Energy efficient technologies for residential buildings in Ural Region: Case study of reconstructed cowshed

Abstract

The development of the experimental implementation of energy-efficient technologies into the building design is interesting with regards to the Ural climate conditions. It is prime of importance to study the initial steps of rational and efficient introduction of green technologies and renewable energy sources into the building design. In this paper, we have turned our attention to the green technology implementation into the renovated building in the Urals. The renovated cowshed, located in the suburbs of Ekaterinburg, was used as an example to describe and evaluate the efficiency of successful implementation of renewable energy sources and different green solutions. The uniqueness of this building is in complete substitution of its previous functional usage with meeting such sanitary conditions, which are suitable for the living arrangements. The renovated house was equipped with power systems based on renewable energy sources, managed by a householder, and also the economical operation of solar panels along with energy system was organized. The all-year efficient work of the heat pump and the ground heat exchanger was provided, and also the efficient operation of heating and conditioning systems was maintained. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.