Energy storage transformation of office buildings

Can residential transformation reduce energy consumption in old office buildings?

Evaluating the feasibility of residential transformation of old office buildings in terms of energy consumption and economic costs. It is feasible to achieve net zero energy consumption in old office buildings through residential transformation. Combining measures can each reduce energy consumption and life cycle costs by over 20 %.

Can office buildings be made energy-efficient?

Shiyu Wan et al. proposed a framework for sustainable energy-efficient retrofits of office buildings. They found that improvements in lighting and air-conditioning systems can reduce energy consumption by around 8–13% in a large office building.

Does converting office spaces to residential spaces affect energy consumption?

Especially, renovating HVAC systems when converting office spaces to residential ones involves changes in thermal zones, which significantly affect energy consumption. Thirdly, the study did not account for potential increases in electrical equipment usage and related energy consumption and operating costs due to home office setups.

Can smart building technologies improve energy performance of existing office buildings?

The research investigates the impact of applying smart building technologies on energy performance of existing office buildings in Egypt. Smart building technologies can improve energy performance and are retrofit-friendly, with wireless capabilities that decrease installation costs compared with wired technologies.

What is one way to save energy in an office building retrofit?

Maatouk Khoukhi et al. selected an office building in UAE as a case study of the retrofitting of an existing office building to achieve lower energy consumption. They concluded that the upgrading in HVAC system and the use of variable air volume (VAV) can save energy by 8.49%.

Is it possible to achieve net zero energy consumption in old office buildings?

It is feasible to achieve net zero energy consumption in old office buildings through residential transformation. Combining measures can each reduce energy consumption and life cycle costs by over 20 %. Prioritizing the residential transformation of low-energy, large-area, low-height buildings in old office structures.