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Heating, Ventilation and Cooling

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Energy-efficient retrofit for historic Córdoba building

The multi-family building in Córdoba, managed by the Public Agency for Housing and Refurbishment of Andalucía (AVRA), is a historic structure dating back to the 17th century. It serves as public social housing for rent.

Case study

25/04/2025

New study assesses real-world energy efficiency of heat pumps in residential buildings

Heat pumps are becoming more common in our homes, and it’s key to ensure their correct performance. A landmark study of over 1,000 heat pumps highlights the performance shortfalls and sizing issues that construction professionals must address to ensure energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness in residential buildings.

Publication

22/04/2025

Call for abstracts for the 15th International Energy Agency's (IEA) Heat Pump Conference

Are you a groundbreaker on heat pump technologies? From compressors to chillers, flexibility to fans, all who have innovated in heat pump technologies are invited to share their contributions for the IEA’s 15th Heat Pump Conference.

Event

Good building practices to achieve energy efficiency

A new report by Join The Collective highlights how sustainable management, eco-friendly design, and green tech funding are essential to creating high-performance buildings that prioritise both energy efficiency and occupant well-being.

News

16/04/2025

SmartLivingEPC Final Event

With the title 'Building the Future: Digital Innovations for Energy-Efficient and Sustainable Living' the SmarterEPC and CHRONICLE projects proposes this joint event to celebrate the end of SmartLivingEPC.

Event

MeetMED Project: Cooling challenges in Mediterranean cities

The meetMED project (Mitigation Enabling Energy Transition in the Mediterranean region) is an EU-funded initiative aimed at bolstering energy security across countries like Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, and Tunisia.

Publication

15/04/2025

ETIP PV Conference 2025: The urgency of now

Under the theme 'The urgency of now: Innovation in making deployment and production targets a reality for solar PV', the event will focus on exploring strategies, technologies, policies, and collaborations necessary to bridge the gap between ambitions and realities, aligning with the Vision for Europe's sustainable energy future.

Event

REVEAL: Unlocking aluminium’s potential for clean energy storage

This new REVEAL project's study demonstrates that Al6060 cut wire granules offer a safe, efficient, and scalable aluminium fuel solution for renewable energy storage, enabled by a unique pore-forming oxidation mechanism.

Technical Article

14/04/2025

AIVC & TightVent webinar: Building and ductwork airtightness trends and regulations in Estonia, Germany and the U.S.

The purpose of this webinar is to share the Building and ductwork airtightness trends and regulations in Estonia, Germany, and the U.S.

Event

AIVC & TightVent webinar: Inspection of ventilation systems in non-residential buildings

This webinar will present the inspection of ventilation systems in non-residential buildings in France, Belgium, and Sweden, and discuss how international regulations are shaping these practices. The goal is to offer an overview of current approaches and foster a better understanding of global trends in ventilation system inspections.

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