Investigating the use of sustainable technologies in existing buildings for energy efficiency

Dadzie, J; Ding, G; Runeson, G

Investigating the use of sustainable technologies in existing buildings for energy efficiency

Dadzie, J Ding, G

Runeson, G

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Publisher:: Central Queensland University
Publication Type:: Conference Proceeding
Citation:: The 40th Australian Universities Building Education Association Conference, 2016, pp. 157 - 167
Issue Date:: 2016-07-06

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dc.contributor.author	Dadzie, J	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Ding, G https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2697-9395	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Runeson, G	en_US
dc.contributor.editor	Singhaputtangkul, N	en_US
dc.date	2016-07-06	en_US
dc.date.available	2016-07-01	en_US
dc.date.issued	2016-07-06	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	The 40th Australian Universities Building Education Association Conference, 2016, pp. 157 - 167	en_US
dc.identifier.isbn	978-1-921047-13-8	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/52964
dc.description.abstract	The overall energy efficiency of existing buildings may be improved by the installation of sustainable technologies (STs). This paper investigates STs adopted to improve energy consumption, and identifies which class of technology has been mostly used to improve energy efficiency. To achieve this aim, existing buildings were evaluated on the basis of the type of STs installed during retrofitting to achieve energy efficiency. The research approach is a survey of professionals in the construction industry. A questionnaire was designed based upon literature and current available information on the various sustainable technologies used to improve energy performance of existing building through renovation actions. Through the survey, various STs installed in various types of building were recorded and analysed. The results show that close to 80% of the STs installed during retrofitting are those targeting the lighting and control systems, energy efficient insulation systems for old buildings, sensors, energy management systems and smart meters. The rest are double glazing, natural ventilation, energy efficient fans, energy efficient hot water systems, and water efficient systems. However, less than 10% targeted the building façade, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and solar systems.	en_US
dc.publisher	Central Queensland University	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	The 40th Australian Universities Building Education Association Conference	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Australian Universities Building Education Association Annual Conference	en_US
dc.title	Investigating the use of sustainable technologies in existing buildings for energy efficiency	en_US
dc.type	Conference Proceeding
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Design, Architecture and Building/School of Built Environment
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CBI - Centre for Built Infrastructure
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - CCDP - Contemporary Design Practice
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pubs.finish-date	2016-07-08	en_US
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Abstract:

The overall energy efficiency of existing buildings may be improved by the installation of sustainable technologies (STs). This paper investigates STs adopted to improve energy consumption, and identifies which class of technology has been mostly used to improve energy efficiency. To achieve this aim, existing buildings were evaluated on the basis of the type of STs installed during retrofitting to achieve energy efficiency. The research approach is a survey of professionals in the construction industry. A questionnaire was designed based upon literature and current available information on the various sustainable technologies used to improve energy performance of existing building through renovation actions. Through the survey, various STs installed in various types of building were recorded and analysed. The results show that close to 80% of the STs installed during retrofitting are those targeting the lighting and control systems, energy efficient insulation systems for old buildings, sensors, energy management systems and smart meters. The rest are double glazing, natural ventilation, energy efficient fans, energy efficient hot water systems, and water efficient systems. However, less than 10% targeted the building façade, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and solar systems.

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