Journal of Engineering and Architecture

Building Energy Studies
Tamer Refaat

Abstract
In recent years researchers, experts, building companies, and ordinary people have been interested in such matters as the use of various energy sources and the increase of the energy efficiency of buildings. The main goal of the given study is to present an overview of modern ideas and approaches to the use of various energy sources at different sites (including the co-utilization) and the increase of the energy efficiency of buildings and structures. The main method of the given study is the analysis of related information from different open sources. The conclusion of the study includes recommendations concerning the prospects of the utilization of the analyzed engineering ideas and project solutions in different areas of building for the purpose of increasing the energy efficiency of buildings and structures.

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