Green building construction and energy saving is a development trend that the construction industry is aiming for. In the world, more and more intelligently designed, environmentally friendly, and energy-saving buildings are built.
Building energy-saving buildings – long-term benefits
According to some
statistics in the US, the energy consumption of construction works alone
accounts for 20% of the country's total energy consumption, and electricity
accounts for 70%. In addition, these constructions also emit 39 total CO2
emissions, equivalent to 2.1 billion tons.
Thus, the energy that
constructions consume is very large. This is also the cause of environmental
pollution, the greenhouse effReferringRefer
to many buildings around the world, building
green, energy-saving buildings can reduce 20% - 30% of total energy
consumption.
Meanwhile,
construction costs only increase by 10 - 30% to build energy-saving works and
buildings. The cost of operation and use of buildings and structures is much
more economical and "cheaper" in the long run.
Energy-saving solutions for buildings
There are many ways
to design and build buildings to achieve the highest energy efficiency. At the
same time limit unnecessary power loss and heat. It is possible to apply a
combination of many solutions, suitable for your project. However, it is
necessary to calculate and estimate right from the design and material
selection stage.
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Making the Most of Natural Conditions
Make the most of this
natural condition to reduce electricity used for lighting by taking in natural
light. Or reduce the power used for the cooling system by designing a house
with natural ventilation.
To do so, right from
the design step, it is necessary to have accurate climate data and natural
conditions. For Example temperature, air, wind, solar radiation,
relative humidity, etc. The balance of these factors will create an impressive
green building.
Design Cubes, Shapes For Buildings
The selection of
cubes and shapes for the building, in addition to purely aesthetic purposes,
can also help achieve energy-saving efficiency. It is necessary to focus on
construction projects that can save energy well.
Accordingly, the
order of priority building blocks to save energy is as follows: round cylinders,
regular polyhedrons, square cylinders, rectangular cylinders, complex convex
and concave blocks, etc.
Using Energy Saving Glass
Glass is an
indispensable material in the building structure. Especially in the door
system, directly exposed to solar radiation. Energy-saving glass lines can
prevent heat from entering from outside. It also reduces heat transfer to the
outside.
In addition, modern
glass also can
activelycacapturesnergy. It converts into energy for living.
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Take Advantage of Natural Light
Instead of a light
system that is always on, regardless of day and night. It is possible to design
a window system to get natural light to illuminate the space. When designing
windows to get light, it is better to choose high and narrow doors. In
addition, the door must be easy to open and close, but also ensure good shading
requirements.
Using Green, Environmentally Friendly Materials
The market is now
developing a lot of environmentally friendly building materials and saving
energy. The
green production process, both
sound insulation and good insulation. Typically, the line of unburnt bricks,
used as an alternative to burnt bricks, causes environmental pollution.
In addition, using
good heat- and waterproofing materials also helps to save energy used for green
buildings.
Using Trees
Green trees both help
the space around the building to be more comfortable, nat, natural and comfortable, and create a cooler and cleaner living
environment. Trees regulate the air very well, so reduce the power used for air
conditioners and air conditioners.
Smart Lighting System
A
smart lighting control system
will help reduce or cut off unnecessary lighting. The sensors touch and
automatically control the brightness of the lights based on the light
conditions, automatically turning off when there is no user.
Lighting devices that
help save energy such as Compact lamps, LED lights, etc.
Water Supply Design
Utilize wastewater
and rainwater from hand washing faucets, showers, washing machines, etc. to
treat and reuse to save money. Using new generation sanitary ware can reduce
water use by 20%. Solar water heaters help reduce the electricity used for water heating systems.
Thus, there are many
solutions to design and build green, environmentally friendly buildings. This
is a trend of sustainable development, which is welcomed by the whole world.