MEC600 : ENGINEER IN SOCIETY

GREEN BUILDING : ENERGY EFFICIENCY

PREPARED BY:

AHMED NAZREEN BIN MOHAMED SHAHEMI

2017806404
EMD7M8A
 INTRODUCTION
Problem Statement:
Sustainable development is defined as development that satisfies the needs of
the present without compromising the ability of future generations to satisfy theirs.
Sustainable development insists on the need to protect the diversity of genes,
species, and all terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems in nature. This is possible in
particular to protect the quality of the environment, and by the restoration,
development, and maintenance of habitats that are essential to species.
 WHAT IS GREEN BUILDING?

• A Green Building, also know as a sustainable building , is a structure that is

designed, built, renovated, operated, or re-used in an ecological and
resource efficient manner.
• Green building uses less water, optimizes energy efficiency, conserves natural
resources, generates less waste and provides healthier spaces for occupants
as compared to a conventional building.
OBJECTIVES OF GREEN BUILDING
• Protecting occupant health
• Improving employee productivity
• Using energy, water and other resources more efficiently
• Reducing overall impact to the environment
• Optimal environmental and economical performance
• Satisfying and quality indoor spaces.
 BENEFITS OF GREEN BUILDINGS
Environmental benefits
• Reduce the impacts of natural resources consumption
Economic benefits
• Reduced operating costs
• Marketing advantages
• Increased building valuation
• Optimizes life-cycle performance cost
Health and Safety benefits
• Enhance occupant comfort and health
Community benefits
• Minimize strain on local infrastructure and improve quality of life
 ENERGY EFFICIENCY

What is energy efficiency?

• Using less energy to accomplish the same amount of work.

• Energy efficiency is the most important element of green building.

• Higher level of energy efficiency can reduce the carbon emissions.
 CURRENT ISSUES
• Energy has emerged as a critical economic issue and top priority for
policymakers.
• Unsustainable energy supply and demand have serious implications for
everything from household budgets to international relations.
• Current worldwide major energy resources are non-renewable resources.
• Energy resources such as oil,coal and natural gas are limited.
 SUGGESTION & SOLUTION

Install high-performance mechanical systems and appliances

• Apply life cycle assessment to the trade-offs between capital and operating
costs. Appliance that meet or exceed ENERGY STAR requirement will reduces
plug load demands.
Use high-efficiency infrastructure
• Efficient street lighting and LED traffic signals will reduce energy demands
from neighbourhood infrastructure.
Capture efficiencies of scale.
• Design district heating and cooling systems, in which multiple buildings are
part of a single loop.
Use energy simulation.
• Computer modelling can identify and prioritize energy efficiency
opportunities.
Monitor and verify performance
• Ensure that the building systems are functioning as designed and support
the owner’s project requirement through control systems, a building
automation system and commissioning.
 LACK OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY EFFECTS

• Increased Carbon Footprint

• Increased Risk of Climate Change
• Reduction in Energy Resources Supply
• Higher energy cost
 RECOMMENDATION

• Government must set up environmental regulation on any development

activity.
• Each building should be build based on green building criteria.
• Government should only allowed Energy Star Certified appliances can be
used to increase energy efficiency.
 CONCLUSIONS
• Green buildings have important benefits for our environment.
• It positively influences our climate and overall ecosystem by reducing water
use and energy resources that can pollute our environment.
• It is very important to conserve and restore natural resources since most of
them are limited.
• Efficient energy helps in protecting environment by using less energy in to do
same amount of work which reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improves
the quality of our air.
 REFERENCES

• Journal : Green Building research

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/259158759_Green_building_research-
current_status_and_future_agenda_A_review
• Green Building case study
https://www.usgbc.org/articles/3-case-studies-about-green-building
• United States Green Building Council Website
http://www.usgbc.org/ 12/01/2009