Key calculations for a

comprehensive energy
efficiency of buildings

 Ayesha Shahid
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 3rd year architecture
ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR Schools:

 Open Courtyard structures:

The traditional style design is one of the great way to naturally ventilate the schools.

 HVAC – SAVE ENERGY, BUT DON’T SKIMP ON COMFORT

A tight envelope helps boost HVAC efficiency by enabling you to use smaller-sized equipment to serve a given amount of space. Certain options and
features on mechanical equipment can raise the bar further.
 DAYLIGHTING – LET THERE BE LOTS OF IT
Providing maximum daylight influences the site planning and orientation of the basic structure. The new Medea Valley High School in Aurora, Ill.,
features two enclosed courtyards that draw in natural light to the building.
 SOLAR –A HIGH PREMIUM, BUT IT STILL HAS ITS PLACE
Although photovoltaic panels are still more expensive than most school systems can afford, some schools are making these investments with the help of
state-managed grants or power purchase agreements with utilities.

  Upgrade system components.

Sometimes, there is no need to upgrade an entire HVAC system. Fixing smaller components may help you get to the benchmark you want. As a
standard practice, it's best to replace a system that's more than 15 years old. Older systems can use up to 20 percent more electricity.

 Optimize design.
Similar to lighting, you want to make sure you have the right heating and cooling plan for the school building. Using a system that's too small causes the
system to work too hard. Using a system that's too large could be a waste of energy.
 Create a thermostat network.
Placing thermostats on a network or a program will ensure consistency across the building. You should also monitor areas not frequently
used, like gyms and cafeterias.

 EFFICIENT ENERGY SYSTEMS FOR HOUSE:

 

 Use the Sun for Solar Tempering

Using the sun for heating through south facing windows during the winter lowers heating costs. Shading those same windows in summer lowers cooling
costs. Solar tempering aims to optimize this passive use of the sun’s heat, without incurring the added cost of thermal mass needed to achieve maximum
passive solar heating. Solar tempering should be addressed in the design phase.
 Use Highly Insulated Windows and Doors
Windows and doors are like big energy holes in a well-insulated, airtight building envelope and are the third most cost-effective opportunity for making a
home energy efficient. Control window and door heat loss and gain by selecting appropriate window and door products, carefully locating them, and
optimizing their size and orientation.
 Create an Energy Efficient, Fresh Air Supply
Since zero energy homes are so airtight, a continuous source of fresh filtered air and moisture control are critical to its success. This need for ventilation
has a silver lining: zero energy homes are healthier and more comfortable than standard homes. Highly energy efficient ventilation systems, known as
heat recovery ventilation (HRV) systems or energy recovery ventilation (ERV) systems expel stale air while recovering its heat and returning that same
heat to the home with the fresh air.
 Install Energy Efficient Lighting
Minimizing energy use for lighting, while optimizing light for residents, is an important feature of zero energy homes. LED lights are the perfect match
for these tasks.
 Optimize with Energy Modeling
The home’s energy use should be estimated during the design phase using energy modeling software to ensure that the goal of net zero energy can be achieved while
keeping costs down. Based on the results, design choices can be made or modified to balance building performance and construction cost.

 Use Solar panels

These panels are the great way to reduce the electricity bills. Setup cost is some high but future plans are good for this purpose.
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efficiency for
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