AI and science-led design are transforming the built environment by integrating data and innovation to create sustainable, efficient, and human-centred spaces.
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Indoor Environmental Quality
Indoor Environmental Quality
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This study highlights overheating issues in low-energy homes in England, caused by design flaws in ventilation, solar control, and architecture, with current assessment methods failing to fully address these challenges, especially for vulnerable occupants.
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The study showed that automatic ceiling fan control provides thermal comfort and air quality comparable to manual settings, offering an energy-efficient alternative to air conditioning.
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This sustainable Oostvoorne home blends into its forested setting with natural materials, energy-efficient systems, and biophilic design that harmonises architecture and environment.
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This article briefly presents the H2020 SUREFIT project’s innovative solutions developed to improve residential buildings energy conservation measures and indoor air quality through retrofitting, aiming for near-zero energy buildings.
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ETH Zurich developed a sustainable, passive dehumidification system using 3D-printed, moisture-absorbing wall and ceiling components made from marble waste and geopolymer, reducing humidity and greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional ventilation systems.
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AIVC's Ventilation Information Paper #48.3 summarises current knowledge on trends in building ventilation requirements and inspection in Ireland.
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According to Passive House principles, the EU-project outPHit promotes deep retrofits which are cost-efficient and reliable. Based on model projects and with the cooperation of many partners, outPHit opens up ways to implement deep energy retrofits. In the process, solutions with a one-stop-shop approach reduce the effort for planning, execution and
quality assurance.
quality assurance.
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A health sector building in Western Slovenia underwent energy renovation in 2019, achieving an SRI score of 18%, with potential upgrades like photovoltaic panels and smart systems promising a rise to 51% and improved efficiency, comfort, and flexibility.
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Ancient passive cooling techniques, like thick walls, shaded designs, and water systems, offer sustainable solutions for modern buildings to stay comfortable during heatwaves and blackouts.
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