Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions
Conference Track: Society
& Technology
Keywords:
Energy Efficiency,
Building Construction, Environment Protection
Contact Title:
Dr.
Contact First Name: Amaury
Contact Last Name: Caballero
University:
Florida International University
Web:
Position:
Assistant Professor
Country:
USA
Email:
caballer@fiu.edu
Paper Title:
Abstract:
Scientist, ecologists, and environmentalist all agree that humans'
exploitation of the environment is leading to problems such as ozone layer
destruction, acid rain, and global warming.
Some ways humans exploit the environment are by emission of carbon
dioxide, over-consuming energy, and over consuming natural resources.
All of these environment exploitations are directly related to
building construction.
Energy efficiency means using less energy for heating, cooling, and
lighting. It also means incorporating different methods to ensure that
energy is conserved. Energy-efficiency
applies to everything from the building envelope, which includes energy
efficient windows, insulation, foundation, and the roof, to appliances,
lights, and air-conditioning systems. It also applies to space heating and
cooling systems, which are aided through the use of automated controls,
ventilation, improved duct systems, and other advanced technologies.
Energy efficiency can also apply to water heating when combined with
water-efficient appliances and fixtures that will save water, energy, and
money. The building envelope includes everything that separates the
interior of a building from the outdoor environment, including the
windows, walls, foundation, basement slab, ceiling, roof, and insulation.
The influence of the building envelope, the heating, cooling, and
lighting systems is analyzed in this work. The material has been taken
basically from projects developed by graduate students as a requirement of
the course "Developments in Construction Technologies" imparted
in the Department of Construction Management at Florida International
University.
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