Impact of Civil Engineering in Energy Efficiency

Session

Civil Engineering, Infrastructure and Environment

Description

Energy is a topic that is increasingly preoccupying engineers around the world. One of the factors that must be taken into account in the 21st century is the construction of new buildings. In Kosovo around 70% of energy consumption is from a household. Approximately 400,000 buildings have been built in Kosovo in the last 20 years, and many newer buildings are expected in the next 20 years. The energy efficiency of buildings depends on the thermal properties of its envelope, actually on the material of the walls, the type of windows and the sealing of all openings in the facades of the building and also the thermal break. In this paper we will present .and analyzes of the energy efficiency of buildings, including all buildings, residential, public and industrial. Rough analyzes have shown that with interventions on existing buildings, their energy revitalization, and subsequent adaptation to new energy and environmental requirements, energy consumption for heating alone could be reduced by 20 - 40% on average. In order to achieve the desired energy efficiency of buildings, it is necessary to focus on renovating the existing buildings, which are in the majority, and that the new buildings, which are being designed and are still being planned for construction, are as energy efficient as possible in accordance with today's technical and technological possibilities. By reconstructing old buildings, replacing windows or increasing the thermal resistance of existing windows, sealing them, additionally insulating walls and roofs, we can reduce energy consumption and reduce it to the lowest possible level.

Keywords:

Energy Efficiency, Civil Engineering, Contraction, Savings Reduce Energy Consumption

Proceedings Editor

Edmond Hajrizi

ISBN

978-9951-550-50-5

Location

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

Start Date

29-10-2022 12:00 AM

End Date

30-10-2022 12:00 AM

DOI

10.33107/ubt-ic.2022.193

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Impact of Civil Engineering in Energy Efficiency

UBT Kampus, Lipjan

Energy is a topic that is increasingly preoccupying engineers around the world. One of the factors that must be taken into account in the 21st century is the construction of new buildings. In Kosovo around 70% of energy consumption is from a household. Approximately 400,000 buildings have been built in Kosovo in the last 20 years, and many newer buildings are expected in the next 20 years. The energy efficiency of buildings depends on the thermal properties of its envelope, actually on the material of the walls, the type of windows and the sealing of all openings in the facades of the building and also the thermal break. In this paper we will present .and analyzes of the energy efficiency of buildings, including all buildings, residential, public and industrial. Rough analyzes have shown that with interventions on existing buildings, their energy revitalization, and subsequent adaptation to new energy and environmental requirements, energy consumption for heating alone could be reduced by 20 - 40% on average. In order to achieve the desired energy efficiency of buildings, it is necessary to focus on renovating the existing buildings, which are in the majority, and that the new buildings, which are being designed and are still being planned for construction, are as energy efficient as possible in accordance with today's technical and technological possibilities. By reconstructing old buildings, replacing windows or increasing the thermal resistance of existing windows, sealing them, additionally insulating walls and roofs, we can reduce energy consumption and reduce it to the lowest possible level.