01151nas a2200145   4500008004100000245008900041210006900130260002200199520065200221100001800873700001800891700001800909700002100927856005700948       2009                        eng d00aKey Factors - Methodology for Enhancement and Support of Building Energy Performance0 aKey Factors Methodology for Enhancement and Support of Building   aGlasgow, Scotland3 a<p>This paper presents the Key Factors methodology that supports energy managers in determining the optimal building operation strategy in relation to both energy consumption and thermal comfort. The methodology is supported by the utilisation of calibrated building energy simulation models that match measured data gathered by an extensive measurement framework. The paper outlines the proposed methodology defining the underpinning concepts and illustrating the performance metrics required to capture the effect of different building operation strategies. A brief case study is  discussed to demonstrate the application of the methodology.</p>1 aCosta, Andrea1 aKeane, Marcus1 aRaferty, Paul1 aO'Donnell, James  uhttp://zuse.ucc.ie/iruse/papersNew/AndreaGlasgow.pdf