Energy Efficiency in Construction

Today, the construction sector is undergoing a significant shift towards sustainability and energy efficiency. This is not only in response to new global regulations, but also to a growing awareness by homeowners and businesses of the need to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. In this context, Baupanel System is positioned as one of the most innovative and efficient solutions to achieve these goals.

What is Baupanel System?

Baupanel System is a comprehensive construction system based on structural panels made of expanded polystyrene (EPS), reinforced with galvanized steel mesh and joined by shotcrete. This combination of materials not only provides strength and durability to structures, but also offers exceptional thermal properties, making it an ideal solution for energy-efficient construction.

The importance of energy efficiency in construction

Energy efficiency is crucial to reducing the environmental impact of buildings. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), buildings are responsible for approximately 40% of global energy consumption and 30% of CO₂ emissions. Implementing efficient building systems such as Baupanel can drastically reduce this impact, achieving significant energy savings and improving indoor comfort. One of the most globally recognised standards in terms of energy efficiency is the Passivhaus. Buildings that meet this standard must be extremely efficient, with extremely low energy consumption for heating and cooling. Baupanel System, due to its design and materials, is an ideal choice to achieve these certifications.

Energy benefits of Baupanel System

1. Superior Thermal Insulation
   • One of the main elements that influences the energy consumption of a building is the ability to maintain a stable temperature inside. The expanded polystyrene (EPS) core that makes up the Baupanel panel provides excellent thermal insulation, reducing heat loss in winter and preventing overheating in summer.
   • This insulation allows homes built with Baupanel to maintain a more stable internal temperature throughout the year, which translates into less use of heating and cooling systems, thus reducing energy consumption.
2. Reduction of thermal bridges
   • Thermal bridges are areas where a discontinuity occurs in the insulation of a building, allowing heat to escape or cold to enter, affecting energy efficiency. Thanks to Baupanel’s design, thermal bridges are minimised, optimising the energy performance of the structure.
3. Air tightness
   • Airtightness is key to avoiding unwanted air leaks that can affect the internal temperature of the building. The Baupanel system, combined with proper installation, ensures high airtightness, preventing the loss of hot air in winter and cold air in summer, contributing to energy efficiency.
4. Sustainable and Recyclable Construction
   • In addition to the energy benefits, Baupanel System is made from materials that can be recycled and have a low carbon footprint in their production process. This means that it not only contributes to lower energy consumption over the life of the building, but also reduces the environmental impact of construction from the start.

Baupanel System’s contribution to Passivhaus certification

Passivhaus standards are very demanding in terms of energy efficiency. A Passivhaus building must meet strict requirements for thermal insulation, air tightness, ventilation with heat recovery and minimisation of thermal bridges. These requirements are designed to ensure that the energy demand for heating and cooling is as low as possible.

• Thermal insulation: As already mentioned, Baupanel panels offer outstanding thermal insulation, making it easy to meet the insulation requirements of the Passivhaus standard.
• Airtightness: The high airtightness offered by the system is another key point that facilitates compliance with the Passivhaus regulations. Less air leaks mean less energy loss.
• Ventilation control: Although the Baupanel System does not include ventilation systems as such, its energy efficiency allows, together with ventilation systems with heat recovery, to achieve comfortable indoor environments with minimum energy consumption.

Thanks to these factors, buildings constructed with the Baupanel System can significantly reduce energy use for heating and cooling, achieving reductions of up to 90% in energy consumption compared to traditional constructions, making them highly compatible with the Passivhaus standard and other sustainability seals.

A future with fewer emissions and greater comfort

The use of efficient construction systems such as Baupanel not only helps to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions, but also improves the interior comfort of buildings. Homes and buildings built with Baupanel are not only more efficient, but also offer a better quality of life for their occupants, with more stable temperatures and a healthier environment. In short, Baupanel System is positioned as one of the best solutions for those looking to build sustainable homes and buildings, with high energy performance and low environmental impact. Thanks to its advanced features, such as superior thermal insulation, reduction of thermal bridges and its compatibility with standards such as Passivhaus, Baupanel not only reduces energy consumption, but also contributes to a greener and more efficient future for all.

The use of efficient construction systems such as Baupanel not only helps to reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions, but also improves the interior comfort of buildings. Homes and buildings built with Baupanel are not only more efficient, but also offer a better quality of life for their occupants, with more stable temperatures and a healthier environment. In short, Baupanel System is positioned as one of the best solutions for those looking to build sustainable homes and buildings, with high energy performance and low environmental impact. Thanks to its advanced features, such as superior thermal insulation, reduction of thermal bridges and its compatibility with standards such as Passivhaus, Baupanel not only reduces energy consumption, but also contributes to a greener and more efficient future for all.