Randomized trial evaluates future meteorological years for building performance simulations, suggesting a robust methodology for engineering applications.
Key Points
This research aims to develop a method for creating and selecting future meteorological years that can be effectively used in building performance simulations across Europe.
Generated FMYs using RCM-based RCP and GCM-based SSP climate projections.
Applied engineering-oriented selection criteria across 5,028 European locations.
Utilized the Future Weather Generator to morph historical TMYs with climate delta data from CORDEX-CMIP5 and CMIP6 models.
A transparent methodology for generating FMYs is established and accessible for engineering use.
Enhanced climate model combination selection suitable for building simulations is provided.,
Guidance scheme developed helps simulate heating and cooling demand under climate change scenarios.