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Electricity is mostly used in houses!

The construction sector, which is one of the sectors that have the greatest impact on the environment, is being reshaped with the concepts of ecological, economic and socio-cultural sustainability. Istanbul Gelisim University Faculty Member Architect Dr. Parvin Heidari underlined that energy consumption is mostly used in residences after industry in our country. She also stated that the evaluations applied to ensure that the buildings are eco-friendly and energy efficient are of great importance.

WRONG POLICIES ON ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION AND ENERGY USE THREATEN THE WORLD

While the deterioration in the ecological cycle, rapid consumption of natural resources, environmental pollution and wrong policies regarding energy use threaten nature and the world, one of the biggest factors polluting the environment is human activities. Dr. Parvin Heidari from Istanbul Gelisim University Faculty of Fine Arts stated that since the construction sector is a sector that has a great impact on the environment, it should be a necessity to improve the environmental effects of all negative activities related to the building. She also added the followings:

“In architecture, which is one of the stakeholders of the environmental pollution problem, wastes and toxic gases that occur throughout the physical life of buildings such as construction, use and demolition, starting from the design stage, are the factors that cause this problem. Hence, it is very crucial to aim to minimize these negative effects by designing eco-friendly and sustainable buildings.”
 
ENERGY IDENTITY CERTIFICATE CLASS SHOULD BE THE LOWEST CLASS C FOR NEW BUILDINGS!

Asst. Prof. Dr. Heidari indicated, “There are some evaluations implemented in order to ensure that the buildings built in Turkey are environmentally friendly and energy efficient. Looking at the energy consumed on a global and regional scale, residences rank second after industry in Turkey and first in the world. Moreover, in accordance with the Energy Identity Certificate rules, the buildings should be designed and built in such a way that the energy identity certificate class of the buildings is the lowest C class for the newly constructed or to-be-constructed buildings. Otherwise, the buildings cannot legally obtain an occupancy permit.”

The Energy Performance Certificate, which has purposes such as determining the calculation rules that will enable the evaluation of all energy uses of a building, evaluating the applicability of renewable energy sources, controlling heating and cooling systems, taking into account the external climatic conditions and indoor requirements, is of great importance for energy saving.