PLASTIC MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT AS ALTERNATIVE WALL MATERIALS ENERGY SAVING

Abstract

Architecture made a major contribution in rising of the air temperature in urban areas while increasing load energy use in buildings. The heat emitted by the sun's heat reflection in particular building by a wall can increase the air temperature. Heavy materials such as brick and concrete block a detrimental effect on the thermal environment. Instead of lightweight materials such as glass and plastic gives a better effect on the thermal environment. The higher the surface aspects (heavy material and pavement) the higher the temperature of the radiation, so that the built environment is getting uncomfortable. Plastic materials including lightweight building materials category, which has properties, such as not easily broken, no corrosion, and resistance to weather. This research carried out recycling plastic waste into plastic material as an alternative wall material that supports energy savings. Conducted more in-depth development of value related to variations in the form of high aesthetics and energy savings can be maximized. Testing to provide assurance of material strength to support its function as a quality building materials.