Ecological houses as an area of energy efficient and green construction

Abstract

The relevance of the construction of ecological houses (eco-houses), i.e. houses made from environmentally friendly building materials, is increasing due to the exacerbation of environmental problems on a global, regional and local scale. The purpose of this study is considered to be the actualization of the concept of ecological houses in relation to modern conditions, taking into account new and future requirements for buildings. Ecological houses are considered as a kind of modern green buildings. Particular attention is paid to energy efficiency as an essential requirement for new buildings. Eco-friendly building materials have two qualities at the same time: they are more favorable to humans; their use has a minimal impact on the environment, taking into account the entire life cycle of the building material. As a rule, natural materials (materials of natural origin) are considered environmentally friendly. It is rationally to apply the experience of energy efficient and green construction for environmentally friendly buildings: compact architectural forms, translucent structures with the effect of passive solar heating, supply and exhaust ventilation with heat recovery, automation of engineering systems, elimination of heat bridges (cold bridges).