Perspectives for development of energy efficient civil engineering
Perspectives for development of energy efficient civil engineering

Summary/Abstract: The aim of this paper is to introduce energy-saving civil engineering, to demonstrate the need for energy conservation, and to radically change the principles of building. The paper then shows the importance of the principle of sustainable development and acquaints the reader with the objectives of the European Union and its basic documents concerning measures to improve energy and climate protection standards in buildings. This paper presents the research programs and standards for the certification of buildings and housing estates inscribed in the principle of energy efficient civil engineering and sustainable development. Examples of low- energy buildings from Germany and Austria are shown, with an emphasis on the principles of designing passive buildings. A vision of the future of architecture and civil engineering is presented using examples of innovative buildings and settlement structures designed based on energy saving and energy management.

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