The Importance of Using Alternative Energy Sources Within a New Global Perspective

Abstract

The world has suffered from the exploitation of its natural resources and so the search for alternative sources of energy gains more and more space. These non-renewable alternative sources do not harm nature. Thus, within a context of new global perspectives, the improvement of the use of renewable energies by diversifying generation sources should be a constant challenge for architects, engineers and those professionals involved in the use of energy in buildings. The lack of an adequate project contributes to low energy efficiency of the building, consuming energy, often unnecessarily, and without concern for its generation. The use of bioclimatic strategies emerges as a fundamental instrument in the design of a good architectural project, foreseeing the intelligent use of natural resources and providing rationality in the consumption of renewable energies. Therefore, a natural thermal conditioning in dwellings, where this is possible, can bring new perspectives of rational use of energy. The general objective of the work is to demonstrate that it is possible to replace mechanical ventilation with the use of natural air conditioning, thus reducing the consumption of traditional electric energy. Such strategies are possible for use in both residential and industrial buildings.