Open AccessEnhancing energy efficiency through passive design: a case study of halls of residence in Covenant University, Ogun State
Author(s) -
O. A. Alagbe,
M. A. Caiafas,
B. O. Olayemi,
O. O. Joel
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/640/1/012017
Subject(s) - residence , architectural engineering , covenant , ogun state , efficient energy use , energy (signal processing) , natural ventilation , passive solar building design , natural (archaeology) , environmental economics , engineering , ventilation (architecture) , mechanical engineering , electrical engineering , geography , sociology , political science , economics , statistics , demography , mathematics , archaeology , law , local government , solar energy
Nigeria faces several energy challenges and currently does not generate adequate energy to meet the needs of the people. Plans and efforts have been made to generate more energy across the country, it is very important to explore affordable and natural ways to achieve energy efficiency and reduce excessive energy use in buildings. This objective of this paper is to investigate passive design strategies and the impact of passive systems such as natural ventilation and natural lighting to improve energy efficiency. This study also examines the current passive design strategies implemented in the halls of residence in Covenant University halls of residence from the building user’s perspective to identify the comfort levels provided by the passive systems implemented in the building.