Energy Efficiency
The Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and Council highlights the importance of energy efficiency in buildings, with the goal of promoting sustainability and minimizing environmental impact. To comply with this directive, it is essential to integrate energy-efficient strategies that not only meet the required standards but also enhance performance and reduce operational costs. This includes passive design strategies, efficient lighting systems, HVAC technologies, and climate considerations to optimize energy use.
- Implement passive design strategies like building orientation and insulation to reduce energy demand and increase efficiency.
- Prioritize energy-efficient LED lighting to lower energy consumption and maintenance costs.
- Use high-efficiency climate control systems, such as heat pumps and renewable energy-based solutions, to minimize energy use.
- Design systems based on local climate conditions for better energy efficiency and comfort.
- Maximize natural lighting with strategically placed windows and skylights to reduce reliance on artificial lighting.
- Optimize artificial lighting by adjusting intensity and color temperature to enhance quality and reduce energy consumption.
Sources
- https://accessible-eu-centre.ec.europa.eu/content-corner/digital-library/en-172102021-accessibility-and-usability-built-environment-functional-requirements_en
- https://breeam.es/
- https://www.usgbc.org/leed
- https://evalore.es/servicio/certificaciones-medioambientales/
- https://www.codigotecnico.org/pdf/Documentos/SUA/DccSUA.pdf
- https://universaldesign.ie/built-environment/building-for-everyone/building-for-everyone-full-series
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