Tips for Buildings Energy Saving: Results of Some Research
Increasing global warming is largely attributable to human activities. International strategies have already been implemented to reduce emissions to zero, thus reducing energy consumption. Given the current world situation and the rising costs of raw materials (gas and oil), it is incumbent on us to...
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| description | Increasing global warming is largely attributable to human activities. International strategies have already been implemented to reduce emissions to zero, thus reducing energy consumption. Given the current world situation and the rising costs of raw materials (gas and oil), it is incumbent on us to find savings solutions that can also be implemented in our own small way; there are many solutions, especially in the domestic sphere. In this paper, the focus is on building energy savings that can be achieved using modern technologies and starting with the simplest solutions. In particular, this paper shows how the conscious use of natural lighting can lead to significant electricity savings. Moreover, it describes the effect of innovative building insulation materials and the effect due to the installation of a local photovoltaic power generation system; at the end, it illustrates the new horizons that are opening with the introduction of new building control techniques. Some studies are also reported where the extent of achievable savings can be understood. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e3e77e5a1663434a8780f2ec51d02a012023-11-16T16:35:18ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732023-01-01163128410.3390/en16031284Tips for Buildings Energy Saving: Results of Some ResearchRoberto Sebastiano Faranda0Kim Fumagalli1Francesca Oliva2Department of Energy, Politecnico di Milano, Via la Masa 34, 20156 Milano, ItalyDepartment of Energy, Politecnico di Milano, Via la Masa 34, 20156 Milano, ItalyDepartment of Energy, Politecnico di Milano, Via la Masa 34, 20156 Milano, ItalyIncreasing global warming is largely attributable to human activities. International strategies have already been implemented to reduce emissions to zero, thus reducing energy consumption. Given the current world situation and the rising costs of raw materials (gas and oil), it is incumbent on us to find savings solutions that can also be implemented in our own small way; there are many solutions, especially in the domestic sphere. In this paper, the focus is on building energy savings that can be achieved using modern technologies and starting with the simplest solutions. In particular, this paper shows how the conscious use of natural lighting can lead to significant electricity savings. Moreover, it describes the effect of innovative building insulation materials and the effect due to the installation of a local photovoltaic power generation system; at the end, it illustrates the new horizons that are opening with the introduction of new building control techniques. Some studies are also reported where the extent of achievable savings can be understood.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/16/3/1284building automationnatural lightingthermal insulationdomoticsenergy savingsrenewable energy |
| spellingShingle | Roberto Sebastiano Faranda Kim Fumagalli Francesca Oliva Tips for Buildings Energy Saving: Results of Some Research Energies building automation natural lighting thermal insulation domotics energy savings renewable energy |
| title | Tips for Buildings Energy Saving: Results of Some Research |
| title_full | Tips for Buildings Energy Saving: Results of Some Research |
| title_fullStr | Tips for Buildings Energy Saving: Results of Some Research |
| title_full_unstemmed | Tips for Buildings Energy Saving: Results of Some Research |
| title_short | Tips for Buildings Energy Saving: Results of Some Research |
| title_sort | tips for buildings energy saving results of some research |
| topic | building automation natural lighting thermal insulation domotics energy savings renewable energy |
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