Built environment : relating the benefits of renewable energy technologies

Author

Umar, Abidin Mustafa

Source

التراث المعماري : الواقع و تحديات الحفاظ، 23-24 إبريل 2008

Publisher

Islamic University of Gaza Faculty of Engineering

Publication Date

2008-04-30

Country of Publication

Palestine (Gaza Strip)

No. of Pages

18

Main Subjects

Engineering & Technology Sciences (Multidisciplinary)

English Abstract

Integral concept for buildings with both excellent indoor environment control and sustainable environmental impact are reported in the present communication.

Techniques considered are hybrid (controlled natural and mechanical) ventilation including night ventilation, thermoactive building mass systems with free cooling in a cooling tower, and air intake via ground heat exchangers.

Special emphasis is put on ventilation concepts utilising ambient energy from air ground and other renewable energy sources, and on the interaction with heating and cooling.

It has been observed that for both residential and office buildings, the electricity demand of ventilation systems is related to the overall demand of the building and the potential of photovoltaic systems and advanced co-generation units.

This article describes various designs of low energy buildings.

It also, outlines the effect of dense urban building nature on energy consumption, and its contribution to climate change.

Measures, which would help to save energy in buildings, are also presented.

Data Type

Conference Papers

Record ID

BIM-776679

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