A study on measures towards green building case study of the AIT energy building | |
| Author | Supan Thonprom |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.ET-11-28 |
| Subject(s) | Asian Institute of Technology--Buildings--Energy consumption Energy consumption Buildings--Energy consumption |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering in Energy, School of Environment, Resources and Development |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. ET-11-28 |
| Abstract | Building sector had shared 15 percent of final energy consumption in a year. This study proposes an option to reduced materials, resources and energy utilizations in building sector. Also, it could provide thermal comfort and environmental friendly. There is a Green Building concept. This study used Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Version 2009 for assessment. The LEED rating system was established by U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). There provides building owners and operators for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions. There had 5 rating systems. The study selected Green Building Operation Existing Building: Operation & Maintenance (EB: O&M) Rating System. The study assesses in 5 groups. The Energy Building was constructed in 1983. The building was designed by energy conservation concept. Average of electrical energy consumption of the building was 117,223 kWh/year and water consumption was 5,832 m2/year. The two resources consumption was focus for reducing. Also, thermal comfort and environmental friendly are included for improvement. Preliminary assessment, Energy Building earned 24 points and did not pass all prerequisites. The major points were on Sustainable Sites and Water Efficiency. The study had conducted the study of possible improvement types for achieving higher point. As this result, the building could earn the point for all levels. There are 45 points, 57 points, 70 points and 89 points for certified, silver, gold and platinum respectively. As platinum level, total investment cost was $ 316,640. The major groups are Facility Alterations and Additions, space condition system, photovoltaic system and building management system. This level could give the total annual income was $ 46,711/year. There are energy saving, revenue of photovoltaic and water bill reduction. As this result, the payback period was 6.78 years. |
| Year | 2011 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. ET-11-28 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Environment, Resources, and Development (SERD) |
| Department | Department of Energy and Climate Change (Former title: Department of Energy, Environment, and Climate Change (DEECC)) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Energy and Environment (EE) |
| Chairperson(s) | Kumar, Sivanappan; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Singh, Jai Govind;Marpaung, Charles O.P.; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | PEA-AIT Education Cooperation Project;Asian Institute of Technology Fellowship; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2011 |