<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>By using our natural resources, and through inefficient use of energy, we produce much waste that can be recycled as a useful resource, which further contributes to climate change. This study aims to address energy effective bioclimatic architecture principles, by which we can achieve a potential energy savings, estimated at thirty-three per cent, mainly through environmentally affordable reconstruction, resulting in low negative impact on the environment. The study presented in this paper investigated the Ulpiana neighbourhood of Prishtina City, focusing on urban design challenges, energy efficiency and air pollution issues. The research methods consist of empirical observations through the urban spatial area using a comparative method, in order to receive clearer data and information research is conducted within Ulpiana’s urban blocks, shapes of architectural structures, with the objective focusing on bioclimatic features in terms of the morphology and microclimate of Ulpiana. Energy supply plays a key role in the economic development of any country, hence, bioclimatic design principles for sustainable architecture and energy efficiency, present an evolutive integrated strategy for achieving efficiency and healthier conditions for Kosovar communities. Conceptual findings indicate that with the integrated design strategy: energy efficiency, and passive bioclimatic principles will result in a bond of complex interrelation between nature, architecture, and community. The aim of this study is to promote structured organized actions to be taken in Prishtina, and Kosovo, which will result in improved energy efficiency in all sectors, and particularly in the residential housing sector.</p></abstract>

By using our natural resources, and through inefficient use of energy, we produce much waste that can be recycled as a useful resource, which further contributes to climate change. This study aims to address energy effective bioclimatic architecture principles, by which we can achieve a potential energy savings, estimated at thirty-three per cent, mainly through environmentally affordable reconstruction, resulting in low negative impact on the environment. The study presented in this paper investigated the Ulpiana neighbourhood of Prishtina City, focusing on urban design challenges, energy efficiency and air pollution issues. The research methods consist of empirical observations through the urban spatial area using a comparative method, in order to receive clearer data and information research is conducted within Ulpiana’s urban blocks, shapes of architectural structures, with the objective focusing on bioclimatic features in terms of the morphology and microclimate of Ulpiana. Energy supply plays a key role in the economic development of any country, hence, bioclimatic design principles for sustainable architecture and energy efficiency, present an evolutive integrated strategy for achieving efficiency and healthier conditions for Kosovar communities. Conceptual findings indicate that with the integrated design strategy: energy efficiency, and passive bioclimatic principles will result in a bond of complex interrelation between nature, architecture, and community. The aim of this study is to promote structured organized actions to be taken in Prishtina, and Kosovo, which will result in improved energy efficiency in all sectors, and particularly in the residential housing sector.

Achieving Energy Efficiency in Accordance with Bioclimatic Architecture Principles

Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture, University of Prishtina, FNA, Bregu i Diellit p.n, 10000 Prishtina, Kosovo

Environmental and Climate Technologies

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By using our natural resources, and through inefficient use of energy, we produce much waste that can be recycled as a useful resource, which further...

Achieving Energy Efficiency in Accordance with Bioclimatic Architecture Principles

Published Online: Jan 27, 2017

Page range: 54 - 63

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/rtuect-2016-0013

Keywords
Energy efficiency, architecture, bioclimatic principles, environment, design

© 2016 Riga Technical University

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Public License.

Achieving Energy Efficiency in Accordance with Bioclimatic Architecture Principles

Published Online: Jan 27, 2017

Page range: 54 - 63

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/rtuect-2016-0013

KeywordsEnergy efficiency, architecture, bioclimatic principles, environment, design

© 2016 Riga Technical University

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Public License.

Keywords
Energy efficiency, architecture, bioclimatic principles, environment, design