The article is devoted to the analysis of trends and advanced technologies in the field of energy supply and energy efficiency of residential buildings. The evolution of the concept of “energy saving” in the concept of “energy efficiency” and its current interpretation are considered. The difference between the evaluation criteria of the world’s leading rating systems LEED and BREEAM is shown. Considered the latest technology used in the construction of high-rise energy-efficient buildings. An innovative approach to the design of energy-efficient residential buildings should include, along with energy saving, various methods of producing and storing alternative energy through the use of solar and wind energy using special technical devices, the use of “green” construction technologies.

The article is devoted to analysis of tendencies and advanced technologies in the field of energy supply and energy efficiency of tall buildings, to the history of the emergence of the concept of "efficiency" and its current interpretation. Also the article show the difference of evaluation criteria of the leading rating systems LEED and BREEAM. Authors reviewed the latest technologies applied in the construction of energy efficient buildings. Methodological approach to the design of tall buildings taking into account energy efficiency needs to include the primary energy saving; to seek the possibility of production and accumulation of alternative electric energy by converting energy from the sun and wind with the help of special technical devices; the application of regenerative technologies.

Abstract. Surface compacting of soils is one of the measures applied in the practice of construction for the improvement of deformation and strength indicators of soil characteristics. Compacting is used both in creation of artificial bases in the shape of sand blankets and in quality enhancement of sand matresses for constructions as an underlying and levelling layer within road surface. For creation of surface compacting at a site various methods dependent on machines and mechanisms being used are applied: tamping, rolling, vibrocompaction. The research has been executed for evaluation of the efficiency of the indicated means of compacting. The set task was solved in laboratory conditions on physical models in a laboratory tray. In the course of the research the special laboratory tray was made, sandy soil model was chosen, with the help of additional equipment and developed original methodology a modelling of three methods of surface compacting was done, experiments on compacting of physical models with different soil dampness were executed, quantitative and qualitative assessments of surface compacting of sandy soil were given. On the bases of the conducted experiments the most efficient means of surface compacting of sandy soil was found. Recommendations for builders were given.

The article is devoted to the problem of creating rational and efficient systems of waste disposal and waste disposal in modern cities and is considered as part of the global problem of rational consumption of the planet's material resources. The relevance of the development of modern methods for the collection and disposal of waste is due to the catastrophic pace of their increase on a global scale and the obvious irrationality of their burial and incineration. The advantages and disadvantages of traditional and modern improved waste disposal systems for buildings are considered. Conclusions are drawn about the need to form a systematic approach to the disposal of municipal solid waste, as well as the need to create and widely introduce modern waste disposal systems into the practice of urban construction. The introduction of such systems can be interpreted as one of the steps towards rational environmental management.

Abstract. Analysis of the modern state of the facade system market was conducted, major deficiencies and basic requirements to facade surfaces and materials were identified. It was established that high quality of the surfaces is achieved through stability of the composition and properties of the raw materials used, and fillers -their quantitative content and dispersity -play a particularly important role. The problem of the optimal filling of plaster compositions, labor intensity and low profitability of natural filler production was raised A solution was suggested: expand the nomenclature of fillers for plaster compositions of the new generation, apply nanotechnological raw materials, in particular, carbonate sludge -the product of reactant treatment of waste water from thermal power plants and carbonate siliceous productflue dust from asphalt concrete plants. Both wastes are depositable anthropogenic sources of environmental pollution. Formulations of facade compositions, modified with nanotechnological mineral fillers with high properties (adhesive strength, compressive strength, cold resistance), confirmed by a number of Russian patents, have been developed.