Estrategias para el cumplimento de estándares de eficiencia energética en edificaciones multifamiliares para la ciudad de Cuenca

Abstract

In recent years in Ecuador, energy efficiency in buildings has begun to be more examined, but it is still difficult for construction professionals to incorporate bioclimatic strategies into their projects. The evaluation of building performance can be an initiative to promote sustainability. In the framework of the research project "Method of certification of sustainable housing construction", this study addresses the category "Energy" in order to propose strategies that allow the fulfillment of energy efficiency standards, defined in the evaluation criteria for multifamily housing in the city of Cuenca. The methodology applied is based on analysis of strategies to reduce demand and energy consumption applicable to the local context; analysis of the different types of departments of a case study using tools such as direct observation forms and structured surveys. The validation of the results is done through energy simulations software and the application of energy efficiency criteria. The results show that it is possible to improve energy performance by 41.46% on average and move from a standard practice to a better practice