Assessing energy-saving potential of building automation and control systems: contrasting the application of EN ISO 52120–1 with advanced numerical simulations

Key Points

• Energy-saving potential is greatly enhanced when integrating advanced numerical simulations with control systems.
• Key evidence reveals a potential increase in efficiency up to 30% when applying EN ISO 52120–1 standards.
• Analysis involves detailed simulations comparing energy consumption across various building designs and automation methods.
• These findings support the need for implementing advanced building automation to achieve sustainability goals.