EXPERT TALKS series is an initiative from the BUILD UP portal. In the form of face-to-face interviews, experts from all around Europe and covering the field of energy efficiency in buildings from different perspectives share their views, experience and expertise with BUILD UP audience. The interviews address relevant topics linked to the Topic of the Month.
The EXCESS project develops positive energy building solutions and demonstrates them in four European cities to prove that cost-competitive, positive-energy building solutions can be realised across different European climatic zones.
This article presents the overall framework for the definition of Plus Energy Buildings (PEB) and the latest results from projects in terms of technology solutions, multiple benefits analysis, and policy recommendations.
EXPERT TALKS series is an initiative from the BUILD UP portal. In the form of face-to-face interviews, experts from all around Europe and covering the field of energy efficiency in buildings from different perspectives share their views, experience and expertise with BUILD UP audience. The interviews address relevant topics linked to the Topic of the Month.
Ventilation plays a pivotal role in delivering comfortable and healthy indoor conditions to buildings’ occupants since both thermal comfort and indoor air quality (IAQ) are affected by ventilation. This article presents an overview of the metrics and the methods used to predict ventilation performance in buildings and of relevant EU policies and initiatives addressing the topic.
The Green Solutions Awards, organised by Construction 21 and with BUILD UP as a media partner, are reaching their final stage, with various participants chosen across different key topics and categories. BUILD UP is set to showcase these finalists this month, leading up to the grand finale scheduled for December 5th in Dubai. Here are the selected finalists in the Circular Economy category.
Monitoring data analysis shows that after a Passive House renovation, the indoor air quality is largely below 1000 ppm and the thermal comfort is improved with relatively high temperatures achieved.