Current Trends of Developing Energy Efficiency Projects in the Building Sector of China

2020 ◽  
pp. 227-244
Author(s):  
Joseph H. L. Chan ◽  
Theresa Y. M. Chan
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Building Sector ◽  
Current Trends

scholarly journals Elaboration and Characterization of Composite Materials Based on Plaster-Gypsum and Mineral Additives for Energy Efficiency in Buildings

Proceedings ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 22
Author(s):  
Bouzit ◽  
Taha
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Conductivity ◽  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Composite Materials ◽  
Building Material ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Building Envelope ◽  
Acoustic Properties ◽  
Building Sector ◽  
Acoustic Performance ◽  
Mineral Additives

The building sector is one of the largest energy consumers in the world, prompting scientific researchers to find solutions to the problem. The choice of appropriate building materials presents a considerable challenge for improving the thermal comfort of buildings. In this scenario, plaster-based insulating materials have more and more interests and new applications, such as insulating coatings developing the building envelope. Several works are being done to improve energy efficiency in the building sector through the study of building materials with insulation quality and energy savings. In this work, new composite materials, plaster-gypsum with mineral additives are produced and evaluated experimentally to obtain low-cost materials with improved thermo-physical and acoustic properties. The resulting composites are intended for use in building walls. Plaster-gypsum is presented as a high-performance thermal material, and mineral additives are of great importance because of their nature and are environmentally friendly. Measurements of thermal properties are carried and measurements of acoustic properties. The results show that it is possible to improve the thermal and acoustic performance of building material by using plaster as a base material and by incorporating thermal insulators. The thermal conductivity of plaster alone is greater than that of plaster with mineral additives, offer interesting thermal and acoustic performance. By varying the additives, the thermal conductivity changes. Finally, comparing the results, plaster with mineral additives is considered the best building material in this study

Cost-effectiveness of CO2 emissions reduction through energy efficiency in Brazilian building sector

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 815-826 ◽  
Author(s):  
Conrado Augustus de Melo ◽  
Gilberto de Martino Jannuzzi
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Cost Effectiveness ◽  
Co2 Emissions ◽  
Emissions Reduction ◽  
Building Sector

scholarly journals Opportunities in Spanish Energy Efficiency. Current Situation, Trends and Potential in the Building Sector

2013 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. 63-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alfredo Tolón-Becerra ◽  
Xavier B. Lastra-Bravo ◽  
Víctor J. Fernández-Membrive ◽  
Isabel Flores-Parra
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Building Sector

Energy efficiency in the Hellenic building sector: An assessment of the restrictions and perspectives of the market

Energy Policy ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. 2776-2784 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Karkanias ◽  
S.N. Boemi ◽  
A.M. Papadopoulos ◽  
T.D. Tsoutsos ◽  
A. Karagiannidis
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Building Sector

scholarly journals Finding Alternative Methods for Controlling the Power Shortage in Kurdistan through Improving Buildings’ Energy Performance

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 124
Author(s):  
Kawar T. Salih
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Demand ◽  
Building Design ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Alternative Methods ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Building Sector

The power shortage is one of the major problems in developing countries. Kurdistan Region of Iraq suffers from this issue, like other developing countries. Especially, after the economy crises that has started in 2014. However, all its efforts for tackling this challenge has been in providing more energy supply stations and more fuel provision. Few studies have been found in the region that seek the relation between the quality of buildings and energy consumption. It is questioned if the building sector in Kurdistan is well managed and environmentally sufficient to consume minimum amount of energy since it is the largest energy consuming sector. This research will seek an alternative to decrease the energy demand in buildings instead of expanding the energy sector. This could be achieved by evaluating the quality of building sector environmentally and improving it. Providing guidelines for building’s thermal regulations, passive building design and increasing the energy efficiency of buildings by renewal means could be alternative strategies for lowering the energy consumption. Theoretical and numerical research approach have been taken in to account for finding the answer through a case study and comparative analysis. A variation of 21-29% of power consumption can be observed between buildings that have not considered energy efficiency criteria in their design and those who reflected them more in the design.

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