Shahid Beheshti University Soffeh 1683-870X 32 3 2022 09 23 Optimisation of Energy Consumption in educational Buildings: The Case of Shahid Beheshti University Optimisation of Energy Consumption in educational Buildings: The Case of Shahid Beheshti University 49 65 102765 10.52547/sofeh.32.3.49 FA Seyedeh Motahhareh Ahmadi Soleymani MSc, Architecture & Energy, Shahid Beheshti University Pegah Eshraghi MSc, Architecture & Energy, Shahid Beheshti University Maedeh Sadat Mirdamadi MSc, Architecture & Energy, Shahid Beheshti University Zahra Sadat Zomorodian Assistant Professor, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Shahid Beheshti University Journal Article 2020 03 08 According to statistics, educational institutions have the highest level of energy consumption in governmental buildings. Understanding the correct energy performance of the building, therefore, can help in using the correct optimisation methods. In this research, the aim is to optimise energy consumption in five new and old faculty premises of Shahid Beheshti University. To answer the research questions, using field measurement and simulation methods, the initial status of each faculty has been investigated in terms of energy consumption, carbon footprint and discomfort hours. Then, construction, architectural, installation and management strategies for reducing energy consumption are simulated via Design Builder software, with optimal options proposed for each building. Finally, based on implementation costs, all solutions are classified, and the energy label for each faculty consumption reviewed in terms of electricity consumption before and after optimisation. According to the results of this optimisation, in the Faculty of Theology and Earth Sciences, respectively had the highest (79%) and lowest (27%) impact on reducing primary energy consumption. Also, using solar panels was shown to provide between 8% (Faculty of Biology) to 65% (Faculty of Theology) of electricity needs. According to statistics, educational institutions have the highest level of energy consumption in governmental buildings. Understanding the correct energy performance of the building, therefore, can help in using the correct optimisation methods. In this research, the aim is to optimise energy consumption in five new and old faculty premises of Shahid Beheshti University. To answer the research questions, using field measurement and simulation methods, the initial status of each faculty has been investigated in terms of energy consumption, carbon footprint and discomfort hours. Then, construction, architectural, installation and management strategies for reducing energy consumption are simulated via Design Builder software, with optimal options proposed for each building. Finally, based on implementation costs, all solutions are classified, and the energy label for each faculty consumption reviewed in terms of electricity consumption before and after optimisation. According to the results of this optimisation, in the Faculty of Theology and Earth Sciences, respectively had the highest (79%) and lowest (27%) impact on reducing primary energy consumption. Also, using solar panels was shown to provide between 8% (Faculty of Biology) to 65% (Faculty of Theology) of electricity needs. https://soffeh.sbu.ac.ir/article_102765_5d760d281fb40cc91e8063af3185a122.pdf