Towards sustainable-energy buildings

Dorota Chwieduk

Applied Energy, 2003, vol. 76, issue 1-3, 217 pages

Abstract: Energy consumption in the residential and tertiary sectors is especially high in developed countries. There is a great potential for energy savings in these sectors. Energy conservation measures are developed for newly constructed buildings and for buildings under refurbishment. However, to achieve a significant reduction in energy consumption apart from the standard energy-efficiency methods, innovative technologies should be implemented, including renewable energy. Coherency of standard, modern energy efficiency and renewable options becomes necessities. To approach the idea of sustainable buildings, a few developmental steps are needed, regarding energy, water, land and material conservation, together with environmental loading, and the qualities of the indoor and outdoor environments.

Keywords: Energy; conservation; Renewables; Sustainable; buildings (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2003
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