[en] Schools are complex physical and social institutions within national education systems. They account for significant energy consumption and like other buildings can demonstrate inefficient patterns of energy use. Poor energy performance of educational facilities is an intricate issue driven by complex causality of interconnected and dynamic factors. Addressing this issue requires a systemic approach, which is heretofore lacking. The aim of this research is to present and describe a systemic framework to facilitate energy reduction in schools across different European contexts. This transdisciplinary approach to sustainable energy use has been piloted in 13 post primary schools located in six countries in northwest Europe. The research implements a series of planned activities and interventions, which help to unveil a systemic approach to improving energy efficiency in schools. The findings demonstrate how this approach, together with its ensuing methodologies and strategies, can contribute to reducing carbon emissions and improve knowledge and awareness around sustainable energy.
Disciplines :
Energy
Author, co-author :
Brychkov, Dmitry; University of Galway > J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics
Goggins, Gary; University of Galway > School of Geography, Archaeology and Irish Studies
Doherty, Edelle; University of Galway > School of Engineering
Romero, Natalia; Delft University of Technology > Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering
Roudil, Nadine; National School of Architecture of Paris-Val de Seine > Sociology
Di Trani, Antonella; National School of Architecture of Paris-Val de Seine > Anthropology
Singh, Abhigyan; Delft University of Technology > Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering
Smit, Sander; R2M Solution
McLoughlin, Eilish; Dublin City University > School of Physical Sciences and Centre for the Advancement of STEM Teaching and Learning
de Castro Rodrigues Lima, Raquel; University of Galway > School of Engineering > College of Science and Engineering
Günbay, Suzan Marie; Dublin City University > School of Physical Sciences and Centre for the Advancement of STEM Teaching and Learning
ARTHUR DELMONTE, Branca ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine (FSTM) > Department of Engineering (DoE)
Hill, Achim; Trier University of Applied Sciences > Fachbereich Bauen+LebenFachrichtung Bauingenieurwesen
Domegan, Christine; University of Galway > J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics
Clifford, Eoghan; University of Galway > School of Engineering > College of Science and Engineering
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