Building consumes 40% of global energy consumption which contributes for such a majority amount of carbon dioxide emission. Enhancing the energy efficiency strategies in buildings by retrofitting through different approaches is essential for reducing end user on the amount of energy consumption and carbon footprint emission. Previous research shows that only a few studies have been conducted on retrofitting the energy performance on Rest and Service Area yet the result shows that lack of technical feasibility practice was reviewed. Hence, this paper explores the energy efficiency strategy by improving the lighting performance based on 24 hours service building at Rest and Service Area Ayer Keroh Northbound Malaysia. The simulation that was performed in lighting energy consumption was EnergyPLUS software, Autodesk Revit and RELUX Plug in tool in Revit. Preliminary study was conducted to identity the problem on energy performance at Rest and Service Area Ayer Keroh by determine the total energy consumption by sources and Building Energy Intensity [BEI]. The result shows lighting contributes to the most total load consumption due to lack of energy conservation management and energy efficiency strategy practices. The lighting simulation scenarios was created to enhance the energy consumption performance and reduced the irrelevant carbon footprint emission. The simulation in Revit and EnergyPLUS showed 17% and 49% reduction respectively on the end load of lighting energy consumption by reducing the overall time operation and daylight control dimming system.
The construction industry has long been assessed for being hazardous, fragmented, wasteful, inefficient, and ineffective. In this concern, construction, as opposed to manufacturing, is highly influenced by a unique combination of relatively separate factors, such as industry variable onsite conditions, fragmentation, the inherent uniqueness of projects, exposure to weather, and skilled labor shortages, among several others (Aziz and Hafez, 2013). Such a unique combination of factors goes to uncertainty along the project delivery process and its implementation operations (Salem et al., 2006). Construction activities have an enormous effect on the natural environment, human health, and the overall economy; therefore, the construction industry has the potential to significantly advance sustainability practices (Allen and Iano, 2011). Lean construction is the application of new technologies which effectively reduce both cost and waste at the same time, improve the management, optimize the use of resources and improve safety during the construction period (Nahmens and Ikuma, 2011). It is demonstrated that lean construction is a practical approach in enhancing sustainability which includes clearly defined goals for the process of delivery (Nahmens and Ikuma, 2011). Lean construction is different from other construction management methods as it contains a clear set of objectives Lean
Making decisions about the selection of energy efficiency building construction is one of the sustainable construction key. Therefore it is crucial to identify criteria that can influence the choice of energy efficient common building structure systems. The main purpose of this paper explores the energy efficiency criteria for common building structure systems. Thus, the paper adopts a conceptual approach by using current literature on energy efficiency. The paper shows a wide range for the energy efficiency criteria for common building structure systems. This range in reported figures is due to the use of common different building structure systems through different LCA methodologies and different boundaries. For that reason, this paper contributes to the literature by providing deeper insights into the energy efficiency criteria influencing the selection of energy efficiency common building structure systems. The paper also present a new approach that will support energy efficiency termed ‘energy efficiency common building structure systems’. And this will opens several interesting avenues for future research.
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