Author(s)

ABDULLAH OMAR ALHARBI, MARWAN ALREHAILI, MAMDOOH ALWETAISHI, AHMAD ALAHMADI, ASHRAF BALABEL, ALI ALZAED

Abstract

Residential buildings consume more than 40% of total energy worldwide. The aim of this research is to investigate the importance of energy consumed in residential buildings and how it may impact the indoor environment. In order to enhance the energy efficiency in the architectural design of a house, a detailed empirical analysis is provided, measurement instruments being used for a building with and without thermal insulation to evaluate the degree of its impact and the discrepancy of its effect. The study also provides some ideas for further future growth to reduce energy consumption. Finally, this research will provide an analysis in regard to reducing energy consumption in residential building. This paper limits itself to residential buildings rather than non-residential due to the large number of residents. In many poor countries, the residents are lacking in energy efficiency certificates, so they misuse energy by consuming tremendous amounts of power. This article will point out those categories and offer scientific solutions.

Keywords

renewable energy, energy efficiency, amount of power, residential buildings, building materials, building design