High energy consumption as a result of an inefficient design has both economic and environmental repercussions throughout the life cycle building. In Mexico, residential sector is third-largest final consumer, therefore improving performance existing buildings considered effective method in achieving savings. Moreover, Mexico warm climate regions predominate, which impacts consumption. This art...

Iranian vernacular architecture has rich experiences in terms of coordinating with its surroundings. although, high energy consumption was one the major concerns past decades. According to statistics presented by Statistics Center, 40% country's is relevant construction industry. However, about 70% used solely for space heating and cooling. In meantime, windows have a significant influence on t...

Many of China’s older buildings, built in the 1970s and 1980s, faces several indoor temperature heating energy consumption problems. Based on an investigation analysis old hotel Urumqi, this paper proposes a renovation plan to improve reduce consumption, thereby introduce sustainable development strategy for winter. The effects different plans were simulated using DesignBuilder PVsyst software....

Buildings account for sixty percent of the world’s total annual energy consumption; therefore, it is essential to find ways reduce amount used in this sector. The road administration organization Jakarta, Indonesia, utilized a questionnaire as well insights industry experts determine most effective optimization parameters. It was decided select variables such wall and ceiling materials, number ...

Electric appliances for cooling and lighting are responsible most of the increase in electricity consumption Karachi, Pakistan. This study aims to investigate impact passive energy efficiency measures (PEEMs) on potential reduction indoor temperature demand an architectural campus building (ACB) PEEMs focus envelope’s design construction, which is a key factor influence building’s demand. The e...

En esta investigación se evaluó la huella ecológica de una edificación residencial ubicada en provincia Herrera, Panamá, mediante su carbono y hídrica. Este estudio realizó con el objetivo encontrar factores críticos los cuales nuevas estrategias bajo consumo implementarían disminuirían las huellas encontradas. Para realizar este trabajo, utilizaron softwares simulación como son DesignBuilder R...

Abstract Construction materials contribute to environmental pollution and the impoverishment of natural raw materials. The villages Upper Egypt were exposed high thermal loads owing their geographical location. Moreover, current building do not comply with principles sustainability adaptation residents these buildings. Therefore, attaining admission one sustainable material in using it as an en...

Abstract Among the main causes of environmental deterioration worldwide, buildings are among those responsible for a large percentage energy-related CO 2 emissions. Because this, finding solutions to this problem is necessary. This research project involves building energy model neighbourhood located in Panama, Herrera province. The elements were classified and systematized using DesignBuilder ...

The building envelope considerably influences energy consumption. To enhance the efficiency of buildings, this paper proposes an approach to predict consumption based on design envelope. parameters include comprehensive heat transfer coefficient and solar radiation absorption exterior walls, roof, outer windows, window-wall ratio. is applied optimize structure a university teaching in northern ...