Spatiotemporal dynamics panorama of operational energy consumption and carbon emissions in bamboo buildings: A sample of 275 cities in China

Abstract

Energy saving and decarbonization in the operational phase of buildings have become imperative. Bamboo buildings, due to its sustainability, have been commonly recommended as green buildings and sustainable development goals. However, the social discussion on the operational energy consumption and carbon emissions of bamboo buildings remains an unresolved research gap. Therefore, this research utilizes an energy simulation engine and selects samples of 275 cities in China to reveal the spatiotemporal dynamics panorama of operational energy consumption and carbon emissions of bamboo buildings. The results show that there is heterogeneity in the operational energy consumption and carbon emissions of bamboo buildings across climates, with the severe cold zone being the largest contributor, followed by the cold zone. Additionally, there are seasonal differences in the operational energy consumption and carbon emissions of bamboo buildings. Interestingly, the energy consumption and carbon emissions of bamboo buildings during the operational phase also exhibit cyclicity characteristics. The results of this research not only enrich the theoretical foundation for building energy consumption simulations but also provide valuable insights for policymakers in developing energy-saving design standards for bamboo buildings. Furthermore, these findings offer practical guidance for building operators to manage operational energy consumption sustainably over the long term.