The Energy Performance in the Construction Sector: An Architectural Tool as Adaptation to the Climate Challenge

The building sector constitutes one of the most “energivore” sectors, which take part in the increase of the emission of the GES. Various energy policies carried out in several countries in the world show that it is possible to make important energy saving in this sector either by: seeking alternative energies (hydraulics, wind, solar) or by implementing the energy efficiency measures and laws (DPE, thermal regulation, taxes…), or by modifying the daily behaviors. The acts of heating, air conditioning, producing hot water or using devices household appliances constitute the first sections of energy consumption in a building. Designing a performant building is precisely controlling its environmental impact and optimizing the use of passive means with the purpose to reduce its Carbone Print. To decrease energy consumptions in the construction sector constitutes a true challenge to take up by the effective mobilization of all the involved actors, introduction and application of regulation frameworks, financial incentive, but also the support with the research actions and development.