méthode des équations adjointes, a été couplé avec des modèles réduits utilisant des bases POD. Deux méthodes de construction de base POD ont été employées : soit avec un paramètre (un nombre de Reynolds,. . . ), soit avec plusieurs paramètres (plusieurs nombres de Reynolds, . . . ). Les ROMs obtenus ont été utilisés pour contrôler la dispersion d’un polluant dans une cavité ventilée puis pour contrôler le champ de température dans une cavité entraînée différentiellement chauffée. Le contrôle est réalisé en temps quasi-réel et les résultats obtenus sont plutôt satisfaisants. Néanmoins, ces méthodes sont encore trop coûteuses en espace mémoire pour être aujourd’hui embarquées dans les boîtiers de contrôle utilisés dans le bâtiment. Une autre stratégie de contrôle, s’appuyant sur les contrôleurs actuels, a ainsi été développée. Celle-ci permet d’obtenir la température (ainsi que la vitesse) dans la zone d’occupation du bâtiment, en utilisant une décomposition des champs par POD et un algorithme d’optimisation de Levenberg-Marquardt. Elle a été validée sur une cavité différentiellement chauffée, puis appliquée sur une cavité ventilée 3D, proche d’un cas réel. / In order to control flows in real-time, it is necessary to resort to reduced-order models (ROMs) because the classical method of simulations is too expensive in CPU time (several days, weeks) and memory storage. In this thesis, the ROMs have been built with the POD (Proper Orthogonal Decomposition) technique. First, a projection method based on the minimization of the equations residuals and established starting from the works of Leblond et al. [134] have been developed. In some cases, the results accuracy is significantly increased. Secondly, a direct descent optimization algorithm based on adjoint-equations has been coupled with POD/ROMs. Two construction methods of POD bases has been employed: either with simulations for only one parameter (one Reynolds number, . . . ), or with simulations for several parameters (several Reynolds numbers,. . . ). The obtained ROMs have been applied in order to control the pollutant dispersion and then to control the temperature field in a lid-driven cavity heated by the left. The control is realized in quasi-real time and the results are rather satisfying. Nevertheless, these methods are still too expensive in memory storage to be embedded in the current controllers. Thus, another control strategy has been proposed, using POD and an optimization algorithm (Levenberg-Marquardt). This one enables to obtain the temperature (and the velocity) in the occupation zone of the building and has been validated on the lid-driven cavity heated by the left and applied on a 3D-ventilated cavity, similar to a real case.