Although the global climate crisis is an inevitable reality, it threatens our lives more and more every day. In studies carried out by experts in the field stated, it is stated that the majority of CO2 emissions, which play an active role in global warming, are caused by the energy consumed in building air conditioning systems. Let's take a closer look at the external thermal insulation systems and their effects, which will enable the building air conditioning systems to be used more environmentally friendly, with fewer carbon emissions.
According to the reports of global environmental protection agencies, high climatic temperatures are getting to more and more dangerous levels. Climatic problems such as heat waves or heavy rains that do not occur in the season are human-induced and caused due to climate change. If necessary precautions are not taken in this regard, it is a fact that we will face more frequent and severe climatic problems in the future.
Odunpazarı Modern Museum, Eskisehir, Kengo Kuma & Associates
Choosing the proper thermal insulation will vary according to the region where the project is located. If we want to relate the relevant subject with an example, in regions with hot climates, brick materials that will keep the cool air stable for a long time are preferred, while in regions with cold climates, wood, that is, building materials that will provide easy heating of the interior environment, are preferred. Solid wood planks preferred for facade cladding in Eskişehir, which has a cold climate, are a good example of this field. In this direction, although the preferred building envelope material has an effect on the heat flow, the function of the insulation material that cuts the airflow between the wall and the outer surface becomes more important.
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Within the scope of the “2050 Long-Term Strategies” developed by the European Commission, targets have been set for net zero greenhouse gas emissions, including building facades. The Commission is taking measures to prevent the old and uninsulated buildings in Europe from emitting more CO2. With the isolation of old buildings in Europe, energy consumption, which constitutes approximately 40% of carbon emissions, will be balanced.
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A properly applied and adequate insulation layer will reduce the heating and cooling costs of buildings. The cost of the insulation material will pay for itself at the end of an average of 5 years with the heating savings obtained from the expenses made for the insulation material and applications. Climate change, which is an issue that should gain more and more importance, so can be tolerated with insulation systems in which the right insulation materials are preferred. In short, insulation materials that offer a healthy thermal environment mean a healthy future.
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