Ensuring Sustainability of Residential Buildings by using Local Materials in the Conditions of the Republic of Moldova
Author:
Albu Doina-Cezara1, Serbanoiu Ion1
Affiliation:
1. Department of Concrete, Materials, Technology and Management, Technical University „Gheorghe Asachi” of Iasi, Prof. Dimitrie Mangeron av. 1, RO-700050 Iasi, ROMANIA
Abstract
The study is an overview of the current situation in the Republic of Moldova regarding the sustainability of residential buildings. Advances in the building industry indicate a shift towards energy efficiency with minimal consumption. The authors aim to find a sustainable solution for implementation in the Republic of Moldova. To achieve this, they perform energy efficiency calculations for the envelope of a residential building that utilizes locally available limestone blocks, sourced from 44 quarries across the territory. Technical abbreviations will be defined upon their first use. For thermal insulation, the authors suggest using two layers of masonry enclosing 6 cm thick polyurethane foam. The purpose of this study is to highlight the importance of sustainability in the construction of new residential buildings in the Republic of Moldova. This is particularly relevant in the absence of a comprehensive regulatory framework on energy efficiency for residential buildings.
Publisher
World Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society (WSEAS)
Subject
General Energy,General Environmental Science,Geography, Planning and Development
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