A Review on Energy-Efficient and Sustainable Urban Buildings

Abstract

This study reviews works done on different types of energy-efficient houses and experience of users which focuses on indoor climate as well as attitude of users, their satisfaction level of such buildings and technological operations. Energy-efficient buildings are generally rated much better than conventional buildings due to pleasant indoor climate. Based on results obtained from user assessments, it was concluded that features of buildings vary. Discerned control of individuals and sufficient information on use and operation is critical for on the whole encouraging understanding of the building and further research in this area could be identified. Previous information of environmental issues, social environment and the procedure of moving into such building, largely control assessment of building. Specific architectural solutions may cause influence on such energy competent buildings and further works may be undertaken toward aesthetic and architectural features in evolution. Though there have been recent increase in research activities on operation and use of energy-efficient buildings, there still remain gaps in different ways of providing information and training in this area.