Adapting sustainable energy features to existing condominium building stock in Sri Lanka

K.K.E.A.S.K. Rathnasiri, I.S. Gamage, V. Lingasabesan
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To achieve a sustainable future, Sri Lankan condominium buildings must be retrofitted with sustainable energy features. As the existing households account for 37% of energy consumption in the building sector considering the existing condominium stock is crucial. However, there is a lack of research on implementing energy conservation methods in Sri Lanka's existing condominiums, including social, financial, and technical challenges. Thus, this study aims to fill this gap by providing practical solutions to address the efficient energy consumption in existing condominium. Using a qualitative research approach, semistructured interviews were conducted with industry experts. Findings revealed a wide range of adaptable energy features for retrofitting, such as green roofs, LED lighting, tinted glasses, solar systems, and IT applications. Barriers for implementing sustainable energy features were identified and categorized as social, technical, financial, legal, market, and government-related barriers. Strategies to overcome these barriers include raising awareness, modifying policies, offering incentives, involving professionals, and exploring funding options. This research guides the adaptation of sustainable energy features in Sri Lanka's existing condominiums thereby enhancing the efficient energy usage within the condominium sector.
在斯里兰卡现有公寓建筑中采用可持续能源功能
为了实现可持续发展的未来,斯里兰卡的公寓建筑必须采用可持续能源功能进行改造。由于现有住户的能源消耗占建筑行业能源消耗的 37%,因此考虑现有的公寓存量至关重要。然而,目前还缺乏对斯里兰卡现有公寓实施节能方法的研究,包括社会、财务和技术方面的挑战。因此,本研究旨在填补这一空白,提供切实可行的解决方案,解决现有公寓的高效能源消耗问题。本研究采用定性研究方法,对行业专家进行了半结构化访谈。研究结果表明,可改造的能源设施范围广泛,如绿色屋顶、LED 照明、有色玻璃、太阳能系统和 IT 应用。研究发现,实施可持续能源特征的障碍分为社会、技术、财务、法律、市场和政府相关障碍。克服这些障碍的策略包括提高意识、修改政策、提供激励措施、让专业人士参与进来以及探索筹资方案。这项研究为斯里兰卡现有公寓适应可持续能源特征提供了指导,从而提高了公寓行业的能源使用效率。
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