ENERGY EFFECTIVENESS IN BUILDING DESIGN WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO DWELLING UNITS

Abstract

There is a need for a greater understanding of the qualitative concept of conservation to implement more energy conserving life styles. Energy conservation can be defined as the more efficient use of energy resources. This efficiency can be achieved by the reduction in the intensity of energy use whether by doing things more efficiently, consuming in different patterns, or just consuming less. As an architect's point of view and world wide acceptance the buildings are major energy consuming system.. The ignorance in the energy conserving designs of building created manifold problems. Because of the inefficient indoor environmental conditions, most of the energy in buildings are being used for physical comfort such as air conditioning, artificial lighting heating, cooling, etc. By studying the climatical aspects for human comfort and architectural aspect of orientation, topography-and microclimate of the site, etc. an energy conserving program can be -established in building system. Solar energy as a long lasting energy source plays a vital role in the conservation program,. The proper utilization of Active/Passive solar system can directly curtail the energy demand for daylighting, heating, cooling etc. of the building.