Energy Conservation in Building Construction

M V Molykutty

International Journal of Construction Engineering and Planning

Energy Conservation in Building Construction

M V Molykutty ✉

Abstract

Energy is the ability to do work. Energy intensity is a measure of the energy efficiency of a nation’s economy and is calculated as units of energy per unit of Gross Domestic Product. There are different forms of energy like chemical, mechanical, electrical, thermal, magnetic, nuclear, etc. Most commonly, we use energy in the form of electrical energy. Generally energy is produced from fossil fuels but their resources are limited. They also cause pollution due to the release of CO2 during energy production process. Hence, we should reduce our dependence on fossil fuels for production of energy and should find innovative methods to make use of renewable sources of energy.

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