Conference article

Residential and commercial buildings consume a considerable amount of the energy produced in Turkey. 82% of that consumed energy is heating related. A reduction to 25% to 50% of energy consumption is possible with only proper insulation of these buildings. Fossil fuels such as coal and petroleum produce CO₂. Tests have shown that CO₂ levels have reached 360 ppm in Turkey. In this context; buildings that are efficiently designed and configured will provide energy savings. Energy efficiency in buildings in Turkey; has gained prominence recently with the adoption of the Directive on Energy Performance of Buildings in 2008. The object of this study is to convert a building; located in the 3rd climatic region in Turkey; to an energy efficient one. Analysis of the building has revealed that it does not accommodate the TS 825 standards. New thermal insulation design has cut energy consumption estimates to 37;09 kWh/m³; which is within the limits of regulation codes.

Energy Efficient Building; TS 825; Energy Performance of Building