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A Study on Correlation between Improvement in Efficiency of PV and Green roof of Public Building (공공건물 옥상녹화와 설치태양광(PV)의 효율향상 상관관계 연구)

  • Lee, Eung Jik
    • KIEAE Journal
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    • v.13 no.5
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    • pp.111-118
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    • 2013
  • This study aims to investigate advantages of complex installation of green roof and PV system in a public building, to analyze the impact of green roof on the efficiency of PV power generation, and to consider the correlation between green roof and PV power generation. When the temperature and power generation of the modules installed in the green roof and non-green roof of the public building were measured for 3 days, the average temperature of the green roof was 23.6 degrees, and it was 36.1 degrees in the non-green roof which increased by nearly 53%. Overall, the module temperature in the green roof was lower. On the other hand, in relation to the PV generation depending on temperature reduction during the same period, the mono-crystalline module and the poly-crystalline module in the green roof showed an increase in generation at nearly 222.2W and 341.6W, and the efficiency rose by 5.5% and 6.2%, respectively, compared to the modules in the non-green roof. Therefore, it is analyzed that green roof has a positive influence on PV power generation. Finally shows the efficiency of the installed on the Green Roof PV system (complex Installation) higher than on the concrete roof PV system. Thus, the complex PV systems as well as the usual benefits of green roofs will provide greater synergies.

Energy Saving Effects of Green Roof in Exiting Buildings according to Different Insulation Levels (기존 노후 건물의 단열 성능에 따른 옥상 녹화 시스템 설치시 에너지 성능 변화)

  • An, Kyeong A;Han, Seung Won;Moon, Hyeun Jun
    • Journal of Korean Living Environment System
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    • v.21 no.6
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    • pp.959-964
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    • 2014
  • Energy performance of building envelope components, including external walls, floors, roofs, windows and doors, is crutial for determining how much energy is required for heating and cooling in a building. Among various building technologies, a green roof system can be a good option for reducing heat gain and loss in new buildings as well as existing buildings for green remodeling. This paper evaluates the performance of green roof systems according to soil depth and Leaf Area Index (LAI) for existing buildings. It also attempts to quantify the energy saving effects on new and existing buildings with different insulation levels. Thermal performance of green roofs is mainly dependent on soil thickness and LAI. Installation of green roofs in deteriorated existing buildings can lead to improvements in roof insulation, due to the soil layer. An increase in soil depth leads to a decrease in heating load, regardless of conditions of vegetation on the green roof. Larger LAI values may reduce cooling loads in the cooling season. Installation of green roof in deteriorated existing buildings showed bigger energy saving effect in comparison to a case in new buildings. A simulation study showed that the installation of green roof systems in deteriorated existing buildings with low insulation levels, due to low thermal performance requirements when constructed, could improve the energy performance of the buildings similar or better to the peformance on new buildings with the most updated insulation standard. Thus, when remodeling a deteriorated building, green roofs could be a good option to meet the most recent energy requirements.

The Role of the Green Building Code in Achieving Sustainable Green Built Environment: the Philippines

  • Dela Cruz, John Christopher R.
    • International conference on construction engineering and project management
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    • 2015.10a
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    • pp.750-753
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    • 2015
  • The continuing trend of built environment set forth by the rise of modernization and industrialization has led every country in achieving their respective economic development. Along side this trend is an issue that needs to be addressed - the environmental impacts of the built industry. Construction and maintenance of buildings are said to consume 40% of the world's energy, 65% of electricity, and 40% of raw materials, creating drastic pollutants harmful not only to the environment but also to human. Figures have been released and analyzed proving the contributions of built environment with environmental depreciation. Said figures earned concerns not just from different private and non-profit organizations but also the governments of every country, thus, steps towards sustainable development are being implemented. As a response, the "green" was added in the built environment. Later on, the now emerging concept of "National Green Building Code" found its role in the policy of various states in protecting the people in accord with the nature. This paper appreciates the initiatives of various countries and non-profit organizations in their drive to pursue sustainable green built environment in general, and specifically proposes an establishment of an "incentives grant framework" as an additional legislative policy to be included in the draft of the National Green Building Code of the Philippines.

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A Basic Study on Green Building Certification in China (중국의 녹색건축인증 현황에 대한 기초조사 연구)

  • Kim, Jae-Young;Liu, Zhi-Hong;Lee, Jong-Kuk
    • The Journal of Sustainable Design and Educational Environment Research
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    • v.16 no.1
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    • pp.12-19
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    • 2017
  • This study investigates and analyzes the current status of green building certification (ESGB) in China, which is experiencing serious environmental pollution due to rapid economic development as an international pending issue for green growth, It is a basic research. This will be used as a resource to contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions in the future construction sector. The research method is to investigate the status of green building certification and the types of facilities in the whole of China, and to examine the evaluation criteria and items of ESGB 2014 and analyze the differences with ESGB 2006. Most of the research methods are based on the literature review and refer to the website of China Green Building Evaluation and the data of China Urban Science Institute.

Development of Multi-function Sensor Integration Module System for Smart Green Building (스마트 그린빌딩 구현을 위한 다기능 센서 통합 모듈 시스템 개발)

  • Kim, Bong-Hyun
    • Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society
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    • v.14 no.10
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    • pp.4799-4804
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    • 2013
  • Green IT technology for the growth of low-carbon green environment and future development of the new technology. Therefore, in this paper, data generated by the security module for RFID applications, smart green building Sung multi-function sensor integrated module that can be integrated environment for building monitoring and management system has been developed. The development of a thermal sensor, temperature sensor, smog sensor, CO2 sensor, O2 sensor, tension sensor and damage detection sensor module with integrated system module integrated multi-functional sensors implemented in the paper. In real-time monitoring by allowing was design and developed system that can be implemented smart green building environment for the environment inside buildings.

A Study on Evaluation Indicator Analysis of the Green Building Certification - Focused on Post Evaluation of the Education Facilities case in Seoul - (친환경건축물인증제도의 평가지표 분석에 관한 연구 - 서울시 학교시설의 사후평가를 중심으로 -)

  • Moon, Sun-Ki;Shin, Eun-Kyung;Kim, Sei-Yong
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Educational Facilities
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    • v.20 no.3
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    • pp.41-52
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    • 2013
  • In the current condition of seeking eco-friendly development, Green Building Certification Criteria can reduce environment burden that is able to be arose in life cycles of buildings. Moreover, it is a great help to induce to constructing pleasant environment. The ripple effect that also improves saving of energy and resources of the whole country, and green-house gases reduction effect and environment friendliness of other buildings can be expected by promoting eco-friendly education facilities which accounts for a great part of public buildings in comparison with other buildings. In this study, analysis of old and new indicators' contrast and contents in Green Building Certification, and post evaluation of education facilities and interviews on authorities were proceeded for improving evaluation indicator of each item in Green Building Certification Criteria. As a result, it analyzed problems in terms of institution and operations management, and drew implications accordingly. In addition, it has a significance in that it proposes improvements of substantively applicable indicators with high applicability.

Prediction of Effect on Outside Thermal Environment of Building and Green Space Arrangement by Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD 시뮬레이션을 이용한 건축물 및 녹지배치가 외부 열환경에 미치는 영향 예측)

  • Kim, Jeong-Ho;Son, Won-Duk;Yoon, Yong-Han
    • Journal of Environmental Science International
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    • v.21 no.1
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    • pp.69-81
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    • 2012
  • This study forecasts changes in thermal environment and microclimate change per new building construction and assignment of green space in urban area using Computational Fluid Dynamics(CFD) simulation. The analysis studies temperature, humidity and wind speed changes in 4 different given conditions that each reflects; 1) new building construction; 2) no new building construction; 3) green spaces; and 4) no green spaces. Daily average wind speed change is studied to be; Case 2(2.3 m/s) > Case 3. The result of daily average temperate change are; Case 3($26.5^{\circ}C$) > Case 4($24.6^{\circ}C$) > Case 2($23.9^{\circ}C$). This result depicts average of $2.5^{\circ}C$ temperature rise post new building construction, and decrease of approximately $1.8^{\circ}C$ when green space is provided. Daily average absolute humidity change is analysed to be; Case 3(15.8 g/kg') > Case 4(14.1 g/kg') > Case 2(13.5 g/kg'). This also reveals that when no green spaces is provided, 2.3 g/kg' of humidity change occurs, and when green space is provided, 0.6 g/kg change occurnd 4(1.8 m/s), which leads to a conclusion that daily average wind velocity is reduced by 0.5 m/s per new building construction in a building complex.

Comparison of Environmental Impacts of Green and Traditional Buildings using Life Cycle Assessment (전과정평가(LCA)를 이용한 친환경 인증 건축물과 일반 건축물의 환경영향 비교 사례 연구)

  • Hong, Taehoon;Jeong, Kwangbok;Ji, Changyoon
    • Korean Journal of Construction Engineering and Management
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    • v.15 no.3
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    • pp.58-65
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    • 2014
  • This study aims to understand the environmental impact reduction of green buildings that are certified by Green standard for energy and environmental design(G-SEED). To ensure this end, this study assessed and compared the environmental impacts(global warning, ozone layer depletion, acidification, and eutrophication) of a G-SEED-certified elementary school building(green building) and an uncertified elementary school building(traditional building) using the life cycle assessment methodology. This study considered the environmental impacts from the material manufacturing, material transportation, on-site construction, and operation during 40 years. The comparison of the environmental impact intensity of two buildings showed that the green building generated much more environmental impacts than the traditional building. For example, the global warming potential of the green building was approximately 12.5% higher than of the traditional building since the global warming potential of the green building was 3.751 $t-CO_2eq./m^2$ while that of the traditional building was 3.282 $t-CO_2eq./m^2$. It signifies that the G-SEED doesn't guarantee the reduction of the environmental impacts in terms of four impact categories. Therefore, the G-SEED should be complemented and improved to achieve the environmental impact reduction.

A Study on User's awareness for Workable Environment Improvement of Public Building by Green Building Renovation - Focus on the 1st & 2nd Buildings of Jeju Special self-Governing Province - (그린빌딩화를 통한 청사 업무환경 개선을 위한 사용자 의식에 관한 연구 - 제주특별자치도 제 1, 2청사를 중심으로 -)

  • Oh, Chang-Hun;Kim, Tae-Il;Yang, Gun
    • Korean Institute of Interior Design Journal
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    • v.19 no.3
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    • pp.162-171
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    • 2010
  • In the field of architecture, the sustainable architectural concept, "green buildings," has been suggested as an alternative to solve the environmental problems; however, the concept has not yet been converted to awareness and development of related technology. The leading role of public sector has been socially and economically influential in the nation, hence green public buildings are significant to stimulate the spread of green buildings in the nation. This study is to draw an appropriate method of implementing the green building concept to the two main government office buildings of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province based on the plan to improve the work environment; it is also to provide long-term directions of implementing policies and reference for the public and private sector to utilize the green building concept. Its research methodology was the survey method. A total of 142 questionnaires were returned by government employees of the two buildings. It accounts for 20% of the total number of 711 workers of the buildings. According to the analysis of the returned questionnaire, the majority of the surveyed have a positive evaluurned toward the introduction of green buildings due to their expecturned for the possible i the buildingstheir work environment. In addition, they showed more interest in space planning with natural ventilation than automatic systems regarding applied methods for green buildings.

A Study on the Improvement of the School Green Building Certification System based on Life Cycle Assessment Methodology (LCA개념을 도입한 학교시설 녹색건축인증기준 개선방향에 관한 연구)

  • Lee, Jae-Ok;Kim, Sung-Joong;Lee, Sang-Min;Lee, Seung-Min
    • Journal of the Korean Institute of Educational Facilities
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    • v.20 no.3
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    • pp.53-61
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    • 2013
  • The purpose of this study is to suggest the way how to improve the school green building certification system based on life cycle assessment methodology and to assess $LCCO_2$ in outline. Green Building Certification System for School is comprised of 7 categories and 39 items. 7 categories include Land use and Transport, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Water, Management, Ecology, Indoor environmental quality. School is a public facility for students. So Green Building Certification System for School must have educational point of view adding to energy saving, reduction of greenhouse gas emission, etc. Also it needs to be classified into three categories ; kindergarten, elementar/middl/high school and university. Improvement plans for items are as follows ; energy consumption and $LCCO_2$ assessment considering life cycle, deletion or integration of duplicate items by comparing other systems, application of passive solar systems, consideration of the law and standards change, and selection of items considering specific building use.