Title : EMBODIED ENERGY USE IN RURAL HOUSING
Authors : K. Mahendran (1) and G.C. Priyanka (2)
Publication : February 13-16, 2013
Volume :
Pages : 8-Jan
Price : 250
Abstract : The construction sector is one of the primary sources affecting the environment with respect to global warming, solid waste disposal, etc. Recent researches reveal that there are possibilities of saving energy by designing buildings according to the passive solar principles and specifying building services and installations that have a reduced energy demand. The concept of ecologically sustainable design brings into focus the environmental impact of buildings, especially the use of energy. A building consumes energy in a number of ways. Embodied energy in building materials has been studied for the past several decades by researchers interested in the relationship between building materials, construction processes, and their environmental impacts. It was conventionally believed that the embodied energy of the building was small compared to the operating energy of the building over its life. Recent studies have however revealed that the embodied energy within the fabric of the building is of much greater significance than it was initially thought. This paper discusses the significance of material selection and construction system especially as they relate to the multi-faceted nature of environmental sustainable design in rural housing. Keywords: Embodied energy, Process Energy Requirements (PER)