Energy-efficient projects are becoming increasingly relevant in the fight against climate change, especially considering that the building sector accounts for more than 40% of all electricity consumed in Brazil. While designing with bioclimatic strategies can be a challenge, LabEEE/UFSC, in partnership with the federal government, addressed the question of "how to achieve lower energy consumption and greater indoor comfort for users" by creating a free platform that offers various passive strategies tailored to the characteristics of each Brazilian city.
The ProjetEEE is a free, public tool that guides architects and students in designing sustainable buildings, featuring bioclimatic information for 413 cities to encourage energy-efficient construction. Created in 2015 as an initiative of the Federal Government's Ministry of the Environment and LabEEE/UFSC, the platform is part of the 3E Project, which aims to influence and develop the energy efficiency market for commercial and public buildings in Brazil.
While navigating the website, users can find the most appropriate design strategies for each region of the country, along with detailed practical applications—including passive solar heating, thermal mass (for heating and cooling), evaporative cooling, shading, and natural ventilation.
Additionally, users can also access the Sol-Ar software, developed by the Energy Efficiency in Buildings Laboratory - LabEEE/UFSC, which allows the manipulation of sun charts and wind roses using data from selected cities.
To learn more, visit the project website here.
This article was written by Victor Delaqua. The translation is powered by AI.
