ENERGY CONSERVATION

IN BUILDINGS
 Why energy
conservation?
 Warming of Climate
• Warming of the climate is definitely occurring
and can be observed by the:
– Increases in global sea and air temperatures
– Widespread melting of snow and ice
– Rising global sea level
Temperature Change Data

1880-1884
1886-1890
1880-1884
1896-1900
1906-1910
1916-1920
1926-1930
1936-1940
1946-1950
1956-1960
1966-1970
1976-1980
1986-1990
1996-2000
2003-2007
Human-Produced Greenhouse Gas Levels
CO2 emissions from building sector
under high growth scenario
The rising urban population in developing
countries (China, India, Brazil)
Building energy projection by
regions in 2003 and 2030
 Energy Consumption of Construction and Building

Other industries
Production of
(62.7%)
materials
for construction
(10.9%)

Transportation
Operation of related to
Building construction
(10.2%) (5.0%)

Construction work
Operation of (1.3%)
Business facilities
(9.9%)

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 Comparison of EE and OE
4 storey office, Heating, Mechanical supply & extract,
48m x 13.5m, 60 years

40

30

GJ/sq m 20

10

0
 Operational Energy (OE)
4 storey office, Composite beams and composite slabs,
48m x 13.5m, 60 years

40

30

GJ/sq m 20

10

0
Natural Mech 1 Mech 2 Mech 3
Household energy use by end-use
 
Global differences in home size and energy use
Household energy use by energy commodity
Design impacts on energy use
Global energy demand by sector, 2008
 Energy reduction in buildings
Energy use can be reduced through
• Improved LED lighting
• Increased use of natural lighting
• Use of energy-efficient appliances
• Integrated building design
• Modification of building shapes, orientation
• Energy efficient materials
Good building practice can reduce greenhouse gas
emissions by 70-80%.
 Natural Daylight
• Lighting accounts for 40-50% of total energy
consumption within households.
• The cooling required to counter balance the heat
generated by the use of light can account for 3-5 % of
energy consumption.
• Daylight reduces the need for electrical light sources,
cutting down on electricity and associated pollution
and costs.
• Scandinavia is one of the leading areas in the world
for use of sustainable building design due to seasonal
patterns.
 Passive Solar Design
Interior spaces requiring the most light and
heating/cooling should face the sun. Less used
spaces should be away from the sun for a cold
region.
 THANK YOU!

Dr. P.R. Sreemahadevan Pillai

Cell: 09447056075
sreemahadevanpillai@gmail.com