Co-simulating a greenhouse in a building to quantify co-benefits of different coupled configurations

Recent findings suggest that rooftop greenhouses could be more efficient when combined with waste streams in buildings, but there is a gap quantification of the performance building integrated greenhouses. This paper addresses this deficit for school buildings London, UK, where urban agriculture increasing interest. A energy simulation (BES) an archetype developed EnergyPlus and co-simulated validated greenhouse simulator (GES). The different greenhouse-building coupling configurations evaluated to estimate potential crop growth, heat recovery reduction ventilation demand, through sensitivity analysis parametric study. Our results show 250 m2 on top floor produce 6t lettuce half demand same standalone greenhouse. Trade-offs across increase humidity, yields, efficiency indicate importance modelling ensure optimal designs.