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Indian Journal of Science and Technology
DOI: 10.17485/ijst/2016/v9i46/107119
Year: 2016, Volume: 9, Issue: 46, Pages: 1-12
Original Article
P. S. Nimlyat1,2*,M. Z. Kandar1 and M. S. Zango1
1Department of Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia 2Department of Architecture, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Jos, Nigeria; [email protected], [email protected]
*Author for correspondence
P. S. Nimlyat Department of Architecture, Faculty of Built Environment, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia Department of Architecture, Faculty of Environmental Sciences, University of Jos, Nigeria; [email protected]
Objectives: To assessing an existing building for retrofitting towards improving its environmental performance and energy efficiency. Methods/Statistical Analysis: A walkthrough assessment and evaluation of a Chemical Engineering Pilot Plant Building facility in University Technology Malaysia, was carried out. In addition, an interview session with the building facility manager was conducted alongside the building evaluation. Findings: The building fall short of the standards required for green and energy efficient building rating. However, retrofitting could be possible towards improving its environmental performance. Applications/Improvement: The result of a possible retrofit of the Chemical Engineering Pilot Plant Building facility using solar PV panels would provide about 41% savings in the building’s annual energy consumption.
Keywords: Energy Efficiency, Green Building, Performance, Retrofitting, Sustainability
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