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RESEARCH ASPECT
ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN A MIX USE BUILDING

Integrated Design:
● Shared energy systems (e.g., central HVAC) reduce redundancy and improve efficiency
across functions.
● Zoning allows tailored energy solutions for residential, retail, and office spaces.
Renewable Energy:
● Solar panels, wind turbines, and geothermal systems lower dependency on non-renewable
sources.
● Energy storage systems, such as batteries, store surplus power for peak demand.
Efficient Lighting:
● Use of LED lighting with motion and daylight sensors to minimize waste.
● Natural lighting through large windows, skylights, and reflective surfaces reduces
electricity use.
Smart Building Systems:
● Automated controls optimize HVAC, lighting, and appliance usage.

● IoT-enabled monitoring tracks and adjusts energy consumption in real-time.
High-Performance Insulation and Materials:
● Double-glazed windows and insulated walls minimize energy loss.

● Low-energy coatings on glass reduce heat gain while maintaining natural light.
Green Roofs and Facades:
● Vegetation provides insulation, reduces cooling demands, and enhances urban

microclimates.
Energy Recovery Systems:
● Heat recovery in HVAC systems recycles energy from exhaust air.

● Regenerative elevators recover energy during braking.
STRATEGIES
Designing for Efficiency

The design of an energy-efficient building must be focused on optimizing the structure’s
energy performance. To maximize energy efficiency, architects and designers must take
into account the building’s orientation, shape, size, and envelope. Here are some ideas to
help you achieve your goal:
● Passive Solar Design: The process of using the sun’s natural energy to heat and cool
a building is known as passive solar design. The passive solar design takes into
account the building’s orientation, window placement, and shading to maximize
solar gain in the winter and reduce it in the summer. This design approach has the
potential to save a significant amount of energy.
● Building Envelope: The roof, windows, and doors comprise the building envelope.
The envelope is critical in regulating the temperature of the building and reducing
energy consumption. Heat loss and gain can be reduced with high-performance
insulation, air sealing, and triple-glazed windows, resulting in significant energy
savings.
● Daylighting: The process of utilizing natural light to illuminate the interior spaces of
a building is known as daylighting. Designers can reduce the need for artificial
lighting and improve the occupants’ well-being by incorporating large windows,
skylights, and light shelves.
● Efficient HVAC Systems: Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
systems consume a significant amount of energy in a building. HVAC systems with
high efficiency can significantly reduce energy consumption and operating costs.
● Water Conservation: Water conservation measures can also help with energy
efficiency. Low-flow faucets and toilets, greywater systems, and rainwater
harvesting can all help to reduce the overall water consumption of the building as
well as the energy required to treat and transport water.
Renewable Energy Systems
In addition to designing for energy efficiency, incorporating renewable energy systems can
aid in the creation of a zero-energy building. Renewable energy systems generate energy
from naturally replenished sources, such as solar, wind, and geothermal energy. Here are
some renewable energy strategies that architects and designers can incorporate into their
designs:
● Solar Energy: To generate electricity, solar panels can be installed on the roof of the
building or integrated into the facade. Passive solar design can also be used to
capture solar energy for heating and cooling.
● Wind Energy: Wind turbines can be installed on the roof of the building or nearby
to generate electricity. Wind energy, on the other hand, is not appropriate for all
locations and must be carefully considered during the design process.
● Geothermal Energy: Geothermal energy uses the natural heat of the earth to
provide heating and cooling. To provide a renewable energy source, geothermal
systems can be installed beneath the building or nearby.
● Biogas Energy: Biogas is produced by the decomposition of organic matter and can
be utilized to generate electricity. Biogas can be produced from a variety of sources,
including wastewater treatment plants, landfills, and agricultural waste.
● Energy Storage Systems: Systems for energy storage can be used to store extra
energy generated by renewable energy sources. Then, when the energy demand for
energy is high or the production of renewable energy is low, this energy can be used.
1. Insulate. Insulate. Insulate.

When conducting our research at the Viva Research Park, we found that an uninsulated brick building
requires 2.5x as much energy as an insulated one. What’s more, according to our findings, you can save
40% on energy costs by simply insulating your building.
Insulation helps to keep a building cool in the summer and warm in the winter, so the central heating won’t
have to work as hard. Our External Wall Insulation systems, or EWIs, are perfect for homes and non-
residential buildings, saving both ground space and money spent on energy bills.
Download our free guide to EWI here to find out more about which wall insulation system is best for your
build. Or explore more reasons why you should insulate your building on our blog.
2. Thick Walls
Wall thickness and choice of building material go hand in hand with insulation for increased energy
efficiency. While it may seem obvious, thick walls serve as energy regulators, gradually releasing the
accumulated heat from the day throughout the cooler evening hours.
In terms of climate control, concrete and brick are the best candidates, with houses built from 25cm bricks
maintaining room temperatures most effectively at 15-17 degrees according to our findings. If your project
budget allows for it, investing in thicker walls is a surefire way to reduce heat loss and conserve energy in
your building.
3. Control Interior Climate

Our range of Healthy Living products helps to control and optimise interior climates for enhanced air
quality and energy efficiency. While external features might be the most obvious starting point, factors such
as plaster can have a significant impact on the energy efficiency of a building.
Our Kilma Plaster, for example, helps to maintain the ideal interior humidity level between 40-60% and
control room temperatures.
4. Air Tightness
Ensuring all doorways, windows and external walls are airtight is fundamental to boosting a building’s
energy efficiency.
Investing in double, or even triple, glazing for a building’s windows drastically reduces the amount of inside
heat lost to the atmosphere, lessening the need to rely on less environmentally friendly sources like central
heating. Other benefits of glazed windows include noise dampening, condensation control and fewer
draughts.
Getting technical, resources such as Low-E glass help reflect outgoing heat into the building, while ‘warm
edge’ pane spacers contain less metal for increased efficiency.
5. Use the Sun

Depending on the scale of the project, solar panels can be an excellent addition to an energy-efficient
building. As an innovative means of generating your own energy from nature’s resources, solar panels work
year-round to contribute to your energy intake. While they can be an expensive initial investment, solar
energy technologies increase the social and market value of a building as eco-friendliness is an ever-
increasingly desirable property for modern properties.
6. Utilise Bioclimatic Architecture

The cheapest way to promote energy efficiency is to be smart about it.
When designing a building, incorporating energy efficiency into its very design is becoming a popular tenet of today’s
architecture. Bioclimatic Architecture considers the local environmental conditions and climate when building a house
and works with them to achieve a greater level of energy efficiency.
Perhaps adding a sloped roof for optimal sun exposure, or maximising south-facing windows is your best bet. Or,
maybe, in warmer climates, constructing large, flat facades to dissipate heat in the shade would work best. Regardless
of which design you choose, however, Baumit has a product to help. Check out our range of facade renders and paint
for external surfaces for some inspiration.
If you’re looking to increase the energy efficiency of your building, get in touch with the team at Baumit today and
we’ll point you in the right direction of some effective products and useful solutions.
REFERENCES
● cityterritoryarchitecture.springeropen.com
● Top Tips for Making Buildings More Energy Efficient | Baumit.co.uk
● Strategies for Creating Energy-Efficient Buildings
● Thesis Report on Mixed Use Skyscraper by Aishwary Kaushal - Issuu
● How architects can reduce a building's carbon footprint

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RESEARCH ASPECT

ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN A MIX USE BUILDING

Smart Building Systems:

● Automated controls optimize HVAC, lighting, and appliance usage.

High-Performance Insulation and Materials:

● Double-glazed windows and insulated walls minimize energy loss.

Green Roofs and Facades:

● Vegetation provides insulation, reduces cooling demands, and enhances urban

Energy Recovery Systems:

● Heat recovery in HVAC systems recycles energy from exhaust air.

Designing for Efficiency

Renewable Energy Systems

1. Insulate. Insulate. Insulate.

3. Control Interior Climate

5. Use the Sun

6. Utilise Bioclimatic Architecture

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