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Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Nis , Niš , Serbia
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Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Nis , Niš , Serbia
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Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Nis , Niš , Serbia
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Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Nis , Niš , Serbia
Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Nis , Niš , Serbia
Due to their structural flexibility and rapid construction, membrane sports halls are an increasingly common solution for sports facilities. In this paper, the annual energy consumption of membrane halls in five different climate contexts was analyzed using simulations conducted in EnergyPlus: Prague, Cannes, Niš, Bergen, and Dawadmi. The research quantifies the energy needed to maintain suitable indoor conditions in membrane halls, distinguishing between heating and cooling demands. Results confirm that climate strongly influences energy balance: heating is predominant in cold climates, cooling is critical in warm, arid areas, and transitional climates like Niš experience high energy consumption, necessitating a comprehensive strategy.
This research was supported by the Science Fund of the Republic of Serbia, Grant No. 7363, Project title: Improvement of functional, energetic, lighting, and structural characteristics of closed and semi-closed halls covered by structural textile membranes - BALLOON-HALL-Optima.
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