https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nfOeUFZB_8
Generating your own energy is only half effective if the building is not ... Hi, in this video, we are looking at the flip side of a coin of sustainable living. Generating your own energy is only

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214157X18304131
Abstract. Net Zero building is becoming a global trend as a strategy to reduce the carbon footprint. In order to achieve Net-Zero building design in hot and humid climates, efforts must be put to reduce the overall energy use to the maximum extent by integrating appropriate building technologies into the architectural designs. In this paper

https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/guides-and-case-studies-hot-humid-climates
Best Practice Guides. 40% Whole-House Energy Savings in the Hot-Humid Climates — Volume 15; Optimized Climate Solutions Tool. The Building America Solution Center now offers Optimized Climate Solutions, sets of climate-specific measures that builders can use to achieve energy savings of about 30% over the Building America B10 Benchmark (which is roughly consistent with the 2009 International

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1364032119305118
The climate is playing a significant role in energy-efficiency systems and energy consumption patterns in building science; therefore, this study reviewed key NZEB design issues for hot and humid climates specifically, and analyzed their feasibility by investigating 34 actual NZEB projects as field experiences for classifying the climatic

https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/guides-and-case-studies-hot-dry-and-mixed-dry-climates
Best Practice Guides. 40% Whole-House Energy Savings in Hot-Dry and Mixed-Dry Climates — Volume 9; Optimized Climate Solutions Tool. The Building America Solution Center now offers Optimized Climate Solutions, sets of climate-specific measures that builders can use to achieve energy savings of about 30% over the Building America B10 Benchmark (which is roughly consistent with the 2009

https://www.energy.gov/eere/buildings/guides-and-case-studies-all-climates
Guides for All Climates. DOE has developed several Best Practices guidebooks that are applicable across all climate regions. Insulation: A Guide for Contractors to Share with Homeowners identifies steps to take to increase insulation in homes, ensure healthy levels of ventilation, and prevent moisture problems.

https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-10-6638-2_5
There are many features of the Thai experience that have immediate relevance for other countries with similar climates, albeit with necessary local adaptations; as well as for other regions outside Asia that have a hot-humid climate. Processes towards energy efficiency are much debated worldwide and present many local complexities, well

https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2021/07/12/energy-smart-by-design
Energy-Smart by Design. Building orientation, passive-solar design, and a radiant-barrier roof are key to energy efficiency in a hot-humid climate. By Kiley Jacques Issue 301 - Aug/Sept 2021. Dynamic configuration. The galvalume metal is a historically appropriate roofing material for Texas vernacular homes.

https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Case-Study-Thai-House-and-American-House-Embodied-Energy-Comparison_tbl1_26901083
from publication: Development and Analysis of a Sustainable Low Energy House in a Hot and Humid Climate | This study examines the lifetime building energy consumption of a typical house in Bangkok

https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/article/building-strategies-in-a-hot-humid-climate
AlbertoArriaga33 is wrestling with plans for a new home in a tropical location. He doesn't say exactly where, but conditions are certainly challenging: high heat and high humidity, with nighttime temperatures dipping only into the upper 70s and outdoor relative humidity hovering at about 70%. Exterior walls will be grouted concrete block

https://lpcorp.com/blog/building-for-energy-efficiency-in-hot-climates
For energy-efficient buildings in hot and dry climates, a radiant barrier is crucial. As the sun heats up roof panels, a panel with a radiant barrier reduces the amount of heat that emits from the roof into the home's attic. As a result temperatures in the attic are reduced, which helps keep cooling costs down.

https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/article/the-importance-of-windows-in-hot-climates
By Kohta Ueno | July 2, 2020. Controlling solar heat gain through windows is among the most important aspects of a well-designed hot-climate house for architect Peter Pfeiffer who not only places emphasis on choosing the right windows, but orienting and shading them properly as well. Photo courtesy of Barley Pfeiffer Arctitecture.

https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/article/designing-a-house-for-a-hot-climate
This desert house was designed by Jeremy Levine. Image credit: Lance Gerber. Historically, energy-efficiency experts have devoted more attention to houses in cold climates than houses in hot climates. This isn't due to unfounded prejudice; it's due to the fact that houses in cold climates have higher annual energy bills than houses in hot

https://home-energy.extension.org/designing-energy-efficient-new-homes-for-a-warm-climate/
In warm climate regions such as the Gulf where temperatures are high year round, designing for the climate means designing to reduce heat gain is the first priority. Orientation (direction a home faces) and careful planning of available home space are "free" ways available at the designing stage of new homes which can help to cut energy

https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2024/02/the-promise-of-passive-house-design/
The promise of passive house design. The extraordinarily energy-efficient building method slashes climate pollution from homes, hospitals, schools, and high rises. Now it's catching on in Massachusetts and elsewhere. Greg Fisher's home in Fort Collins, Colorado. (Image credit: Sierra Ann Photography) Imagine a home so efficient that it

https://www.newhomesource.com/learn/design-new-home-for-hot-climate/
Orient the home so that the main windows face away from the sun. Add drapes, blinds, shades and/or landscaping to block sunlight. Select a light colored roof to reflect sun light and insist on proper window and roof flashing. As in any climate, ask for energy efficient products, including high performance A/C equipment and ENERGY STAR® rated

https://www.energy.gov/articles/doe-announces-better-buildings-initiative-accelerate-heat-pump-manufacturing-and-adoption
WASHINGTON, D.C. — At the annual Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced new Better Building Initiatives to help organizations in all sectors of the U.S. economy save energy while reducing costs and emissions. Among the new initiatives is the Better Buildings Commercial Building Heat Pump Accelerator, through which manufacturers will

https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-13-7519-4_1
2.1 Tropical Region. The tropical region experiences hot and humid air, which results in the extensive use of air-conditioning systems, leading to high electricity consumption [28, 37].As most of the region's countries are struggling economically, building standards regarding energy efficiency and conservation are not fully developed [].The tropical region is expected to consume large

https://australiaindonesiacentre.org/energy/sustainable-policy/designing-coolest-efficient-tropical-houses/
Traditional buildings in Indonesia make use of 'passive' cooling techniques. Being well ventilated, raised off the ground, and with shady verandas, their design allows them to stay cool in a tropical climate without air conditioning. The classic timber 'Queenslander' house also follows a similar design. Now architects and engineers from

https://www.ecohome.net/guides/1083/future-proofing-homes-building-for-a-changing-climate/
Planning and Design. Lifestyle, location and commuting. Lifestyle and environment. The effects of our changing climate aren't just coming anymore, they are here. Building resilient homes helps deal with climate change events, storms, floods, heatwaves, extreme cold, and saves us all money. Ecohome Updated: May 13, 2021.

https://www.homestolove.com.au/renovating/advice/home-building-tips-hot-climates-14914/
Andrew's top 7 tips to fine-tune the cool factor. Take advantage of thermal mass. "Building with heavy, thick materials - like a concrete slab - will keep a building very cool.". Insulate, insulate, insulate. "It's amazing how many houses don't have roof insulation - and good insulation is key to cooling.". Install roof vents.

https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-10-8465-2_34
The findings also revealed that Thai people have to adapt their own lifestyle to make good use of fan and air-conditioner. ... Traditional homes in hot humid climates used lightweight construction with operable walls and shaded outdoor porches, raised above ground. 7. High-efficiency air-conditioner (at least Energy Star) should prove cost

https://www.foxblocks.com/blog/hot-climate-building-design
For an energy-efficient building in a hot climate, builders should locate the ductwork inside the building's envelope. Ducts placed in unconditioned areas can increase cooling costs by 15 percent. Furthermore, in hot and humid regions, moisture can collect on the overheated ductwork. 6. Landscaping for an Energy-Efficient Building in Hot Climates

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/25/climate/the-heat-crisis-is-a-housing-crisis.html
Governments also need to change building codes to require more energy efficiency and to accelerate the transition to renewable energy sources, so that increased air-conditioning use doesn't make