Can heat pumps take off in Britain?
The UK has the fewest number of heat pumps in Europe, whereas Norway or Sweden have the highest.
PLURAL project: Special Issue of The Journal of Facade Design and Engineering
A Special Issue of The Journal of Facade Design and Engineering: "Multifunctional Façades for Renovation through Industrialization" has been released.
How heat pumps could slash Britain´s emmissions and bills
Heat pumps are more efficient than gas boilers and the UK is planning to reach an estimate of 80% of homes to be heated by them in the next 25 years.
New project kick-off on energy sufficiency and community action
ComActive, funded through the LIFE Programme, aims to develop and demonstrate solutions for Multi-Family Apartment Buildings (MFABs) in three municipalities in Europe.
AI-driven approach can speed up building decarbonisation
Machine learning, AI and physics-based models can accelerate our net-zero and decarbonisation goals.
nZEBRA project - needs assessment survey
The nZEBRA project is a Erasmus Plus project that aims to develop an educational course focused on Climate Neutral Buildings, and equip current and future professionals in architecture, civil engineering, and energy engineering with the skills needed to implement these sustainable building solutions.
venticool newsletter issue #23 - January 2024
The January 2024 edition of the venticool bi-annual newsletter.
What is the future of fossil fuel boilers with the new EPBD?
Fossil fuel boilers will be phased out by 2040, with subsidies cut from 2025.
Zero energy codes and building performance standards for decarbonisation goals
ASHRAE discusses the role of model codes, zero energy codes and building performance standards in decarbonisation and highlights solutions for effective energy management.
Gamification to learn about energy usage in schools
STARDUST project raises awareness about energy consumption