@article {10.3844/erjsp.2018.78.87,
article_type = {journal},
title = {Smart Retrofit Solutions of Buildings toward a Low Carbon World},
author = {Cuce, Erdem and Cuce, Pinar Mert},
volume = {9},
year = {2018},
month = {Aug},
pages = {78-87},
doi = {10.3844/erjsp.2018.78.87},
url = {https://thescipub.com/abstract/erjsp.2018.78.87},
abstract = {In this short communication, energy-efficient, eco-friendly and low-cost solutions for existing buildings are considered in a holistic manner toward low/zero carbon building concept of near future. Buildings are still responsible for about 40% of total primary energy consumption in the world, hence decisive measures need to be taken promptly due to growing significance of environmental issues driven by fossil fuel based energy use. Smart solutions addressed within the scope of this research aim at analyzing the energy consumption behaviour of a typical building from building envelope to the appliances utilised, then propose key technologies for urgent mitigation of energy use and drastic reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. For the external walls, aerogel and vacuum insulation panel based thermal superinsulation solutions are recommended owing to the superior thermal resistance ability of such materials (λ},
journal = {Energy Research Journal},
publisher = {Science Publications}
}