Energy Aspects of Green Buildings – International Experience

• Main Authors: Kauskale L., Geipele I., Zeltins N., Lecis I.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Sciendo 2016-12-01
• Series: Latvian Journal of Physics and Technical Sciences
• Subjects: behaviour; construction; energy; energy efficiency; environment; green buildings; green materials; renewable energy; sustainability
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1515/lpts-2016-0040

At present, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is one of the main environmental priorities globally, and implementation of sustainability aspects in the construction industry, including energy aspects, is of major importance for long-term environmental development, as buildings have a long life cycle and require many resources both for construction and operation periods. The aim of the research is to analyse energy aspects of green buildings. The results of research show that the construction of green buildings can significantly result in energy savings and has other benefits for different market participants. Future research directions have been identified as well.