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Heating, Ventilation and Cooling

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The three-storey modular building in Hamilton

An example of affordable, sustainable housing from Ontario

Montgomery Sisam Architects designed a modular, energy-efficient Passive House building in Hamilton with 24 units to address homelessness, featuring prefab construction, photovoltaic panels, and community spaces.

News

26/02/2025

BUILD UP Board of Ambassadors: discussing EPBD implementation at a national level

The implementation of the EPBD at the Member State level was the central theme of the BUILD UP Board of Ambassadors meeting recently held in Brussels. 'We can do it,' said Pau Garcia Audi, Policy Officer at DG ENER (European Commission), when talking about the 2050 decarbonisation objective.

News

21/01/2025

The golden rules for staying cool at home

Amid record heatwaves, Australians struggle to find cool homes due to poor insulation and outdated standards, making smart inspections and energy assessments essential.

News

25/02/2025

Showcasing syn.ikia Plus Energy Neighbourhoods demo cases

The leaflet outlines the goals of the syn.ikia project, funded by the EU’s Horizon 2020 program, which aims to create sustainable, energy-efficient neighbourhoods across Europe. It features four demo sites in different climates and integrates both passive and active systems.

Publication

24/02/2025

Optimising building insulation for energy efficiency and sustainability: a BIM-based simulation study

This research explores BIM-based simulations to optimise building insulation, finding urethane foam as the most effective and eco-friendly option for enhancing energy efficiency, reducing costs, and minimising CO2 emissions in Japanese apartments.

Publication

21/02/2025

Balancing historical preservation and energy efficiency in Poland's churches

The article examines the energy efficiency challenges in historical churches in central Poland, highlighting the difficulty of aligning them with modern sustainability goals while preserving their historical significance.

Publication

21/02/2025

Panel insulation technology for more efficient building renovation

As renovation rates remain low across most of Europe, engineers are seeking more convenient and efficient methods to enhance the energy efficiency of buildings. This article explores a modern renovation method that uses prefabricated panels to insulate a building’s envelope more effectively, helping to save energy and reduce heating costs.

Technical Article

20/02/2025

The sustainable rise of high rise

Sustainable high-rises optimise land use, integrate sustainable technologies, and enhance energy efficiency to meet urban growth while reducing environmental impact.

News

14/02/2025

Incorporating vegetation into building facades: the concept of vertical gardens

Vertical gardens, integrated into building facades, improve air quality, regulate temperature, enhance biodiversity, and promote well-being, making urban spaces more sustainable and aesthetically appealing.

News

12/02/2025

DigiBUILD Digital Twins: Enhancing district heating with data-driven approaches

The DigiBUILD project invites you to the webinar featuring the newly developed digital twins for two pilot sites in Spain.

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