QUANTIFYING THE IMPACT OF GREEN BUILDING PRACTICES ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN URBAN ARCHITECTURE

Abstract

The tangible consequences of incorporating green building techniques into urban architecture designs on energy efficiency are examined in this quantitative research paper. This study investigates the relationship between the use of renewable energy sources and urban architecture. A thorough investigation was carried out in a number of urban environments, looking at the energy usage trends of conventional and green buildings. The study measures the contribution of green building techniques to energy efficiency gains using statistical modeling and regression analysis. Findings show that buildings with green design elements like solar panels, green roofs, and effective insulation systems consume significantly less energy. In particular, the study discovered that when compared to conventional buildings, buildings using renewable energy sources had an average 25% boost in energy efficiency. Architectural features that have been found to have a significant impact on energy performance include orientation, building shape, and material choice. For example, buildings with solar panels showed a 30% reduction in energy use when compared to those with grid electricity alone. In a similar vein, green roofs were linked to a 20% decrease in the amount of energy used for cooling during the hottest summer months. Furthermore, the study found that buildings with high-performance glazing systems and proper orientation showed a 15% reduction in the amount of energy used for lighting and heating. The potential of incorporating renewable energy technologies into architectural designs to reduce energy consumption in urban contexts is highlighted by this research. Through the process of measuring how green building practices affect energy efficiency, planners, architects, and legislators can obtain important information about the viability and efficiency of sustainable building solutions. The results highlight how crucial it is for experts in renewable energy and architecture to work with trans disciplinary to create environmentally conscious urban environments.