The natural gas and electric energy consumption of school buildings in the Metropolitan area of San Juan, Argentina. A statistical analysis based on architectural variables.

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https://doi.org/10.22320/07190700.2018.08.02.08

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architecture, energy, schools

Abstract

ABSTRACT

The present work aims to investigate the energy consumption of 17 schools located in the Metropolitan Area of San Juan, Argentina. To obtain a general overview of the current situation, consumption per year and per unit area were analyzed. In addition, statistical analyses were carried out in order to understand possible relationships between energy consumption and two architectural variables that characterize design and construction technology: glazed area to the north and global U-value. The results indicate that electricity is the energy with the greatest relative annual use (55%), while natural gas predominates during the cold season (72%), as associated with heating energy supply. Regarding consumption by type of energy and per unit area covered, the values were 26.24 kWh/ m2.year for electricity and 21.80 kWh/m2.year for natural gas. Through the research it was possible to conclude that there is an important association between the building envelope, both opaque and transparent, and energy consumption, thereby recognizing the potential to improve the envelope for energy optimization.

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Author Biographies

  • María Guillermina Re, Instituto Regional de Planeamiento y Hábitat (IRPHa), Facultad de Arquitectura, Urbanismo y Diseño (FAUD), Universidad Nacional de San Juan

    Magister Arquitecta. 

    Estudiante de Doctorado en Arquitectura, Universidad de Mendoza.

    Profesora JTP de Taller de Arquitectura I. Investigadora IRPHa

  • Celina Filippín, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Tecnológicas (CONICET), Santa Rosa, La Pampa.

    Doctora en Ciencias, Especialidad Energías Renovables

  • Irene Blasco-Lucas, Instituto Regional de Planeamiento y Hábitat (IRPHA). Facultad de Arquitectura, Urbanismo Diseño (FAUD). Universidad Nacional de San Juan (UNSJ)

    Doctora Arquitecta.

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Published

2018-12-31

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V.8, N.2 (2018): December 2018

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The natural gas and electric energy consumption of school buildings in the Metropolitan area of San Juan, Argentina. A statistical analysis based on architectural variables. (2018). Sustainable Habitat, 8(2), 104-115. https://doi.org/10.22320/07190700.2018.08.02.08

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