Correlations between energy, water, and waste consumption of residential buildings for community demand understanding and management of Smart Village
Keywords:
Community Smart Village, energy-water-waste correlations, behavioral demandAbstract
This research study aims to investigate the Correlations between energy and water consumption data in residential buildings and waste generation. The objective is to gain valuable insights that can contribute to sustainable community demand management practices. Data analysis was conducted on a selection of six residential buildings to identify patterns in energy and water usage, as well as waste generation, and to explore the correlations between these three variables. The findings indicate that buildings of the same type exhibit similarities in energy and water consumption patterns, as well as waste generation. However, variations exist due to individual building demands, user behavior, and occupant characteristics. The analysis further reveals a strong correlation between energy and water usage, while the association between waste generation and energy or water consumption shows less consistency. It was observed that activities requiring long-duration energy consumption have a positive correlation with waste generation, whereas the relationship between shorter activities and waste generation exhibits variability. Additionally, the analysis of the data reveals significant correlations between some activities and energy, water, and waste, while others do not show such correlations. This research provides valuable insights into the interrelationships among energy and water consumption data in residential buildings and waste generation, enabling individuals to make informed decisions aimed at reducing their environmental impact and promoting sustainability. Moreover, the findings contribute to the development of sustainable community demand management practices that address the challenges associated with urbanization and population growth.
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