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Heating, Ventilation and Cooling

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Advancements in phase change materials for building envelopes: enhancing thermal regulation and energy efficiency

The paper reviews advancements in phase change materials (PCMs) for building envelopes, highlighting their benefits for thermal regulation and energy efficiency while addressing challenges and exploring hybrid technologies for improved performance.

Publication

27/08/2024

Passive design strategies for Italy’s Mediterranean climate

This study proposes passive design strategies to enhance residential energy efficiency in Italy’s Mediterranean climate by improving building envelopes to address rising energy demands and climate change impacts.

Publication

26/08/2024

How to improve building’s energy efficiency

Buildings, major greenhouse gas emitters, need modernisation with technologies like heat pumps and geothermal energy to improve efficiency and adapt to extreme weather.

News

21/08/2024

Urgent need for sustainable urban cooling in record-breaking heat

Record-breaking heat in 2023 highlights the urgent need for sustainable urban cooling solutions and effective governance to protect vulnerable populations and create resilient cities.

News

19/08/2024

El Niu - Andorra’s first Passivhaus Plus building

El Niu, Andorra’s first Passivhaus Plus building, features 11 units, advanced heat pump technology, a dual-frame facade, and a solar array, achieving nearly net-zero energy and significantly lowering CO2 emissions.

Case study

16/08/2024

OPAQUE

OPAQUE calculates thermal properties and energy impacts for building surfaces, including multi-layer compositions and the integration of Phase Change Materials (PCM).

Tool

09/08/2024

EU grants support energy efficiency renovations in Moldovan homes

The European Union is providing €9.5 million in grants to support residential energy efficiency renovations in Moldova, aiming to reduce energy bills and enhance energy security.

News

08/08/2024

Jesús Lizana: ‘Two technologies will become extremely popular in Europe in the following decades, where innovation is moving rapidly. These technologies are related to fans and personal cooling devices’

Building conversations up with... Jesús Lizana, Architect, Associate Professor at the University of Oxford.

News

06/08/2024

European Commission calls for proposals to support citizen-led renovation projects

The European Commission has launched a EUR 7.5 million call for proposals to support citizen-led renovation projects, focusing on renewable energy communities.

News

06/08/2024

Air conditioning units outside a building

ENEA's energy-saving tips for efficient air conditioning

ENEA recommends maintenance, efficient models, strategic use, and combining with photovoltaics to save energy and costs on air conditioning in Italian homes.

News

05/08/2024

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