ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME DESIGN

Basic Principle of Technology. Energy efficient home is another option for conserving the natural environment by utlising the limited and non-alternative energy resource at cost effectively while completely meet the demand and the value presently. This is focussed on a study and analysis the concept to apply the hot and humid weather condition integrated with advanced technology and other related factors to create the proper architect suitably with the hot and humid zone of Thailand. By applying the methodology that capably save energy for several times more than the typical houses that benefits to better life quality at not expensive cost compared to the house with quasi/similar quality.

Design Concept of Energy Efficient Home

1. Selecting the factors related the building location, i.e. using the factors related to building location for the cooler house surroundings.
2. Selecting the building location and direction, i.e. creating the cool surroundings to reduce the difference of external and internal temperature that is to block the external heat gain at maximum This includes the design for fenestration and controlling the air infiltration.
3. Consideration on the design and selection of building envelope, i.e. selecting the wall system that well capably prevent the heat and moisture., due to each type of material use will be found of much differentiate for analysis.
4. Consideration on system selection installing inside the building, i.e. selecting the materials with minimal moisture and thermal storage, ex: shining surface material, lightweight material together with select using the furniture and decoration as necessary, and selecting the lightweight and moisture unabsorbed material. As for equipment, select using the high efficiency and less energy consuming appliances.
5. The wishing building, the house with the above design concept will not yet completely control the environment condition, thus it may not possibly avoid using the air conditioner However, the building design with the above concept will require only the small use of air conditioner.

Advantages of Energy Efficient Home Design

1. Reduce the load of air conditioning inside the house.
2. Promote the efficient use of energy and conservation at maximum benefits.
3. Capably control the environment conditions within the comfort zone as required, thus creating the better life quality to the residents.