AI is transforming sustainable building practices by optimising energy efficiency in both design and operations, offering cost-effective solutions for reducing carbon emissions.
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Energy efficiency technologies and solutions
Energy efficiency technologies and solutions
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The ‘en-SʘLEX’ solar exoskeleton enables efficient building retrofitting, reducing heating and cooling energy use by up to 80.7% and 60.5%, transforming buildings into NetPlus energy producers.
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Thermotropic (TT) smart windows, especially those with blinds, enhance energy efficiency and daylight comfort, achieving up to 18.9% energy savings by dynamically regulating solar energy.
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This event will present the project and offer a training session that will equip participants with hands-on experience using the CoolLIFE Tool to analyse SC demand at different scales (from local to EU-wide), assess demand response measures, and consider the best available green cooling technologies in line with economic, regulatory, and policy conditions.
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This article explores three innovative examples from across Europe, showcasing how community-focused solutions can support a low-carbon future.
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The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) recast provides opportunities for integrating seismic safety and energy efficiency in building renovations, focusing on community engagement and EU policies, as demonstrated by the e-SAFE project for reinforced concrete buildings.
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The seventh carbon budget highlights the need for rapid decarbonisation in buildings, focusing on energy efficiency and electric heating, with urgent policy actions and investment to achieve long-term climate goals.
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Smart solutions address building needs amid climate, net-congestion, and comfort challenges. A holistic approach, matching the needs of diverse stakeholders and taking existing technology and cybersecurity in account, is essential.
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Join CoolLIFE project for a hands-on training on the CoolLIFE Tool and Knowledge Hub designed to support policymakers, urban planners, and building professionals in optimizing space cooling solutions.
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The 2024-2025 competition has announced its candidates. Coming from 26 different countries, all of them incorporate solutions that, if replicated on a large scale, will help decarbonise the construction sector. Vote for your favourites!
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