energy efficiency in building Articles
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Energy efficiency in buildings - facts & trends
Urgent action is needed to reduce energy use in buildings and remove the barriers to addressing this major cause of carbon dioxide emissions. The World Business Council for Sustainable Development’s (WBCSD) Energy Efficiency in Buildings (EEB) project will develop a roadmap from a business perspective, outlining the critical steps needed to transform buildings’ energy consumption. The project has ...
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Energy efficiency in buildings - business realities and opportunities
Buildings are responsible for at least 40% of energy use in most countries. The absolute figure is rising fast, as construction booms, especially in countries such as China and India. It is essential to act now, because buildings can make a major contribution to tackling climate change and energy use. Progress can begin immediately because knowledge and technology exist today to slash the energy ...
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Energy Efficiency in Buildings: Business Realities and Opportunities
This study highlights opportunities to promote green building know-how and technologies as the WBCSD pushes for zero net energy construction worldwide through its Energy Efficiency in Buildings (EEB) project. Zero net energy buildings will reduce demand by design, be highly efficient and generate at least as much energy as they consume. Buildings are responsible for at least 40% of energy use ...
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Project - FP194 - Programme for Energy Efficiency in Buildings (PEEB) Cool
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 ...
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Higher energy efficiency standards in buildings
The task To help South Oxfordshire District Council investigate the feasibility of using the planning process to advance higher energy efficiency standards on a major housing development. How we helped The planning process provides local authorities with an opportunity to encourage developers to use improved energy performance and sustainable construction in developments. We undertook two ...
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Implementing the new national Regulation for Energy Efficiency in Buildings (KENAK): Role and responsibility of the Energy Auditors
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 ...
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Significance of design for energy conservation in buildings: building envelope components
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 ...
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Dedicated to making a difference
Based on 2050 projections, energy savings in buildings could save more carbon dioxide than the entire emissions of the transport sector. Knowledge and technology available today could achieve these dramatic reductions in building energy consumption, but it is happening only at a snail’s pace. Market and policy failures and behavioral barriers stand in the way of achieving the huge progress that ...
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How the UK could save £8 Billion per Annum
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 ...
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Energy Management in Historical Buildings [Case Study – Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau]
When we talk about historical heritage and energy efficiency, many actions may cross your mind: you may think of renovation works, improving insulation, repairing cracking, changing supplies, lighting... Any of these actions are valid, together with regular monitoring of consumption to analyse whether the measures taken are truly effective or not. In Europe, 35% of the building stock is more than ...
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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 ...
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Architectural Wonders with Concrete: Beauty and Functionality in Construction
Concrete, the versatile and durable construction material, has been the backbone of architectural wonders throughout history. From ancient structures to modern marvels, concrete has proven its ability to combine beauty with functionality. Its unique properties have allowed architects and engineers to push the boundaries of design and create awe-inspiring structures that stand the test of time. ...
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Obama, better buildings and the innovators
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 ...
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Technology and IoT Devices used in the Banking Sector
Implementing an energy efficiency strategy for buildings in the banking sector involves analysing and considering a number of issues, including what type of IoT devices or sensors you will need to install. Here are the main points to consider when implementing IoT technologies in bank branches and offices: The concept of IoT or Internet of Things is familiar to any building manager, but it never ...
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Energy Efficient Buildings: Unlocking Possibilities with Sustainable Innovation
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 ...
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How do I Consume Energy in Comparison to the Rest of my Industry?
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 ...
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China and US cooperate on building efficiency
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. Energy Secretary Steven Chu today announced a new agreement between the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Chinese Ministry of Urban-Rural Development (MOHURD) to foster collaboration and partnership ...
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Energy efficiency: Real estate’s next granite counter top?
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 ...
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Exergetic assessment of transmission–concentrated solar energy systems via optical fibres for building applications
Optical fibres solar energy transmission and concentration provide a flexible way of handling concentrated solar energy. Solar lighting with Fibre Optic Bundles (FOBs) can be considered a promising option for energy–efficient green buildings. This study deals with the exergetic analysis and performance assessment of a system based on the idea of Transmission–Concentrated Solar Energy via Optical ...
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Energy bill could open Southeast’s EE market
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 ...
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