The rehabilitation of a 'Cabaña Pasiega', a detached single-family house in Cantabria (Spain), preserves its exterior stone while enhancing energy efficiency with insulation and sustainable systems to meet EnerPHit certification.
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Energy efficiency in buildings plays a critical role in decarbonising the European building stock. Check the most relevant topics the BUILD UP community has addressed in 2024 and revisit relevant articles.
On 12 December 2024, the European Commission will host the event 'New European Bauhaus: updates and opportunities ahead' to share key developments and upcoming opportunities within the NEB.
Organised by UPM’s School of Edificación, BIMIC offers a premier platform to showcase your projects, share groundbreaking research, and engage in thought-provoking discussions with global experts.
The NeoBuild office in Bettembourg, Luxembourg, is a sustainable pilot project with renewable energy features and an SRI score of 67%, which could be improved to 91% through smart grid integration, more EV charging stations, and predictive management.
This study shows that dual-band electrochromic windows, with intelligent control, improve energy efficiency and reduce visual discomfort by up to 27% and 32%, respectively, compared to traditional glazing systems.
A thermal bridge catalogue for timber constructions helps estimate heat losses in passive houses, with custom calculations required for significant design deviations.
In an interview, Lindsay Baker, CEO of the Living Future Institute, highlights the organization's efforts to promote regenerative building practices and emphasises the need for collaboration across sectors to scale sustainable solutions.