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SIMULATION
SYSTEM DYNAMIC SIMULATION APPROACH FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN
BUILDINGS
Introduction
A system dynamic approach refers to the method which can be used to enable us understand the
changes taking place in a system over a period of time. The modelling process basically
introduces an abstract idea to solve problems by focusing on the representation of a complex
system, a concept clearly elaborated by Nelson Cruz, Saa Isabella & Fransisco Fernando (2018).
The system dynamic modelling provides a holistic approach in understanding the events at hand,
making it clear to conceptualize a problem in wide range of fields including water resource
management, construction planning and management, energy efficiency in buildings as well as
the management of healthcare services.
This paper presents the modelling process on the energy efficiency of a building using the
approach of system dynamics modelling, a case study in an academic block as described in the
work of Lidwin Kenneth Michael ,Asish Oomen Mathew,Sriram K.V, Isha Nair & Tanisha
Shaikh, (2018). The main objective of their case study was to identify the parameters that
affected the rate of electricity consumption directly or indirectly, in commercial buildings and
educational institutions.
The case study on reduction of energy demand was beneficial since it promotes formulation of
policies on the management of environmental resources, especially the use of non-renewable
resources. This in effect reduces carbon footprint thus is considered vital even on matters related
to environmental sustainability.
Features of the problem that influenced the use of system dynamics in modelling
The case study involved the development of a model that would analyze the dynamics
surrounding the use of electricity and how the variables relate with each other. Since the
variables of electric consumption are complex in nature, a system dynamic approach was chosen
to enable a better understanding of the structure of the system so as to provide adaptive solutions.

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