Energy Efficiency In Modern Buildings Articles & Analysis
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In modern buildings, with the emphasis on indoor air quality and energy efficiency, many governments have already introduced a series of policies and rules. ...
The Programme for Energy Efficiency in Buildings (PEEB) Cool includes 11 countries across four continents spanning seven different climates: the Mediterranean, humid subtropical, tropical, equatorial, arid, mountain, and continental. These countries suffer from climate change with temperatures reaching levels that increase heat-related health risks.? Climate change will lead to an increase in ...
As concerns over climate change continue to grow, the need for energy efficiency and renewable energy in buildings has become increasingly important. Banks have a critical role to play in financing various projects, but they face significant challenges, which include shifts in paradigm, digitalisation, data availability, and the complexity of building energy performance, among others... In this ...
![Energy Management in Historical Buildings [Case Study – Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau]](/_ipx/q_80&s_240x145/https://d32zuqhgcrpxli.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJlZS1maWxlcyIsImtleSI6ImZpbGVzLzQ3MzU3L2FydGljbGVzLzEwODgyMTgvNDczNTdfNl8yMDIyMTEwMjExMDg1NTYwNTQ2NjdfcmF3LnBuZyIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb250YWluIiwiYmFja2dyb3VuZCI6eyJyIjoyNTUsImciOjI1NSwiYiI6MjU1LCJhbHBoYSI6MX0sIndpZHRoIjoyNDAsImhlaWdodCI6MTQ1fX19 "Energy Management in Historical Buildings [Case Study – Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau]")
Energy Management in Historical Heritage The conservation of historical buildings, built decades or even centuries ago, can sometimes conflict with energy efficiency from a 21st-century perspective. ...
![Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings: Las Arenas [Case Study]](/_ipx/q_80&s_240x145/https://d32zuqhgcrpxli.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJlZS1maWxlcyIsImtleSI6ImZpbGVzLzQ3MzU3L2FydGljbGVzLzEwNzE2MjMvNDczNTdfNl8yMDIyMDYyMTEwMjMyMjYyMDUyOTlfcmF3LnBuZyIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb250YWluIiwiYmFja2dyb3VuZCI6eyJyIjoyNTUsImciOjI1NSwiYiI6MjU1LCJhbHBoYSI6MX0sIndpZHRoIjoyNDAsImhlaWdodCI6MTQ1fX19 "Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings: Las Arenas [Case Study]")
The retail sector is undergoing numerous changes to achieve energy efficiency in commercial buildings, being more sustainable and convenient for the consumer. Balancing these factors is not always easy. The comfort of the employees who spend hours in the shop has to be taken into account, as well as the comfort of the customers who come in and out during the day. In addition, generalised energy ...
Presently, the world is combatting the third wave of coronavirus. After two consistent years of living with the virus, people have witnessed large scale setbacks across several fronts, be it a financial crisis, unemployment, or deterioration of healthcare facilities. However, on the other hand, it has also brought multiple global issues to the forefront like climate change, the need for ...
Energy efficiency is like a long-distance race. The first kilometres are easy and if you train a little bit you will achieve big results. But once you beat your own records, there’s a moment when you need a deeper analysis to understand where your areas of improvement are. You need to understand what is going on in your industry. Keep reading if you have ever wondered… how could I ...
On March 19, 2015, the White House published an Executive Order signed by President Obama that would further a preference for U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) BioPreferred products. Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade sets new greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets for federal agencies to reach by 2025 and increases renewable energy use and building efficiency, while ...
When it comes to energy efficiency in building and occupant structures like Homes, Offices, Healthcare facilities, etc, the first things that come to your mind are probably the efficiency and use of HVAC systems and the lighting within a facility. However building envelope is arguably the first place to start with as this is where the maximum potential for exploring and implementing energy saving ...
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ASHRAE’s Apples to Apples Comparison Proves Hydronics Delivers Superior Energy Efficiency over VRF For years Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) manufacturers have been touting their systems’ superior energy efficiency over hydronics without providing the supporting data. Then ASHRAE decided to showcase both systems in its Atlanta headquarters and meter their performance. The results ...
Energy efficient buildings consist of using innovative technologies based on renewable energies and a good thermal insulation. Most strategies applied in design and many of the services offered by lodging establishments require the consumption of substantial quantities of energy, water and non–durable products. In most developing countries, it makes perfect sense to focus on the ...
We know that buildings use about (40)% of all energy use and we also know that the energy efficiency of buildings can be greatly improved, often just by better monitoring and controls with low capex and fast paybacks. Savings of 20% or more can often be achieved by better control strategies and recommissioning. New design techniques such as integrative design of whole building retrofits can ...
Events unfolding in two US Northeast states – New York and Massachusetts – signal increased business opportunity for energy efficiency companies, green architects, lighting contractors, smart grid innovators and others in the business of saving energy. First, the energy efficiency world should keep an eye on debate over the possible shutdown of the Indian Point nuclear power plant in ...
Dominic Burbidge, Senior Client Manager Carbon Trust Advisory takes a cradle-to-grave view of the construction sector value chain Carbon reduction is a complex challenge for all organisations, not least those in the construction industry. Taking a cradle-to-grave view of the construction sector value chain means considering all aspects of the design, construction, use and demolition of buildings ...
You might think by this headline that I’m about to rant about the news regarding energy efficiency policy that was circulating last week. President Obama outlined a plan called the Better Buildings Initiative to incentivize energy efficiency in commercial buildings during his visit to Penn State. Actually, I want to explain why multifamily energy management struggles with this type of ...
When Obama unveiled his “Better Building Initiative” last week, it wasn’t just the usual architects, builders, and energy efficiency service companies that perked up with interest. A whole new segment of energy efficiency companies saw opportunity: the innovators. Emissaries from the high tech world, the innovators are a growing force in energy efficiency. They bring web and ...
By Elisa Wood November 3, 2010 A lot of good economic reasons exist to pursue energy efficiency. Still the average person tends not to. This is no surprise. If I cannot see, touch, buy, sell, trade or save efficiency, if it’s invisible, how can I pay it any real attention? Often on the vanguard, Boston-based Conservation Services Group is working on an idea to make home efficiency ...
The new Regulation for Buildings Energy Performance (KENAK) has been recently adopted within national legislation and expected to comprise an integral part of all future developments in the building sector in Greece. The regulation will undoubtedly significantly affect the construction of new buildings through the introduction of energy performance standards. Furthermore, the real estate market ...
Chu Announces Joint U.S.-China Building Efficiency MOU BEIJING, CHINA - After touring the "America House," a U.S. designed demonstration of cutting edge "zero energy" building technology, U.S. ...
I live a kind of Tale of Two Cities, or rather tale of two regions. My work requires that I spend a lot of time covering the Northeast power markets, but I live in Southeast. So after reporting on the rich world of efficiency incentives available in places like Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York, wasn’t I surprised to find my local utility offers pauper’s fare, nothing more than an energy ...